Critical Thinking : Islam Worldview / Christian Worldview 2

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our like-ness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”(Gen . 1.26)

Also in this chapter, man alone was created first, then animals, and then woman – an ordering that goes against that of Genesis I. Also, instead of creating man and woman together, man was created first, from the “dust of the ground” after which God “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” Then, while Adam was sleeping, God took from Adam one of his ribs and created Eve, or woman.

The relationship between man and God is a long and complex journey that has evolved for centuries. This divine and omniscient being has been a center piece for peoples' lives around the world. This single being is so powerful that he is able to make the sick feel strong and the poor feel rich. One being is worshipped around the world for his divine status. But what if he isn't as superior to humans as the world thinks? In the classic biblical works of literature, The Book of Job and Genesis, a new interpretation of God is presented in a form that is human in his relationship and actions with humans.

As opposed to the humanist view where we are nothing more then an highly developed animal, the Bible teaches us

Islam originated 610 AD in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Throughout time there are many stories and legends on how Islam sprung. According to the Quran it declares, that the holy book of Islam was brought down by angel Gabriel from Allah. Angel Gabriel gave the holy book to Prophet Muhammad. To prove this, the Quran states, "this is a revelation from the Lord of the universe. The Honest Spirit (Gabriel) came down with it, to reveal it into your heart that you may be one of the warners, in a perfect Arabic tongue" (Sura 26:192-195). "Say, 'Anyone who opposes Gabriel should know that he has brought down this (the Qur 'an) into your heart, in accordance with God 's will, confirming previous scriptures, and providing guidance and good news for the believers '" (Sura 2:97). [http://www.allaboutreligion.org/origin-of-islam.htm] The prophets before Muhammad, all contributed to the religion of Islam, but prophet Muhammad made it final by the revelation of the Quran and how to be a correct Muslim.

Human being and non-human creatures should participate together in God’s creation (Johnson). God created the world “for life together”, and “the structure of existence-in-community” represents “God’s own life in triune communion” (Migliore, 108). The Scripture proves that nonhuman creatures are company with human beings, as well as both of them cannot be separated from each other. In Genesis, God says “good” after created the each group of creatures. God says “very good” when the entire group together (Migliore, 101). The creatures are coexisting and interdependent among themselves (Migliore,

Islam, a major world religion, founded in Arabia and based on the teachings of Muhammad, who is called the Prophet. One who practices Islam is a Muslim. Muslims follow the Koran, the written revelation brought by Muhammad. The Muslim world population is estimated at more than 1 billion. Islam is the quickest growing religion.

Mankind was created on the sixth day as a steward with tremendous authority above all animal species but below angels (Psalm 8:5-6).

For the one billion or more Muslims (about six million in the United States), who are of many racial and ethnic backgrounds -- Arabs being a minority -- Islam is the middle way between Judaism and Christianity; it restores the unity of the children of Abraham and overcomes the limitations of Judaism and Christianity. Jesus, the prophet to "the lost sheep of Israel," limits Christianity; Judaism is similarly limited. Islam proclaims a practical synthesis of Judaism and Christianity for all humanity.

Jesus: “Your attitude must be like My own, for I did not come to be served, but to serve...” Matthew 20:28

own powers. Yet according to the NIV Bible the story of Adam and Eve goes quite

Islam is the religion for about a fifth of the world’s population and is continually growing in numbers. The people who believe in Islam, are called Muslims. It is a religion full of peace, mercy, and forgiveness (Basic facts about). Islam was founded in the 7th

we know nothing except what you have taught us” Allah then asked Adam the same

“O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and subtribes that you may recognize one another. Verily, the most honourable among you, in the sight of Allah, is he who is the most righteous among you. Surely, Allah is All-knowing, All-Aware” [49:14] .

The question of the origin of life and mankind is both a major topic in Islam and Christianity worldview. The Muslim religion is composed of over 1.6 billion followers who believe in monotheism and one God called Allah. They strongly believe that Allah created the sun, moon and the planets according to Qutb (2015). Just like Christians, Muslim believe that the first humans to be created by Allah were Eve and Adam. Even though Muslims claim to be guided by ethics and to fulfil what Allah desires, the tension they create in the world, their religion raises red flags around the question of the value of life. Regarding Qutb (2015), “Islam claim that humankind was created uniquely by Allah.” It shows that the Islam religion believes in creation and in the six-day creation theory which made it possible for Hawwa and Adam to be made into perfect human beings and creatures on the earth’s surface.