http://www.newsweek.com/id/215100/page/2
So I was surfing the net 1 day and I came across an article about a girl who is running away from her family because she is convinced that her family will kill her (honor killings) for converting from islam to christianity.
Because of the sensitivity of this case, alot of the public were posting their viewpoints about both religions.
So many mixed comments and insults on both religions, people arguing with others, misquotes of both religions etc. In fact the more I read it, the more I irritated I was.
Its atrocious how they can argue on such things when they havnt even got their facts right. Its so easy to misinterpret the Quran and the Bible because alot of hteir ideas are the same and they both stem from the same time period. BUT neither of them says to kill people. If ever it is that says to harm people, it is in defence.
But because of the misinterpretations of both books, we have radical christians and radical muslims. Some radical muslims will believe that it is right to conduct honor killings for certain reasons..or all the other things that Osama has done as well. Radical Christians take certain verses int he wrong context and believe that it is wrong to mingle with other people who are of incorrect lifestyle etc..thus ostracizing them. Or they condemn others who do not believe in Christ the way they do.
Both radicals have given Islam and Christianity a bad rep. And because of this, people who dont understand either religions, take in the most commonly known bad reps and conclude that all christians and muslims behave in those same manners. Which ends up being an endless circle of misunderstandings. So Christians blame Muslims and muslims dislike christians etc...
Dont forget that Jesus in Christianity is also 1 of the prophets in the Quran. There has to be a reason why He is valued in both books despite the religion. And that reason would most probably be because of His knowledge, beliefs and practices that go with the Quran's beliefs. So if both religions value what Jesus has to say, then why are we still having misunderstandings with each other's religion when they both take about peace and love?
Dont let the misleadings of 1 or a grp of christians/muslims...spoil the entire population of believers. Dont forget there are alot more believers in the world than that group.
And as for Rifqa's case, Im more inclined to believe that her parents will not harm her but some of her neighbouring muslim friends who belong to the same mosque might harm her no matter how the parents might want to protect her still.
God Bless
All that I am, is Nothing I show on the outside. It's up to you to read the words I have written. Most importantly, I am a born again, Jesus praising, praise song blasting, Israel loving, Bible carrying, BLESSED CHILD OF GOD
2 comments:
"I'm more inclined to believe that her parents will not harm her." --
Personally, I am more inclined to believe Rifqa. She knows her parents better than we do. Rifqa is a Spirit-filled believer of Christ: so when Rifqa states she is in danger, I am inclined to honor what she is saying, as opposed to honoring the alternative at the risk of her losing her life.
Also, from the sidelines, it is easy to point out all of the hatred in the world. But before all is said and done, we each have to choose whether or not we want to go to Heaven or to hell.
One person might choose to believe that God is a prophet, but that fact alone won't get him to Heaven.
One person might be inspired to believe that God is not only a prophet but the only Son of God qualified to die for us to take our place to pay the penalty to reconcile our lives with Father.
In Rifqa fashion, "Choose this day whom you will serve."
All roads don't lead to Rome. There is only one way. It is a difficult message for many to accept, but we can pray that God will show them the way, in love, to know the truth as it is, beyond doubt.
Be blessed. In Christ.
--A.Messenger
Hi A.W.W
Dont get me wrong.
I do believe that there is only 1 way. But while I do not believe in islam, I do believe that the main thought in Islam will/should not have its believers killing others.
And for my friends who are muslim or christian, it is not right that the religions they belong to, are tarnished by people who dont have their religious facts right.
For eg: People quote the Bible's OT verses to prove that God is a violent, unmerciful, ungracious God who is bias to the children of Israel. Truth is...we christians believe in every word of God and God says that we live in the new testament covenant that is full of His love, grace, mercy for jews and gentiles (everybody else that is non-jewish)
Also, dont get me wrong but I do believe Rifqa should not be sent back. My only difference in viewpoint is that the father might not be the biggest threat. If she goes home, I would be concerned of whether people from the mosque she was from (supposing some might have radical beliefs) might harm her. Who knows..what if these bunch of people barge into her house and kill her? Even if the family supported her, they might not be able to stop the group of people if they come in forcefully.
Sounds terrible but what if?
All in all, stand is clear, I support Rifqa's decision to leave her family.
Anyway, thanks for your comment! :) Merry christmas and Happy New Year. Lets pray that Rifqa is zeal for God keeps on and she is kept safe from harm.
God Bless
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