02-03-2007, 10:02 AM
In the Name of God - Creator Redeemer Sanctifier!
Assalamo Alikum, Wael!
I have to keep this post short & sweet - Star Academy's about to start (Go Lebanon & Egypt!!!) :)
Firstly, TC has a point. We won't get anywhere discussing Christian doctrines. If you stop bringing up the faith, I promise I'll remain silent ;) At the rate we're going, I'll never have a chance to read up on Apostasy - LOL!
Secondly, thank you for all the compliments :blush: Sorry if you feel as though I was coming across judgemental. I should learn to be less defensive :P Anyways, I hold you in very high regards! You're a gem!
That's enough of the cheesiness - hehe! Let's get down to business!
The same word "worship" is also used in St Luke 24:52 - the disciples worshipped Jesus AFTER He ascended into Heaven, therefore, the evangelist didn't intend to portray your idea of worship because Christ was no longer standing before them. By the way, even if these verses weren't included in the Bible, I'd still be 100% positive that Jesus' disciples worshipped Him. I have no doubt in my mind that He's the Son of God. My mother, the Church, tells me so.
I don't expect you to believe that Jesus Christ is God. You're a Muslim!
On one hand, you are a son of God & I am a daughter of God. On the other hand, the Three Divine Persons in the One True God are: God the Father; God the Son; God the Holy Spirit. There is only one begotten Son of God.
The ancient manuscripts are written in their original languages. They are identical to what you read today in your Catholic Bible. The Church has preserved over 5000 manuscripts of various books contained in the Bible that date as far back as the 1st Century AD, e.g. Chester Beatty Papyri, Bodmer Papyri, Codex Vaticanus, Codex Sinaiticus, etc. Run a Google search or alternatively, pay the Vatican a visit - hehe!
Star Academy just started! I'll catch you later, Mate!
From the depth of my heart & soul, I wish you peace, health & happiness :)
Take care & God bless.