react to these new views is not quite clear. This does not mean that my views would be closed-minded or negative, what it means is that they would be open, yet cautious of these teachings. In my believing that something created all of which is on earth, both living and non-living, does not mean that my beliefs are of the supernatural. This would pose a dilemma as to whether or not I could express true faith in God as my creator. However, if a group or person came across with an idea on our creation, possibly, if strong enough, I would change my views. Whether or not I would consider converting to Islam would depend on how strong the argument was to say that it is the true way of happening. Those persons that are Christian and Jewish with strong faith in their religion would undoubtedly have no problem rejecting the thought of converting, however, those who do not have strong faith would be more apt in the possibility of converting. Pagans on the other hand, in light of their beliefs in worship, would undoubtedly have difficulty in believing in one God rather than many idols. That does not go to say that it wouldn’t be conceivable that they would convert, just that it would take convincing. The same goes for the Christians and Jews. Now, wealth has never been a factor in one’s beliefs so there is no reason in which that should apply here. It takes the rich just as much to convert as it wills the poor to convert to Islam; it depends on present beliefs. Muhammad received the suras not in the order that they are in the Qur’an, but rather in order of importance. Of these suras was “The Pen” (Q 2). “The Pen” presented the message that in order to avoid punishment, one must follow God’s will. “A slanderer, going about with calumnies…So there came, on the (garden) a visitation from thy Lord, (which swept away) all around, while they were asleep…Such is the Punishme...
