what is a "revert"?

[glo]

Kind of the same thing if you are baptised a Christian...all your sins...including if it is a murder, get washed away.

when someone becomes Muslim, all their former mistakes (even if its murders, adultery, swearing etc etc) is totally forgiven and they have a fresh new start

Yep, it sounds very similar, doesn't it?
Honestly, I think the principle is the same: A public commitment to God, which includes having all past sins forgiven and starting with a clean slate. And a desire and commitment to become a new person, a follower of God, who will strive to obey God's word and not commit the same sins again.

Doodlebug, out of interest, where you baptised as an adult?

Peace.

 

[syilla]

So being a non-Muslims is worse than being a Murderer/Rapist to you?

he is just mentioning what is in the quran...the worst criminal is syirk.

But what do you care what stated in the quran...i'm sure it doesn't affect you at all...

 

[doodlebug]

Yep, it sounds very similar, doesn't it?
Honestly, I think the principle is the same: A public commitment to God, which includes having all past sins forgiven and starting with a clean slate. And a desire and commitment to become a new person, a follower of God, who will strive to obey God's word and not commit the same sins again.

Doodlebug, out of interest, where you baptised as an adult?

Peace.

Nope. I'm a cradle Catholic.

 

[doodlebug]

So thats justice? A murderer kills 5 people and rapes a little girl, he then converts to Islam and G-d forgives him? :uhwhat

wow. At times I think I know things but even if I had all the knowledge of every human being I wouldn't still even have a millimeter of the knowledge that God almighty has. Nor would I ever question why he forgives one and not another.

 

[glo]

Nope. I'm a cradle Catholic.

Cool!

 

[therebbe]

Keep in mind I am not here to judge. I am here to learn and then use the knowledge I have aquired to make educated descions on my views of Islam instead of what CNN and FOX say I should view islam as.

 

[glo]

Keep in mind I am not here to judge. I am here to learn and then use the knowledge I have aquired to make educated descions on my views of Islam instead of what CNN and FOX say I should view islam as.

Hi therebbe

It seems to have emerged in this thread, that Christianity and Islam both believe God to be able to forgive any sin - no matter how terrible. Although we may not understand with our human minds, and we may feel that some sins are beyond forgiveness and some people do not deserve God's forgiveness - it is not for us to make such judgements.
Is the Judaic view different on this?

That's the judgement people were referring to in this thread. I don't think anybody was accusing you of being judgemental.

peace.

 

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

yeap yeap ur rite! God is the judge of all.

 

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

thought id share some verses from the Qur'an pertaining to this thread.

“And when they listen to the revelation received by the Apostle,
thou wilt see their eyes overflowing with tears, for they recognise the truth:
they pray: "Our Lord! we believe; write us down among the witnesses.”
5:83

“O ye who believe! Enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow not the footsteps of the evil one; for he is to you an avowed enemy.”2:228

“Those that turn (to God) in repentance; that serve Him, and praise Him; that
wander in devotion to the cause of God: that bow down and prostrate themselves in prayer:
that enjoin good and forbid evil; and observe the limit set by God: (These do rejoice).
So proclaim the glad tidings to the Believers.” Qur’an 9:112