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A friend of mine was troubled a little while back over one of his friend's comments who is a politician in California. He wrote on my friend's Facebook wall some unsavoury comments about Islamic people,Christianity being the superior religion. He also showed me a a couple of emails that he had received from him, claiming that all people that are Islamic are terrorists.
Oh did I mention that my friend is originally from India and is Islamic?
I suggested that this man was NOT his friend and to dump him.. he wasn't worthy of his friendship. (with friends like that, who needs enemies?!?)
I was curious (and still outraged) that a "friend" could do this to someone else's religion and race, so I went on his blog.I almost wished that I hadn't .
There was so much hatred on there against Islamic people, It was unreal.
a quote from his blog : " Islam is a violent and dangerous religion which has been a threat to world peace for over 1400 years." I also like "who is responsible for 9-11? Islam"
That did it... I wrote him... I actually wasn't expecting a response at all, but I did get one.not a good one, but at least he had the balls to reply( obviously looking down upon me)
On Sep 21, 2010, at 8:57 PM, "Lyn russell" wrote: Dear Mr. Jennerjahn, I have taken the time to read your blogs and I must say that although your writings are phenominal, I noticed that there is an underlying of hatred and bigotry against Islamic people and their religion. This saddens me, as there is already such hatred and violence in this world already.Did they cause 9-11 to happen? yes fanatical ones did;but this was a reaction in response to America feeling that they have the right to try and westernize the world.You can't judge an entire religion based on a sample of people.Was it wrong? yes. Should we hate the whole Islamic society for this? Of course not.(seriously, NO) For the most part the Islamic religion is a peaceful one. They invite all people of races and religions, and nationalities to be a part of it.Have you even attended any Islamic functions? If you have, you would see this first hand. They are not plotting to undermine the American people as a whole.Twenty three percent of all people on this planet are Islamic. Are you trying to say that that all these people, including the approximate 1.7 million living in the U.S.A are terrorists ? Let me ask you , If the shoe were on the other proverbial foot, and people were flying and landing on American soil, shoving their beliefs in what was right or wrong, do you think America would stand for it? The good and the bad are always determined by which land you are standing on... theirs, or your own. Christianity has seen it's share of controversities over the years, shameful acts. Surely all Roman Catholic Priests should not be condemned for the sample few that are predators? The Bible says that we are not to take punishment into our own hands but to defer vengeance to God through legitimately established governments. From the apostle Paul we learn many things :"do not repay any one evil for evil " (Romans 12:17) (this clearly indicates there shall be no eye taken for an eye) "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath" (Romans 12:19). The Bible teaches that vengeance only belongs to God because only He knows his people and is allowed to serve vengeance and justice. "It is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord." (Romans 12:19). "It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip" (Deuteronomy 32:35). "It is mine to avenge; I will repay" (Hebrews 10:30) "The Lord is a jealous and avenging God . . . . The Lord is slow to anger and great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished" (Nahum 1:2-3). The ultimate vengeance is God's vengence. He will be the only judge to all of mankind. The Bible also says that the way to overcome evil is not through personal retaliation or hatred but through personal good and compassion. A quote from The Good News Broadcasting Association, Inc, can sum it up better than I ever could: "While it is the right and the responsibility of our governments to respond nationally and militarily to terrorist attacks, it is not our individual right to respond. It is equally unlawful and unconscionable that US citizens would retaliate out of anger against those with Arabic or Middle Eastern surnames or faces. God and those legitimately established governments have the responsibility for vengeance and retaliation, not citizens of the state."(The Good News Broadcasting Association, Inc. (Back to the Bible) Lincoln, Nebraska) Should we consider your entire family and religion biggots, Mr. Jennerjahn, because you have portrayed yourself as one? Or if you have done anything unlawful in the past, should we judge your entire family, Mr. Jennerjahn? I don't think so; but using your current stance on the subject, we would have to if we were to put any trust in you as a politician. We are all human, Mr. Jennerjahn. Each and everyone of us. Every religion has it's faults. but what makes us any better if we persecute all but our own? He replied with :"When Saudi Arabia allows us to build Christian churches there, then you can come talk to me. I have no interest in being tolerant of a religion that does not tolerate others. " I of course replied back to him :" You must have missed the news... there is a Roman Catholic church in Doha ,Qatar and there are currently plans to eventually build more. I suppose you do not have any Islamic friends, then? " I have yet to get a response.
