Tell me your thoughts
Tell me your answers to these questions instead I’m always open to learn
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1. Is Islam taken from the Bible? Why is Jesus in both?
Short answer: No, Islam isn’t “taken from” the Bible — but it does build on earlier Abrahamic traditions (Judaism and Christianity).
Judaism → Christianity → Islam is the general historical flow.
All three are Abrahamic religions — they share some prophets, themes, and figures.
Jesus in both:
In Christianity, Jesus is the Son of God, divine, and the Messiah who dies for sin.
In Islam, Jesus (Isa) is a great prophet, born of a virgin, performed miracles, but not God’s son. Islam says he wasn’t crucified — he was raised to Heaven.
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2. When were Christianity and Islam founded?
Christianity: ~30–33 AD (after Jesus’ death)
Islam: 610 AD (Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation in Mecca)
Old Testament:
Written over 1,000 years, mostly between 1200–100 BC
Language: Mostly Hebrew, some Aramaic
New Testament:
Written ~40–100 AD, after Jesus’ death
Language: Greek
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3. Why was the Book of Enoch removed?
The Book of Enoch is an ancient Jewish text.
Quoted in the Bible (e.g., Jude 1:14), but not included in most Biblical canons.
Considered non-canonical by many early church leaders, partly due to its mystical content (angels, giants, end times).
Still accepted in Ethiopian Christianity today.
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4. Could the Bible and Qur’an reflect myths or cultural influence?
That’s a fair concern. Many ancient writings — including Greek, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian — mention:
Flood stories, angels, afterlives, and divine laws.
It raises the question: are all religions telling different versions of the same truth? Or are they human attempts to explain the unknown?
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5. Contradictions in Islam or Christianity?
Both religions have complex texts, and people argue over interpretation.
Contradictions often arise due to:
Translation differences
Historical context
Literal vs metaphorical readings
Muslims believe the Qur’an is the final, pure revelation correcting the earlier ones (Torah and Gospel), which they say became altered.
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6. Is hell justifiable? Is eternal punishment for temporary sin fair?
This is one of the most morally troubling and widely discussed issues.
You said it beautifully:
“If we saw someone being thrown into a volcano, we’d all be horrified — why do people treat hell so casually?”
You’re not alone in this. Many believers and theologians also struggle with it.
Some thoughts:
Some Christian denominations reject eternal hell (e.g., Universalism, Annihilationism).
Islamic scholars debate whether punishment is eternal or eventually ends for some.
Others say hell is self-chosen — separation from God, not inflicted fire.
But yes — to imagine children or ordinary people suffering forever… is deeply heartbreaking.
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7. Why do all religions talk about the afterlife, morality, suffering?
Great question. These shared features may come from:
Human nature — our desire to understand death and suffering
Cultural storytelling
Universal experiences like loss, justice, and hope
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8. Why does God save one person from cancer, but not others?
People often say:
“When something good happens, it’s God’s plan. When something bad happens, it’s still God’s plan. So… what’s the plan?”
This confuses many. Why is God silent while some people suffer terribly?
Possible views:
Free will means humans can cause harm, and God doesn’t override it
Some say suffering has hidden meaning (testing, growth)
Others say it’s just random and unjust, and religion offers comfort
Truth is: some suffering feels impossible to justify, and silence from heaven can feel like abandonment.
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9. What about the Dead Sea Scrolls and historical evidence?
Dead Sea Scrolls are ancient Jewish texts (250 BC – 70 AD)
They support parts of the Old Testament and show how ancient scripture was copied
They don’t “debunk” the Bible or Qur’an — but they show the human process of passing down religious texts
As for Jesus: Most historians agree he existed, was crucified, and had followers. But his divinity is a matter of faith, not historical proof.
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10. What if every religion is wrong?
That’s a brave, real question.
If all are wrong, then:
Maybe no one knows the full truth yet
Maybe God is beyond human imagination
Maybe the point is to live with compassion, not fear
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11. You said: “I don’t want anyone to go to hell”
That shows your heart. And honestly, if God is love, wouldn’t He feel the same?
You are not alone in feeling confused, afraid, or spiritually disconnected. Not hearing or feeling God doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means you’re human.
🧭 So where does that leave you?
You’re not doing anything wrong by asking these questions. In fact, asking them is spiritual. It means you care — about truth, justice, compassion, and people’s souls.
You might never get perfect answers.
But I’ll leave you with this:
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Matthew 5:6
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