I would like to respond to the letter titled 'God', 'Jesus' not the same thing in Christianity . In the letter, the author claims that the Muslim God and the Christian God are one and the same. The author went on to claim that among those who deny this are 'anti-Muslim extremist fundamentalist Christians in the US'.

While I can understand why 'A Well-Travelled Christian' holds this view, I believe it can only be perceived to be true at the very superficial level. Yes, there is some overlap between the Quran and the Bible in that they share certain narratives and characters. For example, both talk about Adam and Eve and their fall from grace. Both tell of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood. Both mention Moses, Aaron and the parting of the Red Sea.

However, there are many, many differences as well, that far outweigh the similarities. These are major differences that cause the two books to have very different beliefs of God's nature, and consequently, salvation. Muslims believe that these differences are due to the corruption of the present-day Bible. Christians of course, strongly disagree with this. Extreme care has been taken by the Church over the past centuries to preserve the authenticity of the Bible.

From the Christian viewpoint, of all the differences between the Quran and the Bible, perhaps the most significant is their different teachings on the position and character of Jesus. Muslims believe that Jesus was a great teacher and prophet. Muslims also believe that Jesus did not die on the cross because He was too precious for God to allow Him to suffer in that way.

However, Christians believe that Jesus was, and is, God Himself. And that He did die on the cross and not only that, but also rose again three days later. Jesus' death is the perfect sacrifice that frees us from our sins to allow us personal relationship with the Almighty Holy God. This belief is the cornerstone of Christianity.

A direct consequence of this difference between the Muslim and Christian teachings on Jesus is their respective beliefs of salvation. Muslims believe that on Judgement day, their good deeds will be weighed against their bad. And if their good deeds outweigh their bad, they will be saved. Christians, on the other hand, believe in salvation by grace, where on Judgement day, they will be saved simply because Jesus has already paid the price.

If the Muslim God and the Christian God are the same, I don't think it is logical for Him to contradict Himself on such key significant issues as salvation and His own identity.

I am a Christian. And I don't subscribe to the claim that my God is the same as the Muslim God. Does this make me anti-Muslim? Definitely not. I believe what I believe not because I bear any ill-feelings toward my Muslim friends, but simply because I cannot believe in two contradictions at the same time.

Does what I believe make me an extreme fundamentalist Christian? Well, that would depend on its definition. If it is defined that an extreme fundamentalist Christian is someone who believes in the authenticity of the Bible and its teachings, then yes, I am an extreme fundamentalist Christian and proudly so.

owever, if by definition, an extreme fundamentalist Christian is someone who incites violence and hatred against those who disagree with Christian beliefs, then no, I am not an extreme fundamentalist Christian.