But what are our lives like, day-to-day?
Maybe, instead, the pastor should have mentioned that Muslims are told to follow the rule of "an eye for an eye," but Christ tells Christians to "turn the other cheek."
I think this comparison better illustrates the difference between Islam and Christianity as they apply to most of our daily lives.
Jesus encouraged forgiveness. Muhammed approved of retribution.
I'd hate to have to spend my day somehere that this rule is followed...
The Qura'n says: "If anyone transgresses against you requite him with an exactly like action and restrain yourself for Allah; and know that Allah is with those who so restrain themselves" (Surah 2:194).I often transgress against others. I'd hate to have to worry about "payback," all the time.
The other side of "do unto others"...do it back!