There are so much that I have learnt on Judaism and Christianity from
this course. Their similarities and differences, their scriptures and its
commentaries, the way they think about us and each other, their priorities,
diverse orientations and others. Sometimes it may get shocking especially when
they question every single thing in their religious text and even God’s
authority. Phrases like “God doesn’t always win” surprised me at first, but
after recalling the opening chapter of the Quran, it is no wonder they are
among those who’have earned God’s anger and have gone astray’.
The first two religions shown to us are so diverse from one extreme end
to the other makes me wonder how Islam will be portrayed tomorrow. But one most
important thing I have learnt today is the different approach made to
understand Trinity. The invited Prof for today explained that the concept of
Trinity was misunderstood by many Christians. The term ‘Father’, ‘Son’ and ‘Spirit’
are actually a kind of symbolism referring to God’s characteristic such as His holiness,
love, dignity, and honor. It is not ‘three in one’ concept nor is it three different
entities altogether. It is one God with that three different names mentioned in
their revelation with the purpose to ease those who lives in that era understand
Him better, within their own context and culture. But too bad this is not the
case with majority of the Christians we know.
Alhamdulillah, at the end of the day, we should be grateful to Him for
giving us Islam. Appreciate by observing His commands. Sometimes I feel ashamed,
comparing myself with them who put in much more efforts to communicate and strive
to place God in the center of their lives. Oh Allah, give me the strength to do
better than them.
