What Is An Infidel?
Who would have thought it would be this simple to explain!!!
The author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry The man who walks with GOD always gets to his destination. If you have a pulse you have a purpose.
The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the U S, especially in the minority races. Not the Catholics, not the Mormons. 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 3 speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant, & Muslim faiths, who each explained their beliefs.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Muslim gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.
After the presentations, time was provided for questions & answer:
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Muslim & asked: ‘Please, correct me if I’m wrong, but I understand that most Imams & clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world &, 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 & without hesitation, he replied, “Nonbelievers”.
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 have a place in heaven. Is that correct?”
The expression on his face changed from one of authority & command to that of a little boy who had just been 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 The Pope commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Charles Stanley or Franklin Graham ordering all Pro