[twigs]

So did Abraham sin with the handmaid?

Yes.

if so, are all Arabs condemned by that sin?

No. They have the freedom of choice to choose Jesus as their Lord and Savior like anyone else does. However, there is an historical reality that Abraham's sin produced a line that has been in conflict with the Jews since that early event.

[youngjim]

By your interpretation, all Jews are condemned as they don't see Jesus as the Messiah.

Of course since the Jews are the Chosen People they would no doubt disagree. The point of my arguing with you is to show you that "sin", while a transgression against your interpretation of law, is not the reason for the current conflict between Arab and Jew.

You conveniently ignore the sins of Solomon, the product of the sin between David and Bathsheba. Take a look at the Song of Solomon someday. Your picking and choosing Pauline interpretation of Scripture to back your point is arguably using the Lord's name in vain. That you condescend to wish me well in my studies show you to be the obtuse pharisee who cannot consider an opposing viewpoint. While no sin against God, this is a sin against another, not showing love but only arguing the law

Christianity, in my interpretation teaches forgiveness, not right and wrong. And as long as pietous fools like yourself are interpreting scripture to condemn whole peoples to death for the sin of a distant forefather we will have conflict--between Christians, Jews, Pagans, Druids, Mulims, et. al.

I suggest you get your head of your studies and do some independent thinking yourself.