I thought God didn't play favorites, aren't we all equal in the eyes of God?
2007-05-04 07:52:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Islam recognizes no man-made artificial distinctions based on color, tribe, race, nationality, or otherwise. As all people come from the original couple-Adam and Eve-they are all one family and therefore equal before God
. What distinguishes people from each other is their commitment to Islam: "The most honored in the sight of Allah is (he who is) most righteous." (Qur'an 3:86).
2007-05-04 22:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by BeHappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are chosen... chosen to be created (soul), chosen and called by God to be restored. The Jewish nation was chosen as God's instrument to teach the nations about God... which has certainly happened. Being the "example" nation is great and a burden at the same time... but ultimately we are saved by God's grace, not by our merit. So its not an issue of being a Jew or Gentile, but rather a matter of the heart and the wonderful mercy of God that redeems us back to him. Our responsibility is to accept the grace and much like the covenants of the OT live according to it (no longer as sinful creatures, a new creation -aka born again from above). This rebirth destroys the pleasures of sin and instead reveals the beauty of righteousness.
2007-05-04 15:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by DoorWay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always a danger when people start thinking only THEY are specially "chosen by God".
You see the genocide in the Old Testament
The arrogance of the Europeans who enslaved Africans
The racism of Nazi Germany
The radicalism of Islamic extremist terrorists
The power-hungry values of the extreme Christian Right.
Not a good idea to act as if you are somehow more God's people than other people. It naturally leads to a feeling of superiority and entitlement that will make you take advantage of others or seek to dominate them at all costs.
2007-05-04 15:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by pixie_pagan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some folks are more equal than others. If there is a God, apparently he likes those who suffer for him...Job, Jonah, Jesus. The ones who don't are usually labeled sinners. Live in discomfort for Him and maybe he'll reward you.
2007-05-04 14:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews are god's chosen people. Can't you read. If you are Jewish, you are in. If not, all you can do is write and complain to god.
2007-05-04 16:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by Fred 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we are all equal in the eyes of G-d.
2007-05-04 14:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God loves everyone equally in that he is merciful to all. it is God’s love for all that should draw us all to receive his eternal love
2007-05-04 14:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Silver 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to begin by converting to Judaism, then having your prepuce cut off, then, and just then you'll have to kill myriad others who are already in the front of the line! Good luck!!!
2007-05-04 15:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by SexRexRx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask Jesus into your heart right now.....
And I promise you.....you will become one of His chosen....instantly!!
2007-05-04 14:57:59 · answer #9 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not so chosen when u think of the land grabbing and billion of dollars of aid needed...........
2007-05-04 14:57:05 · answer #10 · answered by SukaR 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋