NO> What Joe is alarmed at is an educated Christian taking issue with false propaganda aimed at making folks thing the only difference between Islam and Christianity is nomenclature.
He is also alarmed that someone saw through the islamic disguise. Joe is no Christian and neither are the few that are "defending" him from being called out on his propaganda that "we are all the same except our language."
It's a lie and the [so far 3..one is suspiciously another newbie] people that have defended him know it.
I'm glad to see the majority here have not been deceived.
I'd rather assume ignorance and teach him the truth. If he won't accept it, I'll concede that there's an ulterior motive.
If he comes back after reading the provided links with a new outlook then it'd behoove us to be somewhat graceful about it. Your instincts may be right on, but a little rope won't hurt.
I am not defending him, so please don't count me as one of the 3 :)
I just don't want him to run away mad. We're a well-informed crew here, and I think we can make substantive arguments for our positions. I invite anyone to defend their stance as well. If they can't make a coherent defense, well... "the proof is in the pudding."
I readily admit I have been too "comfortable" in my Christianity, and the issue at hand has spurred me on to further study. I want to be "ready to give an answer" for what I believe. It is obvious you have spent much time in this arena, and I'm just now pulling on my armor.
By the way, the differences between Islam and Christianity aren't like apples and oranges. It's more like apples and worms.