passionatefury

Truth is not relative. Every religion cannot be right, only one can. Many religions have bits of truth in them, but not the whole truth. I believe only Christianity holds that whole truth. -Passionate

This is taken from 'Answers to Tough Questions Skeptics ask About the Christian Faith' pages 187-190 "Where did Cain get his wife?" by Josh McDowell and Don Stewart

I knew a guy that used to be a Jehovah's Witness. He had studied for years under them and had left them not too long before I met him. The people who had once been his close friends would no longer speak to him and he was fearful of them. We got into a discussion one day about his beliefs and as I listened my foot began to tap harder and faster. I couldn't take it anymore I was so angry. I yelled at him something like, "What??!! That is not right! I can't believe you believe that garbage!" Yeah, way to say it in love. I couldn't control myself and started telling him the truth or rather yelling it at him. Eventually we lost touch and then I ran into him again about a year or two later. He had begun attending a Christian church and was part of a contemporary Christian male singing group. I just wanted to share my story. It floored me, the things they believe. -Passionate

Steve, I have no idea what you are talking about with the false prophecy concerning an earthquake. To answer your question, I was in Okinawa with no electricity. You presume much about us and how the Lord works with each individual even though you claim to believe "God chooses how he will use His tools." I found your posts a bit condescending. There are a lot of false prophets out there, but that discussion should be in another thread. Am I correct in your assumption that when I say that I have the gift of tongues that it is just babble and does not edify the church? That is what I got from your post, maybe I misread it. I hope so because that would be a pretty big presumption on your part. I hope your flame suit is holding.

Ok, I have apologized to my best friend of 15 years and only time will tell. I am not expecting her to answer. But I wanted to say that I no longer feel the anger and resentment I have held for so long toward her. God used this to go farther than just the blasting I did a few days ago, it went so much deeper than the issue from then. He restored my soul. The joy I am feeling at this moment, I don't know if I will get to sleep! Praise God!!!!

Shilou, your words have just convicted me. I know God brought me here to show me that. I have been "debating" on a secular message board for the past several days. I was really brought down by what people said to me. They not only were very mean, but I felt pain for them because they are lost. I walked around in a funk and then went on a search for a Christian board. I also blasted my oldest and best friend who is my polar opposite in politics. She is not speaking to me and I don't blame her. Until I read a couple of your posts I felt justified and now I am going to apologize. I thank God for using you to get to me and I appreciate your willingness to let Him flow through you. I was on the path and got too interested in the the undergrowth to the side.

I am glad to see I am not the only one with tears in my eyes after that.

Thanks nebula. I have tried to give them hard evidence like that, but they always point to the muslims they know. "My muslim friends aren't like that. That is only if you take it literally." And the debate goes on. I don't try to lump all muslims together and realize that every muslim is not a terrorist at your door, but that is what I have been accused of saying and it has become horrendously frustrating. I told them to get a Qur'an of their own and read it for themselves. No response to that. I guess it is like preaching the Gospel in that you can sow it, but you may not see the fruit of it or if there is any.

Hello, I am new to this board. I have been reading the posts in this topic, but ran out of steam to read all of them. I have a question for anyone who can help. It is one thing to evangelize to muslims and I understand that undertaking. What I am having problems with are the people that are not muslim, but claim they know all this stuff about Islam. You know the standard, "But Islam means peace." How do I tell people about the religion when in a discussion about it. They get very defensive even when I do my best to say things with love. Should I continue even trying? They seem totally closed to the truth. Forgive me if this doesn't make a lot of sense. It is midnight where I am. Any insight, suggestions, etc. would be most appreciated. Thank you