A Christian can say, “Christianity is perfect, Christians aren’t,” and rest easy, cos the standard of the faith is Christ Himself; who, notably, is also regarded as sinless even within Islamic theology.
In that sense, the entire claim of Christianity stands or falls on a person whose moral perfection is central to the story. God anchored the faith in Christ rather than in some abstract or imagined ideal.
On what comparable basis can a Muslim say Islam is perfect? The model of the faith is Muhammad, whose life includes actions that are morally troubling; marrying a 6 year old, marrying his adopted son’s former wife (who was also his cousin), participating in violent campaigns, and taking captives as concubines. If the perfection of a religion is tied to the life of its exemplar, that contrast raises serious questions about the standard being held up.
So perhaps someone will say the perfection of Islam lies not in the life of its founder but in the ideal itself; submission to the one God.
But what exactly is perfect about that ideal? The claim, at its core, is that God is one, He is great, and therefore human beings must submit. But submission by itself carries no intrinsic moral beauty; power can demand submission whether it is righteous or not.
By contrast, the Christian ideal is not merely that God is one and must be obeyed, but that God loved the world and acted within history to redeem it.
The center of Christianity is not a command to submit but a story of self-giving love: the Father sending His sinless Son to bear the weight of human sin so that those who were estranged might be reconciled and even adopted as sons and daughters.
In that vision, the highest reality is not simply divine power but divine love, and obedience flows from gratitude rather than mere obligation. This is what perfect theology looks like. 👍🏾
@PENELOPPE192 Faut pas être aussi aigri ,c’est l’occasion de passer un moment avec des proches ou d’autre personne,et d’être dans la joie et la bonne humeur. Symbole d’une nouvelle année pour se donner de l’espoir. Une fête plutôt que se morfondre une fois de plus si on passe une sale période
Christmas time is that time to reflect and ask yourself what you really want.
What truly fulfills?
Christmas is a reminder of Jesus and the free gift of forgiveness only he can offer.
Reflecting on this reminds me of all I have went through
And how he has brought me through it all.
Letting go resentment is hard but when Jesus reveals hisself as willing and able, it’s hard to deny him.
Hope wherever you are you can lean into this love that meets us exactly where we are no matter what.
I listened to Erika Kirk’s full speech at the memorial, and I want to share a few thoughts that came to me while live streaming the event. This is not political.
First, I should say that I grew up as a Muslim in a Muslim country. I don’t know enough about Christianity to say if what I witnessed is rooted in faith or culture. But what struck me most was how, even though death is heavy and this was by nature a sad occasion, the entire event carried a celebratory spirit that honored life.
That contrast hit me deeply. In Islam, even though we believe that good people go to heaven, the relationship with God is taught through fear. Funerals are overwhelmingly sad, often filled with warnings of the terrifying first night in the grave. Growing up hearing that, and then witnessing people celebrate life, speak of God’s love, and remember someone through the impact he had on others; it felt so refreshing, so positive.
Second, I was profoundly moved by @MrsErikaKirk’s words. I cannot fathom the strength it takes to stand and deliver such a meaningful speech after losing the love of your life. But even more than that, the grace it takes to forgive the very person who destroyed your world. I cannot imagine myself standing on a stage, sending love to those who cheered your husband’s murder, or inviting others to spread God’s love in response because, as she said, “we do not respond to hate with hate.” That is powerful beyond words.
Again, I am ignorant when it comes to Christianity, but if this is what it truly embodies, then I am envious of those who get to experience that feeling.
On ne mesure pas la force et le courage que demandent de prononcer ces mots .
C’est une leçon de foi et d’espérance qui nous est donnée par cette trop jeune veuve .
URGENT 🚨
Inès, une jeune collégienne de 15 ans, a disparu en région parisienne. Elle était en chemin pour rentrer chez elle, mais depuis, plus aucun signe de vie.
Sa maman, en pleurs, sollicite votre aide à tous pour le retrouver.
Partagez partout, s’il vous plaît. Ne sous-estimez pas la force d’un RT 🙏🏽🇲🇦
@EliMaizi L’église , l’une des plus grandes organisations de charités dans le monde s’est construite sur la bible . C’est dommage que ton avis ne se base que sur les faux chrétiens ,