Sep
18
Says who? Says a web statement of the Mujahideen Shura Council, an umbrella group led by the Iraqi chapter of Al Qaeda. Al Qaeda militants are vowing war on ‘worshippers of the cross’ and protestors are burning effigies of Pope Benedict XVI, who had the gall to quote 14th century Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaeologus, who had the gall to point out the prophet Mohammed’s final directive to wage war until everyone confesses that Allah is God.
Islamic outrage is on the front page again, as it was earlier in the year when the Danish cartoons which mocked Mohammed provoked violent demonstrations in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. At that time, I read aloud in prayer meeting an outstanding article from the pen of John Piper called ‘Being Mocked: The Essence of Christ’s Work, Not Mohammed’s’. This latest ‘outrage’ against Islam makes me think it would be worth reading again. Piper puts his finger directly on the great difference between the Gospel and Islam–the cross! This short piece is a must read if you would understand the fundamental difference in the ‘DNA’ of the Christian faith and the false religion of Islam.
By the way, if you ever get worried that Islam will triumph, remember to read Psalm 2.
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