Open disscussion to clarify the different between islam and christian

Hi, I think you have a number of facts wrong but some of what you say makes sense, if I understand you correctly. There are as you say a lot of similarities between the bible and the Qur'an and this is not surprising nor are the differances. First let's address the errors, as I see them. For Christians, at least for some of them, the story of Adam and Eve is allegorical, revealing a deep truth about human nature not about history. Christians believe refer to God as 'our father' using his name rarely, in which case they use, Abba (meaning father) Yahweh or Jehovah but not Allah, respectful as the term maybe. It is interesting to note that Muhammed's father worshipped a pagan moon god called something very similar to Allah. Christian's do not believe that Mary married God but that Mary conceived immaculately, it may be that here is fundamentally very little difference in Muslim and Christian accounts of the conception of Jesus. Early Arab Christians quarrelled about the exact nature of Jesus and a number of different views where prevalent at the time of Muhammad's early life and it is known that he would have been acquainted with these disputes. Jesus himself refers to himself as the servant (not slave) of God, as being one with the father but he also states quite clearly that the Father is greater than the Son. The doctrine of the Trinity was decided upon some 300 years after Christ and not all Christians are Trinitarians, that is to say not all Christians accept the doctrine of the Trinity. Some Muslim scholars argue that Qur'anic interpreted strictly has more in common with Christianity than Islam as it is practised. But Christianity is also a long way from a strict interpretation of the words of Jesus. Changes have been introduced Catholic and Orthodox churches, specifically the doctrine of the Trinity, the doctrine of Papal infallibility, the veneration of Mary and saints. What fundamentally important differances then remain? As I see it very few. The Islamic notion that some fake Jesus took the place of the real Jesus on the cross, this to Christians is Blasphemy. Since the nature of Jesus is perfect it is totally out of character and incoherent with his teachings to have this kind of deception. Furthermore, Christianity revolves around such sacrifice,. "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life." This is surely the most holy act ever. The teachings of Christ and Muhammad differ also in that Jesus taught forgiveness and peace and whilst Muhammad also teaches similar virtues he is also open to more warlike interpretations. May we all live in peace. all the best urban

Islam believes in Mohammed; Christians follow the Lord Jesus Christ and His testament is the New Testament. Christ founded His church on the day of Pentecost in about the year 33 (Acts Chapter 2). Mohammed started Islam in his flight to Mecca in about the year 600. Islam and Christianity have their doctrines or teachngs in the Quran and the Holy Bible, respectively, and they will never be unified unless all Muslims who beieve in the Quran and of course Mohammed will turn their back to such belief which is quite impossible to happen. There will always be Christians until the end of the world and so there's no hope that all Christians turn their back against God - this is impossible. Individual Christians like me for example may backslide (may it be not), but not all. I am a Christian and I follow the Holy Bible. Our Lord Jesus Christ commands us to preach the Word and so I do. Our Lord commands us to be in peace with all men and so I do. God does not compel anybody to believe in Him and I also do not compel anybody even to read my posts. God gives us wisdom and free will that we have the freedom of choice. If you believe in Islam, go ahead, God will not interfer. Muslims and Christians came from the same source as all men came from Adam of God, but Islam and Christianity did not come from the same source as Islam came from Mohammed and Christianity came from Christ.

the Quran says there should be no compulsion in religion.Who really cares about those differences?we all believe I one God no matter what we call him,we all bow down to the Master and Creator of all the worlds.I love every body who loves to be in God presence,regardless to how they pray,if they love God their should be no problems.

d difference is, Muhammad is NOT in our Bible. He DOESNT exist to us.. as in Islam, Jesus is there. But yea I've heard Muhammad is a false prophet too.. i dunno, just heard it. Cuz how come he doesnt even exist in our holy book.. and his teachings are kind of twisted..like the treatment of women(drastically obvious)..and sum other. dunno. dont flame me as ive only heard this.

Well no jesus is not the son of god he is one of the prophets who did not bow down to Allah when he was supposed to and he did not die on a cross and Allah is the only god he has no sons daughter,wifes,parents,grandparents so on and so forth he he is by his self with no partnes

Christian and Islam have the same root, but the separation of the root started from Abraham. Christian and Islam called Abraham the Father of Faith, because he is going to offer his first born (Isaac) to God when God tested him. But if you read carefully, Isaac is not the only child of Abraham, He has another child called Ishmael and God will also make a great nation out of Ishmael's descendants. And Islam have their root traced back to Ishmael. So this is where the differences started.

To be honest with you, who CARES what the differences are. Focus on the likenesses and see how the many religions can work together to create a world of peace and love amongst us. Everyone will view their world differently, seeing similar things but never identical. That doesn't make one right and one wrong, that makes 2 versions of one thing. I get so angry at all those people out there claiming to be the know all. If that were the truth, then THEY would be God.

Personally, if we are referring to the cause of war or havoc, it would not have anything to do with the "core" belief. The religion brought by either Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad and all other prophets are actually come from one source, one supreme entity, one creator Himself. And I believe either the Jews, the Christians and the Muslims realize this. But the problem is, the way each religion "understand" the teaching.

What I find interesting after reading this whole discussion... is that even religious people cannot agree on everything about God and Jesus. So how the heck do you expect non-religious people to understand it and believe in it? The very reason that we question religion is that we do not understand it. Non-religious people do not believe in anything with blind faith. We need to understand it first. But when I question it... those religious people who preach forgiveness... jump all over me with revenge in their little forgiven heart. God and Jesus don't forgive. They are killing me. My poor little star has lost two points in 24 hours. That should be prove enough that Christians don't practise what they preach.

If we spoke the problem of the religion will not have completely him,always had the response. Now that was most important that we believed if Lord was indeed really true was lighted our road.

its basically a war of Developed countries vs the rest of the world.

Christian? they start the war and they try to stop it... Yes BlueDream, Christian and Islam came from the same source... That's why, if you read the Koran "He has revealed to you the Book with truth, verifying that which is before it and He revealed the Tauratand Injeel aforetime, a guidance for the people, and He sent the Furqan " (aal-'Imran: 3) However, they've changed the content in the Bible(injeel)... and that's what actually you have now!

now only God can help us cause it will get worse day by day.

Based on what I know of, Christians believe in the existence of God and following His ways by reading the bible. While Muslims only believe in Allah meaning God and they read Koran which is the counterpart of the bible. Why not just stick to what you believe yourself hence to avoid confusion. I think both islam and christian do believe in God and the only diffrence is their respective church rituals.

The difference between Islam and Christianity is simply in their founders and doctrines. Islam was founded by Mohammed and the doctrines are laid down in the Koran. On the other hand, Christianity originated from Christ and the doctrines are laid down in the Holy Bible. The Koran is existing; the Holy Bible is existing. These two cannot be merged. They have different and distinct doctrines. They have different and distinct followers. The Muslims follow the Koran. The Christians follow the Holy Bible. People have their own right to believe and to follow what they want. There might be similarities in the doctrines but that does not mean that they are same and Muslims and Christians are brothers. Of course, all people are children of God thru Adam. But not all people are children of God in Christ.

same dragons different heads