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hahaha na buslot diay ang botelya? pa rest rest nalang, after that kaon napood. hinay hinay ra pood ba.

Hello Misty. How was the fiesta? eh? hmmm?

Thats amazing how the farm is so multifaceted, Ma'am Raquel. Livestock feed and human as well. Pohon, maluuy ang Ginoo, I'd love to help you guys out pick some corn. or pick fruits.

July is harvest season for sweet corn diay? Ah, must be nice to live out in the open. Where you can put your hand in the soil and just feel and taste God's green earth.

Aha! You're right Concepcion, he could be Rizal in spirit.

Yup, the State Police in the USA.

Or if you're lucky enough, the F.B.I.

Or if you're really bad, then you'll have the C.I.A on you. And well, you'll be sniped if you have the C.I.A on your 'behind'

hahaha!

I always had a thought. An assumption.

We must cleaverly pick and choose who this beautiful fellow, GEC, really is.
All I know of GEC is that he has the power of eloquent speech. The words he uses is uncanny and scrumptiously chosen. It forces me to a direction of Process of Elimination

GEC must be an English/Literature major, or a Classics Major, or Journalism major, or anything that uses the power of the pen rather than the sword. Indeed, in the case of GEC, the pen is truely mightier than the sword. 

I was wrong to thinking that I wanted to know who GEC was. Deep down inside of me, I want GEC to remain simply anonymous. hahahaha! Is it possible? I can't stop chuckling as I contemplate on the possibility of he being who I think he is or hmmm~


Ah, nevertheless, I loved it.
A soul of souls.
Poet of Poets
Balaknon of Balaknons


Forever you shall be Our GEC


A simple one,
Lorenzo

well. let me think.

Quote from: Raquelproud boholana on May 01, 2009, 02:54:32 AM
We grow corn and soybeans. Yes help is much needed during harvest hahahah.Once you get to ride the big machine harvester you sure beg not to stop.Lingaw kaayo. Naggrow sad mi ug wheat sa una ug spelts mura ni siya ug wheat pero nagconentrate mi karon sa corn ug soybeans kay mas dako ni ug money return.

Ma'am Raquel, oh id love to like work for you guys during harvest season. Someday, pohon, gusto jud ko. Ill help with the harvesting of corn or wheat.
can we eat some of the corn? hahaha!

Quote from: grazie7y on May 01, 2009, 01:42:52 PM
Quel, intawon mao ni among kamaisan. Period ra ni sa inyong kamaisan diha.  Gi spacing man sa akong bana ug tanom para di dungan ug ka hingkod aron everyday naa mi ma harvest.



in between, naay mga beans para daw mas mo chada ang quality sa soil.  ambot lang wa ko kasabot. hehehe




akong havest gahapon.  akong gidala sa simbahan for the feed the needy.


Swiss Chard and spring onions.  Pwera bujag tambok among swiss chard!



3 bags of lettuce. among gi salad gi serve sa mga tawo.


peas!

wowowow! look a those veggies! see how they grow!


haha, beautiful uy! 'te lami i kanon ang veggies nimo kai green kaayo. Yumm, im already thinking about oxtail of beef sabao!

mmm

I really love your voice, Sir Chicogon.

Very kind spirited, a mirror to the soul. Please sing more songs. Pariho mi ang mga bata kai gusto pood ko mo canta, hahaha.

Another view of Mazurka Boholana

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1UfztMpbsg&feature=related

La Mazurka Boholana esta mas guapa.

Interesting video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tfSsDKG2L8&feature=related

by Ne-Yo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hvI9kAUTKA

Its amazing how this was over 10 months ago when they were just doing doing primaries.

haha~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmDjADCKDpM&feature=related

puahahahahha!

So what im going to get you as a lady's cashmere scarf from burberrry!!

puahahahahhahahahah LOL

hahahahahhahaha! roflmao! 

As you know i own thousands of human beings. And heres the centerpiece of my human collection, Dr. Phil!!!!!!

Dear Tita Lee,

We wish you a Happy Birthday, may it be filled with love and happiness. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. May your works be guided always with His Grace.


Happy Birthday, again.

With Love,
Bran Lucino

"As you know, I own thousands of human beings"

hahaha, hilarious.


"And my next guest is a man who lost everythig, so please welcome ...um..guest"

hahahaha!

Firefly

haha kuyawa, so many cute looking bridges in the Phils.

hahaha Jet Li. Chinese bitaw iyang beauty.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:17


Nothing in this world is achieved by the work of man alone. Success and ability comes not from yourself, but by the Grace of the Lord, who has given you the ability to achieve. And the glory, the honor and praise does not belong to us, but to The Lord.

We are dust. From slave and pauper to the mightiest King and Emperor. We are dust. From dust we came, and dust we shall return.

We must remember that man does not live by bread alone. But by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord Most High.


God Bless!

Lyrics:

We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He

And together we sing

[Chorus]
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory

We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He

And together we sing
Everyone sing

[Chorus]
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory

It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
Repeat

And together we sing,
Everyone sing

beautifully performed by Chris Tomlin


A powerful Worship Song,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EduKNYVBKH8&feature=related

Ladies, and gentlemen,

any views? Please share.

missed
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The point that I'm getting at, and have always reiterated in the spirit of this thread's message: is just this:


Everyone has the right to share his or her own view, to discuss, to share ideas and minds. But an individual should refrain from personal attacks. Verbal harassment is not proper, is never wanted, either it be in the internet or in physical face to face.

For individual with crass social etiquette that bear no respect to anyone and no moral or ethical reality, maybe this is their choice.

But, it should not be here. We are all educated, well brought up individuals in here. Each and every single intellectual view and opinion.

What is the point of personal attacks on people's language skills, physical appearance, location, employment status and or educational level? Aside from degrading that person and getting a despicable  self gratification? There is no reason for such actions, no grounds for personal attacks. It only brings anger, and dissension into the equation.


I will end this with a verse from the Bible that we all should hold in our hearts and Observe:

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it      shall be opened.
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
-Matthew 7: 9-13


For individuals, and I will not name names, who have repetitively harassed people and verbally insulted their education, their appearance, their employmenet status, their views, with malcontent, and at the same time, ironically demands to be treated with respect and demands not to be abused, is totally and completely absurd. And given the chance, time and time again, comes and insults others with harrasment that no one in this good Earth would want to be a victim of. Where is the fairness in that? Where is the impartiality?

That, is an example of a hypocrite.

hahahaha!

mo listen na lang ko uy

adobong manok.

lami i paris ug pancit bihon


tea or coffee?

thats in cebu!!!
mommy was there in summer 03'

daghan mga Chinese community dinha sa Cebu.
daghang mga Tan.

hehehe

Ma'am Raquel, omg, are you serious? 600 acres?

Wow. What do you guys grow, mind I asking?
I have a friend who lives in upstate New  York and his farm his family farm is about 250-300 acres (small farm, as he puts it).

But goodness, 600 acres! wow!

When is harvest time diay? If you ever need help harvesting corn, am always ready to help. haha!

Philippine Military Academy Recruitment Video

on behest of,

The Armed Forces of The Republic of The Philippines.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV1Ht_OtkoA

The United States of America Army Recruitment Video



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlzdZqSVbJ4

This one is a Russian Military Recruitment Add

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHmiqmfNLhE&feature=related

Lets observe the different recruitment adds for different militaries in the world.

Share your views as well.

Please listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wK1127fHQ4&feature=featured

haha, glace, have you ever cooked coconut chicken? with a little dash of sweet yellow curry. Add in potatoes or some bits of gabi. and lemon grass.

lami na.

hahaha yes, indeed, many thanks to Sir Bird.

haha a mao ba.

hope the kids like it, Glace

@ Hazel. It is sooo good. Lami kaayo. iparis nako sa garlic bread. naa pood red wine para sa side

hahaha a bird told me to say:

Marcelo Fernan Bridge

Rama IX Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand

My guess. Thailand.

is it south east asia?

hmmm, sa Japan na?

in asia or outside?

haha, aha man ang picture, ma'am?

ma'am Aleth~~

Quote from: janjan on May 01, 2009, 01:36:43 AM
aguy jamo ko ana dong kay high end na sila guess lang ko


Plasma or LCD?

haha, jan! do what i do, mo ask ra ko sa samples

LCD ahong gi pick


Laptop or Desk top?

This 12 year old has so much talent! More power to you, Jal!

Keep on singing~

Wow, I like that building. Lovin' the flowers too.

hahahaha! kuyawa ang taste! yo quiero~

Vulgari



Burberry London or Armani Code?

hahaha!

if im sick, i can count on you to nurse me back.

ah yes, this is true.

hmm, the next person likes to go snorkeling?

Aleth Hazel, darling,

This is for you. Well i ate this already, but yes. i took it for you. hahahahaha


My breakfast.

hahaha! both da!


watching movie and hugging and kissing pood. Pero sa likud ra kai maka kita ang mga tawo.


Buying or saving?

ah i did cook something. i cooked pinoy style spagetti gahapon.



i used prego for sauce, but after i started eating with Scott, the taste was off.

So i added some ketchup.

hahahahaha

true!
Que romantica~

The next person likes to cook

hahaha, what did you marinate with it, Glace?

ah man, now im getting hungry.

volleyball


kissing or hugging?

I love it jud! I want to sing with Fr! Look up the birds up in the sky, singing sweet melodies! they are singing for you and me~ singing sweet melodies just llike daddy and mommy~

ah, beautiful message.

I favorited this.

yes, i think Ma'am Raquel probably uses an airplane for her farm. Because its so big.

bed, kai i like to stretch out.


Red wine or white wine?

Ive seen some huge farms over here in New Jersey, they use like big sprays that have wheels. My goodness~ can you imagine, this is just one section of the farm for one produce. As vast as the eye can see.

Thanks Ma'am Raquel for all your hard work. Because of good and honest and hard working farmers like you and your husband, we have bread and produce in our shelves, in the markets, and abroad.

Bread Basket of this country!

haha both of you are poets in your own brilliance.

Gec is also a beautiful linguist.

Words from his mouth like sweet cherry on the red lips of a woman.

Tamis to hear.

dakoa kaayo ang farm ni Ma'am Raquel uy!

Its as big as our development! Seriously.

Ma'am Raquel, how big is your farm? 100+ acres?

Ah ug puyd, gusto ko Baby Bran 1, Bran 2, Bran 3 and Bran 4. hahaha!

Sige, sige,

A one story house or a two story house?

Baby Boy!!!!

Bran Jr!

Glacier, are you Gec?

Today's been a good day. I slept 12 hours last night. man, that red wine did the job.

Its so weird having all this time to relax. We still have spring break till the 9th of May.

And i actually want classes to start.

Its so weird having too much time for sleep. hahaha!

I think GEC is here right now.

This is becoming just like the game of 'Clue'

hahaha!

This is disgusting.

Where are the morals of this country?

Quote from: ms da binsi on May 01, 2009, 12:25:51 AM
why? does that still happen when i was not around? kay when i was gone that was the issue and now that i arrived mao ra japun nga issue.

something has to be changed tinali.

Sometimes, Ate Belle, people cannot contain their emotions. They give in to their emotions and spout out harrassment, because they are desperate.

It only makes their defense and their cause weak.

Just my honest opinion.

In college, I was a professional debater, a member of the Forensic Association, where we would partake in Lincoln Douglass Debates with other collegiate institutions.

We were taught that to be a good debater, one sticks to the postulate, and defends each side of the argument. Offer a counter to the opponent's refutations.

Provide specific examples to enhance your claim and repudiate the opponent's at every chance.

But we were strictly warned by the instructors and judges to EVADE the temptation in using personal attacks of the debater.

To do so not only destroys your credibility, but also weakens your defense and postulations.

Personal attacks are a sign of weakness and a chink in the defense. Personal attack are what we call, 'sideline tactics'. Its a sign of desperation.

It decides victory or loss in professional debates.



Respectfully Yours,
Always,
Bran Lorenzo

Everyone has the right to share their views on topics, to partake in discussion, and show spirit of democracy.

However, there must be responsibility of actions.

Understandable that in our spirited debates in topics will be profound and academic, with two sides of the coin sharing their academic voices. Respect is guaranteed by giving ear to the voice of others. Respecting different views.

HOWEVER, when a member starts to go beyond the topic and attack the member, attack their physical appearance, their mental capacity, their position in life, their english skills or their language barrier--which is outside the frame of topic. That is a Problem.

Stick to the topic. Debate within the frame of the subject matter. Do not be trashy and and uncouth so as to use sideline tactics by using personal attacks and defamatory practices.

Again, respect is prime. Even if I disagree with an individual, so long as he or she maintains the scope of topic and defend his or her defense without attacking and lowering himself or herself with the use of personal attacks. I will respect that individual.

Be keen, be responsible, be impartial. Be respectful.

haha yes! Let us!

Go ahead, Senora Concepcion, beautiful Boholana~

Please go first.

With coffee in my hand, I listen intently to this~

haha, Mr. GEC.

Where is thy answer?

Quote from: kiamoy on April 29, 2009, 12:16:06 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD8F4fi_QqY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ9AUxPLaR8

he's only 12

Man, that was powerfully performed!

Good Job, Jal!!

Beautiful talented kid!

These are great shots, Mikey.




The one in the back is gorgeous. Pure Boholana beauty~~


Sizzling. 100% real Boholana Women. 


Breath-taking beauties.



My immediate response: WOW

Wow na wow. Mikey, those pictures are very nice.

They're all so hot. Gorgeous, Gorgeous Boholana Beauties.

Quote from: Raquelproud boholana on April 30, 2009, 10:53:53 PM
Small backyard gardening ra ning akoa.
kini ang big time kay galawod.Akong bana nag garden ani hahahh

di na ni madag pugas ug kamot.mais namo last year 2008 so far this year natisok na ang mais wala pa motubo.

soybeans

sudlanan namog kwarta este hinnarvest diay nga mais ug soybeans

Our trucker nagpaagas sa gripo kay magdeliver ug mais sa market.Kita mo ani nga truck this is what they call grain semi truck.

Mrs. Raquel,

This is amazing. Wow! The bread basket!

The machine of the United States agriculture. The size of your garden is immense.

This is amazing.

When all economies are experiencing the largest economic drop, the Philippines is growing. Booming.

Amazing. The resiliency of the Philippines is unbelievable.

The Lyrics to the song:


In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

Verse 2:
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless Babe
This gift if love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save

'Til on the cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For ev'ry sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ in I live

Verse 3:
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then, bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He us mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

Verse 4:
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny

No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsgwfliQoqg&feature=channel_page

yes, ma'am. yes.

Sound like my mom, yo.

da heck!

hahaha

Ning gawas napood ang balaknon!

How do you do it, Glace?

Such beautiful words come out so fluidly~

Guapo! Muy Guapo!

buntag pa man, Glace.

Eggs and onions na lang. Good folate and Vit. C and E source na.

Tapos with some gatas. Good rich source of Calcium & Vit D.

Quote from: grazie7y on April 30, 2009, 03:01:42 PM
That's the spirit, Glace!  Sus noh, kon ako kaha ipakanta, bisan pa siguro'g unsa ka tradional na pagkanta nako with matching Maria Clara attire pa ug emote pa jud,  daghan jud siguro mag alburoto kay makaingon na gibugal-bugalan atong National Anthem.  

I can't wait to hear the final performance of Martin sa fight pohon. 

Ate Ging, if you sing traditional bisayan kundiman while wearing the Maria Clara, mo join injud ko nimo.

Kining kundiman is the epitome of Filipiniana.

Pick any songs from Pilita Corales, 'te.

Ah,

so many loves and in-loves in TB nowadays.

Aleth Hazel, please pass cupid's bow to me.

This is for everyone.

The Spanish Alphabet Song



hahaha, I found this on youtube, and just had to share with you all.
Its hilarious, but academic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abVbLbcKwOg

in love?

Vito, did cupid's arrow strike you?

eh eh eh? lol

got a call from mom and dad.

dad's voice woke me up, immediate salute. haha. pero ning tawag ko ni mom, na lipay ahong dughan. hapit na raba ang Mommy's Day.

hmmm

I wonder~

This is GEC's theme song. I propose.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw9GZNgtiEc&feature=rec-HM-r2

Who is this Gec fellow? I do wonder.

Shall we care to guess before he reveals himself? This Phantom of the Bohol Opera?

hahaha!

Raquel, that is so sad but true, ma'am. It pains my heart to read stories of such, when muslims enroll in jihad and suicidal attacks.

They claim so that it is the will of their god to die for allah.

But to kill? To kill is a grave sin! The Lord Our God specifically told us, children of Israel (Jews and Christians) that murder is an abominable act.

Let us remember The 10 Commandments that the Lord Reminds us.

The 10 commandments come from Exodus 20:1-17. Here is the verse:

And God spoke all these words, saying: "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

   1. You shall have no other gods before me.
       
   2. You shall not make for yourself any carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.
       
   3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
       
   4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your manservant, nor your maidservant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.
       
   5. Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
       
   6. You shall not murder.
       
   7. You shall not commit adultery.
       
   8. You shall not steal.
       
   9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
       
  10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s."

This is a great topic, Mr. Daray, at least it will expose the truths what the Qu'ran professes and teaches to Muslims.

Prior to my taking courses on Islam 1, 2, and 3, admittingly, I knew little of Islam and its teachings. My predisposed knowledge was that it was similar to Judaism and Christianity, and similar prophets and messages.

When I took the courses, I realized that there was indeed a stark difference between Judaism (Talmud) and Christianity (Old and New Testaments in the Holy Bible). The prophets in the Talmud are reiterated role by role in the Old Testament.

In the Quran, the roles of the prophets differ, let alone the names of individuals and  lineage. The Quran mitigates the role of Israel, rather, puts more emphasis on the Arab, and the profession of faith and the spread of the Islamic Faith.

If you read into Arabic History, particularly the history of the Arabic Caliphate, you will understand that through the influence of the Mamelukes, the Caliphate, the Ottomans, and even by Muhammad himself, that the faith of Islam was spread through the sword. Forced coversion, under penalty of death.

Throughout Christendom, the spread of the faith was completley voluntary. We see the reversal and opposite; during the age of the Early Church, many christians were put to death as martyrs for refusing to relinquish their faith.

We see the antithesis in Islam in Islamic historiography.

In college, Mr. Daray, I minored in Religious studies and took 4 courses just on comparative studies on Middle Eastern Monotheistic Religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam).

And I say this with honesty in my heart, that out of the 3 religions, it is only Islam that professes to forcibly convert or declares death of Christians or Jews; even the killing of Muslims that leave Islam for another faith.

There are no texts in the Holy Bible that calls for the stoning of Jews or Christians for merly not believing in Christ.

Christian ideology and teachings correlate with Talmudic or other wise known as Old Testament precepts that calls for Human Free Will. One is free to choose salvation, or refusal of said salvation.

There is no biblical verse that calls for the death of those who leave Christianity.

On the contrary, Biblical Scripture tells us to pray for our enemies and forgive the transgressors.



God Bless.

It is poignant for us to contemplate on the differences as well as similarities between the two religions, however, there are start differences that go against the ideal precepts of Christianity.

My argument, which is solely based on Biblical Scripture, is that Islam denies Christ. It denies the divinity of Christ's Divine sonship. It denies that Christ died on the Cross, rather they suppose was a mere prophet.

In the Quran, Mr. Daray, Muhammad claims that Christians are blasphemers because, according to its teachings, Christians worship a man. There are many verses in the Quran that calls for the murder and forced conversion of Christians and Jews and actively calls for the killing of those who do not convert. Forced conversion.


What the Quran says about Christians and Jews:

Sura (2:191-193) - "And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution [of Muslims] is worse than slaughter [of non-believers]...and fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah." There is a good case to be made that the overall context of these verses is defensive war, however, there are two worrisome pieces to this passage. The first is that the killing of others is authorized in the event of "persecution." The second is that fighting may persist until "religion is for Allah."



Sura (2:244) - "Then fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things."



Sura (2:216) - "Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not."



Sura (3:56) - "As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible agony in this world and in the Hereafter, nor will they have anyone to help."



Sura (3:151) - "Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joined companions with Allah, for which He had sent no authority". This speaks directly of killing Christians, since they believe in the Trinity (ie. what Muhammad incorrectly believed to be 'joining companions to Allah').



Sura (4:74) - "Let those fight in the way of Allah who sell the life of this world for the other. Whoso fighteth in the way of Allah, be he slain or be he victorious, on him We shall bestow a vast reward."



Sura (4:76) - "Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah…"



Sura (4:89) - "They but wish that ye should reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing (as they): But take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what is forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their ranks."



Sura (4:95) - "Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and receive no hurt, and those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with their goods and their persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher to those who strive and fight with their goods and persons than to those who sit (at home). Unto all (in Faith) Hath Allah promised good: But those who strive and fight Hath He distinguished above those who sit (at home) by a special reward,-" This passage not only criticizes "peaceful" Muslims who do not join in the violence, but also demolishes the modern myth that "Jihad" doesn't mean holy war in the Qur'an, but rather a spiritual struggle. Not only is the Arabic word used in this passage, but it is clearly not referring to anything spiritual, since the physically disabled are given exemption. (The Hadith reveals the context of the passage to be in response to a blind man's protest that he is unable to engage in Jihad).



Sura (4:104) - "And be not weak hearted in pursuit of the enemy; if you suffer pain, then surely they (too) suffer pain as you suffer pain..." Pursuing an injured enemy is not an act of self-defense.



Sura (5:33) - "The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His messenger and strive to make mischief in the land is only this, that they should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides or they should be imprisoned; this shall be as a disgrace for them in this world, and in the hereafter they shall have a grievous chastisement"



Sura (8:12) - "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them"



Sura (8:15) - "O ye who believe! When ye meet those who disbelieve in battle, turn not your backs to them. (16)Whoso on that day turneth his back to them, unless maneuvering for battle or intent to join a company, he truly hath incurred wrath from Allah, and his habitation will be hell, a hapless journey's end."



Sura (8:39) - "And fight with them until there is no more persecution and religion should be only for Allah"



Sura (8:57) - "If thou comest on them in the war, deal with them so as to strike fear in those who are behind them, that haply they may remember."



Sura (8:59-60) - "And let not those who disbelieve suppose that they can outstrip (Allah's Purpose). Lo! they cannot escape. Make ready for them all thou canst of (armed) force and of horses tethered, that thereby ye may dismay the enemy of Allah and your enemy."



Sura (9:5) - "So when the sacred months have passed away, then slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captives and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush, then if they repent and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, leave their way free to them."



Sura (9:14) - "Fight them, Allah will punish them by your hands and bring them to disgrace..."



Sura (9:20) - "Those who believe, and have left their homes and striven with their wealth and their lives in Allah's way are of much greater worth in Allah's sight. These are they who are triumphant." The "striving" spoken of here is Jihad.

Sura (9:30) - "And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!"



Bukhari (52:177) - Allah's Apostle said, "The Hour will not be established until you fight with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will say. "O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him."

This is interesting. I have an idea, tho.

Why Muhammad Is NOT a Prophet


Muhammad claims to follow in the footsteps of the prophets:



Lo! We inspire thee as We inspired Noah and the prophets after him, as We inspired Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and Jesus and Job and Jonah and Aaron and Solomon, and as We imparted unto David the Psalms; S. 4:136



"The Messenger believeth in what hath been revealed to him from his Lord, as do the men of faith. Each one (of them) believeth in Allah, His angels, HIS BOOKS (kutubihi), and His messengers. ‘We make no distinction (they say) between one and another of His messengers.’ And they say: ‘We hear, and we obey: (we seek) Thy forgiveness, our Lord, and to Thee is the end of all journeys.’" S. 2:285



“And afterward We inspired thee (Muhammad, saying): Follow the religion of Abraham, as one by nature upright. He was not of the idolaters.” 16:123



Therefore hold fast to that which has been revealed to you; surely you are on the right path. And most surely it is a reminder for you and your people, and you shall soon be questioned. And ask those of Our apostles whom We sent before you: Did We ever appoint gods to be worshiped besides the Beneficent God? S. 43:43-45 Shakir



Muhammad is even told to follow the previous guidance and to confirm his message with the previous scripture:



Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and stand steadfast as thou art commanded, nor follow thou their vain desires; but say: "I believe in whatever Book Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly between you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord: for us (is the responsibility for) our deeds, and for you for your deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is (our) final goal. S. 42:15



Those are they unto whom We gave the Scripture and command and prophethood. But if these disbelieve therein, then indeed We shall entrust it to a people who will not be disbelievers therein. Those are they whom Allah guideth, so follow their guidance. Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for it. Lo! it is naught but a Reminder to (His) creatures. S. 6:89-90


And if thou (Muhammad) art in doubt concerning that which We reveal unto thee, then question those who read the Scripture (that was) before thee. Verily the Truth from thy Lord hath come unto thee. So be not thou of the waverers. And be not thou of those who deny the revelations of Allah, for then wert thou of the losers. S. 10:94-95



This means that his message must be consistent with the prophets that went before him. The Bible says that Jesus is the seal of revelation, and that all prophets after him must come in his authority and preach the eternal Gospel of Christ:



“Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal.” John 6:27



"Therefore, behold, I AM SENDING you prophets and wise men and scribes; some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city,” Matthew 23:34



“Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,” Hebrews 13:20



“And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people;” Revelation 14:6



“Then I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, ‘Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 19:10



Since Muhammad contradicted the message of Christ, denying his divine sonship, his message is therefore not from the true God:



“Who is the liar? It is the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a man is the antichrist--he denies the Father and the Son. No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.” 1 John 2:22-23



In fact, he ends up calling God a liar:



“We accept man's testimony, but God's testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. Anyone who does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:9-13



Since God is not a liar, then Muhammad is not a prophet.