Islam Raises the Bar, While Christianity Lowers It
By Bassam ZawadiIslam makes it very difficult for a Muslim to convert to Christianity, as Islam raises the bar on several important matters.
Islam raises the bar on verifying the historical authenticity of religiously authoritative statements, while Christians are comfortable taking from scriptures whose sources are not scrupulously verified.
Islam raises the bar on scriptural preservation, while Christians are comfortable admitting that they do not have to settle for 100% scriptural preservation.
Islam raises the bar on clarity of fundamental doctrines (5 pillars of Islam + 6 articles of Iman), yet Christians need to struggle hard to demonstrate that their Bible teaches the most fundamental belief of theirs like the Trinity. Imagine if Muslims had to produce hundreds of books and tens of thousands of articles to prove that Islam teaches the Shahadah. That would be pretty outrageous and mindboggling, no?
Islam raises the bar on scriptural infallibility, while many Christians are open to Biblical errancy and try to suggest new creative ways of understanding the “inspiration” of the Bible’s authors.
It is extremely difficult for a Muslim who has been used to such standards to settle for less and consider Christianity. People strive to gain more, not compromise to settle for less.
When Christians ask us to “consistently” evaluate their faith as we do ours, they need to understand that such a request is not in their best interests!!!
Islam Raises the Bar, While Christianity Lowers It
Islam makes it very difficult for a Muslim to convert to Christianity, as Islam raises the bar on several important matters. Islam raises the bar on verifying the historical authenticity of religiously authoritative statements, while Christians are comfortable taking from scriptures whose...
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