Exploring justice, responsibility, and God’s mercy.
One of the central teachings in Christianity is that humanity was saved through the sacrifice of Jesus (Peace be upon him). This idea raises deep and sincere questions about justice, mercy, and personal responsibility.
Rather than assuming an answer, let us pause and ask: Is sacrifice the only way God can forgive?
Christian theology often teaches that all humans are born with "original sin" because of Adam (Peace be upon him). This implies:
In our daily lives, justice is personal. We do not punish a child for the crimes of their father. No judge would accept punishing an innocent person to free the guilty.
If this is how human justice works, should divine justice be less fair?
Even before the time of Jesus (Peace be upon him), the Bible shows God forgiving people who simply turned back to Him. Prophets and common people were forgiven when they repented sincerely.
If forgiveness was possible before any sacrifice took place, why would it suddenly require blood later?
Islam teaches a simple, consistent principle: Every soul is responsible for its own actions.
God is not bound by a need for payment. He forgives whom He wills simply because He is Merciful. Repentance does not require sacrifice. It requires sincerity.
Would a perfectly just and merciful God require the suffering of an innocent person to forgive the guilty?