fritz,
When I said there is no logic in Christianity, I was referring to human / fleshly logic.
For instance, Turn the other cheek. I'll tell ya, if you punch me in the face, my mind says I'm gonna freakin kill you and be glad that I did it. My spirit says easy there big guy. What happened to bring this on, How can I allow the grace of God into this situation?
Human logic is to defend while spiritual logic is to love and embrace. That is all that I was saying. Sorry for not being clear enough.
Blood,
As for the nation of Islam, they are people just like you and me. God loves them just as much and he does every Christian and non Christian alike. His love surpasses understanding. What is my take on them as a nation or a religion or as a sect or even a race? I'll say this. No one is beyond the grace of our father. No one! Do I appreciate what they are doing? Of course not. Do I value them as a people? Yes I do. Do I pray for them as well as our solders? Definitely.
There was once a young man that used to hurt people, steal their things, kill their animals, sell drugs to their children and even worse.
He is a new creation today because of the love of Christ. He likes cigars and is not perfect. He is NOT guilt driven, he is Love and Grace driven. Why do I tell you this? If he can change, anyone can.
The statement above addresses the violence in the Middle East. Now what about the peaceful folks of Islam?
The peaceful folks of Islam are just like the peaceful folks of Buddhism, Wickin or anything other than Christianity in my mind. Understand that I am not a religious man. In my mind religion kills. But a personal relationship with God through Christ gives birth to everlasting life. So I do not rebuke them as a nation or religion or anything, no, I embrace them. And love them the same way God did me when I was a Satan worshiping, car stealing drug addict.
Is it easy? Heck no! Is it worth it? I believe so. Do I always succeed? Unfortunately, No.
When I do "I thank God, when I fail I ask forgiveness and when the say is done I lay my head on a pillow and rest." - Max Lucado