Besides those from Arabian countries, I see from the stats page that I’ve caught the attention of some Dutch Muslims. So, tell me: in view of sura 37:100-113, is Islam all about child-sacrifice?
That question may be provocative, but it is not disrespectful or hate-speech. I really want to know the answer, as does the rest of the world. I think the answer to the question is a resounding “Yes!” exclaimed with pride and joy. I am right? I want to know. Really, I do. Or is this, the most central theme of submission in Islam, also that about which Muslims are most ashamed? Tell me! I’ve written Book 1 of the Trilogy in such a way that I might get a response for the sake of those who want to know (which is everyone). I’m sick of the bloodshed. He who keeps silence, keeps silence so as to consent. How about someone at The University (in Cairo, of course)…
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2008 March 26 at 7:07 pm
[[ Dear readers, the following comment came in from the same fellow who agreed with another terrorist that killing one's own sister would be a sweet thing to do for political purposes. I've changed his name and removed his URL, since he promotes terrorist violence on his blog. If you want to read his comments, go HERE. Check out the surrounding posts and comments, then come back for more! My response is in square brackets and in bold ]]
What kind of a question is this? Do you even read the Bible? [ A good one. Yes.]
Genesis 22:2
[God] said (to Abraham), Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah; and offer him there as a burnt offering upon one of the mountains of which I will tell you.
Genesis 22:9
When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built an altar there; then he laid the wood in order and {Isaac, who was perhaps twenty-five years old (according to the ancient historian Josephus), shared his father’s confidence in God’s promise. Was not his very existence the result of God keeping His word? (Gen. 17:15-17.)} bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar on the wood. (Matt 10:37)
[You are very special. When you read, you also have to think, and not rip things out of context. You might have noticed that the arguments are more involved than sound-bites can answer. Perhaps you haven't. That's why I've written Book 1 of the Trilogy. May I invite you to read it, again?! I know that you have little time to think, so preoccupied are you with your kill-your-own-sister-to-make-a-political-statement kind of violence, but, hey, I though I would try. This is the purpose of the Trilogy, to stop the kind of violence you try to promote.]
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If you have questions, AFTER you’ve read Book 1, let me know. — Fr Renzo di Lorenzo ]
2008 March 26 at 8:47 pm
[[Dear readers, I've changed the name of this fellow to Another Muslim? (who hails from a certain university) for the reason that I couldn't understand his webname, which seems to have something to do with Jews, not necessarily for the good. Anyway, as always, my response in brackets and in bold]]
Well if Islam is about child-sacrifice then Christianity and Judaism are too.[Good! I'm glad to see that people are catching on! How this is so is the point.] This story is in the book of Genesis in the bible. [Ooops! Not exactly the same way it is in the Qur'an. And that difference makes all the difference.] Even the same people.[That depends what kind of Muslim you are, now, doesn't it? Those from the Northeast like Isaac. Those further South and West like Ismail. Anyway, I understand: its someone related in some way to Abraham. But the difference in the relationship makes all the difference.] It’s one of those parallel stories.[There you are wrong again. The Qur'an is just so very, very different. I've enumerated these differences time and again throughout Book 1 of the Trilogy. May I suggest you read it? It's a good story, just enough of a thriller to keep you reading even if some heavy academic topics regarding the murderous intrigue of interreligious politics are hashed out. This is one of those topics. Have a good read! And welcome! You are exactly the kind of person at whom I've aimed much of Book 1 of the Trilogy. Happy reading! Start by hitting the blog header and scrolling down to read all the opening pages (before beginning with chapter 1.]
By the way: Is not this kind of comment a confimation of all I’ve been saying about the Qur’an? No one denies what I say, they just try to rationalise it by pointing to what they think is the same kind of violence. Sorry, doesn’t work when you actually get into it. Cheers! — Fr Renzo di Lorenzo]
2008 March 27 at 4:36 pm
[[My response in brackets and in bold]]
The webname is GI Jew. I’m a Jew and I’m in the army. It’s not really for or against Judaism. I just thought it was funny. [[OK, I guess...]] And I’m not really trying to rationalize anything. I don’t even know who you are and all I was doing was making a simple observation. [[Fair enough...]]
I’m not sure what violence you’re talking about but there was none in the bible. [[!]] Unless you’re talking about the killing of a sheep. I admit I know nothing of the Qur’an. I just googled the verse you had in the title of your post. However I do know that the story in the Bible is about God testing the faith of Abraham by having to kill his own son. [[Partially correct...]] There was never any intention on God’s part to have Abraham kill anyone. [[Right.]] I’m not sure if that’s what you were looking for or not but I love discussion. [[I look forward to it.]]
Also I’m not sure what kind of person I am that you’d aim your book at me but I hope you don’t shoot it too hard. [[LOL. Start reading, and you'll find out. There are even Jews in the Military as characters, though not from your country. There's even a Jewish Cardinal and a Jewish Pope. From what I can gather, you would not be the only Jew in the Military reading Book 1 of the Trilogy. I have plenty to say, via the superb character, who is a Rabbi, about some goals of the present day Jewish military, not to mention of bygone millenia. I think you'll enjoy it. It's a bit heavy in parts, but, then... !!! -- Fr Renzo di Lorenzo ]]
2008 March 27 at 4:38 pm
I should amend the previous by saying I do know there is violence in the bible. I meant there is no violence in that story in the bible.
2008 March 28 at 4:21 pm
And by the way, in the first comment I left you, you said “who hails from a certain university”. What university were you talking about?
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[[ None, I suppose, but, usually, which means, not all the time, the last bit of your email address, which no one sees, points to such instititutions. If not, in this case, that's great. Anyway, it's good not to advertise too many details, whatever the case, at least here, since, as it is, things have heated up a bit, at least temporarily.
Cheers! -- Fr Renzo di Lorenzo ]]