new church life: jan uary/february 2016
There are three sins the Quran singles out for a double punishment:
“And the servants of Allah are . . . they who do not call upon a god other than Allah,
nor slay such life as Allah has made holy, except in just cause, nor commit unlawful
sexual acts. But whoever does these shall receive the punishment: the torment will be
doubled to him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will live in disgrace.” (25:63,68,69)
Although the Quran does not have all of the Ten Commandments in one
location, it does have them all in various places throughout the Quran:
You shall have no other Gods:
“Your Lord has decreed that you should worship none but Him.” (17:23)
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain:
“And do not make Allah a target for your oaths.” (2:224)
Remember the Sabbath day:
“And We said to them, Do not violate the Sabbath, and We took from them a solemn
covenant.” (4:154)
Honor your father and mother:
“ . . . and do good to your parents.” (17:23)
You shall not murder:
“(Those who) slay such life as Allah has made sacred . . . not only meet punishment,
but the penalty of the Day of Judgment will be doubled unto him, and he will dwell
therein (in Hell) in disgrace.” (25:68,69; see also 17:33)
You shall not commit adultery:
“And do not even go near to adultery; it is an open vice and an evil way.” (17:32)
You shall not steal:
“As for the thief, let their hands be cut off in retaliation for what they have done, a
punishment from Allah.” (5:38)
You shall not bear false witness:
“And they (the servants of Allah) do not testify falsely.” (25:72)
You shall not covet:
“And do not covet what Allah has . . . .” (4:32)
The author questioned the accuracy of the Heavenly Doctrines’ statements
on Islam. These statements presumably were given in part so that we could
have some way of responding to the challenges Islam presents. What is lacking
are any ideas/solutions for dealing with the situation we find ourselves in.
Does he believe that dead Christianity’s version of idolatry – the irrational,
tri-personal/three-headed gods/god – is an adequate response to Islam’s
strictly focused monotheism?
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