Jesus and Muslims

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You do not treat an enemy with the same respect that you treat a brother in Christ or even a stranger.

I do think Jesus had something to say about that.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”

I know we are quoting the Koran here in order to find out how bad a particular religion is. Perhaps it is better to quote the Bible to find out how we should respond to this religion.

The question is not, “Is Muslim a good or bad religion?”
The question is, “What is the Godly/Christian response to this religion?”

If we believe that the proper response to this religion is with hate, then what better are we than they? This is the same question that Jesus asked. Even the “bad guys” love each other. That isn’t hard.

I know people will say that we should hate the Muslims and/or kill them.
I am one that disagrees.

I also believe that Jesus taught something different, and we who are to call ourselves followers have a greater calling than to respond with hate.

Are the Muslims your enemy?
Are you a follower of Jesus?
Then do what Jesus said: “Love your enemy, pray for them,” and hardest of all perhaps – do good to them.