Greetings and welcome Mr. Johnson,
Hope you are doing well. You took a great step by joining this forum to learn about Islam. We understand that you are coming from a different background and may have different point of view than ours. With that said, we will respect your opinion, be patient and represent to you Islamic point of view of anything you may ask. We ask you to be patient as well, keep an open mind and put aside any biases you may have if you are honestly looking to find the truth. I am looking forward to your questions for a healthy and productive discussions.
All the best,
Habib