Originally posted by Gary
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Yes, once he had convinced a large number of men to his new faith, Islam was spread by the sword.
But the same is true for Christianity. Initially it spread by preaching, but Christianity did not become the prominent religion in the Roman Empire or the world by preaching.
Eventually all opposition to Christianity was persecuted and destroyed, even Christian sects were persecuted and destroyed. The conversion even in Africa did not happen by preaching
The conversion of the Americas happened by brutal force by the conquering Europeans.
Now - the red herring having been dealt with - there still remains the issue of
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You have dreamt up a scenario that satisfies you - but look again: where are the parallels? The father in the story I gave you died of pneumonia - and on the weekend that his son visited, he showed no symptoms of pneumonia. You have also failed to address the issue of why the atheist paid any attention to what he was told. Moreover, while your scenario might serve to satisfy some, it certainly would not satisfy the Christian - who knows that nothing of the sort happened.
The task here is to convince that Christian that nothing miraculous was involved. What can you dream up to support your contention that there can have been no miracle and that there are no gods?
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