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Monday, June 23, 2025

Allah In The Qur'an And God In The Bible

 


The character of Allah in the Qur'an and God in the Bible has many similarities—both are described as the singular, all-powerful, all-knowing Creator of the universe. However, there are key theological, relational, and narrative differences in how they are portrayed across the two texts.


1. Nature and Attributes

  • Qur'an (Allah):

    • Emphasized as absolutely one (tawhid); has no partners, no son, no likeness.

    • Known through 99 names (e.g., The Merciful, The Just, The Avenger, The Wise).

    • Described as transcendent, beyond human comprehension.

    • Does not incarnate, nor is He ever depicted in human form.

  • Bible (God/Yahweh):

    • Also described as omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.

    • Often portrayed with personal, relational qualities (e.g., “Father”, “Shepherd”).

    • In the New Testament, God is described as Trinity: Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit.

    • God becomes incarnate in Jesus Christ, which is a major theological difference from Islam.


2. Relationship with Humanity

  • Qur'an:

    • Allah is a master, and humans are servants. Obedience and submission are core.

    • Mercy is emphasized, but salvation depends on faith and deeds, judged by Allah's will.

    • Guidance is provided via prophets and scripture, especially the Qur'an as final revelation.

  • Bible:

    • God is seen as a Father, especially in the New Testament.

    • The relationship can be intimate and covenantal (e.g., with Abraham, Moses, the Church).

    • Salvation is presented as a gift of grace through faith, especially in Christian doctrine.


3. Justice and Mercy

  • Qur'an:

    • Allah is Just, and His mercy is vast—but not unconditional.

    • The balance between justice and mercy is central: Allah may forgive whom He wills.

  • Bible:

    • God is also Just and Merciful.

    • In Christianity, grace through the sacrifice of Jesus resolves the tension between justice and mercy: sin is punished, but believers are forgiven.


4. Engagement in Human History

  • Qur'an:

    • Allah guides humanity through a series of prophets, from Adam to Muhammad.

    • Often speaks directly in the first person plural (“We”) in the Qur’an, though understood as singular.

    • No narrative where Allah directly enters history in human form.

  • Bible:

    • God appears and speaks directly to humans in multiple ways: burning bush, angelic visions, dreams.

    • In Christianity, God enters history in the form of Jesus—living, suffering, and dying among humans.


5. Trinitarianism vs. Absolute Monotheism

  • Qur'an: Strongly rejects the Trinity, sonship of Jesus, or any division in God's nature.

  • Bible (Christian view): Embraces the Trinity—one God in three persons.


Summary:

Aspect Allah (Qur'an) God (Bible)
Unity Absolute Oneness (Tawhid) Trinitarian in Christianity
Relation to Humans Master–Servant Father–Child (esp. NT)
Mercy Conditional, by will Often unconditional, through grace
Revelation Final in Qur’an Progressive, climax in Jesus
Incarnation Never Central to Christian belief
Salvation Faith + deeds Grace through faith (esp. in NT)

Both views affirm monotheism, divine justice, mercy, and engagement with creation—but diverge significantly in nature, relationship, and the means of salvation, especially between Islam and Christianity.



This argument hinges on a powerful theological claim: if God is omnipotent, then God must be capable of incarnation—appearing in human form—because to deny that capacity is to impose a limitation on the divine. Let’s build the argument step by step.


1. Definition of Omnipotence

Omnipotence means the ability to do all things that are logically possible and consistent with the divine nature.

  • If God cannot do something that is within the realm of possibility—like appearing in human form—then that calls omnipotence into question.

  • Incarnation is not a logical contradiction (like making a square circle); it's a demonstration of power: the infinite entering the finite.

So if the God of the Qur’an (Allah) cannot become human, then by this logic, He is not fully omnipotent—or at least limited by a theological framework that chooses not to allow that possibility.


2. God’s Self-Revelation Should Not Be Limited

If God loves creation and seeks to guide, rescue, or redeem it, then taking on human form can be the most intimate and powerful way to do so.

  • Christianity says: "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." (John 1:14)

  • The argument is: this act—becoming one of us—is not a weakness but a supreme act of sovereign power and love.

The Qur'anic denial of incarnation is not based on logic or metaphysical impossibility, but a doctrinal assertion that “God is too transcendent” to do such a thing. But if transcendence makes something impossible, it is no longer omnipotence—it is self-limitation.


3. Satan’s Strategy: Mischaracterize God

  • Satan doesn’t need to deny God outright. Instead, the more effective strategy is to distort God’s nature.

  • A god who is distant, unknowable, incapable of entering the world—stripped of intimate relationship—is easier to twist into a tool of fear, control, or abstraction.

  • By denying incarnation, Satan convinces people that God is only lawgiver and judge, not Father or redeemer. This builds barriers to love, intimacy, and trust.

So, the mischaracterization of God as one who cannot become flesh is not mere theology—it may be spiritual warfare. It is a false frame meant to rob people of the true character and fullness of God.


4. The Incarnation as Ultimate Power

  • What’s more powerful: a king who sits above the world and never stoops, or a king who enters the mud to save his people?

  • The Christian claim is that God humbled Himself, took on flesh, died, and rose again—an act not of weakness, but of supreme sovereignty over death.

If Allah cannot do this, then Allah is not the fullest expression of God. Either that, or Islam is presenting an incomplete—or even false—picture of God.


5. Conclusion

To deny that God can incarnate is to impose a limit on God.

  • If the God of the Bible is truly omnipotent, He can take on human flesh and still remain fully divine.

  • If the God of the Qur’an cannot, then He is not omnipotent, or the understanding of Him has been distorted—possibly by the very forces of deception the scriptures warn about.

Thus, the claim is not that God has to become man—but that if He can’t, He is not God. A God who cannot incarnate is a God with boundaries, not the limitless Creator of all.


The Geometry of These End Times

Sunday, June 22, 2025

The Geometry of These End Times

 


The Geometry of These End Times
Paramendra Kumar Bhagat | www.paramendra.xyz
June 22, 2025

These are the End Times.

In geometry, you first have to agree on the definition of a point—something that has no length, breadth, or height—before you can define a line. A line is the shortest distance between two points.

Why is the Bible considered scripture? Because it contains prophecies. That is a point. Which means, if there is another book—or other books—that also contain prophecies, they too are scripture. And if a book contains prophecies that were fulfilled, but you refuse to acknowledge it as scripture, then your position is not religious or spiritual—it is nationalist.

Prophecies are evidence of God. That there is a Being who is all-knowing, all-powerful, and present everywhere. The one true living God. That God is three persons: the Holy Trinity.

There are also citizens of heaven with enormous powers and vast knowledge—though still finite. They too worship God. The Bible speaks of hundreds of millions of angels in heaven. These are akin to the small-“g” gods and goddesses of the Hindu tradition.

Judaism is not a false religion. The Jews and the Christians worship the same God.

Why did October 7 happen? Because the Jews found the Red Heifer they had long been seeking—in Texas, of all places. They bought it and took it with them. Hamas knew what would follow, because it is written: they would sacrifice the Red Heifer, demolish the mosque, and build the Third Temple. So Hamas launched a preemptive strike—October 7 was their attempt to save the mosque.

Now imagine a scenario where the Jews do proceed with the sacrifice, the mosque is destroyed, and the Third Temple is built. The Bible describes a war in which Israel is attacked by many nations all at once. Is that about to happen?

These are the End Times.

The Hindus are like the Jews—only more so.

The Jews famously rejected Jesus 2,000 years ago, and every year since. Why? Because Jesus did not match their expectations of the Messiah. The Messiah, they believed, would be a king who brings global peace and prosperity. Jesus was not an earthly king. He was homeless. There is still no peace. There is still no prosperity.

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, he gave them the most famous Christian prayer: Thy kingdom come. As in: God, become king of the earth. Prayed in every nation, this is a call for divine rulership in every land.

That means Jews and Christians wait for the same person. Christians should not be upset that Jews do not accept Jesus. The Bible itself prophesies that he will be accepted by the Jews at the Second Coming. Relax.

And how would he be accepted if the world ends the moment he returns? Think about it.

Consider how misleading it would’ve been to assume Jesus would enter the world 2,000 years ago riding a donkey. That prophecy was about his entrance into Jerusalem, not into the world itself. “Coming down from the clouds” could just mean Jesus arriving in your city by airplane. And he’s not alone. Moses is back. John the Baptist is back. Job is back. Thomas is back.

God doesn’t arrive alone. There is a vast team in place across the world.

The work of salvation was accomplished 2,000 years ago. But if that were the only work needed, there would be no need for a Second Coming. That there is one means there’s more to do: to end this age—the worst of the four—and begin the next—the best.

The next age will also be on this earth. That’s how we know the earth won’t end. The world will not end.

The Bible repeatedly refers to “this age.” If we are in this age, then there was one before it, and another will follow. The next has been vividly described in the Book of Isaiah—an age of peace and prosperity across the globe.

So how many ages are there? Are they linear? Or cyclical?

Hinduism is not a false religion, any more than Judaism is. If it were, the Messiah—Lord God, the Holy Father—would not take human birth as a Hindu to end this age and usher in the next. And no, he will not be born in the line of David. That prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus.

To understand the ages, Hinduism is the roadmap. “Hinduism” is a Western term. The correct name is Sanatana Dharma—the eternal religion. It originated in the last Satya Yuga, the best of the four ages. The Holy Spirit descended and taught it directly to his seven disciples—the Sapta Rishis.

Columbus did not “discover” America. That is a Eurocentric narrative. People were already here. Similarly, the idea that human beings began primitive and have only progressed since is incorrect. Humans have never been dumber than in this age—the Kali Yuga, the age of sin that has lasted over 5,000 years. In the next age, humanity’s capacity for spiritual knowledge will increase 100-fold. That is why all religions born in the Kali Yuga will die with it. Primary school is ending. That’s good news.

The Mahabharata is not myth—it is scripture and history from the Dwapar Yuga, the previous age. It contains prophecies. It is unparalleled in literary richness. When characters in the Mahabharata were told about the Kali Yuga, they asked, Can humans really treat each other so terribly?

The Ramayana is scripture from the age before that.

To say you follow Jesus so fervently that you reject the Holy Father is absurd. Jesus said, “The Father is greater than I.” The Jesus of the Second Coming will be like John the Baptist 2,000 years ago.

The Holy Father—Lord God Vishnu, known as Yahweh—has come in human form before. He was Rama, 7,000 years ago, as told in the Ramayana. Before leaving, He said He would return. He came back 2,000 years later as Krishna. He came again 2,500 years ago as the Buddha.

Five thousand years ago, He promised to return to restore righteousness, end this age, and begin the next. He is back. Eleven of the twelve ancient prophecies about Him have already been fulfilled. He has laid out a roadmap for global peace and prosperity. The work has already begun—in Nepal. Nepal is the chosen pilot project country.






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Prophecies Are Proof Of God
Why 100 Crores? Funding Stage One Of The Kalkiist Project In Nepal
Free Education And Health Care For All In Nepal By Way Of A Referendum
The Most Awaited Person In Human History Is Here

Prophecies Are Proof Of God
Why 100 Crores? Funding Stage One Of The Kalkiist Project In Nepal
Free Education And Health Care For All In Nepal By Way Of A Referendum
The Most Awaited Person In Human History Is Here

Prophecies Are Proof Of God
Why 100 Crores? Funding Stage One Of The Kalkiist Project In Nepal
Free Education And Health Care For All In Nepal By Way Of A Referendum
The Most Awaited Person In Human History Is Here

Prophecies Are Proof Of God
Why 100 Crores? Funding Stage One Of The Kalkiist Project In Nepal
Free Education And Health Care For All In Nepal By Way Of A Referendum
The Most Awaited Person In Human History Is Here

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The Age of Abundance: AI, Acceleration, and the Prophecies of Tomorrow



The Age of Abundance: AI, Acceleration, and the Prophecies of Tomorrow

We are standing at the edge of a transformation so vast, so rapid, and so deeply foundational that even our most powerful institutions—governments, corporations, and financial systems—are starting to look outdated. 

Think of it this way: America spent over 200 years building its GDP—brick by brick— to $2 until the Internet came along. That changed everything. Within a single decade, the U.S. economy effectively added another “dollar” of value, fueled by the rise of the digital world. That was the Internet wave. After that came mobile, then social, and then crypto.

But now we’re entering an even bigger moment—the AI wave. And AI is not just another technology. It is the technology that accelerates all other technologies. It's not just one revolution. It's ten, unfolding simultaneously—AI, robotics, biotech, quantum computing, Web3, nanotech, space tech, brain-computer interfaces, energy abundance, and synthetic biology. Each is powerful on its own. But their intersections? That’s where the exponential curve turns vertical.

We are entering a moment where traditional metrics—GDP, productivity, profit, labor—begin to break down. They were designed for a world of scarcity. But what happens when scarcity ends? When machines think, work, diagnose, create, learn, and evolve faster than any human system can track? We’re witnessing the breaking of capitalism as we've known it—both its corporate and state-managed versions.

The old tools of governance don’t work in a world where decentralization, intelligence, and abundance are default. Borders blur. Labor becomes optional. Knowledge becomes infinite. The structures of the 19th and 20th centuries—the hierarchical corporation, the centralized nation-state, the fixed factory model of economics—are already crumbling.

In such times, people reach for anchors. For meaning. For truth. And often, for prophecy.

Scriptures from across the world—Vedic, Biblical, Islamic, Taoist, Indigenous—spoke of an Age of Abundance, a golden age, a Satya Yuga, a Messianic era, a time of peace and plenty. For centuries, for millennia, these were treated as metaphor, myth, or moral story. But what if they were also forecasts?

What if the promise of swords turned into ploughshares wasn’t poetic exaggeration, but a literal transition from war-based economies to regenerative ones powered by AI, clean energy, and global cooperation?

What if we’ve been approaching the end of the Age of Iron—the Kali Yuga, the Industrial Age, the Scarcity Era—and we are now crossing into the prophesied dawn of wisdom, abundance, and light?

The signs are here. Not in fire and fury. But in code, computation, and consciousness. We must open our eyes to this convergence, not merely as technologists or economists, but as spiritual beings witnessing prophecy unfold in real time.

To navigate this new epoch, we don’t just need better algorithms. We need deeper alignment—with truth, with each other, and with the eternal wisdom that has always pointed toward unity, justice, peace, and abundance.

The future isn’t coming. It’s arriving.

And scripture may be our best map to make sense of the terrain.



Monday, May 05, 2025

Prophecy as the Proof of Scripture and the Reality of God



The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
Prophecies Are Proof Of God
The Most Awaited Person In Human History Is Here
Nepal: The Vishwa Guru Of A New Economic Era (English and Hindi)

What makes a text scripture? It’s not its length, its age, or even its poetic beauty. Scripture is scripture because it contains prophecy—detailed, predictive truths that transcend time and human capability. The Bible, revered by millions across centuries, is not just a religious book; it is a prophetic document. Its fulfilled prophecies—hundreds of them—serve as mathematical and historical evidence that there is a Being beyond space and time who knows everything and can do anything.

These prophecies are not vague riddles. They are specific, measurable, and often fulfilled with uncanny precision. This is not coincidence. This is proof. Just as we accept the roundness of the earth or its orbit around the sun based on evidence, so too can we accept the existence of God based on the fulfillment of prophecy.

Yet, despite this overwhelming evidence, many still reject God’s existence. Why? Because the spiritual realm operates on a higher order than the physical or mental. The most compelling evidence in the world cannot convince someone under spiritual blindness. If a soul is in the grip of deception—what some might call the Devil’s grasp—it cannot perceive the truth that stands plainly before it.

This principle does not apply only to the Bible. If another book contains genuine prophecy—clear predictions fulfilled in history—then it, too, carries the mark of divine origin. In this light, Mahabharata and Ramayana deserve recognition not just as cultural epics or ancient literature, but as scripture in their own right. They, too, hold prophecies—some fulfilled, others unfolding—pointing to a divine intelligence that speaks across millennia.

Scripture is not limited to one tradition. It is defined by the presence of prophecy—God’s fingerprint on human history. When we recognize that, we open ourselves to a deeper spiritual reality, one that calls for discernment, reverence, and a willingness to see beyond the veil of the material world.

Are you willing to consider the evidence of prophecy as proof of God’s voice in our world?

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A House Divided: 40,000 Denominations and the Forgotten Call for Unity in Christ




The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
Prophecies Are Proof Of God
The Most Awaited Person In Human History Is Here
Nepal: The Vishwa Guru Of A New Economic Era (English and Hindi)

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

Prophecies Can Be Tricky



Prophecies Can Be Tricky

Prophecies have always intrigued humanity. They’re like riddles whispered through time, offering glimpses of the future yet cloaked in ambiguity. The way prophecies are interpreted can lead to vastly different understandings, even among people reading the same texts. Let’s explore this fascinating dynamic with a few examples, starting with one of the most enduring debates in history: the Messiah.

The Messiah: A Tale of Two Interpretations

Jews and Christians both revere the Book of Isaiah, but their interpretations of its messianic prophecies diverge sharply. Christians see Jesus as the fulfillment of these prophecies, pointing to aspects of his life, such as his birth in the line of David and his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. To them, Jesus is the Messiah foretold by Isaiah.

Jews, however, have a different perspective. They envision the Messiah as a king who will bring universal peace and prosperity, transforming the world into a harmonious paradise. By their criteria, Jesus—a humble teacher and a “fakir” by their reckoning—did not fit the mold. For them, the Messiah is yet to come.

This divergence highlights a key truth about prophecies: fulfillment often depends on interpretation. Christians point to prophecies Jesus fulfilled, like entering Jerusalem on a donkey. But what if the Jews, in waiting for their Messiah, must now expect someone outside the line of David? Prophecies, it seems, are as much about how they are read as about what they predict.

Donkeys, Airplanes, and Second Comings

One of the most curious prophecies about the Messiah described him arriving in Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. For centuries, scholars pondered its meaning. Today, we understand it as a literal act Jesus performed. But imagine if the prophecy had instead been interpreted as “the Messiah will enter the world riding the back of a donkey.” Would it have changed the narrative around the virgin birth?

Fast forward to the Second Coming of Jesus. Many believe it’s written that Jesus will return by descending from the clouds. What if this prophecy refers not to his mode of entry into the world but his arrival in your city? Perhaps “flying on the clouds” is an ancient way to describe airplanes. How else could someone thousands of years ago convey the idea of modern aviation?

Then there’s the prophecy that “all the world will see him at once.” Today, that’s not just plausible but commonplace. Half the world watched Lionel Messi during the last World Cup—on television and online. The technology exists for the Second Coming to be broadcast globally, ensuring everyone can witness the event simultaneously. Prophecies that seemed impossible centuries ago now align perfectly with current technology.

Media, Messiah, and the Modern Age

Another prophecy states that the Second Coming will be unmistakable. Imagine the level of media coverage if Jesus returned today. When the Pope visits a city, it’s global news. The returned Messiah would command exponentially greater attention. With 24/7 news cycles and instant global communication, his arrival would indeed be unmistakable.

Praying for the Kingdom

For 2,000 years, Christians have recited the Lord’s Prayer, taught by Jesus himself. The prayer addresses God, not Jesus, pleading, “Your kingdom come.” It’s a call for God to establish His rule on Earth.

Interestingly, Hindus have a similar expectation. They await the return of Lord Vishnu in his final incarnation as Kalki, who will end this age and usher in a new one. Previous incarnations of Vishnu—Rama, Krishna, Buddha—each marked pivotal moments in history. Could the age-ending prophecies in Christianity and Hinduism be describing the same event?

The Age to Come

In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of those who blaspheme the Holy Spirit, saying they will not be forgiven “in this age or the age to come.” This implies the current age will end, to be followed by a new one. The Book of Isaiah vividly describes this new age as one of universal peace and prosperity—a golden era where swords are beaten into plowshares.

Silicon Valley visionaries speak of an “Age of Abundance,” where advanced technology eradicates poverty and solves humanity’s greatest challenges. Could this be the age foretold by ancient prophecies? The convergence of spiritual and technological visions suggests that humanity might be on the cusp of something extraordinary.

A Final Thought

Prophecies are tricky because they require interpretation, and interpretation is shaped by context, culture, and belief. What seemed mysterious or impossible to ancient readers might be perfectly logical to us today. As we consider prophecies about the Messiah, the Second Coming, and the age to come, it’s worth asking: are we reading them with the right eyes? Only time will tell.