Which god are you talking about? There are lots of them. There isn't any god just called God. Calling your god God is loading the question.

There are many gods. Since gods are created by us, the biggest celebrities are those with the most fans. Yahweh the Jewish god has only a limited number of fans who are Jewish. However, he is one of the dynamic duo of Jehovah and the Son of Jehovah, worshipped by Christians; so he's big in the supernatural world. Allah comes in second. Many gods are complete has-beens. The gods of the ancient Greeks were taken over by the Romans and then kicked out of the ratings by the aggression of the Christian army of God and Son and the host of saints.

How did Islam spread? Nobody accepted Islam because they thought it was the true religion. Islam spread by violence. Holy warriors killed, enslaved and oppressed people of other religions. Allah is of no importance. It was a matter of violence and coercion.

In the Name of Almighty GOD, the All-Merciful, the One who created the heavens and the earth and everything in them, the only One who deserves mankind's worship... A simple look at the world around us is all it takes to understand what many never take time to reflect upon. The details of this awesome universe we live in explicitly prove the presence of a magnificent and unequalled author. Some try to deny His existence, relying on their invented theories, assumptions derived from unproven conjecture and guesses. They conjure principles that no rational mind can follow. For example, they say that our universe is a "cosmic coincidence," a result of billions of years of random self-assembly. However, if they would come out of their house in the morning and find a new car in their driveway, they would demand to know who put it there. Imagine if was said to them: "No one put it there, in fact the parts just gathered from unknown places and assembled themselves overnight with no one's help. This is the result of a cosmic coicindence!" No one in his right mind could accept this answer. Indeed GOD gave us intellects that do not allow us to believe such nonsense. So if people can not accept the parts of a single car coming together randomly, then how can they believe that the entire universe accomplished such a feat?! From the sky full of stars and other visual wonders, to microscopic organisms we are still discovering, to the design and function of the organs of the human body, can one possibly believe that all of this is the result of a mere coincidence? Look up and think about how everything you see is organized in such a perfect way! The sun, a ball of fire millions of miles away, provides us with the heat and light we depend on every day. About it, GOD says: And I (GOD) made a blazing, radiant lantern (78:13) After the length of the day, mankind indeed needs a rest from the warmth and illumination of the sun. GOD causes the sun to set and gives us darkness to rest, and a perfect nightlight the moon and the splendorous stars. What masterful organization! GOD says: He (GOD) has put the night and the day in your service, as well as the sun, the moon, and the stars - all in subjection by His Command. Verily in this there are signs for people of intellect. (16:12) And GOD says: Don't you see how GOD merges the night into the day and He merges the day into the night, (don't you see) that He has subjected the sun and the moon (to His law), each running its course for an appointed term? And surely GOD is well-acquainted with what you do. (31:29) GOD also says: Among His Signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate to the sun or the moon, rather prostrate to GOD, the One who created them, if you really wish to worship Him. (41:37) Today's scientists comment on the precise balance of the sun and moon, guessing at the innumerous disasters that would occur if the sun or the moon were to stray from their paths the slightest bit. The rational mind can come to only one conclusion, that indeed something is keeping all of this in order. GOD says: He (GOD) draws the night as a veil over the day, each seeking the other in rapid succession. He (GOD) created the sun, the moon, and the stars, all governed by His Command. Is it not His Right to create and govern? Blessed is GOD, the Cherisher and Sustainer of all that exists! (7:54) We understand quite clearly that, since this paper you are reading was written, then there was a writer, even though you do not see him. And for every speech there was a speaker, and every delicious dish has a cook behind it. So for every creation, including our very existence, there is indeed a creator. The Creator is GOD who is without partners Now that we agree that we are not the product of chance, that we have been created, let us understand some things about our Creator. The One who created us, GOD, is also the sole Creator of everything else that exists, as He says: Such is GOD, your Lord, the Creator of all things. There is no god except Him! (40:62) Because of GOD's ominous power and control over the universe, it is not befitting for man to believe that He needs anyone to help Him. For verily GOD is Alone and does not share His Majesty with anyone. He is the possessor of infinite mercy and compassion for those who obey him, and His punishment is the most severe and lasting for those who turn away from Him. GOD says: As for those who believed and did righteous deeds, their Lord will admit them to His Mercy, and that will be the Achievement for all to see! (45:30) And GOD says: For those who believe and do righteous deeds, He (GOD) will give them their rewards, and more, out of His bounty. But those who are disdainful and arrogant, He will punish them with a grievous penalty, and they will not find anyone to protect or help them besides GOD. (4:173) As it is not befitting for us to ascribe a rival, partner, or associate to GOD, it is extreme blasphemy to accuse Him of having a father, mother, son, or other descendants or relatives. GOD tells us: Say: HE is GOD, the One and Only; the eternal, absolute GOD who did not father anyone, nor is He the son of anyone. (112:1-4) What a tremendous crime it is to claim that GOD, the One free from all imperfections, has a son! Unfortunately, many believe that Jesus is GOD's son! Indeed Jesus holds a high rank, as the Word of GOD and the Conveyor of His Message, but not as His son, for GOD is high and exalted above such a false claim. About this, GOD says: They say: "The Most Merciful (GOD) has begotten a son!" Indeed you have put forth a most monstrous idea! It is as if the skies are ready to burst, the earth to split asunder, and the mountains to fall down in utter ruin for what they say about the Most Merciful (GOD) having a son! For it is not befitting for the Most Merciful (GOD) to take a son. (19:88-92) So GOD is the sole Creator and Maintainer of all that exists. He has no partner or affiliate, as He says: Follow what is revealed to you from your Lord there is no god except Him Alone! And turn away from those who join other deities with GOD! (6:106) Do we owe Him something? Now that we agree that GOD is our only Creator and Provider, and we have seen His Statements denying any partners for Himself, we want to know Does He want something from us? GOD has a right over us, as He created us. He is not asking much. He is only asking us for that which he asked every nation before us that we obey Him and follow His Messengers. He has asked us to worship Him and not to associate partners with Him. He says: For surely I (GOD) sent a messenger to every nation, commanding them to worship GOD and shun false deities. (16:36) It is a very simple request, taking into account all He has given us. Say: "It is He (GOD) who has created you and made for you the faculties of hearing, seeing, feeling and understanding. Little is the thanks you offer. (67:23) We naturally feel the urge to thank anyone who gives us something. If we thank people for their generosity, should we not then thank our Lord who has blessed us with so much? He reminds us: And if you were to try to count the blessings of GOD, you could never enumerate them! Verily, mankind is ever oppressive and ungrateful. (14:34) So to be truly thankful to GOD would entail worshipping Him, as He has commanded us, obeying Him and following the Revelation that He sent to us. In doing this, we will fulfill the purpose of our existence, as GOD did not create us without a purpose: And I did not create the Jinn or Mankind except to worship Me. (51:56)

eric 1- From where you got your information as the middle east was christian, as islam was originated in middle east also and still are many christians till now prefer to live in middle east with muslims than to live in the west , I witness all these and daily I saw them and speak to them, where is the violence ? it is only rooted in your mind and you dont want to change and think reasonabley, so it ok, that is you , but not all the people are like you in what they believe, thanks God .

Why Building of Temples and Churches, and Propagating Other Religions, is Prohibited in Saudi Arabia? Q. Why is building of temples and churches and the propagation of any religion other than Islam not allowed in Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia? A. 1. Example of selecting a Maths teacher: Suppose you are a principal of a school and you have to select a Mathematics teacher. It is obvious that you will interview the candidates. If one teacher says that 2 + 2 = 3, the other says 2 + 2 = 4 and the third says 2 + 2 = 5 whom will you select? Since you know mathematics is logical, you will never select or allow a person to teach mathematics who doesnt even know the basics of arithmetic that 2 + 2 = 4. 2. Where religion is concerned Muslims are experts: Similarly in the field of religion, Muslims are the best and Quran clearly mentions in Surah Ale Imran, Chapter 3, verse 19 (3:19): The Religion before Allah is Islam (submission to His will). [Al-Quran 3:19] It is further mentioned In Surah Ale Imran Chapter 3, verse 85 (3:85) If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah), never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (All spiritual good). [Al-Quran 3:85] 3. No other religious scripture claims that its religion alone is true. There is no other religious scripture on the face of the earth besides the Quran which says that only its religion is true, correct and acceptable to Almighty God, and that all the other religions are false and hence not acceptable to Almighty God. If you are a school principal who knows Maths, you will never allow a person to teach Maths in your school who does not know Maths. Similarly Muslims, who are experts in the field of religion and know that Islam is the only true religion, will not allow anyone in the country of Saudi Arabia to preach any other religion besides Islam. Isn't it true that Islam was spread by the sword? No. This is not true. However, this is a common misconception in the minds of many people. The Qur'an declares: There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct from error (Qur'an 2:256). This Qur'anic verse shows that God has made truth and falsehood distinct from each other and people are therefore free to choose one or the other. No one can be forced to believe in a religion since belief is something very personal. One who follows the Qur'an will not try to force another person to believe. Even the prophet Muhammad, on whom be peace, could not force another person to become a Muslim. God revealed to him the following words: And if your Lord willed, all who are in the earth would have believed together. Would you then compel people until they become believers? It is not for any soul to believe except by the permission of Allah (Qur'an 10:99-100). This instruction from God makes it clear that anyone is mistaken who thinks that he or she can compel others to believe. If God wanted, He could make everyone believers, but rather has given them free choice. Even so, no one can believe upon being forced. It is the grace of God on a person that will result in belief. Is there a teaching more beautiful than this? How could any true follower of the Qur'an turn around and force his faith on others? On the contrary, the Qur'an instructs its followers on how to call people to true faith as follows: Call unto the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way (Qur'an 16:125). Where does the Qur'an tell anyone to call people at the point of a sword? It does not. God instructed his messenger, on whom be peace, as follows: Say: This is my Way: I invite unto Allah with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me (Qur'an 12:108). Here again, the call is to be made with sure knowledge, with clear evidence. Putting these instructions together, a Muslim understands that he or she must present Islam with clear evidence (i.e. sure knowledge) and use wisdom and fair exhortation to reason with people to accept the evidence for faith. Where is there any mention of sword in all of this? The Junior Encyclopedia of Canada says: Islam is the fastest-growing religion worldwide (The Junior Encyclopedia of Canada, Hurtig Publishers, Canada, 1990, Vol.2. p.396). What explains this phenomenon? Who is forcing anyone today to become Muslims? Muslims are not even engaged in active preaching in any noticeable degree. People are voluntarily coming into Islam because they find that Islam makes sense. Huston Smith discusses in his book entitled The World's Religions, on page 256, how the prophet Muhammad, on whom be peace, granted freedom of religion to the Jews and Christians under Muslim rule. The prophet had a document drawn up in which he stipulated that Jews and Christians shall be "protected from all insults and vexations; they shall have an equal right with our own people to our assistance and good offices," and furthermore, that they shall "practice their religion as freely as the Muslims" (Quoted in The World's Religions by Huston Smith, Harper Collins, 1991, p.256). Smith points out that Muslims regard that document as "the first charter of freedom of conscience in human history and the authoritative model for those of every subsequent Muslim state" (p.256). So, was Islam spread by the sword? The following short answer comes from Ira Zepp Jr., a non-Muslim, in his book entitled A Muslim Primer: It is unfortunate that Islam has been stereotyped as the 'religion of the sword' or that Islam was 'spread by the sword.' The historical reality is that the expansion of Islam was usually by persuasion and not by military power. In any case, Islam cannot be forced on anyone; if profession of the shahadah [i.e. the declaration of Islam] is forced on someone, it is not true Islam (A Muslim Primer by Ira Zepp, Jr., 1992, Wakefield Editions, US, p.134). Have you ever wondered about your tongue? It is one of the wonderful creations of Allah. Allah Ta'ala gave each of us one tongue. But this one tongue is able to taste thousands of different types of food and drinks. If our taste buds on the tongue were to become inactive, we would not know the difference between an orange or a stone. Moreover, like finger print, everyone has a different tongue print. Relative to its size, tongue is also the strongest muscle in the human body. And it is the only muscle which is connected to only one side. The tongue is so strong that it can create a pressure on the roof of the mouth equivalent to the weight of two double decker busses! The strongest muscle of our body, the tongue, has been created by Allah for us to glorify Him. Trully, with the help of this tongue, we are able to recite the Glorious Quran and talk about Allah's Greatness. Let us not spoil the tongue by backbiting, slandering and lieing

eric 1- could you not see all quotations mentioned in mr jawaze ? All either from Quran, or even he wrote for you the name of authors , names, and even pages. so what you want more ? where is plagiarism ? and for your information all of these are known to all muslims by logic and raised to it since were kids, but the new thing is to hear it again from a non-muslim writers as only reminder of us. Read again carefully and you will see creditation in every paragraph.

robert 1- why you didnt mention names of people doing troll as you mention only name of coconut troll, so why you utter islamist, see the problems is from you and always you engage islam for showing bad intention toward it. if you mention our names it is ok not like that

DEAR FRIENDS Thank you for casting aspersions in advance.But let see this video on ,'Does God exist'? http://www.thedeenshow.com/video_51.html

DEAR ERIC You always put obstacles when i suggest positive and interesting materials. When you watch a film or read a novel or a short story,you analyse it and speak about the main themes and the characters.This time iam asking all of you to stay for 30 minutes to watch it for discussion.Are you for or against the provided arguments.What does the preacher wants to convey.what thypes of arguments and evidenced does he use.are they concrete or abstract.Logical or irrational.Emperical or therotical. Eric were happy during your childhood? .Did your parents alllo you to play with your friends,how were you treated by your teachers.Were they religious.Have you suffered from the lack of means ?THANK U Did your teachers bring about your rejection of faith

Um... WTF happened to all the recent posts? Only half the thread is here...

These are the kind of people who give God a bad name: No more the party girl: Paris finds God and plans new life after jail "...celebrity inmate Paris Hilton claimed a remarkable transformation in her character. She said she was no longer superficial, had found God, wanted to work with sick children and had not looked in a mirror since entering prison." However she is hoping for early release. "Usually with a situation like mine, the person serves 10% of their time. I have already served 30% of my time. I hope if there is overcrowding in the jail, I would be let out."