anochuko01: did u just encourage idol worshiping? Did u just encourage a person who's busy working his way to hell? Are u sure u are a born again Christain? Maybe smbdy has mis-interpreted smthng here! If you encourage idol worshiping, how and why then are u a Christain?
@d bolded,my thought exactly,no christain will ever encourage idol/demon worshiping.
harkindele: Created almost same topic few months back, it never got to front page. if there is a way to FP, sm1 should pls show me cos m sure its nt by ur gender! Btw see www.nairaland.com/1435265/christian-guy-marry-muslim-girl
@OP, to answer you straight, it's not good for a believing Muslimah to marry outside the deen. Doing so translates to her exit from Islam directly or indirectly. Likewise, Islam does not encourage Muslim men to marry non-Muslims as wives, nah.
Perfecter4real: i guess these were the same lies you told her,,,i pity the poor girl,after two years of marriage..u will go & marry one of ur muslim sister then you & ur family members will start calling ur first wife all kinds of names,like unbeliver... I reside in the north,so i knw all the tricks you guys play on naive Christian girls
my family are not even muslims, u shd av asked for clearance, my being a muslim doesnt necesarilly mean i will want another wife later, and if i do that has nothing to do with the love i have for her, is anything wrong with having two wives? or more? provided i can cater for them financially and emotionally? moreso i know muslims with just one wife, and what makes u think its only muslims that are polygamous, being a xtian doesnt guarantee that i wont marry another wife later even if our church or court wedding took place in heaven and God or Jesus officiated, i knw xtians with multiple wives, i know a gal who is a biologigal child to a catholic priest, u get? Besides my parents are not musims although my mum came from a muslim family, her father is a chief imam infact he brought the religion to their hometown singlehandedly but he married my mum off to a xtian.... The world is big enuf if u ever had a female relative who isnt getting younger and finding it difficult to get a husband, you will wish all men should be forced to have two wives....
simply put, a BORN AGAIN is a person who has taken the nature of Christ....since Christ wasnt a sinner, a born again is nt expectd to sin. However, if a born-again sins UN-WILLFULLY, he goes to God for forgivness.
[size=14pt]Egypt: Muslims burn down Christian homes over relationship between Muslim girl and Christian boy[/size]
Islamic law forbids Muslim women from marrying Christian men. When the "reports surfaced of a relationship between a Muslim girl and a Coptic boy," the two families "held reconciliatory talks," but they "fell through after 'Muslims burnt down the house of the boy’s father and an adjacent house.'" Now that's "dialogue."
Two separate incidents of sectarian violence in villages in the governorate of Minya on Thursday claimed several lives.
One of the incidents took place in the village of Badraman where reports surfaced of a relationship between a Muslim girl and a Coptic boy. Ishak Ibrahim, a researcher with the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said the families of the girl and the boy held reconciliatory talks but the talks fell through after “Muslims burnt down the house of the boy’s father and an adjacent house.”
Ibrahim said tensions escalated when a Muslim man was killed in “unknown circumstances,” possibly in a security chase.
State-run Al-Ahram reported that in addition to one dead person, six were injured in the violence. It added that two people were arrested.
The other incident broke out between residents of the predominantly Coptic village of Nazlet Ebeid and the predominantly Muslim village of El-Hawarta. A statement by the Diocese of Minya and Abu Qurqas said a Coptic landowner whose land is close to El-Hawarta village was being prevented from building a house on his land.
The Coptic landowner had filed a complaint with the police regarding the issue but tensions escalated when he and others who were with him were shot at while building a fence around his land. Clashes which started on Wednesday continued until Thursday. People from both villages gathered as a result and the ensuing violence left four dead, according to Bishop Makarios of Minya who spoke to private channel ONTV. He added that around 55 people were injured....
Sectarian tensions had earlier flared in another Minya village, Delga. Of the five churches in the village, three were attacked after the 3 July ouster of former President Mohamed Morsi. Two people had reportedly died.
first of all the man you worship is a demon. because of him, there is so much evil in this world.
how dare you call God your creator and other forces as demons?
You are really shameless.
as for those christians who encourage Trad. Religion, they are christian only because they were born so. it is not their fault.
i agree with d bolded,they are not christain,you dnt become a christain by being born into a christain home,you are a christain when you give ur life to Jesus and accept Him as your Lord and saviour. Again,whether you agree or not idol worshippers r worshiping demons and satan indirectly. Stop being deceptive.
martronilla: A Muslim man is allowed to marry a Christian woman, but a Christian man is not permitted to marry a Muslim woman. I remember hearing an interview on the radio with a Muslim, a few years ago. As the interview began, the host asked the Muslim guest whether he was married. He replied that Islam is so open and tolerant that he is married to a Christian. Islam means equality and no discrimination. However, the quick-minded interviewer asked him if Islam allows a Jewish man or a Christian man to marry a Muslim woman. The guest’s enthusiasm dropped a little. He had to concede that Islam does not allow this. The radio host pressed home the point, saying that the guest’s first statement was a little misleading, wasn’t it? They argued for a moment or two. Then, if I recall correctly, the radio host sensed his guest’s unease and changed the subject. A short article from a Muslim website, representing many others, says about religiously mixed marriages: It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim man. It is permissible for a Muslim man to marry a Christian/Jewish woman strictly under these two conditions: 1. She is a true Christian/Jew – not by name and/or ancestral background. 2. She did not renegade from Islam and become a Christian/Jew. Why is marriage allowed in only one direction? Maybe seventh-century Arab culture will answer this question. Perhaps the Quran itself does not honor women, married or not. What does the New Testament say on the matter? The Quran For the historical and literary topical context of this next sura (chapter), please click here. The Quran in Sura 5:5 says: . . . Likewise you are permitted to marry chaste believing women [Muslims] or chaste women among the people who were given the Scripture [Jews and Christians] . . . . (Maududi, vol. 1, p. 427) This verse, as noted, says that Islam permits Muslim men to marry non-Muslim women who are Christians and Jews, but a Jewish or Christian man may not marry a Muslim woman. (In this article I will address only the Christian community.) What is the rationale behind the ruling? Beyond any doubt, Islam is patriarchal, so a Muslim man must have final control in the relationship. For example, Sura 4:34 says that a husband may hit his wife, but no verse in the Quran says a wife may hit her husband—as if domestic violence in any form is acceptable. It may be true that Muhammad at first respected Judaism and Christianity, but he turned against them later on in his life, as seen in this article and this one. So this means that in seventh-century Arab culture a Muslim man may dominate his wife or wives, but not a Christian man who would dominate his Muslim wife. Islam allegedly is the best and final religion for all humankind, and the Muslim man may convert his submissive wife. Perhaps in Muhammad’s mind no woman could ever convert a Muslim man, if he is a traditionalist. Today, this is especially true if he comes from a hard line region in an Islamic country or a hard line Muslim family. Therefore, Christian women must be careful about marrying Muslim men. Islam does not give the same rights to women as it does to men. In fact, the Quran clearly says that women are inferior to men. Further, to be blunt, but also factual, Islam generally is a cruel and harsh slave-master. This article shows that Muslim men are permitted to have sex with their slave-girls. This article gives the top ten reasons why Islam is not the religion of peace. And this article offers the top ten reasons why Islamic law is bloody and excessive—six hundred years after Jesus showed us a better way. Finally, this article gives the top ten rules in the Quran that oppress and insult women. Islam, as the whole world knows by many, many reports, does not honor women. Therefore, Christians must not trade in the eternal Son of God who sets people free today and offers the love of God, for a human and mortal messenger Muhammad (Suras 3:144; 39:30; 41:4), who is too often cruel and harsh and misogynistic. Islam does not honor women. If a Christian woman marries a Muslim, but holds on to her beliefs, such as the Sonship and Lordship of Christ, then ipso facto she holds on to a false belief and may be considered a "heretic" or an "infidel," if the Quran and traditional Islamic theology are followed consistently. Also, would the children be Muslims or Christians, or secular? The answer is clear, if Islam is followed consistently. What kind of marriage would this be? Where is the spiritual connection and agreement between husband and wife and God? The New Testament The New Testament starts the soon-to-be married couple on an equal footing in the selection of a mate. The New Testament in 1 Corinthians 7:39 says that a Christian woman may marry only a Christian man (and vice-versa) (see also 2 Corinthians 6:14-18). At first glance, this divine counsel seems too restrictive, but looked at more deeply, it demonstrates a lot of wisdom. If a married couple starts their walk together with the same faith and theology, then this takes the pressure off of possibly converting the partner to the other’s faith. One partner does not have to "evangelize" the other partner. Neither partner starts off as an "infidel" or "heretic." In Biblical Christianity, the man and the woman must have a deep, spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ, individually, through the power of the Holy Spirit before they become one flesh in marriage. This means their spiritual intimacy with the Lord will be shared in the couple’s own intimacy with each other. Also, this true spiritual equality takes away any patriarchy. The woman already agrees with the husband in matters of religion, so what need does he have to control the relationship and lay down religious law? In a way, Islam acknowledges this restriction when it forbids a Muslim from marrying a polytheist or idolater (Sura 2:221). They are too far apart theologically. Likewise, though neither religion is polytheistic, Islam and Christianity are too far apart theologically and spiritually, notably in Muhammad’s denial of the Sonship of Jesus Christ, an essential, non-negotiable doctrine in Christianity. Islam wrongly demotes Jesus to a mere prophet. The New Testament everywhere affirms the Sonship of Christ. On a heart-felt level, the Muslim does not receive the Holy Spirit because he does not receive Christ as Savior and Lord. In fact, Islamic theology erroneously reduces the Holy Spirit to the angel Gabriel. This means that a marriage between a Muslim and a Christian would be unequal. And this is risky for the Christian, since she would be most vulnerable to a particularly strong patriarchy that may rear its ugly head later on in the marriage. Remember, the Quran gives permission to husbands to hit their wives if the husbands merely fear high handedness or rebellion in their wives (Sura 4:34). Besides this practical reason, if a Christian understands the New Testament, then he or she must not marry a Muslim, for spiritual and theological reasons. A Christian couple must keep spiritual unity. They must raise their children in spiritual harmony, as followers of Christ.
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U re learned, intelligent, truthful, analytically minded, clear enough and final...may God bless u and help us Christians
martronilla: A Muslim man is allowed to marry a Christian woman, but a Christian man is not permitted to marry a Muslim woman. I remember hearing an interview on the radio with a Muslim, a few years ago. As the interview began, the host asked the Muslim guest whether he was married. He replied that Islam is so open and tolerant that he is married to a Christian. Islam means equality and no discrimination. However, the quick-minded interviewer asked him if Islam allows a Jewish man or a Christian man to marry a Muslim woman. The guest’s enthusiasm dropped a little. He had to concede that Islam does not allow this. The radio host pressed home the point, saying that the guest’s first statement was a little misleading, wasn’t it? They argued for a moment or two. Then, if I recall correctly, the radio host sensed his guest’s unease and changed the subject. A short article from a Muslim website, representing many others, says about religiously mixed marriages: It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim man. It is permissible for a Muslim man to marry a Christian/Jewish woman strictly under these two conditions: 1. She is a true Christian/Jew – not by name and/or ancestral background. 2. She did not renegade from Islam and become a Christian/Jew. Why is marriage allowed in only one direction? Maybe seventh-century Arab culture will answer this question. Perhaps the Quran itself does not honor women, married or not. What does the New Testament say on the matter? The Quran For the historical and literary topical context of this next sura (chapter), please click here. The Quran in Sura 5:5 says: . . . Likewise you are permitted to marry chaste believing women [Muslims] or chaste women among the people who were given the Scripture [Jews and Christians] . . . . (Maududi, vol. 1, p. 427) This verse, as noted, says that Islam permits Muslim men to marry non-Muslim women who are Christians and Jews, but a Jewish or Christian man may not marry a Muslim woman. (In this article I will address only the Christian community.) What is the rationale behind the ruling? Beyond any doubt, Islam is patriarchal, so a Muslim man must have final control in the relationship. For example, Sura 4:34 says that a husband may hit his wife, but no verse in the Quran says a wife may hit her husband—as if domestic violence in any form is acceptable. It may be true that Muhammad at first respected Judaism and Christianity, but he turned against them later on in his life, as seen in this article and this one. So this means that in seventh-century Arab culture a Muslim man may dominate his wife or wives, but not a Christian man who would dominate his Muslim wife. Islam allegedly is the best and final religion for all humankind, and the Muslim man may convert his submissive wife. Perhaps in Muhammad’s mind no woman could ever convert a Muslim man, if he is a traditionalist. Today, this is especially true if he comes from a hard line region in an Islamic country or a hard line Muslim family. Therefore, Christian women must be careful about marrying Muslim men. Islam does not give the same rights to women as it does to men. In fact, the Quran clearly says that women are inferior to men. Further, to be blunt, but also factual, Islam generally is a cruel and harsh slave-master. This article shows that Muslim men are permitted to have sex with their slave-girls. This article gives the top ten reasons why Islam is not the religion of peace. And this article offers the top ten reasons why Islamic law is bloody and excessive—six hundred years after Jesus showed us a better way. Finally, this article gives the top ten rules in the Quran that oppress and insult women. Islam, as the whole world knows by many, many reports, does not honor women. Therefore, Christians must not trade in the eternal Son of God who sets people free today and offers the love of God, for a human and mortal messenger Muhammad (Suras 3:144; 39:30; 41:4), who is too often cruel and harsh and misogynistic. Islam does not honor women. If a Christian woman marries a Muslim, but holds on to her beliefs, such as the Sonship and Lordship of Christ, then ipso facto she holds on to a false belief and may be considered a "heretic" or an "infidel," if the Quran and traditional Islamic theology are followed consistently. Also, would the children be Muslims or Christians, or secular? The answer is clear, if Islam is followed consistently. What kind of marriage would this be? Where is the spiritual connection and agreement between husband and wife and God? The New Testament The New Testament starts the soon-to-be married couple on an equal footing in the selection of a mate. The New Testament in 1 Corinthians 7:39 says that a Christian woman may marry only a Christian man (and vice-versa) (see also 2 Corinthians 6:14-18). At first glance, this divine counsel seems too restrictive, but looked at more deeply, it demonstrates a lot of wisdom. If a married couple starts their walk together with the same faith and theology, then this takes the pressure off of possibly converting the partner to the other’s faith. One partner does not have to "evangelize" the other partner. Neither partner starts off as an "infidel" or "heretic." In Biblical Christianity, the man and the woman must have a deep, spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ, individually, through the power of the Holy Spirit before they become one flesh in marriage. This means their spiritual intimacy with the Lord will be shared in the couple’s own intimacy with each other. Also, this true spiritual equality takes away any patriarchy. The woman already agrees with the husband in matters of religion, so what need does he have to control the relationship and lay down religious law? In a way, Islam acknowledges this restriction when it forbids a Muslim from marrying a polytheist or idolater (Sura 2:221). They are too far apart theologically. Likewise, though neither religion is polytheistic, Islam and Christianity are too far apart theologically and spiritually, notably in Muhammad’s denial of the Sonship of Jesus Christ, an essential, non-negotiable doctrine in Christianity. Islam wrongly demotes Jesus to a mere prophet. The New Testament everywhere affirms the Sonship of Christ. On a heart-felt level, the Muslim does not receive the Holy Spirit because he does not receive Christ as Savior and Lord. In fact, Islamic theology erroneously reduces the Holy Spirit to the angel Gabriel. This means that a marriage between a Muslim and a Christian would be unequal. And this is risky for the Christian, since she would be most vulnerable to a particularly strong patriarchy that may rear its ugly head later on in the marriage. Remember, the Quran gives permission to husbands to hit their wives if the husbands merely fear high handedness or rebellion in their wives (Sura 4:34). Besides this practical reason, if a Christian understands the New Testament, then he or she must not marry a Muslim, for spiritual and theological reasons. A Christian couple must keep spiritual unity. They must raise their children in spiritual harmony, as followers of Christ.
It seems u can't comprehend simple statement. The holy Quran neva said a man can 'beat' his woman rather the Sura 4 vs 34 u quoted simply says 'Do not cohabit with them and, lastly beat them!' Never u quote d holy Quran again without knowin d meanin!
Neyonelson: It seems u can't comprehend simple statement. The holy Quran neva said a man can 'beat' his woman rather the Sura 4 vs 34 u quoted simply says 'Do not cohabit with them and, lastly beat them!' Never u quote d holy Quran again without knowin d meanin!
anochuko01: simply put, a BORN AGAIN is a person who has taken the nature of Christ....since Christ wasnt a sinner, a born again is nt expectd to sin. However, if a born-again sins UN-WILLFULLY, he goes to God for forgivness.
if i get u correctly, born again are not expected to sin, but dey can commit SIN. Did Christ sin 'UN-WILLFULLY'?
Mintayo: i agree with d bolded,they are not christain,you dnt become a christain by being born into a christain home,you are a christain when you give ur life to Jesus and accept Him as your Lord and saviour. Again,whether you agree or not idol worshippers r worshiping demons and satan indirectly. Stop being deceptive.
oh yeahh?
And whether you agree or not, jesus worshippers are worshipping a jewish MAN, who is a devil incarnate himself. Stop being deceptive.
dyfatai: if i get u correctly, born again are not expected to sin, but dey can commit SIN. Did Christ sin 'UN-WILLFULLY'?
alright let me put in the best way, i pray u undrstnd better. A born-again christain who fellowships with the Holy Spirit (pray in the Holy Spirit) and studies the word of God on a daily basis WILL NOT COMMIT SIN. Coz the more you do this, the more CHRIST-LIKE you become. Any born-again who commits a sin must av failed in doing either of these.
When u marry a Muslim as a wife, my fear for u is that your generation will take to your wife religion as a Muslim. What is then your contribution to christiandoom. Pls try to convert your would be wife to your faith and save your self and generation the embarrassment that would follow after u are no more.
It is not my duty to populate Christiandom. I said I won't force her or even cajole her to convert, if she feel like doing no, the merrier but I, I won't force her. Secondly, my kids would be raised as Christians pending any unforeseen circumstance, if they grow up and ever decide to be Muslims, I won't raise an eyebrow. If for instance my daughter after been raised Christian says she wanna marry a Muslim, I wouldn't mind, after all their mum is a Muslim and I married her. You see, unlike you my friend, I don't peer at life through a religious monocle. Besides, nobody is talking about marriage now, I said love conquers all, we both gaze at the future with gathered optimism, when I look at her....
anochuko01: alright let me put in the best way, i pray u undrstnd better. A born-again christain who fellowships with the Holy Spirit (pray in the Holy Spirit) and studies the word of God on a daily basis WILL NOT COMMIT SIN. Coz the more you do this, the more CHRIST-LIKE you become. Any born-again who commits a sin must av failed in doing either of these.
love,generation: u re right they most raise there child in a spiritual way nd to me, christian lady that marry muslim guy is on the wrong track cus the islam marriage law encourage wife beating in surah 4:34, nd encourage cheating for example if there is issue of adultery between two party, the law of islam is to prosecute the woman only nd leave the man be free. it also permit them to marry as much as they want marry
. I really seen u are illiterate of the last order. I have reply earlier on Qur'an 4:34 go an see the fulltext of the verse, and non of u write the fulltext of the verse just because to cover of truth, why ?. Adultry is totally prohibited in ISLAM for both (male and female) and nowhere in the QUR'AN purnishment of adultry where prescribed to woman only, if there is bring prof if u are truthful. And on marry number of women, i the nature of some men ALLAH HAS already know 1 wife may not satisfied them, dt is why QUR'AN permit them to marry 2, 3, or 4 wives, and if he sees he may not be just to to them, the QUR'AN ask the to take 1 wife. But what about ur religion ? U are restricted to only 1 wife, which may not satisfied some, that is why that cheating is so much in ur religion. ISLAM valued women morethan ur religion dt is why we are covering their chestity, covering their beauty like money, sometimes morethan that, but what about u ?, exposing ur women like waste material, filterating them how banana are being expose be absorbing. Please read more about people b4 u insult the, do it with fact, so that people will not look at u like mad, or animal who is always follow his master blindly. A word is enough for the wise
martronilla: A Muslim man is allowed to marry a Christian woman, but a Christian man is not permitted to marry a Muslim woman. I remember hearing an interview on the radio with a Muslim, a few years ago. As the interview began, the host asked the Muslim guest whether he was married. He replied that Islam is so open and tolerant that he is married to a Christian. Islam means equality and no discrimination. However, the quick-minded interviewer asked him if Islam allows a Jewish man or a Christian man to marry a Muslim woman. The guest’s enthusiasm dropped a little. He had to concede that Islam does not allow this. The radio host pressed home the point, saying that the guest’s first statement was a little misleading, wasn’t it? They argued for a moment or two. Then, if I recall correctly, the radio host sensed his guest’s unease and changed the subject. A short article from a Muslim website, representing many others, says about religiously mixed marriages: It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim man. It is permissible for a Muslim man to marry a Christian/Jewish woman strictly under these two conditions: 1. She is a true Christian/Jew – not by name and/or ancestral background. 2. She did not renegade from Islam and become a Christian/Jew. Why is marriage allowed in only one direction? Maybe seventh-century Arab culture will answer this question. Perhaps the Quran itself does not honor women, married or not. What does the New Testament say on the matter? The Quran For the historical and literary topical context of this next sura (chapter), please click here. The Quran in Sura 5:5 says: . . . Likewise you are permitted to marry chaste believing women [Muslims] or chaste women among the people who were given the Scripture [Jews and Christians] . . . . (Maududi, vol. 1, p. 427) This verse, as noted, says that Islam permits Muslim men to marry non-Muslim women who are Christians and Jews, but a Jewish or Christian man may not marry a Muslim woman. (In this article I will address only the Christian community.) What is the rationale behind the ruling? Beyond any doubt, Islam is patriarchal, so a Muslim man must have final control in the relationship. For example, Sura 4:34 says that a husband may hit his wife, but no verse in the Quran says a wife may hit her husband—as if domestic violence in any form is acceptable. It may be true that Muhammad at first respected Judaism and Christianity, but he turned against them later on in his life, as seen in this article and this one. So this means that in seventh-century Arab culture a Muslim man may dominate his wife or wives, but not a Christian man who would dominate his Muslim wife. Islam allegedly is the best and final religion for all humankind, and the Muslim man may convert his submissive wife. Perhaps in Muhammad’s mind no woman could ever convert a Muslim man, if he is a traditionalist. Today, this is especially true if he comes from a hard line region in an Islamic country or a hard line Muslim family. Therefore, Christian women must be careful about marrying Muslim men. Islam does not give the same rights to women as it does to men. In fact, the Quran clearly says that women are inferior to men. Further, to be blunt, but also factual, Islam generally is a cruel and harsh slave-master. This article shows that Muslim men are permitted to have sex with their slave-girls. This article gives the top ten reasons why Islam is not the religion of peace. And this article offers the top ten reasons why Islamic law is bloody and excessive—six hundred years after Jesus showed us a better way. Finally, this article gives the top ten rules in the Quran that oppress and insult women. Islam, as the whole world knows by many, many reports, does not honor women. Therefore, Christians must not trade in the eternal Son of God who sets people free today and offers the love of God, for a human and mortal messenger Muhammad (Suras 3:144; 39:30; 41:4), who is too often cruel and harsh and misogynistic. Islam does not honor women. If a Christian woman marries a Muslim, but holds on to her beliefs, such as the Sonship and Lordship of Christ, then ipso facto she holds on to a false belief and may be considered a "heretic" or an "infidel," if the Quran and traditional Islamic theology are followed consistently. Also, would the children be Muslims or Christians, or secular? The answer is clear, if Islam is followed consistently. What kind of marriage would this be? Where is the spiritual connection and agreement between husband and wife and God? The New Testament The New Testament starts the soon-to-be married couple on an equal footing in the selection of a mate. The New Testament in 1 Corinthians 7:39 says that a Christian woman may marry only a Christian man (and vice-versa) (see also 2 Corinthians 6:14-18). At first glance, this divine counsel seems too restrictive, but looked at more deeply, it demonstrates a lot of wisdom. If a married couple starts their walk together with the same faith and theology, then this takes the pressure off of possibly converting the partner to the other’s faith. One partner does not have to "evangelize" the other partner. Neither partner starts off as an "infidel" or "heretic." In Biblical Christianity, the man and the woman must have a deep, spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ, individually, through the power of the Holy Spirit before they become one flesh in marriage. This means their spiritual intimacy with the Lord will be shared in the couple’s own intimacy with each other. Also, this true spiritual equality takes away any patriarchy. The woman already agrees with the husband in matters of religion, so what need does he have to control the relationship and lay down religious law? In a way, Islam acknowledges this restriction when it forbids a Muslim from marrying a polytheist or idolater (Sura 2:221). They are too far apart theologically. Likewise, though neither religion is polytheistic, Islam and Christianity are too far apart theologically and spiritually, notably in Muhammad’s denial of the Sonship of Jesus Christ, an essential, non-negotiable doctrine in Christianity. Islam wrongly demotes Jesus to a mere prophet. The New Testament everywhere affirms the Sonship of Christ. On a heart-felt level, the Muslim does not receive the Holy Spirit because he does not receive Christ as Savior and Lord. In fact, Islamic theology erroneously reduces the Holy Spirit to the angel Gabriel. This means that a marriage between a Muslim and a Christian would be unequal. And this is risky for the Christian, since she would be most vulnerable to a particularly strong patriarchy that may rear its ugly head later on in the marriage. Remember, the Quran gives permission to husbands to hit their wives if the husbands merely fear high handedness or rebellion in their wives (Sura 4:34). Besides this practical reason, if a Christian understands the New Testament, then he or she must not marry a Muslim, for spiritual and theological reasons. A Christian couple must keep spiritual unity. They must raise their children in spiritual harmony, as followers of Christ.
Nice article there, well composed with proofs. I will just want you, my friend, to take note of some things 1) God has created women as weak being and that is what they will always be. Even if the world advocated gender equality till Jesus comes back, it can never change because that is what God call them by Himself. Let me ask you this question, if you have two children in school (higher institution), a boy and a girl, and they both request for something simultanuosly. Which one will be of priority to you, the boy's request or the girl's? If its the girl's, then you treat her as a weaker sex. And if its the boy's, then he is the weak sex. Also, in Nigeria, NYSC allows married women to relocate and married men are not. Why? Because women are weak. to mention but a few. 2) Being the weak sex, and islam not being only a religion but a total way of life, give them much respect to the extent that no matter how reach your wife may be, you be the one to take care of everything about her, form what she eats to what she wears and other needs. Even you must not marry her without paying her dowry and give her a wedding gift. And on the permission to beat women, i"ll like you to read that same verse again (Qur'an 4;34), beating is not the first punishment for a high headed woman but its the last resort if the first two doesn't work out. So, you must have stopped eating her foods as a warning, if there is no changes, then don't go into her bed again. I'm very sure if a woman loves you, with these two she must have adjusted to what you wanted. 3) The Holy Prophet Muhammed said, (out of respect that islam had for women), love, respect and honour your mother three times before your father. Before I forget the topic, it is in God's law that muslim women should not marry a non-muslim. This is not a matter of tribe or society, this is the law from God Almighty, All-wise. And you should abide if you want to succeed in the afterlife. One thing that is very sure is that, if a muslim woman marries a non-muslim, especially christians, they will always want her to change her religion for the man. Any muslim woman that marries a non-muslim should know she is already against God's commandment.
