|
Moose, the difference is the Qu'ran regards Muslims who live in peace without going to war as "lesser" than people who do. If I recall correctly, they are supposed to inhabit a lesser heaven.
In any case, the only assurance of salvation is in Martyrdom. Not even Mohammad had an assurance. When asked he said he did not know what Allah would do with him.
So, the Muslim who follows their exemplar Mohammads life to the letter has no assurance of salvation, but the Muslim who dies fighting the infidel does.
For the Christian, to know Jesus and receive him into your life, accepting his death on your behalf, is to have assurance of salvation.
Additionally, if you followed Jesus to the letter, you would not raise a fist in self defense, you would go to your death so others would live. If you followed Mohammads life to the letter, you would raze cities, massacre people, displace and murder them.
Which sounds like a religion of peace to you?
Mohammad gave instructions on how to kill your enemies. Jesus taught us to love our enemies. Love them and show kindness. He taught us to turn the other cheek. To forgive endlessly. To treat others how we want to be treated. To not judge others.
Christians when they go to war, are failing to live up to Jesus teaching. This doesn't affect their salvation, and they may well know and love Jesus, but, by killing another human, they are performing an action at odds with Jesus life, teaching, example and desire.
The Muslim who goes to war and kills his enemy, is doing exactly as Mohammad instructed.
Big difference yes?
|