08-31-2007, 07:15 AM
Bismillah: Assalamo Alikum.
Quote:Assalamu Alaikum my Muslim friends...
Remember me?
I'm glad I stumbled over this thread
Glad to see you FHC, don't forget to send our Salams to the Lebanese. :)
Quote:Firstly, I think I've misunderstood the article. From what I gather there's no money involved... it's a donation. But for arguments sake let's say that the program is marketing these toys.
Okay... so the way I see it, God can transcend absolutely anything... including talking action figures.
I pay my Theology lecturers & authors thousands of dollars annually to teach me about Christianity but I never think for one second that they're using Jesus Christ to make money.
I understand that this kind of thing is strictly forbidden in Islam & that's fine but I guess it just goes to show that we have different perspectives. Personally, I wouldn't worry about this too much... especially if I'm not a Christian. At the end of the day only God can judge the intentions of all involved. This issue has little (if any) relevance for someone who is deeply immersed in Christianity like I am.
I guess we know very well, that Christians (and Non Muslims in general) don't bother themselves too much about Jesus being called a toy. Jesus pbuh, whom you consider to be GOD ALMIGHTY in the flesh, was <b>lowered to the status of a toy and you see no problem at all. </b>
I expect later on to see in the stors "<i>Jesus burger</i>" or "<i>Jesus fries</i>" :popc1: and maybe after 20 years of inventing these products, they will be called HOLY.
I bet you are not glad to see me again FHC huh :P
Salam
Wael.