RE: [TruthTalk] Islam is based on Law

[Peter Krostag]

Hey Pete, Do the ones teaching these courses consider the fact that Islam is based on a false revelation given to Mohammad in a desert cave by an "angel of light" which is similar to the way Joseph Smith received his revelation prior to translating and penning the Book of Mormon.  Neither know anything about God or His will, they are walking in deception after having been deceived.   Pete responds:   The course I took was actually a course offered by The Teaching Company which are college classes you can take on video.  Incidentally, the teachers that this company uses are some of the best in the country.    Go to:  http://www.teach12.com/teach12.asp for more information.  I have bought several of these courses and have found most of them to be very enlightening.  Christine, I HIGHLY recommend the music courses by Robert Greenberg.  J   The professor I listened to, did not approach the subject as actually being a revelation from God, but as an alleged revelation.  It was a purely Middle Eastern perspective of what the Islam religion believes which included the pillars of their faith.  It also dealt with the Muslim religion in how they react to the Western mindset.   The course I had is not the same as the one they offer now.  If I remember correctly, he was a professor who taught in Jordan.    I taught a humanities class once and did a unit on Islam.  As most false religions do, they miss who Jesus is and don’t recognize that the ONLY way to the Father is through Him.  I don’t know a whole lot about the Mormons, so I really can’t comment with any kind of intelligent response.    Pete       On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:59:45 -0600 "Peter Krostag" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Hey Christine.   Good to hear from you!    You certainly are on the right track here.  I took a course on Islam taught by someone who lived in the Middle East.  As you are finding out, it is primarily based on works and not faith.  Islamic law has been seen as the blueprint to guiding Muslims' correct action, that is, what to do in their public and private lives in order to realize God's will.  Sufism try to experience a more direct and personal sense of God.  Sensing God and knowing Him are two completely different things.   Pete                                               judyt                                        He that says "I know Him" and doesn't keep His Commandments                               is a liar (1 John 2:4)