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The Centerview Tidings is a publication of the church that is given out to the members weekly and is mailed out to subscribers monthly.  It includes various articles about the work of the church and reports on the work of the Centerview Congregation as well as includes a Kid's Page.

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This Week's Article
The Real Threat of Islam: Its Religion

America is at war with Terrorism, and the President has been careful to explain that we are not at war with Islam. His calls for peace are certainly understandable. Although those claiming Christ have had some less-than-virtuous moments, the influence of the Bible is seen in the peace-loving nature of the United States, where freedom of speech is appreciated. And, seeing that the Constitution disallows a state religion, it is up to preachers of the gospel to show the religious fallacy of Islam.

On this front, “the pen is mightier than the sword,” as always. The New Testament of Jesus Christ teaches submission to the powers that be (Rom. 13), while the Koran teaches adherants to “kill the polytheists ….“ (9:5,29,36) The civil government of the United States will not get involved in the religious debate, but those who espouse the doctrine of Christ can and must speak up. First, Mohammad is a false prophet. His supporters claim that prophecies made of Christ and of the Holy Spirit were intended for Mohammad. (Deut. 18:15; Acts 3:22; John 14:26) Christ and the Holy Spirit proved their place in history by the resurrection and other miracles. (Rom. 1:4; Heb. 2:4) Mohammadism has simply “ridden on the coat tails” of the Lord’s religion.

Second, the Koran is not the word of God. One small comparison will make the point: the Koran was produced by one man over approximately twenty years, while the Bible was the product of 40 men over approximately sixteen hundred years. Both having passed the test of time, which one evokes confidence as the product of God for you?

Third, Allah is not the true and living God by name or by nature. The God of the Bible wears the name Eloi, Elohim, Yaweh, Jehovah, or God–not Allah. Further, Muslims reject the concept of a plural-person God, which concept is evident from Genesis 1:1 throughout the Bible. My friend, if we can understand that the U.S. government is composed of executive, legislative, and judicial branches, we can also understand that “the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit” is no violation of the nature of deity. Allah is a false god.

Fourth, Islam perverts the nature of man. The Koran portrays the next world as a place of wine and several sensuous maidens for the faithful men. But, what about Heaven for women? Will they be happy sharing a drunken man with other maidens for eternity? Jesus said that Heaven will be a place above such carnal things. (Lk. 20:35) The Bible portrays men and women as spiritual beings with the potential to live with God in an altogether spiritual state. Islam misses the mark.

As an American, I would not have any kind of Terrorists overrun our country, and I will pray for the just cause of our military. However, as a Christian, I must warn all people of the spiritual error of Islam and teach them the truth of the gospel of Christ, which will result in their souls’ salvation. (Mark 16:15-16; 2 Thess. 1:8-9)

To those who would rather not consider the moral and spiritual aspects of current events, our country has too freely indulged in sin, a fact upon which Muslims have capitalized (not that they are innocent, by any means), and they will continue to point to America’s excesses. Furthermore, we DO want God on our side, which will be insured best by the nation’s repentance. (Ezek. 14:13-14)

Therefore, those who are serious about the war on Terrorism must also be serious about religious matters. Even without Terrorism in the world, each person has an appointment with the Judge. (Heb. 9:27)

George Hutto