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Questionable Teachings of Islam:

One Billion People Deceived

By the very context of the Qur'anic verses and sayings of Muhammad cited within this
chapter, it will be quite difficult for Muslim public-relations groups to continue their claim
that Islam is a "peaceful" and “tolerant" religion.

While Muhammad called for the persecution and slaying of unbelievers, the New
Testament teachings of Jesus call for an entirely different approach:

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that
hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may
be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for He maketh His sun to rise on the
evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust. For if ye love them
which love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same? And if ye
salute your bretheren only, what do ye more than others? Do not even the publican so?
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." (Matthew: 5:
43-47)

Obviously, there is a vast difference between the teachings of Muhammad and the
teachings of Jesus.

Finally, as long as Islamic groups follow the fundamental teachings of Muhammad, this
world will continue to be plagued with escalating acts of terror and persecution against all
non-Muslim people and societies. Thus, the present "war against terror" is only able to
succeed through temporary containment. Peace will never be able to prevail until the
hearts and minds of those engaged in terror and hatred are changed in the way that Jesus
spoke of.

"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
(Matthew 5: 7-9)

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