Well, they can… Check this out:

Let’s look at the story of Jesus as an example as we explore how and why religions so similar can differ. Judaism, Christianity & Islam are not similar because of copying or borrowing… No, it’s the Source that is the same… and it’s the people who later changed the message.

Those who changed the message are the real founders of different religions. All of the prophets (peace be upon them all) called to the same, true way… submission to God.

Some people will cite John 3:16 & attribute words to Jesus that say “I am the way, the truth & the life. Nobody comes to the Father, but through me.” Well, guess what… That was true for every prophet when they were alive. If you lived at the time of Moses, you could not obey God unless you followed Moses. If you lived at the time of David, you could not obey God unless you followed David. In real-time, while any prophet (peace be upon them all) lived and breathed and walked the earth, no one could get to God, but through them.

Certainly, rejecting them is clear disobedience. Where people trip up is not rejection, but altering. Adding celebrations, changing the way of worship, removing laws, adding rules, etc. Jesus (peace be upon him), never celebrated his birthday. He never sang in church with music. He never sanctioned marriage between a man and a man. Anyone who says so is altering his message.

Here’s the direct link to the video: http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-july-7-2010/wish-you-weren-t-here.

I cracked up laughing at the “Muslims in space” part.

Unfortunately, so many people are already divided along that liberal-conservative line that the ones that need to get Jon Stewart’s message, are unlikely to get it. (Sometimes labels make people stop thinking… it’s all emotion)

Just remember that you will encounter a lot of ignorant people that actually believe/feel the fear-mongering news reports out there. Don’t sweat it. Be patient. Be tolerant. And follow the example of the Prophet (may peace be upon him). One thing he never did was argue with ignorant people. He treated them with kindness.

Cartoons and drawing of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) are offensive to most Muslims, but what should our response be? Where better to look than to look at the example of the Prophet, himself (pbuh).

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