Did Isa Al-Masih Advocate War?
Some people charge Isa Al-Masih (Jesus Christ) with advocating war. This is not true. It is true that Isa Al-Masih’s teachings divided families. They still do. Often it is the case that one family member wants to follow Is while the others oppose their decision. We see many examples of this in the Injil (Gospel). And we still see many examples of this in the Ummah (Muslim world). People wanting to have a personal relationship with God through Isa Al-Masih are persecuted. They are threatened, imprisoned and even killed!
Isa Al-Masih Told His Followers to Love Even Their Enemies!
Following Isa Al-Masih brings peace to the hearts of believers. However, it often brings persecution from those who reject him. But those who choose to follow Isa Al-Masih must also choose to love even those who persecute them. Isa told his followers to love their enemies. Isa said, “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44)
The Difference Between Disciples of Isa and Disciples of Muhammad
There is a great difference between the early followers of Isa Al-Masih and the early followers of Muhammad. The followers of Isa Al-Masih were clearly told by him to forgive and not fight with others. Isa did not want his people to be involved in war. Isa said, “I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also” (Matthew 5:39).
Islam’s Doctrine of Jihad Has Caused Much Suffering
The early history of Islam is a story of bloodshed and war. Even among the nearest companions of Muhammad, wars and murders took place. Caliphs were killed by fellow Muslims. Aishia, the wife of Muhammad, engaged in battle against Ali, Muhammad’s son in law. To this day some Muslims support the doctrine of jihad as a doctrine commanded by Islam. Jihad is killing people in the name of Allah! This is a dark stain on the religion of Islam. It has brought endless grief into the world.
Muslims Confuse Christianity with the Western World
Many Muslims accuse Christians of starting wars and committing acts of aggression. This is because Muslims confuse the Western world and America in particular with Christianity. America or the Western world is not Christianity. They are places run by secular governments. Their agendas are not God’s agenda. And their purposes are not to share the gospel of salvation. Being a Christian is having a personal relationship with God through Isa Al-Masih.
Isa Came to the World to Preach the Love of God and Save Mankind
Isa came to the world, “... not to destroy men but to save them” (John 12:47). Isa Al-Masih is not the author of war. He is “The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). His lofty teaching calls us to the highest ideal, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart…and love your neighbour as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31).
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Dear Luka,
The basic meaning of Jihad is "struggle for the faith." But the popular interpretation is the act of fighting for the faith against unbelievers.
Christianity has no equivalent of Jihad. In fact, Isa (Jesus) told His followers to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven..." (Injil Matthew 5:44 ,45).
Following Isa Al-Masih means to choose the peaceful path. To love others and do good to all people. It is a faith anchored in love. We love others because God loves us. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (Injil John 3:16).
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idionline.info.Great, but could you explain the Crusades came to our lands in the time when the church was the government?
Khalid,
Although the church was the government, it was not abiding by what the Bible says. The church twisted the Bible to say what they wanted it to say in order to go in and take over Muslim lands. The Crusades were in no way a godly thing. The Isa and Islam staff are very saddened by what happened during the Crusades.
Jesus said, "I did not come with peace, I came with a sword. It is time to sell your coat and buy a sword!"
In the Gospel of Luke 19:27, "But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me."
On the other hand, the Quran says:
2:190 - "Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed. Allah does not like transgressors."
2:192 - "And if they cease, then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."
9:6 - "And if any one of the polytheists seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the words of Allah. Then deliver him to his place of safety."
4:90 - "So if they remove themselves from you and do not fight you and offer you peace, then Allah has not made for you a cause [for fighting] against them."
16:126 - "And if you punish [an enemy, O believers], punish with an equivalent of that with which you were harmed."
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