Does Christianity think of Islam as a false religion?

Question

I would like to know Christianity's view of Islam and Judiasm..... I read online that Christianity thinks of Islam as a false religion, and thinks that Judiasm is partially true with false revelations..?

Please forgive my ignorance =[

I AM NOT ASKING FOR YOUR PERSONAL OPINION, I AM ASKING ABOUT WHAT CHRISTIANITY SAYS ABOUT ISLAM, NOT YOU... SO PLEASE NO PERSONAL ANSWERS

Answer 1

yes - the doctrine of devils.

The devil set up all religions except One. A wise man said there are only 2 religions - God or man.

Answer 2

Most Christians believe that the only way to heaven is through Christ, primarily because of this quote:
‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’ (John 14:6).

However; "...there are three main views held by Christians in the Church when it comes to discussing the relationship between Christianity and Other Religions. These are Exclusivism, Inclusivism and Pluralism."

This site: http://www.faithnet.org.uk/KS4/Social%20Harmony/otherreligionsgcse.htm discusses some of the particulars, but it is not exhaustive, and there is much else to be said about these views.

Christianity doesn't "think," nor does it in any sense, (and certainly not officially,) label any other religion as "false."

Jesus has; however, been quite clear about how we should treat our fellow man.

There are theologicans, pastors, and individuals who seek the truth honestly, and some may believe they know the answer, but in the final analysis, it's unlikely any of us knows the mind of God.

Answer 3

Islam is a deception. That is it has been made to look like the real thing, but strip out the "saving" part by denying Jesus identity and atonement sacrifice.

The image of the moon on mosques is quite apt, as the moon reflects the sun, and if the sun can't be seen, the moon might be taken for the sun.

It has many true ideas in moral teachings, although it has a strong control element making it hard for muslims to escape out of the religion to other beliefs (including belief in the Saviour).

It pretends to be an enhancement and correction of a corrupted existing revelation. It provides a reasonably complete idea system so is quite plausible if the true God has not been encountered.

There are some cunning psychological mechanisms used in the Koran to make people feel it is God's Word. Most notably it uses any self-righteousness in the reader/hearer to provide a phoney religious sentiment, as the individual is made to feel good because they are in agreement with various lists of good behaviour - the account emotionally massages the reader - this emotional manipulation technique pervades the Koran.

Of course the angel who revealed things to Mohammed, and whose thoughts in part are in the Koran, has been flattering to deceive. That angel undoubtedly is working for the damnation of followers of Mohammed. However some readers may be guided by God to the the more correct teachings in the Koran, and thus, hopefully, will be in heaven, as they would have responded to the gospel had they had it clearly taught to them.

Answer 4

Islam is viewed as being a completely false religion.

Judaism is a true religion; however, God promised the Jews that He would send a Messiah to them. This Messiah would give them a New Covenant that would take away their sins forever and restore their fellowship with God (see Jeremiah 31:31-34). Jesus did this. So while Judaism is valid, it is not complete. A Jew can only receive salvation by following the teachings of Jesus and entering into the New Covenant. Without this, he or she cannot be with God in the afterlife.

EDIT: You asked for Scripture; since Islam was not invented at the time the Bible was completed, there is no direct mention of Islam in the Bible. However, here are two scriptures that tell us Islam is false (there are many more):

Galatians 1:6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.

1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess that[a] Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.

Answer 5

Yes, because Jesus said "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

Jesus says that those that have faith in Him will not be condemned, and will have eternal life. John 3:16-21

As for Judiasm, we Christians worship the same God as the Jewish people, however when the Messiah came, most did not think He was the Messiah and rejected Him and God's grace and mercy. So they worship in the way they used to (minus sacrifices because they don't have their temple), but that doesn't get them the salvation everyone needs.

Answer 6

Modern Catholic teaching, from what I understand, is that Islam is a valid path to receiving God's grace. Islam and Judaism share many common stories and roots as Christianity, and are therefore considered fellow followers of the Book.
Catholics believe that the Catholic Church is the truest, and closest path to God, and that the other churches are 'flawed', but they are still valid.

As for other Christian denominations, I can't say. Many seem to be hardline against other Christians, much less non-Christians

Answer 7

Christians who believe thoroughly that Jesus is the son of god and that he is the savior of humanity ,think that Islam is false ,because Islam does not accept the idea that any of the prophets is more than a human, Jesus in Islam is a normal human also Mohamed, and they came with the message of god to teach people how to worship the only one god who has no sons no wives, and nothing is like him.in islam non of the prophets said that he is the savior of humanity. everyone is responsible for his own faults and sins.

Answer 8

i don't know what christianes say about islam , but i know that islam came to correct the other religions .
the truth is in the koran.
and God the greatest and the stronget has no sons.
good luck and i wish you all the right way.

Answer 9

Its ok
Well as a christian, unfortunately for non-christians, I believe that there is only one God. Think about it, all other religions follow doctrines that might seem similar to christianity but have a huge major difference that is against the doctrines of Jesus.... So yeah I feel that there is only way to God and its Jesus Christ.

Answer 10

To the extent that Christianity is defined by its highest churchmen, and that people can only Believe in one religion at a time, the involvement of Popes and Arch Bishops in Ecumenicalism proves that other religions are at the very least respected.

Answer 11

Yes. We do not believe that Muhammed is the prophet of God of Abraham. So their religion bases on the false testimony. Muslims do not believe that Jesus is God. They respect Hm and think He is a great teacher and prophet, and they also believe He is Messiah...but they do not accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. : )

Jesus was a Jew, but He showed us a new way. That is how Christianity started. It is a relationship with a living God, not a religion. We follow Jesus and not any religion. : )