🏵️🏵️🏵️ Dear Erick, I want to express my gratitude for your thought-provoking article, and for sharing your personal experiences with the world. Your reflection on the encounter with Christ is a testament to the power of faith and spirituality.

As a Muslim, I must acknowledge that the concept of Jesus (peace be upon him) as a messenger of God is an integral part of our faith. In Islam, we believe that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, performed miracles, and was a prophet of God. We also believe that Jesus will return at the end of time, and his return will be a sign of the approaching Judgment Day.

In contrast to your Christian perspective, I would like to offer a different perspective on Jesus' message. While we share similar values and teachings, our understanding of his role and message differs significantly. In Islam, Jesus' primary message was one of submission to God's will, and his teachings were centered around the importance of living a righteous life.

I would like to respectfully disagree with your assertion that Christ's visit to your doorstep is a proof of his divinity. In Islam, we believe that Jesus was a human being chosen by God to spread his message, but we do not attribute divine qualities to him. Instead, we believe that Jesus was a prophet and a messenger of God, just like other prophets mentioned in the Quran.

I urge you to consider the Quranic verse: "And when Allah said, 'O Jesus, son of Mary, remember my favors upon you and upon your mother when I supported you with the Holy Spirit.' And when he had fully grown up among them, they said, 'O Jesus, do you know that we have control over the earth and that we have power to change the direction of it?' He said, 'My Lord has favored me with knowledge from Him.' They said, 'Then we shall surely stone you with stones.' (Quran 5:110-111)"

In this verse, Jesus is emphasizing his submission to God's will and his dependence on God's knowledge. This is in stark contrast to your portrayal of Jesus as a divine being who can perform miracles and grant salvation.

I hope that this response has been constructive and respectful. I would like to invite you to explore the Quranic perspective on Jesus and his message, and I am confident that you will find it enlightening.

I've already covered that in detail in one of my articles. 🏵️🏵️🏵️

Mohamed, Ph.D

"The truth is not determined by majority vote."