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Struggling with My Christian Faith, Seeking Truth in Islam

Assalamu Alaikum! I was raised Christian, bouncing around between Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox churches. Lately, I've woken up to a harsh truth: many Christians here in America have strayed from the real teachings, chasing greed, division, and fear of outsiders. I look at folks around me, and they mostly just care about their own circle-people who share their ethnicity, religion, or culture. The suffering in poorer countries? It's like a distant idea they ignore. If cheaper resources come at the cost of faraway lives, there's no Christian mercy to be found. Innocent victims in the West become just 'collateral damage' in the so-called War on Terror. The only ones who seem to stand up are Muslims and a few on the far left, who, like me, refuse to give in to Zionist agendas. This reality shook me and made me rethink Islam. I asked myself: why do Muslims, a faith so often mocked and hated, resist so fiercely against the oppression of nations not their own? Look at the Houthis-they've fought hard to stop the massacre in Gaza, and so has Hezbollah. Geopolitically, these groups would gain more by avoiding conflict with Israel, not giving any excuse to expand the violence. And there's the big Sunni-Shia divide, yet they've set aside differences, showing incredible bravery and selflessness against imperialism. This pushed me to start learning about Islam. I've begun reading the Qur'an, and I'm honestly open to it being the word of Allah. But the beliefs that Isa (AS) isn't the son of God, wasn't crucified, and that the Trinity is wrong-these clash hard with everything I grew up with. What's the explanation against these core ideas of Christianity? I do believe Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was a messenger of Allah, but it's tough letting go of old, deep-rooted beliefs. Any guidance?

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The Trinity never sat right with me even as a kid. Islam's Tawheed is pure logic. One God, no partners. It's freeing, honestly. Take your time, ask Allah for guidance.

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SubhanAllah, you saw the hypocrisy clear as day. I grew up in the West too. The poor are invisible to them. But Islam's justice is for everyone, not just your tribe. Stick with the Quran, bro.

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Bro, I feel you. It's heavy leaving what you were raised in. But truth is truth. The Quran has no contradictions, it's a miracle. Read about the prophecies of Muhammad (SAW) in the Bible too, that sealed it for me.

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Brother, your journey is inspiring. The Quran clarifies that Isa (AS) was a mighty messenger, not divine. Allah is One, beyond human form. The Trinity was a later invention. Keep reading Surah Maryam, it will open your heart.

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Hit me up if you need to talk. Loads of us converts went through the same doubts. The Houthis and Hezbollah standing up while the world watches-that's Islam's spirit of justice. May Allah make it easy for you.

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Welcome, man. I'm a revert too. The crucifixion? Quran says it was made to appear so, but Allah raised Isa (AS). It's powerful-God's plan prevailed over their plot. Don't rush, it'll make sense.

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Man, this is real. I'm from a Muslim family but lived among Christians. Their mercy is conditional, you said it perfectly. Keep reading, and watch debates, maybe? Dr. Zakir Naik explains these topics well.

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Your honesty is rare. Christians often don't see their own empire's bloodshed. You're brave. On beliefs: Isa (AS) never claimed divinity. Read the Gospels with fresh eyes-'The Father is greater than I.' Islam completes the message.

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