Re: on original sin

Thanks Laura,

I thought I was the only one who noticed that repetition of mercy in the 
qur'an. not just for me (if I/one might label me lazy as a believer/actor 
in my faith) but also for those who enjoy different faith traditions with 
Allah.

Moo :)

--On Friday, February 06, 2004 1:54 PM -0500 Laura <[email protected]> 
wrote:

> It is true that the Quran often times has a hellfire and brimstone type
> style to it stating that if you don't beleive that you will be going to
> the hellfire.  But oftentimes I think it is not only meant as an
> exhortation to believe, but to comfort the believers who were being
> persecuted and isolated.  And also almost invariabley there is a
> disclaimer at the end saying, but Allah saves who he pleases.  So even
> so, if one doesn't believe, there are "loopholes" because God is
> all-powerful.