[PresbyRev]

Yesterday's lectionary text from Luke 4 illustrates the chasm between the historical Jesus and Mohammed.

Jesus was rejected in his hometown after reading from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Jesus was pointing to the universal nature of God's love - a love that includes Gentiles as well as Jews. The people of the synagogue and town attempted to kill Jesus - he mysteriously slipped away unharmed.

Jesus didn't return to Nazareth a few months or years later with armed followers to convert by violence the townsfolk, killing any who refused.

There is a world of difference between the Prince of Peace and the false prophet of Islam.

[Luis Gonzalez]

"There is a world of difference between the Prince of Peace and the false prophet of Islam."

No sh%t Sherlock, I am not disputing that in any way shape or form, so you can save yourself the sermon.