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RE: Worshiping Jesus, Worshiping God - What is Worship?
In Islam, we believe in Jesus, Mohammed, and Moses, but we worship God and only God. We believe that Jesus was not the son of God, but rather a prophet.
Curious, how do you feel about the Bible then? Do you reject it entirely?
We believe that when the Bible was first revealed to mankind, it was perfect, but that the people changed it and distorted it out of their selfishness and disbelief.
In fact, we believe that the whole concept of Trinity is a fabrication and is false. Here is one of the many verses that states this in the Quran:
Those who say, "God is the Messiah, son of Mary," have defied God. The Messiah himself said; "Children of Israel, worship God, my Lord and your Lord." If anyone associates others with God, God will forbid him from the Garden, and Hell will be his home. No one will help such evildoers. Those people who say that God is the third of three are defying [the truth]: there is only One God. If they persist in what they are saying, a painful punishment will afflict those of them who persist. Why do they not turn to God and ask his forgiveness, when God is most forgiving, most merciful? The Messiah, son of Mary, was only a messenger; other messengers had come and gone before him; his mother was a virtuous woman; both ate food. See how clear We make these signs for them; see how deluded they are. {5:72-75}
"Messiah" is referring to Jesus and "God is third of three" is referring to the Trinity.
I mostly agree. You are right about the trinity. It is not found in the Bible. It is a heresy and a doctrine made by man. The title Son of God refers to being the Christ, which is the Messiah.
I trust the Bible, I believe it is not perfect, but the truth is preserved. Even in corruption God can preserve truth. I do believe we are to worship God alone but I disagree on Jesus being only a messenger. The Messiah is the Savior, that is the meaning behind that title. I believe that he alone reconciles us to God through his sacrifice and love.
I agree, God can preserve the truth during corruption.
The reason why we believe in Jesus solely as a messenger is because, for us, Jesus was never killed or crucified.
We believe that one of Jesus' companions volunteered to be a sort of "trick", if you may. That companion (whom I do not know the name of because I don't know the story in detail) was then morphed by God to resemble Jesus. Then, Jesus went up to the heavens, and the people crucified Jesus' lookalike.