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Islam › Is Allah YHVH? Yes Or No by gohf(op): 11:08pm On Jun 01, 2025
honesttalk21 BibleInterpreta AntiChristian TenQ CreativeOrbit narialtq jimrohn

Now Muslims say the name of their God is Allah even though it means the God like referring to a specific God, and they claim he is the same God of Moses who revealed Himself as YHVH.

Now many Muslims say Allah is not YHVH so my question is why do prophets of Allah that Muhammad associates with himself have names like Zakariya which is Zechariah in hebrew.

Now what does Zechariah mean?

What does ilyas mean? One of the prophets in Islam.
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 10:45pm On Jun 01, 2025
Jewish Rabbis have denied that Allah was ever the same God worshipped by Abraham.

There's an Indian religion and some other religions also claim that there is one God.

honesttalk21 BibleInterpreta AntiChristian TenQ CreativeOrbit

Jimrohn, so is the purpose of the Quran is to state that the Torah and gospel no longer exists 😏 or that's your own personal preference. Or you are saying they exist in a different form meaning it's a copy of the original and is still worth reading.


By the way what was the original revelation that Jesus confirmed?

Tell me what is the original account and revelation of your so called, "contradictions, incest, anthropomorphism, and tribal bias." And show us the inclusion of such in the Torah objectively without bias.
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 10:40pm On Jun 01, 2025
JimRohn:
Your entire argument collapses under the weight of its own contradictions and ignorance. So let me dismantle your claims piece by piece.

> "According to you the Torah which the Quran mentions several times and which Jesus confirmed is corrupted..."

Yes, and not according to me, but according to the Quran itself. Allah says:

> "So woe to those who write the Book with their own hands, then say, 'This is from Allah,' to trade it for a small price. Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn."
[Surah Al-Baqarah 2:79]

This verse directly condemns human tampering of divine scripture. So your attempt to weaponize Quranic references to the Torah against the Quran only exposes your inability to grasp what you're quoting.

Yes, the Torah was originally a divine revelation. But no, the current version held by Jews and Christians is not that same original revelation. That’s why the Quran affirms the Torah in its original form, but also criticizes those who altered it.
you call stating what the Quran wrote as weap. onizing the text 😱 that's another one of your accusations 😁 lol how exactly is that or to you that Quran supporting the Torah is weapo.
nizing it agaist the Quran 🤣. That's an interesting information.

So you are saying that supporting the Torah means it fights against it's self?

Now should the book be written with their own legs? It speaks woe to those who write the book with their hands or because they write it for money?

Do you even understand what you even quote, please is there another Muslim with way better understanding because this cannot be the true representation of Islam 🤣 😂 🤣 😂

It criticizes those who altered what? But so, What was written? If the Qran does that, does it also provide evidence by stating what was altered?

Lol it doesn't even have the name of God, so was that altered as well or is lah the name?

So the Qran is not the original Torah right but the original Torah was altered, but then the issue is that majority of what is in the Torah is not in it. Now you will claim because the Torah was written by scribes that's why it was altered but the one said with the mouths of men was not altered nor changed 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂

Which is easier for men, to lie with the mouth or write down a lie which can be corrected after being verified and cross-checked. But you want us to believe that men would say exactly what was told to them without making any mistakes less not even mention lie or alter it?

> "Who edited the Quran you are quoting? Was it angels? 😂"

No editing needed. Unlike your corrupted scriptures, the Quran was orally revealed, memorized by thousands, and written down meticulously during the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ — and then compiled by the Companions under the Caliph Abu Bakr and finalized under Uthman (رضي الله عنهم). So yes, angels brought it, and Allah promised to preserve it Himself:

> "Indeed, We sent down the Dhikr (the Quran), and indeed, We will be its Guardian."
[Surah Al-Hijr 15:9]

So laugh all you want — but you're laughing at Allah’s guarantee, not mine. That’s a war you won’t win.
so did angels not bring the Torah scriptures, because I don't understand did God not promise to preserve his word but only the Quran. Or did Allah say he didn't promise or didn't preserve his word, and the Torah?

Do you have proof that God did not preserve the Torah?

It's like you are accusing Him for failing to preserve the Torah when you believe he completely preserved the Quran through men.

> "Even the Quran 5:3 you cut out off, doesn't support your point that the Quran is self sufficient 🤣🤣"

Clearly you didn’t even read 5:3 properly:

> "This day I have perfected for you your religion, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion."
[Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:3]

Perfected. Completed. Chosen.
What part of that don’t you understand? When a system is perfected, you don’t need to go backward to corrupted texts for confirmation or guidance. The Quran supersedes all prior scriptures. That’s not my claim — that’s explicit revelation.
so to you, "I have perfected your religion" means "this Quran is self sufficient" 😏 by the way so what was it perfecting now? The Torah and the gospel?

> "Now you're responding that Muhammad had no knowledge of the previous [books]..."

Exactly. And that’s part of the miracle. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was unlettered (ummi) — he couldn’t read or write, and he didn’t have access to Jewish or Christian scripture. Yet he brought a book that corrects their errors, exposes their corruptions, and establishes eternal guidance. That’s not “ignorance,” that’s divine revelation.
so that means it is the religion of Muhammad that was being perfected was not the religion of Moses and the Israelites.
Islam › Re: Is Hubal Allah? Muhammad Admitting To Being Deceived? by gohf(op):
honesttalk21:
You start on a wrong note. Allah and Illah aren't related so your statement is all rubbish.
so you are saying Allah is not illah, correct?
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 5:13pm On Jun 01, 2025
JimRohn:
10. Finality of Prophethood and New Nations

You cited Qur’an 16:36: "We sent a messenger to every nation..." Yes, and Muhammad ﷺ was sent to all mankind—hence, the need for no more messengers. Qur’an 34:28:

> “We have not sent you except to all of mankind, as a bringer of glad tidings and a warner.”

Islam is not limited to Arabs or the Middle East. It is global, universal, final.

11. “What is the Gospel Muhammad taught?”

Excellent question. The Arabic word Injeel (Gospel) refers to the original revelation given to Jesus—not the later texts compiled by anonymous authors. The “good news” Muhammad ﷺ brought is the final call to monotheism and mercy. It is this:

> “Say, Indeed, my Lord has guided me to a straight path—a correct religion, the way of Abraham, inclining toward truth. And he was not of the polytheists.” (Qur’an 6:161)

And that:

> “And We have not sent you [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” (Qur’an 21:107)

That is the good news: that guidance has come. Final, preserved, and universal.

Final Thought:

You have misrepresented Islam, misunderstood its message, and mishandled its scriptures. If you wish to debate, bring arguments—not arrogant diatribes. We don’t need to appeal to emotional manipulation or vague allegories. Islam is clear. Its message is clear. And our response to hostility is, as always, truth spoken with strength and clarity.

> “Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best…” (Qur’an 16:125)

But if your way is aggression and contempt, then don’t be surprised when we respond not with silence, but with knowledge, clarity, and strength.

CreativeOrbit AntiChristian TenQ gohf
Quran 16:35 says messengerS 😂😆😂 you are supposed to be honest and know the Quran more than me right?

But what is the mission of messengers but to preach the Clear Message?

And We certainly sent into every nation a messenger, [saying],.... A messenger not the messenger 😏

This is what I asked you, "does it mean messengers are sent from every nation, how does this line up with the final messenger when well there are new nations and no more messengers?"

But you change the meaning of the text by patching in Quran 34:28 which calls Muhammad the bringer of the gospel to the world, which agrees with a prophecy that Quran states Jesus made. The issue now is what then is the gospel of Muhammad I have asked the question repeatedly.

None of this verses claim not call Muhammed the last and final prophet.

Is there a verse that says Muhammad is the last and final prophet of Allah and is the greatest as you claim?


I will repeat this question again, what is the good news of Muhammad.

The good news that there is one God is not even news.

The good news is that guidance has come, guidance to what? What is the guidance that there is only one God, how is that guidance that's information.

Or you are specifically telling you that Muhammad was sent as the seal of prophets that you claim means final last and greatest prophet, was to tell the world that there is only one God, and that's the gospel.
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 4:54pm On Jun 01, 2025
JimRohn:
9. Do Muslims Obey Jesus?

Yes—we obey Jesus as a prophet of God, not as divine. His original message (Tawheed – worship God alone) is the same message as all prophets, including Muhammad ﷺ. The Qur’an states:

> “Say, [O Muhammad], ‘We believe in Allah and what was revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob… and what was given to Moses and Jesus...’” (Qur’an 2:136)

But we don’t obey later theological innovations falsely attributed to him by later councils and scribes. That is not "disobedience to Jesus," but obedience to the truth of Jesus.
you say you obey Jesus, the command of Jesus is this love God and love your neighbor as yourself, love your enemies bless and not curse. And of these or which other ones do you call "later theological innovations falsely attributeed to Jesus"?

By the way you avoid many questions, one of which was, what is worship? What does it mean to worship God?

This was how I put the question
why not tell us how God revealed that purpose to the first man, through Jesus and through Muhammad and tell us what does worship God mean, what does it mean to worship God?


CreativeOrbit AntiChristian TenQ gohf
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 4:48pm On Jun 01, 2025
JimRohn:
8. Did Jesus Complete His Mission?

You said: “Was his mission interrupted?” Then answer this: If he was crucified (as you believe) and will return again (as Christians also believe), was the first visit sufficient or not? Islam holds he will return—not to "complete a failed mission," but to fulfill divine decree. That’s a very different paradigm. If your Christ succeeded, why is he coming back? Be consistent.



CreativeOrbit AntiChristian
You asked was the first visit of Jesus sufficient, according to christains? The answer is yes.
Why is he coming back to fulfill God's word and save those who obeyed God.

I answered your questions but these were questions I asked you

"Now based on your own view of his mission being interrupted clear to clarify how you came about that understanding? Is it because he left and is coming back?
So can we say that he succeeded his mission before he left, and you could also tell us what his mission from God was?"

Even though you first claimed he did not fail, but now you call it a failed mission. 😏
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 4:33pm On Jun 01, 2025
JimRohn:
4. Original Sin & Human Nature in Islam — Distorted Understanding

Islam categorically rejects the doctrine of inherited sin. Every soul is born pure (fitrah) and accountable only for their own actions:

> "No bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another." (Qur’an 6:164)

We sin not because we are born evil, but because we are given free will and a lower self (nafs) to struggle against. Unlike Christian doctrine, we don’t see sin as a genetic curse but as a test.

As for the first sin—it was Iblis, not Adam. He disobeyed Allah by refusing to bow. Read Qur’an 2:34. Your question is answered by the very book you’re trying to challenge.


CreativeOrbit AntiChristian
well who told you Christian doctrine teaches us that sin is a genetic curse, is that what your Muslims tell you that pastors teach?

And I am not asking you about Christianity am I or are you saying you can't teach an Islamic doctrine without making Christian references 😁 😁 😁

You see how you are responding to a question, what was the first sin

And that
I understand what you have written that Islam rejects the idea that all mankind is born sinful, but can you tell us why sins and falls into temptations if according to you man lacks a sinful nature?

So you are saying that every human is born with nafs, as part of their nature.


If sin is the wrong someone does, it's not logical to assume that a person can an inherit actions. But we if are speaking about the consequences of those actions of those sins, then yes, it was a debate that people could inherit the consequences of their parents mistakes. Na in religion, like Islam you teach the nafs, and you are given the opportunity to tells us more about it instead of making references to another religion.


😂
And behold, We said to the angels: “Bow down to Adam” and they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: He was of those who reject Faith.

This is the verse doesn't state that iblis is the first nor the origin of sin, does it? Did sin come and begin with iblis?
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 4:17pm On Jun 01, 2025
JimRohn:
3. “You can’t claim completeness without knowing the former books” — Strawman

You confuse the completeness of revelation with the memorization of past texts. The Qur’an affirms that the final revelation is self-contained and self-sufficient:

> "This day I have perfected for you your religion..." (Qur’an 5:3)

The Prophet ﷺ did not need to study corrupted scriptures to bring the truth. Revelation comes from the Source, not from books edited by human hands.


CreativeOrbit AntiChristian
so according to you the Torah which the Quran mentions several times and which Jesus confirmed is corrupted... Because it was edited by human hands. Who edited the Quran you are quoting was it angels? 😂

Your answer, explanation and proof is that the Quran it's says so 😆😂😆😂😆😂

Even the Quran 5:3 you cut out off, doesn't support your point that the Quran is self sufficient 🤣🤣

Now you are responding that Muhammad had no knowledge of the previous to even make what he wrote a complete version. So according to you one can claim to be ignorant and still make a complete text.

Does the Quran not refer to the Torah and encourages Muslims to check it for guidance, wisdom, and confirmation, particularly regarding the teachings of prophets and the law. The Quran views the Torah as a previous revelation from God to Moses, containing divine words and teachings.

Several Quran verses direct Muslims to the Torah. One such verse is Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 44 (5:44), which emphasizes that the Torah is a law from God that should be followed. This verse also mentions that those who do not judge by the law sent down by God are disbelievers, unjust, and transgressors. Another relevant verse is Surah 3:3 (Family of `Imran), which states that God sent down the Torah as a guide to mankind. Additionally, Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 46 (5:46), discusses Jesus confirming the Torah and the Gospel.
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 3:58pm On Jun 01, 2025
JimRohn:
Your barrage of rhetorical accusations and theological missteps betrays more heat than light. While you posture as if delivering a cross-examination, your actual argumentation reveals a profound misunderstanding of Islam, its epistemology, and its principles. So let me respond point by point—with clarity, directness, and without the diplomatic softening you clearly neither respect nor understand.

1. “You failed the question”—False Premise

You claim the question was whether we honor one prophet more than another. Islam is not Christianity, and unlike your framework where Christ’s elevation necessitates a demotion of others, Islam teaches prophetic hierarchy within the bounds of respect, not at the expense of any prophet's honor. Allah says:

> "These are the messengers; We have made some exceed others. Among them are those to whom Allah spoke, and He raised some of them in rank." (Qur’an 2:253)

Yes, Muhammad ﷺ is the final and greatest Prophet, but that does not entail a dishonor to Jesus, peace be upon him. Your assumption that hierarchy equals dishonor is your theological baggage, not ours. And if you are incapable of distinguishing between reverence and worship, that is your own confusion—not ours to bear.

2. “You can’t answer without referencing Christianity” — Misguided Critique

You brought up theological comparisons, so don’t recoil when we answer on those terms. Islam is the final revelation, and by definition, it clarifies and corrects what came before. That necessitates engaging with prior scriptures. Islam doesn't emerge in a vacuum—it refines and seals the Abrahamic message. Qur'an 5:48 makes this clear:

> "To you We revealed the Scripture in truth, confirming the Scripture that came before it and as a criterion over it...
If you bring Christianity into the room, don't complain when it's critically addressed.






CreativeOrbit AntiChristian
lol 😂 lmao 🤣 "betrays more heat than light" so we are not betraying heat, or is it protray you wanted to use. 😁 You think you are writing poetry right?
If one is feeling hot and can't see the light, it's because blindness has landed that person inside fire 😆

You failed the question the evidence was stated there, calling it a false premise shows you can't even own up to an obvious failure. But it's okay, your point is,

"Islam teaches prophetic hierarchy" So yes you honor Muhammad more than Jesus because you believe "he is the final and greatest prophet.

Yet you are accusing me of, in your words, "your assumption that hierarchy equals dishonor is your theological baggage, not ours."

Like 😂😂😂 guy can you even keep track of your own words and point. It's like you are calling yourself who brought up the hierarchy, dishonorable and I don't disagree with you that you are that though.

Like it's tiring reading all your words, it's like sorting through the bin, to find a pin.. your response to why you can't answer without referencing Christianity is, "You brought up theological comparisons, so don’t recoil when we answer on those terms. Islam is the final revelation"

😂 Please jimrohn bring out where I, golf brought up theological comparison" looking I am not recoiling I am here waiting for you to show us honestly and truthful your claim that I did so 😁😀

This is what I wrote Jim, "No one is asking you about Christianity, but you can't answer an Islamic question without referencing another religion."

And this is what you wrote "“You can’t answer without referencing Christianity” — Misguided Critique"

Who is the misguided one here with evidence Jim Jim. We expect you to at least stay true to the conversation and what you read but even that seems hard so how are we to trust your evaluation?

You want to reveal scriptures in truth when you don't even reveal my posts in truth, that's not fair now. 😀


Lol okay show us the Christianity I brought into the room and how you criticized it and how I complained about it. Or it all you do false accusations like your book🥺
Christianity Etc › Re: Seun Remove The "Etc" Beside The Christianity Label by gohf: 3:27pm On Jun 01, 2025
GanagiBitrus:
-ISLAM
-CHRISTIANITY
-OTHER BELIEFS

...should suffice.

Seun Pls do the needful. This is unacceptable...
it's like male and female bathrooms, you have to treat those who are sensitive specially 😊
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Was King David Called A Man After God's Own Heart by gohf: 3:23pm On Jun 01, 2025
Maitunbi:
He acknowledges and asks for forgiveness. Saul was more interested in looking good in the presence of the people
ya that's one valid point
Islam › Re: Eid Al-adha Is Near – Let's Prepare With Wisdom And Ease by gohf: 3:05pm On Jun 01, 2025
Expanse2020:
Isaac bawo....
Forget the distorted you carry up and down Jare..

Na Iṣmaeli

You cooked whatever is in line of your religion no dispute..
And we do what in line in my religion.
No argument about that right
okay sorry so God replaced ismaeli with a ram. It is for us to understand the appreciation, oh God thank you for replacing ismaeli with a ram?
Christianity Etc › Re: 8 Important Ways To Share Good Testimony As Christian by gohf: 3:01pm On Jun 01, 2025
AntiChristian:
No one is calling any scripture a lie. What we are saying is that what you have today is not the originals. The originals are all lost. And this copy is far from the real scriptures!

The Bible did confirm the Injeel, the Torah, Zabur and others given to previous Prophets! But they were not preserved!
if you are not calling the scriptures a lie, then you are calling them true. Or are you trying to confuse us?

If they were not preserved as you wrote how come the Jews have the Tanakh recorded continually by generations of scribes. You are speaking of a tribe that had people in the courts of world emperors and leaders and able to preserve their text through time, because God gave them that privilege. But you claim it was not preserved? Do you think everyone is that gullible?
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Was King David Called A Man After God's Own Heart by gohf: 12:29pm On Jun 01, 2025
Mom007:
I understand your pain. It is because you dont know your ancestry. What if I told you that the original Jews of the bible were black? Yes. The bible is literally a book of your ancestry!

Search out 'School of the Hebrews' on YouTube, you will find teachings and historical facts about the ancestry of the Jews, supported by the bible. Invest time and data in seeking knowledge. Even the recent photographs of Jesus released by the Russian president from their archives shows a black Jesus. The matter is long and the conspiracy is deep. ' My people perish for lack of knowledge '. Na so bible talk am. Stop being bitter and seek to understand.
are you part of those black Hebrew israelite movement that believes God is only going to save them and make whites aka gentiles their slaves
Islam › Re: Eid Al-adha Is Near – Let's Prepare With Wisdom And Ease by gohf: 12:23pm On Jun 01, 2025
Expanse2020:
showing of appreciation to God..
After he tested our great father of faith and he replaced his son with a white Ram..
So we sacrifice for him through feeding people around us
appreciation for?
Is it for God sparing Isaac?

Okay the sacrifice is just to feed people around, even if we cook beans and give others it's in line right?
Islam › Re: Is Hubal Allah? Muhammad Admitting To Being Deceived? by gohf(op): 11:37am On Jun 01, 2025
Wait tenq are you saying that Arabic scholars changed the meaning of "al"?

You wrote a question and I quote: "So, why is the double standards in grammar?
What are your scholars trying to hide from you?"


While Google AI says Arabic didn't not originate from Aramaic, are using the basis that in old Arabic al meant God but they changed it to mean "the"

Another question then is, what is the old Arabic meaning for lah.. could you share a source and link
Islam › Re: Help Make Sense Of A Number Of Things I Have Heard From Muslims by gohf(op): 11:23am On Jun 01, 2025
JimRohn:
1. "Who is Isa? We don’t know him!"

That is a deficiency in your own theological framework, not in the Qur’an. Isa (peace be upon him) is the Arabic name for Jesus, son of Mary—the same historical figure revered in Christianity. The difference lies in the Islamic understanding: we reject any claim of divinity assigned to him, as it contradicts the absolute oneness of God. If you claim not to "know him," then you deny your own Scriptures that speak of him.



honesttalk21 BibleInterpreta AntiChristian TenQ CreativeOrbit gofh
jimrohn be honest like you assume yourself to be and tell us what does the name Jesus, which is Isa in Arabic, mean?

Just the way you wrote the meaning for Gabriel and Jubril, please tell us truthfully what does Jesus mean?
Christianity Etc › Re: 8 Important Ways To Share Good Testimony As Christian by gohf: 9:51am On Jun 01, 2025
I wonder if the mods that push topics out on sunday even understands the word of God lol and if they are believers because their choices for front page at times are 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️
Christianity Etc › Re: Can A Man Be A Child Of God Without A Church? by gohf: 9:47am On Jun 01, 2025
KaLuCh:
Of course! Jesus didn't even care about people's religious affiliations. He preached kingdom, not church. And that is not to take away from local assembling of believers. The church is very important. But the kingdom of God is much bigger than a religion, or a building, or a sect, or any set of rules. The kingdom permeates all of these mostly human constructs. The church of Christ, the Lord's bride is far larger than the Christian family, or what we know as 'church'.

Jews, Muslims, Hindus, etc, we have millions and millions of individuals in these traditions who have come to accept Jesus as God's son, and every single one of them will be in heaven. Man, I have heard stories of individuals like this who are descipling hundreds of other people in the ways of Christ.

God is not as shortsighted as we are, He is not fighting and leading segregations against religious groups that share different views. His focus is people, not groups, and He is reaching them personally everywhere. I see a lot of myopic Christians who think heaven is only for them but we'll all be shocked when we get there and find that God is not as limited as we think.

I'll close with these words of the Lord in John 10:16; "And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd."
I absolutely agree with these words here. Those who love are of God.
Christianity Etc › Re: Can A Man Be A Child Of God Without A Church? by gohf: 9:44am On Jun 01, 2025
shinaola21:
🌺

I rather listen to word of God through radio than go to church,the way those people look at you because you can't pay tithes is really humiliating
lol but there are churches that don't collect tithe where you can relate and love one another, you miss out on such relationships except you have believers who are close friends and you gist and encourage one another
Christianity Etc › Re: Can A Man Be A Child Of God Without A Church? by gohf: 9:43am On Jun 01, 2025
alamoht:
The characteristics you described for moralists are predominantly seen among churchgoers.
Going to church is waste of time.
it's not a waste of time
Christianity Etc › Re: Can A Man Be A Child Of God Without A Church? by gohf: 9:42am On Jun 01, 2025
Jeezuzpick:
Maybe I should help the OP rephrase the question.

Can a person be Born Again, serving God, giving, witnessing, studying the Word, and not feel obligated to attend a particular Church?

This is my own version of the same question, and I'll really love reactions to this.
Yes that's the answer to your rephrased question sir
Christianity Etc › Re: Can A Man Be A Child Of God Without A Church? by gohf: 9:31am On Jun 01, 2025
PeterJamesJohn:
Please don't put Jesus and Mohammed in the same category. Jesus is God
so Jesus is not the way to God anymore but God himself? 👀
Christianity Etc › Re: Can A Man Be A Child Of God Without A Church? by gohf: 9:25am On Jun 01, 2025
immortalcrown:
Someone cannot be a graduate without education.

Let's break it down. Being a moralist is different from being a child of God. You can be a moralist without being guided by religion. But to be a Child of God, you have to know God's principles through religious activities. Below are some of the clear differences.

A moralist will not condemn sex before marriage as long as the sex is consensual and involves only adults, especially if the parties have agreed to marry each other. A child of God will avoid premarital sex even with his fiancée or her fiance, he or she will wait until marriage.

A moralist will do good to fellow humans while lacking the concept of praying to and praising God. A child of God does good to humans and dedicates time to praises and prayers. And this is where worshiping in a congregation is compulsory.

A moralist will support execution of criminals, a child of God will not.

A moralist will want gay people to be killed or excommunicated. A child of God will condemn the act of gay but will not harm gay people, he or she will keep hoping for gay people to repent.

A moralist will support divorce if the marriage is not peaceful. A child of God will not support divorce but will advise for living apart. Living apart is different from divorce.

A moralist will revenge if repeatedly offended, a child of God will keep forgiving.
so church is education and not the Holy spirit. "And Jesus said the church will teach you"? I understand if you say the church is where people learn from those who speak from the Holy Spirit but it's not limited to the four walls is it
Christianity Etc › Re: Can A Man Be A Child Of God Without A Church? by gohf: 9:16am On Jun 01, 2025
ErebeOcoco:
The growing trend common in people these days is, I don't go to church but I am a spiritual person. Some would say I do good and I love God but I don't belong to any church.

Is it possible to love God, do good and not be affiliated to any denomination?

Religious experts, can a man claim to be a child of God without devotion?
you changed it from without church to without devotion, are they the same thing to you?

To answer your questions.

Yes it is possible to love God, do good and not be affiliated to any denomination.

Besides we are one in the body of Christ.

Devotion and church is not what makes one a child of God, it is the children of God that make up the church and body of Christ and those who are devoted and obedient to God are the children of God, not devoted to any religious body or institution but being devoted to the word of God and obeying God.

Those who obey and love God belong to the church and body of Christ.
Christianity Etc › Re: 8 Important Ways To Share Good Testimony As Christian by gohf: 9:07am On Jun 01, 2025
AntiChristian:
But you guys have never being truthful in the threads created in the islamic section.

You keep mixing falsehood with truth and interpreting Islam with your holy spirit.
look at yourself you think calling others a liar makes one truthful?

Well not surprised the basis of the Quran is to call the Tanakh and Bible a lie for it to be taken as the truth
Islam › Re: Is Hubal Allah? Muhammad Admitting To Being Deceived? by gohf(op):
TenQ:
Have you checked AI for what I wrote?
Languages retain a lot of borrowed words which point to the sources of those words ORIGINALLY before the language morphs.

Ask any Muslim:
What is the name of the creator, they would say Allah!
Ask what is the meaning of Allah?
No Muslim knows the meaning.

The Word "God" in English Language was influenced by the German word "Gott" .
persona" via French)
English word "Common" from Latin "communis"
English word "Frequently" from Latin "frequentare"
English word "War" (from Old French "werre"wink

Should we throw off history because the meaning of words have changed?

What we do is to acknowledge them!


It is bad for Muslims because the Religion of Adam, Lot, Abraham, Ishmael and Jacob when NEITHER Hebrew NOR Arabic existed is ISLAM and the name of their God is ALLAH.
Thus, we can trace the name of Allah back to the Aramaic sources.

Do you agree with this?
ya I know Allah isn't a name, I have stated that in a post is "Hubal Allah"? Allah seems to refer to a specific deity, why they take it has his name and reject YHVH even though they claim they serve the same God as Israel, we have seen them flatter a number of times.

As much as words can be gotten from other languages, Aramaic is not the source of Arabic combination that produced Allah, they may have turned Aramaic elaha to ilah in Arabic. Even the Aramaic original text doesn't use aleph and lamed El or Al to mean the or a definitive article.

It's like oke in igbo and in Yoruba having two different meaning even though they have similar spelling.

I now checked Google to confirm my understanding of Aramaic

No, the definite article "al-" in Arabic is not directly derived from Aramaic, though both languages are Semitic and share some similarities.
Christianity Etc › Happy Sunday And Happy New Month Of June by gohf(op): 8:38am On Jun 01, 2025
Happy new month everyone and a happy Sunday Nairalanders, we are in June the beginning of the 6th month of 2025 and today is a Sunday, a wonderful day to give God thanks for the months gone by.

For those of us that began the year with resolutions and prophecies, how many can you say have come to pass as we approach half the year. What are you most thankful for, share your testimony and thanksgiving and help encourage someone this Sunday. Encourage someone that the 150 days that has past is just a preparatory stage for you to break forth like an eagle into the skies with new life.

Once again happy new month and happy Sunday. Don't give up, this is june which means joy, so rejoice.
Christianity Etc › Re: How Christians Can Publicly Correct Wrong In Churches Without Undue Criticism. by gohf: 8:22am On Jun 01, 2025
GanagiBitrus:
The problem is that most of these false doctrines are not preached out of genuine mistake & ignorance, but done deliberately to control the minds of followers for selfish & personal gains.

Matter of fact, most worship centres are set up by native doctors & Babalawos repackaged as Prophets & Men of God.

The fact that anybody can wake up & easily start a church has subjected true Christianity to a great deal of corruption so much so that some level of radicalism is needed to restore sanity & normalcy.

Like one sage said "It is easier to wake up a person who is actually sleeping than a person who is pretending to be sleeping"
💯 agree with what's written here.
we shouldn't be expecting those who willingly serve mammon to openly confess and repent without any form of rebuke.

cutecommand let's not pretend like they don't get letters and ignore them, but instead respond to those who they feel are attacking their image which they value more than the truth.

we should call brood of vipers brood of vipers, wolves wolves, hypocrites hypocrites. let's not sugarcoat those who consistently and unrepentantly lie with the word of God misleading people while they themselves do not enter them kingdom of God.

Peter, Paul, John, Jude that's four already rebuke false preachers, prophets, teachers, I feel even James did so as well, and like cutecommand wrote shameless sinners should be rebuked openly.
Islam › Re: Is Hubal Allah? Muhammad Admitting To Being Deceived? by gohf(op): 8:14am On Jun 01, 2025
TenQ:
The use of El-, Al- or IL- for God or Deity is very old and it is from the Aramaic sources as it influences both Hebrew and Arabic languages deeply.

Languages change with time, like
Gay used to mean Happy, but now it means an homosexual man.



Same with El- or Al- or IL-: which used to mean God or Deity BUT later became the definite Article similar to "the" in English.

You can confirm this with AI Chatbot and let me know.
you're using a previous definition? Imagine if I ask you, oh are you gay because of what happened?

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