WHAT'S AN INFIDEL

The author,          Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry. The man who walks          with God always gets to his destination. If you have a pulse you have a purpose.                   The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per          capita in theUnited States , especially in the minority races.          Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for          maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session          there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman          Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who each explained their beliefs.          I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Muslim gave a great          presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.                   After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.          When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Muslim and asked:          'Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of           Islam havedeclared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the         world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims)          they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me          the definition of an infidel?'                   There was no disagreement with my statements and, without          hesitation, he replied,'Non-believers!'                   I responded, 'So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of         Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they         can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?'                   The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to          that of a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.'                   He sheepishly replied, 'Yes.'          I then stated, 'Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine ThePope          commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr Stanley          ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a          place in heaven!'                   The Muslim was speechless. I continued, 'I also have a problem with being          your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me!          Let me ask you a question:Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me          in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I          am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?'                   You could have heard a pin drop.                 Needless to say, the organizers and/or promotersof the 'Diversification'          training seminar were not happy with my way of dealing with the Islamic Imam,          and exposing the truth about the Muslims'beliefs.                  In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in theU.S.to elect the         President I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but with the          ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us          sends it on! This is your chance to make a difference.               FOR CHRIST'S SAKE....SEND THIS ON