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Questionable Teachings of Islam:

One Billion People Deceived

As a result, the struggle to fulfill all obligatory tenets of their religion becomes the personal
"jihad" of each Muslim. Many are never quite sure whether they are doing enough to
please Allah and are troubled by a sense of emptiness in their lives. On the other hand,
those who consider themselves as living faithfully to their religious obligations may gain a
false sense of security by being convinced that they are on their way for earning enough
"points" to gain eternal rewards and entry into Heaven.
However, Muslims must still contend with the uncertainty of where their soul has already
been destined to end up if it is true what the Qur'an teaches about predestination.

By contrast, Jesus Christ taught that mankind's very nature is inherently rebellious toward
God and such disobedience has created a separation that only Jesus can bridge. The Holy
Bible states that while mankind is presently in a "fallen" and imperfect state, God still
offers mercy, forgiveness and the opportunity for reconciliation:

"But God commendeth His Love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died
for us." (Romans 5:8)

"If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of
God which he hath testified of His Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the
witness in himself: He that believeth not God hath made Him a liar; because he believeth
not the record that God gave of His Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us
eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not
the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the
name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may
believe on the name of the Son of God." (1 John 5:9-13)

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