Gilberto Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 05:51:36 -0800 (PST), JS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
> G: But the same isn't true in Christianity (at least not as I've
> experienced it or studied it). Christianity as a whole CLEARLY allows
> for prophets coming after Jesus. I'm not sure why there is even any
> question.
> J: It seems like you are using Islamic slant on Christianity
> instead of
> Christian slant on Christianity. Christianity as a whole and in
> general, does not allows anyone on the same level as *the
> Christian view* of Jesus,
> to come after Jesus.
G: I am not at all taking the "Islamic slant". I'm exactly taking the
"Christian slant". I quoted several passages from the Bible which
CLEARLY mention prophets after Jesus.J: Gilberto, my defenition of 'prophet' in relation to Christianity is "the only Son of God, the Divine". With this in mind, Christianity does not believe that anyone else will come after Jesus, because He is the only Son of God and Savior of mankind. Only through Jesus are we saved, and there is no need to be saved by anyone else. Biblical verses fully back this up. Remember, I am looking at this from the Christian perspective. I understand Muslims do not believe He is the only Son of God, the Divine.
J: My definition of 'prophet' in relation to Islam is "the Last Prophet, since He brought a fully authentic Qur'an." In this respect, Islam does not believe that anyone else will come after Muhammad with another Book of God, because there is no need for another book if the Qur'an is already perfect.
J
> Christianity does allow so called 'prophets' after Jesus,
G:
Then we agree. That's all I'm saying. Islam clearly says that
prophethood ended with Muhammad. Christianity clearly teach that
prophets will come after Jesus. You can say other things to try to
blur that distinction or narrow it. But the difference is there.J: I completely disagree with you on this. Words are only words. It is the meaning of words that is important. A prophet from the Christian perspective is inferior to Jesus the only Son of God, Saviour, and the Only way to the Father. On the other hand, a prophet from the Muslim perspective is equivalent to Muhammad. To Muslims, a 'prophet' is as high as they come. To a Christian, a 'prophet' is not that big of a deal.
J: I think in my previous emails I am using 'prophet' interchangeably, so I appologize for the confusion.
G:
When Muslims object to groups like the Bahais, Ahmadiya, etc. they
generally *do* just say "but prophets can't come after Muhammad".
J: Again, I think you are not understanding what I am saying. If what I have written above does not explain it, please do ask again and I hope I can answer you better. I am beginning to see that my explanations are not that clear, so I am not faulting you for it ! :)
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