Hello John,
Thanks for sharing, I would also like to share and pass this onward and the
author or website would be appreciated for authenticity (many people want this)
I would like to share this email:
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/i/infidels.htm
Allah or Jesus? by Rick Mathes
Last month I attended my annual training session
that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance.
During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers
representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who
explained each of their belief systems.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam
had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.
After the presentations, time was provided for
questions and answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the
Imam and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have
declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel,
which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in
heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an
infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and,
without hesitation, he replied, "Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this
straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to Heaven. Is
that correct?"
The _expression on his face changed from one of
authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly
replied, "Yes."
I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem
trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering
Protestants to do the same in order to go to Heaven!"
The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your
friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you a question. Would you
rather have your Allah who tells you to kill me in order to go to Heaven or my Jesus who tells me
to love you because I am going to Heaven and He wants you to be with
me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his
head in shame.
Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of
the 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the
truth about the Muslim's beliefs.
I think everyone in the US should be required to read
this, but with the liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely
publicized. Please pass this on to all your email contacts.
This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a
well known leader in prison ministry.Footnote:
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/i/infidels.htm
The Truth
We contacted Rick Mathes, founder of
Mission Gate Prison Ministries in Chesterfield, Missouri, and he
stands by his story.
There have been some published reports from critics of Mathes'
article who say the confrontation did not take place the way he
describes and that the Moslem who spoke at the conference was not an
Imam, but a prisoner who volunteered to speak as a Moslem.
Rick Mathes says that the man was introduced at the meeting as an
Imam and that the story happened as he describes it.
Last update: 4/1/04