It's either Christian or Islamic?

Question

I've noticed that the two religions most talked about on here are Christian and Islamic-based. Do you believe that is because they have the most negative public perception or is it because they are the most widely known?
I'd like to hear your thoughts, but please refrain from bashing either religon as I think it is disrepectful to their followers.

Answer 1

I think it is because they are the two largest religions in the world.

I think it may also have to do with a majority of people posting here being from western countries that have large populations of both religions.

At least in the US, there is a lot of media focus on just those two religions and their similarities and differences since some people (NOT ME!!) view the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as a battle between the two religions as well. I wonder how media coverage of the wars are connected to or disconnected from religion.

Answer 2

Over half of the world's population is Christian and Islamic. So, of course, these two religions will be the most talked about.


Major Religions of the World
Ranked by Number of Adherents

Christianity: 2.1 billion
Islam: 1.3 billion
Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion
Hinduism: 900 million
Chinese traditional religion: 394 million
Buddhism: 376 million
primal-indigenous: 300 million
African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million
Sikhism: 23 million
Juche: 19 million
Spiritism: 15 million
Judaism: 14 million
Baha'i: 7 million
Jainism: 4.2 million
Shinto: 4 million
Cao Dai: 4 million
Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million
Tenrikyo: 2 million
Neo-Paganism: 1 million
Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand
Rastafarianism: 600 thousand
Scientology: 500 thousand

Answer 3

Hello, Meraphet:

How sad that people do not stick with facts and resort to slander. Will such antagonists be allowed in heaven? The Bible says NO!

Concerning Christainity vs. Islam, their "prophet" required them to convert "infadels" or lift their head (forced evangelism) yet Christians and Jews were to be respected as believers in The Book (Bible), which Mohammed quoted from frequently. Their tolerance of Christians and Jews have changed since 1948 when Israel returned "home."

The Bible prophets explain why those Christian nations around the Mediterranean Sea, including Israel, are now Islamic, and the horrible outcome of this religious mess. Read the online explanation: "The Rise, Decline, and Death of Islam in Bible Prophecy" at www.revelado.org/islam.htm

Blessings and AGAPE love, One-Way

Answer 4

Islam is the most talked about religion simply because it professes to be the religion for whole mankind but christainity although manadated to be religion for Israelites intends to winover the world as such attempts to remain in as the most talked about religion.Christain leaders are using it for acquire the political hegemony;whereas the muslim have to plead "not guilty" to the accusations on them for the misdeed of some people who are supposed to be muslims but their acts are under religious motivation of Islam;may be due to their own perceptions or prejudices.

Answer 5

They are two of the biggest world religions and also the most recent (with the exception of the Baha'i Faith which is the most recent world religion). In reality, however, Islam and Christianity are simply stages of one progressive Revelation of God to humankind.

Answer 6

They are the two biggest religions around....most people would not have met a hindu etc.....but most certainly they would have come in contact with muslim or christian....and both these religions relish bashing each other....neglecting the key point....they are supposed to worship the same God....christians through Jesus(Isa (PBUH)).....and muslims call him a prophet who showed THE WAY to God......its just that the jews are in the background and have taken to setting both religions against each other.....b4 you report me....pls think about it fellow jews.....haven't you(not directly) caused muslims and christians to fight tooth and limb....?

Answer 7

To me at least we have freedom of speach, but we use this freedom to push around IDEAS "NOT" People who Christ died for, no bashing each other is not the Way, In Matthew 25:31-46, we are told that whatever we do to someone else we did it unto Christ Himself, think about that, Free on line bible lessons www.amazingfacts.org talk to me also [e-mail] God bless

Answer 8

to me, these religions are most talked about simply because they have the largest followers and at best they are universal. when you go to most places in africa, they have cageroized religion into three main sections namely christian, islamic and traditional in their curriculum. but wherever you travel to even though you might never come across 'traditional religion' you'll always come across islam and christianity

Answer 9

Both are the largest religions followed by a great majority of the world.........and both are talked alot by other communities as well, negative or postively !

Answer 10

The original, unchanged revelations given to Abraham and other prophets(like Moses and Jesus ) reaching back to Adam all came from the One True God(The Creator). This common origin explains their similarities in many beliefs and values


However, over time the teachings of the various religions, due to a variety of reasons, have become distorted and mixed with made-man ideas.


The last Prophet and Messenger of God, Muhammad , who is a direct descendant of Abraham through his first born son, Ishmael, was sent with the Last Guidance, Revelation and Testament, the Holy Qur'an(koran) to amend and correct the changes and corruption made to the the "Torah" which was sent to Moses and theTrue Gospel of Jesus.To say the truth ,God preserved all the other Holy Books plainly by preserving His Last Book the Holy Qur'an(koran)which contains the right and the truth of all that was changed in those other Books.


This is why this last Revelation which was sent 1423 years ago has remained unchanged, not even a word or a letter has been altered.


There is not even one word of difference between two Arabic Qur'ans, anywhere in the world. There has been no disagreements in history among Muslims as to what should and should not be in the Qur'an. However, in the case of the Bible, even the most ancient manuscripts conflict with one another so that no two are identical. Footnotes in all modern versions of the Bible prove this fact.


These revisions serve as concrete proofs that all the Biblical books are not at all divinely inspired. This is because it is beyond man's ability to correct the work of his Creator, who alone is Almighty and perfect



It was only natural for Almighty God to preserve the scripture revealed to Prophet Muhammad, because he was the last Prophet and Final Messenger of God.


Islam teaches us that we must pray directly to God without an intermediary and no soul can bear the burden of another and that the nature of humanity is good, and we did not inherit sin from Adam. Each soul comes into being free of sin.in Islam there are no priests or clergy -- each worshipper, man or woman, has a direct relationship with their Merciful Creator -- Almighty God. Since God is the Owner and Sustainer of everything, as well as the only one who can provide true and complete forgiveness, it is completely futile to try to approach Him through anyone else.


The oneness and universality of God's message requires that people accept all the messengers of God. Rejecting one of them amounts to rejecting them all. The Jews reject Jesus's mission and Muhammad's mission; the Christians reject Muhammad's mission; whereas the Muslims accept them all, but reject incorrect historical interpretations and human elements in these missions.


As the Qur'an is the final revelation and Muhammad is the final prophet, humanity is obligated to accept it: "If anyone desires a religion other than Islam, never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost all spiritual good" (3:86).


The Final Prophet Muhammad said: "Whoever believes there is no god but God, alone without partner, that Muhammad is His messenger, that Jesus is messenger of God, and that Paradise and Hell are true, shall be received by God into Heaven."


you can do that now as you are reading these lines is to pronounce the two confirmations and attestations of faith, here it is




I BEAR WITNESS THAT THERE IS NO GOD WORTHY OF WORSHIP EXCEPT ALLAH ( ARABIC WORD MEANS ONE GOD-THE CREATOR). AND I BEAR WITNESS THAT MUHAMMAD IS HIS SERVANT AND MESSENGER. I BEAR WITNESS THAT JESUS IS HIS SERVANT AND MESSENGER.



The right picture of lslam is conveyed in the Qur'an, which is exemplified by Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. The reality is that it is not fair to judge a religion by the actions of its followers alone because there are good and bad followers in every religion. The correct thing to do is to judge a religion by its documented revelation from God and the prophet who brought that revelation.

I encourage Christians and other religions to learn about Islam from Muslim sources and The Basis Of The Muslim Belief and not rely on second hand information which in many cases is distorted or contains a deep seated anti Muslim agenda. This is indeed a more scholarly approach


For more info


http://www.islamdoor.com

http://www.thetruereligion.org


BestWishes

Your brother in humanity