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“Does the Bible use language not fitting for God?”
This was the question that a missionary rhetorically posed to his readers in an amusing but vain attempt to “defend” the inappropriate and unnatural language of Ezekiel 23. The funny thing that this author have noticed about his whole “defense” (and which also prompted this author to write this short commentary) is that even though he openly accuse Muslims of being “ignorant” about the matter, he reduced the whole passage of Ezekiel 23 to a link and a short summary. Is the missionary acting “prudish” in trying to dismiss the whole issue away so casually ? It certainly seems so to this author.
Ezekiel 23 And Its Problems
We wish to settle the matter once and for all by publishing in full the scans from the whole chapter of Ezekiel 23 so as readers may understand the Muslim objection to this passage. Please be advised that we do not recommend anyone who have not yet reached the age of puberty to read this disgusting and sordid passage.
The missionary has also made the accusation that :
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“[i]t is only ignorance of the inspired scriptures that results in such outragious [sic] claim.”
On the contrary, we object to the passage not because of its main message, but because of its erotic imagery and inappropriate language. Furthermore, it is described as a historical event and the reader would unconsciously form imagery which is unworthy of being attributed to God Almighty.
We would like to ask the reader : would it be appropriate for a parent to rent a pornographic video and show it to his children below 8 years old, while all the time saying, “Do not commit fornication, it is an evil and a sin to do so”? Would anyone in their right mind do such a thing ? This is what the missionary ignorantly expects us to believe.
Missionary Objections And The Response
He also expects us to swallow the idea that the so-called “strong imagery” of the following verse of the Qur’an is as objectionable as the erotic passage of Ezekiel 23 :
“And do not spy, neither backbite one another ; would any of you like to eat the flesh of his brother dead?” (Qur’an, 49:12)
The Qur’an in this verse does not give a detailed imagery of how one eats the flesh of another. Rather, it simply analogises backbiting to the act of cannibalism. It does not contain any objectionable language, it does not describe how cannibalism is attempted in detail and most certainly it does not emit erotic imagery not befitting of God Almighty.
In conclusion, the Muslim objection to Ezekiel 23 is a valid one. The Christian missionary should explain to his readers what benefit does the language of Ezekiel 23 offer, apart from inciting its readers to submit to their erotic feelings to commit rape and fornication ?
Our Challenge To The Missionary
It is also amusing that the missionary decided to quote the Prophet(P) and then “conveniently” disparage the late Sheikh Ahmed Deedat, the doyen of Muslim responses to Christian missionary attacks, of blasphemy. Our response to his allegation is that we challenge this missionary to educate his own children on the evils of fornication by asking them to act out the event live in a play or school drama, word for word as per recorded in Ezekiel 23. I would be most happy to lend a hand in writing out such a script and will allow to let his own children to be the principal actors in such a play or school drama for Sunday school. Certainly, this is not an “outrageous” demand if the missionary himself does not consider this to be “blasphemy” or find any problems with the text of Ezekiel 23. This challenge is also open to his fellow missionaries.
Until the missionary or his cohorts have the courage to meet our above challenge, we as Muslims will continue to criticise the inappropriate and steamy language of Ezekiel 23, and object to its unnatural imagery. Such a passage is most certainly not “inspired” from God Almighty.
And only God knows best !
Acknowledgements
The author would like to take this opportunity to thank Brother Shah Kirit bin Kakulal Govinji for his input on the Christian missionary response to the Muslim criticism of Ezekiel 23.
Comments
13 responses to “Ezekiel 23 And Its Disgusting Language”
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How about instead of attacking each other we do as brothers due and give logical reasoning for answers ?
Yes, Ezekiel 23 may seem very immoral in itself just by describing things in detail, that we may find improper but you have to remember we are reading it in English, not in Greek. It makes perfect sense that the way it’s translated may seem disgusting but it’s very possible to a Greek that the way it’s explained is fine. You have to also take into consideration the cultural differences. In certain cultures there are certain traditions that may seem very immoral, improper, and disgusting but to them it’s harmless. You have to remember, we are imperfect beings created by god who were given free will to do what we please. Just because god knows our future, doesn’t mean he’s the one who has chosen our fate, we are the fate wielders.
Yes, I am a Christian, a Gentile if you like. I have Muslim friends, and I debate with them in a polite manner as anyone else should. My friend who is indeed a Muslim would even agree with me on this “historical” document that it’s not authentic but is a copy of many copies in which it could be mistranslated. Point is, whether it is or not, the passage Ezekiel 23 is trying to make has been made.
Also, I’m not properly equipped with enough knowledge to debate with everyone here, I was just trying to explain from a logical point of view the issue.
Atleast Muslims will stop backbiting when they imagine of eating his own brother flesh but what about Christians when they read such passages would that stop them from involving in sex.
I wonder if God fell in love with these filthy girls knowing not how they would develop and act in future, after all god is all-knowing and all powerful…y couldnt he stop them. On the top of it, after what has happened with God, he is complaining like a child what they did to me. This must be some drama player god. God never does anything like that. y??????? coz He is God.
If Christians want respect for themselves they have to respect other religion.It doesn’t trouble me if Christian don’t believe in Peophet Muhammed but it does when they make fun of him.Do Christians think it is an insult to their religion when Muslims write Peace Be Upon Him after Jesus name.There is no need for Christians to trash other religions instead they should make more sense in ther docterines they worship.
“Strong language is the sign of profound anger of God and utter corruption and idolatry of Israel at that time.”
My God dont use that kind of language. COME’ON.… Ezekiel 23 is BANNED in South Africa…it is categorised as PORN.
truth, if before you persist to argue any further, try to reading aloud this document (you consider as “Word of God”) to your:-
1. Nieces/nephews, sons/daughters
2. Girlfriend’s younger sister/brother..
3. better still, her parents
4. Business meetings… to bless the meeting, of course
5. Dinner with your Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim friends (whom you are trying to convert)
and, of course, with all of the above attending…
6. your Church (please,please,please.… and videotape it, please,please,please)
“truth”-or whatever you wish to call yrself.. choose a humbler name like mine.