‘Jesus is Muslim’ and ‘Muslims love Jesus too’ billboards in Ohio create controversy
A set of controversial billboards funded by the website Ask-A-Muslim.com is causing controversy in Columbus, Ohio. The signs have slogans like “Jesus is Muslim” and “Muslims love Jesus too.”
Dave Daubenmire of the Pass the Salt Ministry is leading an outcry, saying they are disrespectful, especially since they have gone up during the season of Lent. In a press release sent to Christian Newswire,
Daubenmire announced his intention to hold a “Jesus Is Lord” prayer vigil/rally in protest.
“Although we support the Islamic community’s right to free speech, as well as their right to post messages on billboards, we do not support the hi-jacking of the name of Jesus Christ in their attempt to lure uninformed Christians into their religion,” he said. “During this most Holy Lenten Season we find the messages on the billboards to be insensitive, dishonest and deserving of a response from concerned Christians. We will be on the streets to proclaim Jesus is NOT Muslim but Jesus is Lord!!”
Judging by Ask a Muslim’s website, it appears their message is also directed toward those who practice Islam who might be dubious of the connection between their religion and Jesus Christ.
In their, “Jesus was Muslim” section, they write, “…Muslims are Christians – if “Christian” means someone following the teachings of Christ, so by learning about Islam you are not disobeying Jesus.”
I drove by that Saturday and it was fun to watch the miserable group shivering in the rain. It was like mental illness on parade! There was maybe 30 people there, one was waiving a flag, others had a few signs. Not much of a protest.