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The teaching in islam of Taqiyya goes against the truth. The below will explain why.  In the book of Islam, the Koran, muslims are told they are to believe the Bible [which includes the Gospel]. It is the Word of God. If muslims are to do that [and they are] then they need to know the Bible. Not superficially but in depth.  Look at what God has said and revealed to mankind in the Holy Bible: Ten Commandments, found in the Bible, both in Exodus 20:2-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21 reflect the perfect nature of God. He is morally perfect, righteous and holy.  Humans are made in the image of God. Our image [which was to reflect the perfect moral nature of God] was marred at the Fall in Eden when Adam sinned against God.  Looking at the 10 Commandments, we clearly see # 9 states we are not to lie. Lying is not allowed. God has been very clear on this. We are not to lie for any reason. He goes on in Scripture to reveal that lying is wicked and it damns to eternal Hell.  Al...

Charismatic claims to be delivered from possession  Question: Cecessionists believe tongues and prophecy faded with the apostles deaths, are you saying miracles and exorcism did too? Just clarifying because I came to Christ through deliverance from Demons back in 2013. Christian:  There are people who have encountered demon possession today. Even highly respected biblical preachers have. But it is a rare occurance.  Example 1 Example 2 Example 3  However, on the subject there are two points and a an exhortation that needs to be shared. 1. The removing of demons posessing someone in Jesus time, (like the mass numbers of healings and all the miracles), were to point to Him as God. That was the purpose. So what about the 12 Apostles? Well before he left to Heaven, Jesus gifted them with some temporary powers to prove to people that they were the ones who were with Jesus.  2. What about posession today?  There is not a lot of it. God isn't allowing it. He doesn...