I came across this forum because I received the story in my e-mail today. I am a convert. I chose the path of the “opposition” because I investigate and verify. Even a nonsensical story like this. The person who sent this to me is my cousin. He doesn’t mean any harm. Far from it. Compassion forms a huge part of the Christian faith. And I know without any doubt in my heart, that was what he felt when he pressed the sent button. But there is a saying, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” For even our best intentions must be carried out based on verifiable proof, based on the truth. Anything else is assumption. There is enough animosity in this world. Whoever started this probably did it out of compassion, too. Albeit, false compassion. But one can assume, if this assumption is acceptable, he did it to spread more animosity. They, whether in the “opposition” or otherwise, can only succeed if we hold on to assumptions, and chose the path of ignorance. Read, and verify. A great person once said “Seek and you will find”. What is it we are suppose to be seeking? GOD??!!! Did we not find “Him”????!!!! We will not find GOD until we find the TRUTH.
…. And the TRUTH shall set you free!!!

… Shortened for brevity …

God is all powerful and does not need our help to prove his might! Blessings to all.

This story, true or not, I do believe in the Holy Bible and I believe Jesus died and rose again!!! And He is here, right now and He can hear every your prayer that comes from the deep of your heart!!! Jesus can do miracles in your life too, if you just let Him. God bless you!!!

http://www.backtojerusalem.com/News%20from%20the%20Front%20Lines/Egypt.htm

Peace friends, so many are refuting this story, also on Christian sites.

Dangerous to send out uncritically, you should send to all that have gotten it, the two links above refuting it.

Lying is a sin and do not propagate faith.

Børge

HONESTY is a better evangelist than an unsupported miracle!
To TRUTHFULLY address this story as unsubstantiated (at best) or even a falsification (at worst) does not in the least deteriorate our God’s ability to perform miracles. However, to accept such stories at face value – without any plausible support would allow the enemy (Satan, through his supporters on earth) to ridicule me, the church, all Christians – and indeed, Christ Himself! I am convinced that the person who penned this story was setting up such a situation. The enemy would like nothing better than to “expose” all Christians as unsophisticated and ignorant.
It is likely that some of the situations that we experience are meant to allow us to prove what we really are. Do we accept and believe everything that sounds nice, or that supports our theology? Or, are we “rightly dividing the word” (2Tim 2:15) and only believing the truth?
What kind of testimony are we giving when we support stories that are quite likely untrue? On the other hand, what testimony do others hear when we denounce a lie – even if it would have supported our Christian beliefs? Which is more likely to convince your dad to accept Christ as his Saviour?
The testimony that I want to leave with others (Christians and non-Christians alike) is that I believe and speak the TRUTH. The Holy Spirit can use that to bring conviction upon the unsaved. He cannot do so when we speak or support a lie.

Ray – what should I do?