September 23, 2007
I am SO tired and busy. I was very tempted to not write a “real,” post because I really don’t have the time. But, I don’t want to get into that habit. So I decided to draw inspiration from Sunday Scribblings, Hi, My Name Is theme.
“Hi, my name is Kyle. No, no, not pronounced Kylie, just Kyle. Yes, like the boy’s name. No, I’m not joking.”
That, my friends, is how I have started too many conversations in my lifetime. People are constantly getting mixed up by my name. I don’t really understand the confusion, to be honest. In this day and age there are all kinds of girls with boys names and vice versa. The world really shouldn’t be so shocked by an unconventional name anymore.
I guess it throws most people off even more that my brother’s name is Kelsey. Hahaha. NO, we were not switched at birth, nor were our parents confused when they christianed us Kyle and Kelsey.
When I was little I hated being a girl Kyle. As I’m sure you can imagine, the teasing was merciless. I remember when I got a short haircut (a bowl cut, THANKS MOM!). My mother will tell you I begged for the haircut. I think she just got sick of trying to brush my ratty hair into a ponytail every morning while I screamed, “Get the lumps oooooooout!” Yes, only slicked back hair, without a bump in sight, completely plastered to my head, was acceptable to my third grade fashion sense. Anyways, the first day I went to class with my new short haircut I have vivid memories of a girl named Melody walking up and saying, “Oh, we have a new boy in our class,” and then laughing evilly. When I protested, she replied, “Well, you have short hair and a guy’s name, you probably have a THINGY too.” Thingy was code for penis.
Those were the moments that made me long to be named something like Sarah Smith, Jane Doe, or Jessica Nobody.
I grew out of that pretty quickly though. By 8th grade I was working my guy’s name like a rock star. When the accusations of “You have a boy’s name,” would come flying, my response was, “Yeah, well. I’m gonna be famous. Famous people have cool names that aren’t the same as everyone else.” Obviously I had no idea what I was going to be famous for. I couldn’t (can’t) sing, act or dance to save my life. But that didn’t really matter. The movie star name is what counts. I’m now thinking that photography is what will save me from obscurity
My brother had it easier. He could just tell people he was named after Kelsey Grammer. It’s always easier to defend yourself if an actual famous person has already been down that road.
These days I love my name. Nobody can pronounce it in Spanish, the l gets swallowed and becomes an r. When introducing myself most people here think I’m saying Carol until I spell it out for them. But, I’m still happy to be unique.
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- 21: Sesion Fotografica, Santiago|Carolina y Gabriel, Bellas Artes (17)
- 21: Fotografo de Bodas, Santiago|Casa 18, Ursula y Jaime (21)
- 18: Fotografia Santiago, Barrio El Golf | Jose Ignacio y Soledad (60)
- 17: Ole, ole, ole, ole, USA, USA!!! (24)
- 15: Ryan Brenizer Workshop Review (9)
- 15: Fotografo de Bodas, Santiago| Vero y Fernando, Terrazas de la Reina (33)
- 14: Sesion Fotografica, Santiago| Angelica, The W Hotel (24)
- 09: Random Search Engine Entertainment (17)
- 09: Fotografo de Boda, Santiago | Anita y Will, Estacion Central (48)
- 07: Downtown Nashville Photography Session| Jennette (29)
- 06: Engagement Session Photography, Franklin, Tennessee| Molly and Ben (34)
- 04: Photo Session, Franklin Tennessee|Jenn, Franklin Public Library (50)
- 01: My Mom Is a Hottie (38)
- May 2010 (16)
- 31: A Different Kind of Anniversary (24)
- 31: Tell Me Your Favorite Place in Santiago! (10)
- 28: Welcome ClanDescuento People! (9)
- 27: Life Online (14)
- 25: Road Trip (19)
- 20: Desde USA con amor (16)
- 19: DUMBO Neighborhood Photography, Brooklyn, NYC| Lydia, Sylvia and Emma, (19)
- 17: New York City Wedding Photographer | Erin and Matt, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens (50)
- 15: Erin and Matt|Sneak Peek (22)
- 12: More Pictures of Our Trip to the Peruvian Amazon (26)
- 11: Pictures of Our Trip to the Peruvian Amazon (27)
- 10: Grand Rapids Engagement Session|Brent and Tara (49)
- 06: Reverse Culture Shock (31)
- 04: Trip to the Amazon (13)
- 03: Trip to the Amazon (9)
- 02: Fotografia de Bodas|My Favorites, Part II (15)
- April 2010 (19)
- 30: Fotografia de Bodas|My Favorites (10)
- 29: Somos weones los chilenos? (9)
- 28: Mi Querido Quiltro (10)
- 27: Sad (5)
- 27: Construction of Ecological Houses in Chile (19)
- 25: Leaving for the Amazon! (19)
- 22: U.S. Schedule (8)
- 21: Vacunas (19)
- 20: Fotografo de Bodas| After Office (21)
- 19: How Many Continents Are There…Really? (70)
- 18: Fotografia de Boda| Andrea y Gonzalo, Casas del Bosque, Casablanca, Chile (60)
- 15: Life In and Out of the U.S. (18)
- 13: My Santiago in 100 Palabras (16)
- 12: Fotografia de Embarazo, Santiago|Maria Paz y Alberto, Cerro San Cristobal (31)
- 09: Saving Poblacion (6)
- 07: Made Up and Shot (29)
- 06: Is it the Season? (25)
- 04: Fotografia vs. Construccion Part II (13)
- 01: Fotografia Santiago, Barrio Yungay| Manuel y Monica (39)
- March 2010 (24)
- 30: Fotografia Boudoir, Santiago| The Hyatt (36)
- 29: Fotografia Boda, Santiago| Francisca y Juan Pablo, Fundo San Miguel (34)
- 25: Free Wedding Photography Contest (USA) (2)
- 25: Fotografia vs Construccion (5)
- 23: Househunting in Santiago (15)
- 23: Creative? (16)
- 21: Fotografia Boda, Santiago| Abril y Christian, Backyard Wedding (43)
- 20: Alanna y Andres|Fotografia Boda (35)
- 18: Fotografia Santiago, Recoleta | Francisca y Juan Pablo, GTKY (52)
- 17: A Little Love! (10)
- 17: Fotos Boda, Sesiones, y Behind the Scenes (15)
- 15: What’s in a Name? (37)
- 14: Sarah&Felipe|Fotografia Boda (63)
- 14: Nation-wide Blackout in Chile (15)
- 11: Machasa Needs a Home (13)
- 11: 7.2 Aftershock Hits Santiago (24)
- 10: Keith and Jane | Fotografia Santiago (46)
- 09: Fotografia Boudoir, Santiago, Chile (42)
- 07: Emily & Rodolfo | Fotografia Matrimonio Santiago (86)
- 06: Thank You (24)
- 05: Help For Earthquake Victims (3)
- 04: Videos of Severe Earthquake Damage in Chile (30)
- 02: How to Help After the Massive Earthquake in Chile (14)
- 02: Videos of Damage From the Earthquake in Chile (24)
- February 2010 (18)
- 28: Aimee, Felipe & Evan | Fotografia de Familia, Maitencillo | Massive Earthquake News in Santiago, Chile (43)
- 27: Massive Earthquake Hits Chile (122)
- 25: Remnants of the Accident (19)
- 24: Melissa, Parque Quinta Normal | Maternity Photography (9)
- 23: Lista para el viaje (0)
- 23: Carolina y Alberto, La Enoteca | Fotografia Matrimonio Santiago, Chile (39)
- 23: Celebrating in Style (6)
- 18: When Will the Internet Grow a Pair? (45)
- 18: How to Celebrate Your Third Wedding Anniversary Like a (Pretend) Baller (20)
- 16: Curanto en Chiloe (31)
- 15: Karla y Yan: fotografia Matriomonio Alto de Pirque (52)
- 11: Getting a Visa in Chile (23)
- 10: Se Llamaba Machasa (30)
- 09: Emily y Rodolfo, GTKY | Fotografia Santiago Chile, Parque Quinta Normal (51)
- 08: Jackie y Andrew, GTKY|Fotografia Santiago Chile, Parque de las Esculturas (39)
- 06: All Press Is Good Press… (46)
- 05: Alan y Anita, Voigue, Fotografia Matrimonio Chiloe (53)
- 03: Anita y Alan, Voigue (Chiloe)|Fotografia de Matrimonio (21)
- January 2010 (26)
- 31: Chiloe Rocks My Socks (14)
- 28: Tips for Brides|Datos para Novias 2 (4)
- 27: How to Be a Happy Gringa in Chile (16)
- 27: Haiti Auction at the California Cantina (2)
- 26: Behind the Scenes (8)
- 24: Slow Paced South American Life (11)
- 23: Going to Chiloe (17)
- 21: Ask Yourself This (17)
- 21: Andrea y Gonzalo, GTKY| Fotografia Algarrobo Chile (41)
- 19: Vacation Time in Chile Versus the U.S. (36)
- 19: Papi Se Prepara Para Dormir (3)
- 17: Working Day… (6)
- 16: Keri y Christian, Club Arabe: Fotografia Matrimonio, Vina del Mar (69)
- 14: Tips for Brides|Datos para Novias (14)
- 13: Cruising Down the Amazon!!! (34)
- 12: Homage to Jersey Shore (5)
- 12: Barbara e Ignacio: Fotografia de Embarazo, Santiago, Chile (34)
- 12: Ask Me Anything (2)
- 11: Los Debates Presidenciales en Chile (9)
- 11: Karla y Yan, GTKY: Fotografia Santiago Chile (34)
- 09: Sometimes I Hate Chile (36)
- 08: Recommended Vendors (0)
- 07: Update On Marcelo (10)
- 06: Ladron (13)
- 05: La Vida Secreta de los Fotografos de Matrimonio (20)
- 03: Claire y Esteban, Terrazas de la Reina: Fotografia de Matrimonio, Santiago, Chile (40)
- December 2009 (22)
- 30: New Year’s Resolutions! (15)
- 29: Baby Kay, Family Session: Fotografia Santiago Chile (16)
- 28: Christmas and New Year’s In Chile (11)
- 28: Annie y Kevin, The Ritz: Fotografia de Matrimonio, Santiago, Chile (29)
- 24: Feliz Navidad! (7)
- 22: Let Me Ask You One More Time (10)
- 21: Carolina & Alberto, GTKY: Fotografia Santiago Chile (16)
- 20: 2009 In Numbers (33)
- 20: Claire y Esteban, Getting to Know You: Fotografia Santiago Chile, Las Condes (29)
- 19: Saturday Night in Santiago (8)
- 18: Everybody’s Doing It (6)
- 17: Anyone Want a Dog? (4)
- 16: (16)
- 15: Back to Chile (9)
- 14: About Me, Extended Version
- 12: All I Want For Christmas Is Miu Miu (17)
- 10: Running a Small Business in Chile (18)
- 09: Escape (12)
- 07: The Difference (8)
- 07: Home (6)
- 06: My Absence Explained (10)
- 01: Yael + David, Alvear Palace|Fotografia de Matrimonio, Buenos Aires, Argentina (29)
- November 2009 (32)
- 28: Corrie + Rodrigo, Just Because | Fotografia Buenos Aires, Argentina (4)
- 27: Buenos Aires (7)
- 26: Love, Loss and What I Wore, Part II (9)
- 25: Love, Loss and What I Wore (8)
- 25: Lejos de Papito (3)
- 24: Elections in Chile (15)
- 23: Traveling Sick (31)
- 22: Seba + Meme|Fotografia de Matrimonio, Hotel Manquehue (31)
- 20: 2010 Availability (5)
- 20: Video de Papi en la Playa (2)
- 20: Anita y Alan, Getting to Know You|Fotografia Parque Bicentenario, Santiago, Chile (30)
- 20: Kyle Hepp Photography First Annual Cocktail! (2)
- 18: Seba’s Guest Post (42)
- 17: Melissa + Nelson, Trash the Dress|Fotografia Algarrobo, chile (46)
- 17: Diversion en la Playa (4)
- 16: Survey Results (26)
- 16: Contest Winner! (2)
- 15: Melissa y Nelson, Trash the Dress|Fotografia Algarrobo Chile (5)
- 14: Gringo on Peloton (10)
- 12: Website Changes (17)
- 11: House Hunting in Santiago (19)
- 11: Papito de paseo a la playa. (11)
- 11: Papi toma un bano (3)
- 10: Keri & Christian, Getting to Know You|Fotografia, Algarrobo, Chile (11)
- 10: Keri & Cristian, Getting to Know You|Fotografia, Algarrobo, Chile (20)
- 08: Weddings in Chile (21)
- 08: Hernan y Adriana: Fotografia de Embarazo, Chicureo, Santiago (31)
- 05: Dancing on the Streets of Italy (15)
- 04: My Perspective (10)
- 02: Seba Beba Comes to America! (11)
- 02: My Survey, Win Photos (3)
- 01: My Credo (17)
- October 2009 (23)
- 29: Belonging (13)
- 27: Seba + Meme, Getting to Know You | Fotografia de Matriomonio, Santiago (12)
- 25: Fotografia de Matrimonio, Santiago: Courtney y Alvaro, Hacienda Santa Martina (5)
- 23: Molly + Ben, Engagement Session: Chicago, Illinois (16)
- 22: Rita + Tim: Random Photography Session, Holland, MI (6)
- 20: Italians Versus the Rest of Europe (8)
- 20: Photo Shoot in Paris: Fned and Andre! (6)
- 19: My Adjustment (6)
- 18: Published in La Mujer! (5)
- 16: My First Impressions of Brussels (5)
- 15: My Best of Europe Ratings (9)
- 14: My Chaos (28)
- 12: My Thoughts on Chile After Europe (22)
- 10: My Long Way Home (6)
- 09: My Life of Luxury in Italy (7)
- 08: My Thoughts on Italy (12)
- 07: Recommendations for Holland, Belgium or Luxembourg? (8)
- 06: My Photo Shoot in Turin, Italy (33)
- 05: My Husband (13)
- 03: My Italian Food Experience (12)
- 02: Fraudulent Website (8)
- 02: My First Impressions of Italy (11)
- 01: My Photos of the Sculpture Park in Oslo, Norway (2)
- September 2009 (40)
- 30: My Photos of Norway’s Viking Museum (6)
- 29: My Photos of Norway at Night (9)
- 28: My Photos of the Opera House in Oslo, Norway (7)
- 27: My Photos of Oslo, Norway (3)
- 26: My Group Blog: Travel Horror Story (4)
- 25: My First Impressions of Oslo, Norway (10)
- 24: Last Photos of France (6)
- 23: Photos of Notre Dame, Paris, France (0)
- 22: Photos of Montmartre, Paris, France (6)
- 22: Photos of the Louvre, Paris, France (12)
- 21: More Photos of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (4)
- 20: Photos of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (2)
- 19: Paris, Je Nes T’aime Pas (8)
- 18: Happy 18 de Septiembre! (0)
- 17: My Last Thoughts on Ireland (0)
- 17: My Photos of Castles in Ireland (0)
- 16: Photos of the Cliffs of Moher (4)
- 15: My Luxurious Trip to Ireland (4)
- 14: More Photos of Galway Ireland (2)
- 14: My Photos Of Galway, Ireland (4)
- 13: My Visit To Ireland’s West Coast (8)
- 12: More Photos of Dublin (0)
- 11: My Irish Architecture Photos (2)
- 11: My Photos of Dublin (6)
- 10: My Ireland Impressions (8)
- 10: Last Photos of Munich, Germany (6)
- 09: Can… (4)
- 09: Winners of the Free Wedding Photography Contest/Ganadores del Concurso de Fotografia de Matrimonio Gratis (4)
- 09: More Photos of Munich, Germany (5)
- 08: My Update (4)
- 05: My German Impressions (9)
- 05: Nymphenburg Palace (4)
- 04: Photos of Dachau Concentration Camp (6)
- 04: Visiting a Holocaust Concentration Camp: Dachau (14)
- 03: Organic Farm in Munich, Germany (4)
- 03: AcroYoga in Bavaria (7)
- 02: The Last of the Switzerland Photos (4)
- 02: More Photos of Switzerland (3)
- 01: More Switzerland Pictures (7)
- 01: Free Wedding Photography Contest/Concurso Para Fotografia de Matrimonio Gratis (18)
- August 2009 (31)
- 31: My Germany (8)
- 31: Bavarian Forest (4)
- 28: My Switzerland (6)
- 27: My Possible Tattoo??? (31)
- 27: New York City In Motion (6)
- 26: Travelers (3)
- 26: Photos of Geneva (4)
- 25: Free Wedding Photography Contest/Concurso Para Fotografia de Matrimonio Gratis (3)
- 25: Switzerland/France Photos (6)
- 24: From NYC to Switzerland (4)
- 24: New York City Pictures (13)
- 23: NYC (6)
- 21: My Psychic Experience (11)
- 18: Couple’s Boudoir Photography (44)
- 18: I <3 NY (2)
- 17: My Deep Breath (13)
- 16: Kayley & Kai: Holland, Michigan (22)
- 14: My Camera (2)
- 14: Holly Senior Portrait Photo Session: Grand Rapids, Michigan (4)
- 13: Kelsey and Lauron: Dorr, Michigan (7)
- 13: Kelsey and Lauron Photo Session (4)
- 12: Heather & Nick’s Wedding Reception: De Pere, Wisconsin (15)
- 12: Heather and Nick’s Wedding: De Pere Wisconsin (4)
- 11: Heather and Nick’s Wedding, First Look & Ceremony: De Pere, Wisconsin (5)
- 10: Heather and Nick’s Wedding, Getting Ready: De Pere, Wisconsin (1)
- 09: Heather & Nick’s Wedding: De Pere, WI (7)
- 07: Sarah and Tom’s Wedding: Grand Rapids, Michigan (9)
- 03: Sarah and Tom, Wedding Ceremony + First Look: Grand Rapids, Michigan (11)
- 03: Sarah and Tom’s Wedding, Getting Ready: Grand Rapids, Michigan (5)
- 01: Sarah and Tom: Pre-wedding fun, Grand Rapids, Michigan (5)
- 01: Jessie and Jim, Engagement Photos: Grand Rapids, Michigan (6)
- July 2009 (23)
- 31: Sarah and Tom’s Wedding: Grand Rapids, Michigan (5)
- 30: My Trip To Europe! (8)
- 30: My TakeOver (8)
- 29: My Trip “Home” (8)
- 28: Rock N’ Roll Bride Feature (0)
- 27: Jessie and Jim, Engagement Session: Grand Rapids, Michigan (4)
- 26: Fotografia de Sarah y Pipe, Getting to Know You: Santiago, Bellas Artes (9)
- 25: My Saugatuck Michigan (3)
- 24: My New Gear (13)
- 24: My Reverse Culture Shock (14)
- 21: Our Airport Boredom (8)
- 21: My Trip Beginnings (14)
- 19: My Homecoming (9)
- 17: My Accident Revelation (10)
- 17: My Post Titles (6)
- 16: My Random Photo (7)
- 14: My Photography Blog Honesty (5)
- 13: My Trip Details (19)
- 09: My List of 10 Things to Tell My Younger Self (8)
- 09: My Cueca Dancers (4)
- 08: My Television Habit, Contacto, Teletrece (18)
- 06: My Accident Meeting (11)
- 03: Fotografia de Matrimonio: Diana y Sebastian, Club de la Union, Santiago, Chile (15)
- June 2009 (16)
- 28: My Down Time (21)
- 23: Getting to Know You Session, Diana y Sebastian: Cerro San Cristobal, Santiago, Chile (6)
- 21: Sesion de Fotografia: Izzy (12)
- 20: My Allergic Reaction (17)
- 18: Free Wedding Photography/Fotografia de Matrimonio Gratis (16)
- 17: Marketing Yourself As a Wedding Photographer (7)
- 16: My Chilean Healthcare (23)
- 15: Choosing a Wedding Photographer (3)
- 14: My Delay (9)
- 12: Charla: Wedding Photography Marketing (8)
- 12: Family Photography Session: Providencia, Santiago, Chile (9)
- 10: My Neverending Accident (9)
- 09: Update: My Accident with Pictures (34)
- 08: Group Blog: My First Impressions of Chile (5)
- 07: My Accident, Part III (34)
- 03: My Accident Part II (29)
- May 2009 (20)
- 31: My Accident (67)
- 29: My Big Announcement (40)
- 28: Big Announcement… (9)
- 28: Lauren, Boudoir Photography Session: Providencia, Santiago Chile (2)
- 26: Family Photography Shoot: Quinta Normal, Santiago, Chile (24)
- 25: Fotografia de Matrimonio, Pedro Pablo y Barbara: Terrazas la Reina, Santiago, Chile (22)
- 20: Views on Upper Class Society in Chile (59)
- 19: Marisa, Senior Portrait Photography Session: Campus Central de la Catolica, Santiago, Chile (16)
- 18: Blog Roll (18)
- 17: Santiago Street Style (14)
- 15: Playing For a Change (7)
- 15: Kristin & Pancho: Wedding Photography, Concepcion, Chile (21)
- 14: Now Booking Photography Sessions Grand Rapids and Chicago (9)
- 14: Family Photography Session: Plaza Las Lilas, Providencia, Santiago, Chile (21)
- 13: Different Types of Gringas in Chile (55)
- 11: My Big News — My New Website!!! (45)
- 11: Photographing a Wedding in Concepcion (8)
- 05: True Love (18)
- 04: Blink Changed My Perspective (31)
- 01: Still No News (6)
- April 2009 (25)
- 30: Quote of the Day (1)
- 29: Email From a Kind Reader (2)
- 24: La Serena for a Photo Shoot (6)
- 24: Group Blog: Travel Experiences (13)
- 23: Best Gift Idea EVER (11)
- 23: Overcoming Homesickness While Living Abroad (11)
- 22: Blogging/Writing for a Living (4)
- 22: Group Blog Topic For Friday (8)
- 20: Next Group Blog (22)
- 20: The Great Expat Dilemma (14)
- 17: Photography Session (2)
- 16: Time For a Change (19)
- 14: General Musings (14)
- 12: Photo of an Iglesia in Santiago (5)
- 09: Chileans On an Individual Level Vs. Chilean Society (69)
- 08: Going Green in Chile (1)
- 07: Top 5 Reasons for Living in Chile (34)
- 07: Hamster In a Wok (5)
- 05: Santiago Half Marathon (16)
- 04: Looking For a Good Math Tutor (12)
- 03: Half Marathon in Two Days (16)
- 02: A Joke About Cows and Economics (18)
- 02: Plain Vanilla (6)
- 01: The Last Post (18)
- 01: Almacenes Paris: False Advertising (14)
- March 2009 (28)
- 31: Highest Blog Traffic Month Ever! (8)
- 29: Futbol Chileno (29)
- 27: Friday!!! (21)
- 26: The Big Burn: Extended Version (0)
- 26: Just Married Chilean Style FAQ’s (12)
- 25: My Twin (9)
- 25: Places to See on Our Trip Around the World (29)
- 23: Why I’ll Leave Chile (23)
- 23: I Won!!!! (10)
- 21: Thanks for Group Blogging With Me! (18)
- 19: Group Blog: What Draws Us to (or Drives Us From) Chile (23)
- 19: Group Blog Reminder for Tomorrow! (0)
- 18: Good Enough (10)
- 16: Running (Ok, Jogging) The Santiago Half-Marathon (9)
- 16: Continuing the Group Blog Tradition? (20)
- 15: Thank God for Firemen (13)
- 14: JMCS One of Top 100 Best Travel Blogs (6)
- 13: The Russian Delurked (6)
- 13: Odds and Ends (10)
- 13: People in Russia Who Want to Work in Chile (18)
- 12: In My Inbox (3)
- 12: Credit Card Versus Healthy Spending Habits (7)
- 10: In Love With Chile (12)
- 09: Emergency Vet Visit in Santiago (18)
- 05: Que Se Me Va de Las Manos (10)
- 03: Papito (7)
- 03: Need Photography Assistant (1)
- 01: The Definition of Cuico and Flaite (23)
- February 2009 (19)
- 27: Pictures of Me When I Was Fat (ter) (23)
- 25: Photoshop Tutorial on Photography Blog (4)
- 24: My Doorman Hates Me Part II (14)
- 23: My Doorman Hates Me (16)
- 22: My Birthday Party (11)
- 20: Big Changes Coming (16)
- 20: Expats in Chile Are All from the Midwest (11)
- 18: Quit Our Jobs and Travel the World (9)
- 17: Two Year Wedding Anniversary (18)
- 15: Living in Chile Permanently (5)
- 13: Best Pick Up Line Ever (13)
- 12: Isabel Allende’s Tales of Passion (2)
- 11: Caracoles Shopping in Providencia (13)
- 10: Round the World Trip Budget (12)
- 06: Travel Realities (10)
- 05: Turning 25 Equals Death (17)
- 04: More From Our Photo Shoot at University of Tampa (9)
- 02: Leona Lewis’ Run (7)
- 01: How Much Do You Spend on Groceries in Santiago, Chile? (12)
- January 2009 (14)
- 31: Unemployment in the U.S. and Chile (13)
- 30: The Importance of Social Media (4)
- 29: Update on the Travel Channel (15)
- 27: Chile Blogger Meet Up (12)
- 23: Everything’s Bigger in South America (11)
- 21: Where Would You Take Someone from the Travel Channel? (23)
- 21: Is Basketball Racist? (7)
- 15: In My Head (8)
- 14: New York, New York (11)
- 13: The Family Way (11)
- 09: Just a Simple “How Are You?” (11)
- 07: Wah Wah Wah (15)
- 04: 2009 (10)
- 01: Chile Is… (11)
- December 2008 (6)
- 31: We Got Shot! (10)
- 23: Brooke Hogan at the Mall (12)
- 15: Emergency (12)
- 12: Dirrty South (8)
- 05: We Did It!!! (7)
- 03: Beach House (10)
- November 2008 (16)
- 30: Memorable (11)
- 26: Priority (8)
- 21: Chilean Weddings (19)
- 20: Goodbye 2008 (12)
- 17: We Win (14)
- 16: Protest Thursdays (8)
- 15: Law and Order: Update (7)
- 13: Law and Order (15)
- 11: Taxes (23)
- 11: A Short Distance (11)
- 09: Winners (8)
- 08: FINALLY!!! (6)
- 06: Last Day To Enter!!!! (0)
- 04: Marcelo’s Fund (3)
- 04: Nervous!!! (21)
- 02: Gossip Girl (10)
- October 2008 (16)
- 30: Just Pictures (9)
- 28: No Blogging (4)
- 23: Group Blogging: Racism/Classism in Chile (17)
- 22: My Blue Dress (10)
- 21: Quick Update (3)
- 19: Poor Hubby (11)
- 16: Historic Moment (14)
- 13: Real Life Me (18)
- 12: Lingerie in Chile (20)
- 09: Group Blog: Hardest Custom To Adjust to in Chile (18)
- 07: Being Annoying (4)
- 07: Odds and Ends (0)
- 05: Art for Good (102)
- 02: Group Blogging Topic (11)
- 01: Blogging/Writing for a Living (8)
- 01: Where Style Goes to Die (12)
- September 2008 (18)
- 30: Expat Interviews: Edition 3 (9)
- 29: Santiago Social Life in Pictures (9)
- 26: What Chileans Think of Gringos (26)
- 24: Group Blog Reminder (5)
- 23: Expat Interviews: Edition 2 (4)
- 22: U.S.A. Christmas (13)
- 20: My Two Loves (16)
- 17: September 18th in Chile (1)
- 16: Cloud Nine (26)
- 15: Crap Sandwich (17)
- 10: Meme (13)
- 09: Expat Interviews: Edition 1 (7)
- 08: Chileans Are (Not) Cheap (4)
- 04: Chilean Women (31)
- 03: All Wrapped Up (17)
- 02: Expat Interviews (14)
- 02: Next Group Blog (4)
- 01: Help the Peanut Pet Shelter (4)
- August 2008 (21)
- 31: To Provoke or Not to Provoke (22)
- 29: Spring Is In the Air (1)
- 28: Time to Vote (Again) (3)
- 26: A Patriot and an Expatriate (3)
- 26: Next Group Blogging Post (8)
- 24: Why I Love Having A Papito (22)
- 23: Happy Birthday Emily!!! (3)
- 21: Chilean Men (27)
- 20: Thoughts on Being a Newlywed (11)
- 19: FAQ Part III (18)
- 17: The Eternal Family Lunch (15)
- 15: The Winner Is… (8)
- 15: FAQ’s II (2)
- 13: FAQ’s (9)
- 12: Meet Papito (24)
- 11: Ay, Papito! (16)
- 07: Win a Set of Chile Postcards! (3)
- 06: Chileans and Distrust…We’ve Been Here Before (20)
- 03: Childhood Obesity in Chile Exceeds U.S. Rates (21)
- 02: One Semester of Spanish Love Song (13)
- 01: Do You Want Some Burger With That Mayo? (18)
- July 2008 (9)
- 30: Exploring Santiago (18)
- 24: Where Should We Move? (25)
- 23: Thanks For Not Smoking (16)
- 18: Chileans Are Like Snails (19)
- 16: Takeout Food in Santiago (21)
- 13: Diosa del Metro’s Vajayjay Makes Me Incapable of Ever Touching A Metro Pole Again (10)
- 13: Pocket Cultures (5)
- 04: Happy 4th! (9)
- 02: The Great Mom Staycation (23)
- June 2008 (11)
- 20: Mom (15)
- 18: Because Lactose is Vital (9)
- 17: Chicureo (7)
- 16: Filtering Chileans (27)
- 13: Do I Really Speak Fluent Spanish? (17)
- 12: Cupcakes! (5)
- 08: Hygiene, Mirrors, Sex, and…Finance? (17)
- 06: Chile Postcards (7)
- 04: Rainy Days (6)
- 02: Back in the Day (8)
- 01: A Rose For No Reason (7)
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I am so glad that your name is pronounced how it looks. That is what you are in my head and what I say whenever I bring you up to my husband. I think it is perfect. I hated my name as a child so I nicknamed my self Ra (pronounced Ray) but when I wrote it anywhere, people would ask me why my name was rah. People have no imagination.
Comment by Rachel — September 23, 2007 @ 10:14 pm
Names become such big issues with people and of course us. My nameis Gautami. But most spell it guatami. I get mad correcting. I hate being called by my initials too. GT..ha!I like Kyle! Cool name..
Comment by gautami tripathy — September 24, 2007 @ 3:03 am
ahhh…what a unique way to fill in some space.i've had people make a big mess of my name too…its female name but easy to pronounce if you know how to read. LOLbtw: i had a fleeting fear that i might be wrong and lose all my "girls" afterwards…i had to remind myself not to panic…lol.
Comment by Lady T — September 24, 2007 @ 11:41 am
Hey, I’m one of those people who thought you were misnamed on JPG!
I thought maybe you were using an alias.
I think it’s a cool name though. I hated my name growing up because it was so plain. I still don’t really like it, but I live with it. It’s my name, right?
When I got married I decided to drop my maiden name in favor of keeping my middle name (because I like it the best). My father wasn’t too happy, but I think he understands. He’s the one who named me, so I can always blame him, right?
My mom wanted to name me Kathleen Suzanne (which I always thought would have been so cool when I was growing up), but my dad won out on the waiting game when they wouldn’t release her until they put a name on the birth certificate.
Comment by ordinarygirl — September 24, 2007 @ 1:43 pm
i am one for “odd/different” names. That is why my kids have the names they have, Brighten, Kaleb, and Rhylee. So many people get it wrong for think I “forgot” how to spell my own kids name!! I love it though! I think that when you have a name that is not the norm, it makes people remember who you are, or at least ask what was your parents thinking when they named you?
Comment by Tiffany — September 25, 2007 @ 6:41 am
I'm glad you decided to post today – I'm glad I had the opportunity to read it!
Comment by tumblewords — September 26, 2007 @ 7:50 am
try growing up with Templar as your first name! It’s great now but to a group of 7 year olds its pretty difficult.
I’m glad other people had similar challenges.
Of course I’ve just named my son Toska so he won’t have it too easy either. Wahaha…
Comment by Templar — December 5, 2007 @ 6:30 am
hello…do you know these facts about JESUS????????????????
HADRAD EISA (HIS NAME IS CHRIST IN THE GREEK LANGUAGE) THE SON OF MARYAM
Eisa is one of Messengers who is stated in Qur’an and Allah (The Only One Almighty, The proper name of Our Creator) had sent him as the Last Prophet to Children of Israel. Jesus is a latinized name. His real name is EISA. His birth date can be 300-400 years B.C. His miracles related to being medical doctor is majority. But at the beginning of birth of Christ, being doctor had not been favorite so much. In addition, according to Taurat and Gospels, all dates between 400-0 years always is skipped. There were very great events in this period. He is not Jewish and Christian. He is a Muslim. He is The Messiah. Messiah is not savior. It is stated in the Qur’an: “The Messiah ['Eisa (Jesus)], son of Maryam (Mary), was no more than a Messenger; many were the Messengers that passed away before him. His mother [Maryam (Mary)] was a Siddiqah [i.e. she believed in the words of Allah and His Books (see Verse 66:12)]. They both used to eat food (as any other human being, while Allah does not eat). Look how We make the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, revelations, etc.) clear to them, yet look how they are deluded away (from the truth).” (Al-Maeda; 75)
“And Allah will teach him (Prophet Eisa) the Book and Wisdom, the Law (Taurat) and the Injeel, (Aal- E-Imran, 48)
He is not Word. He is the one of commands of word be. He is not The Truth. He is the one of truths of Allah jalla jalaluh. He is about to Truth. Allah is Haqq (The Truth). Hadrad Eisa and His apostles (They are not apostles of Allah) were speaking Syriac which is one of dialect of Aramiac. But this dialect is different in Syria. Palestinian people were so foreigner to Hellen language so that Roman general Titus felt to got his speech translated when he wanted to speak to people of Jerusalem in A.C 70. In greek Pericletus word means Munhamanna in Syriac. Munhamanna means Muhammad in Arabic. But Christian schoolars have changed Pericletus in Yohannes Bible and took place paracletus word. Hadrad Eisa, had given Glad Tiding of Messenger to come after himself, whose name shall be Ahmed (The nice name of Muhammad (pbuh)). You can see about Hadrad Muhammad (pbuh) parts of Evangelium Barnabe:72, 83, 96, 97, 124. All Christians must know this Glad Tidings of Messenger, believe Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), obey and follow him. It is stated “And remember, Eisa (Jesus), the son of Mary, said: “O Children of Israel! I am the Messenger of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me, and giving Glad Tiding of Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed.” But when he came to them with Clear Signs, they said, this is evident sorcery. ″(Qur’an, As-Saff, 6)
Allah revealed Hadrad Muhammad (pbuh) and it is stated English Translation of the meaning of the Holy Qur’an: O people of the Book! There hath come to you our Messenger (Prophet Muhammad), revealing to you much that ye used to hide in the Book, and passing over much (that is now unnecessary): There hath come to you from Allah a (new) light and a perspicuous Book, – (5; 15)
Verily, those who disbelieve in Allah and His Messengers and wish to make distinction between Allah and His Messengers (by believing in Allah and disbelieving in His Messengers) saying, “We believe in some but reject others,” and wish to adopt a way in between. (An-Nisa, 150)
His conception and birth represent a first in human history. Creating Adam (first human), without a mother and father, Allah, in time, created Prophet Eisa (Jesus) without a father as well and show this change in his creation as a clear evidence to all mankind. The Qur’anic verses related to this draws attention to his creation: “Eisa (Jesus) in Allah’s sight is like Adam: Created him from dust, then He said to him: “Be”, and there he was. (This is) the truth from your Lord; so do not be one of the doubters.” (Aal-Imran, 59, 60). English Translation of the meaning of the Holy Qur’an. This verse explains that when Allah’s power is a matter consideration, other causes are silent and then pen of power prevails. For this reason, one of Eisa names in the Qur’an is ‘ruhullah ‘(a spirit from the Presence of Allah, a spirit proceeding from Allah). Allah is free from to be attributed becoming the owner of spirit.
Almost as soon as he was born, when people began to accuse Mary, Eisa alaihissalam spoke and exonerated his pure mother, Mary; while he was still in the cradle the duty of prophethood that would later be given to him by his Lord was outlined. In the verse that gives the good news of Eisa’ birth, it is stated, ” He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity, and he shall be (of the company) of the righteous.” (Aal-Imran, 46) his speech is given as follows:” He said: ‘I am indeed a servant of Allah: He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet; and He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live; (He) hath made mekind to my mother, not overbearing or miserable; so peace is on me the day I was born; the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life ( again ) ! “(Maryam, 30, 31, 32, 33)
She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent her our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects.
He said: “I seek refuge from thee to (Allah) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear Allah.”
He said: “Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son.
She said: “How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?”
He said: “So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, ‘that is easy for Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a clear evidence(miracle) unto men and a Mercy from Us’: It is a matter (so) decreed.”
So she conceived him, and she retired with him to a remote place.
And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm-tree: She cried (in her anguish): “Ah! would that I had died before this! would that I had been a thing forgotten and out of sight!” (Maryam, 17-23)
He informed his prophethood to people at 30 years. Hadrad Eisa had conveyed the Message to Children of Israel 2-3 years. Prophet Eisa had conveyed the same message: TAWHID (The Unity of Allah). The Prophet Moses had conveyed the same message (Tawhid) before Prophet Eisa. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had conveyed Tawhid. Salât (prayers), Zakat, Sawm (fasting is presciribed one mounth a year), qısas, recm, have been in the way (Shariah) of Eisa. Hadrad Eisa had done deeds according to Hadrad Moses. Hadrad Moses ‘alaihis-salam’ was one of the Messenger sent by Allah to the children of Israel. Pork, alcohol are forbidden in the way (shariah) of Moses. Wine is unclean and disgusting. The belief that Alcohol is holy is false. Messenger of Allah only show miracle. It is possible to summarize miracles of Prophet Eisa as follows, according to the way in which they appear in the Qur’an: Raising the dead. Breathing life into a bird made from clay. Making the blind see. Curing leprosy. Giving news of what was going on inside houses. Being strengthened by the Holy Spirit. Bringing down a banquet from the heavens.
But Roman soldiers had guessed Hadrad Eisa is an ilah except Allah when he shown miracles. Hadrad Eisa is not savior. Hadrad Eisa says and it is stated in the Qur’an: “(Allah) is truly your Lord and my Lord; so worship him. That is a straight path.” (Maryam, 36) “‘It is Allah Who is my Lord (Rubb) and your Lord; then worship Him. This is a Way that is straight.’” (3, 51) All Messengers of Allah are the handle of eternal salvation and happiness. When Hadrad Eisa had been accepted ilah by some people as a result of extreme and poisonous love, Christians certainly had not obey Hadrad Eisa and excessed on praising Prophet Eisa. Church with trinity is not showing Eisa as a guide. Church never say be like Jesus. Because saying this is synonym for ‘be ilah (worthy of worship)’. It’s unthinkable. Church have been ensconced the place who had been evacuated from Prophet Eisa. Church jumped queue. This is a lie that Church is salvation. Salvation is Islam.
The prayer of Prophet Eisa (Jesus) is stated in the Qur’an:
Said Eisa (Jesus) the son of Mary: “O Allah our Lord! Send us from heaven a table set (with viands), that there may be for us – for the first and the last of us – a solemn festival and a sign from thee; and provide for our sustenance, for thou art the best Sustainer (of our needs).” (Al-Maeda, 115)
“If Thou dost punish them, they are Thy servant: If Thou dost forgive them, Thou art the Exalted in power, the Wise.” (Al-Maeda, 118)
And behold! Allah will say:”O Eisa (Jesus) the son of Mary! Didst thou say unto men, worship me and my mother as ilâhaîn (two gods in worship, etc.) in derogation of Allah’?” He will say: “Glory to Thee! never could I say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, thou wouldst indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my heart, Thou I know not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in full all that is hidden. (Al-Maeda, 116) English Translation of the meaning of the Holy Qur’an.
No son did Allah beget, nor is there any god along with Him: (if there were many gods), behold, each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have lorded it over others! Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the (sort of) things they attribute to Him! (Qur’an, Al-Mumenoon, 91)
Certainly they disbelieve who say: Surely Allah, He is the Messiah, son of Maryam; and the Messiah said: O Children of Israel! serve Allah, my Lord and your Lord. Surely whoever associates (others) with Allah, then Allah has forbidden to him the garden, and his abode is the fire; and there shall be no helpers for the unjust. (Al-Maeda, 72)
Certainly they disbelieve who say: Surely Allah is the third (person) of the three; and there is no Ilah but the one Ilah, and if they desist not from what they say, a painful chastisement shall befall those among them who disbelieve. (Al-Maeda, 73)
He (Allah) to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth: no son has He begotten, nor has He a partner in His dominion: it is He who created all things, and ordered them in due proportions. (Al-Furqan, 2)
And they have taken besides Him ilâhaîn (two gods in worship, etc.), who do not create anything while they are themselves created, and they control not for themselves any harm or profit, and they control not death nor life, nor raising (the dead) to life.(Al-Furqan, 3) English Translation of the meaning of the Holy Qur’an.
88 They say: “(Allah) Most Gracious has begotten a son!”
89 Indeed ye have put forth a thing most monstrous!
90 At it the skies are ready to burst, the earth to split asunder, and the mountains to fall down in utter ruin,
91 That they should invoke a son for (Allah) Most Gracious.
92 For it is not consonant with the majesty of (Allah) Most Gracious that He should beget a son.
93 Not one of the beings in the heavens and the earth but must come to (Allah) Most Gracious as a servant. (Some Verses od Surah Maryam)
People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Eisa (Christ Jesus) the son of Mary was (no more than) a messenger of Allah, and His Word (command), which He bestowed on Mary, and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not “Trinity”: desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah: Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs. (An-Nisa, 171) Explanation: People of the Book ( Jews and Christians).
Jews (Mushrikoon) complained him to governor of Jerusalem. One called Yahuda at among apostles betrayed to Jesus. Like is birth, Eisa’s departure from mankind was another miracle. Allah did not leave Eisa (Jesus) in the hands of those who wanted to kill him and, in the words of the Qur’an, he was raised to the heavens with another miracle, being taken from among mankind to a different plane of life. Prophet Eisa had been demoted by Allah. Because the children of Israel had denied the clear evidences (miracles) of Allah. They were rebelling to Allah for years. Jews had killed Prophet Zakariya, John (Yahya), Elias (İlyas) in the past. Prophet Eisa and Prophet Yahya were the last blessing to children of Israel. But they denied Islam. In this reason, Allah called back Prophet Eisa deemed the children of Israel disgraced life. They had not crucified Hadrad Eisa. They crucified Judas who was a apostle. He took a bribe 30 coins from Jew schoolars. And he betrayed Prophet Eisa. According to the Qur’an, “…that they said (in boast), ‘We killed Eisa (Christ) the son of Mary (Maryam), the Apostle of Allah’-but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for of a surety they killed him not. Nay Allah raised him up unto His presence ; and Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.” (An-Nisa 157, 158). You can see about this subject part 113 in Evangelium Barnabe.
The first idol Who Eisa alaihissalam destroyed is masculine which Roman society had accepted Ilah (worthy of worship). He coventrized this social idol so that He was born without father. It is a good denial for racists and those are who classified creatures that Allah created. Jesus destroyed second idol which is idol of Jewish. The people of Israel who had been entrusted by Allah to protect and obey divine message had misappropriated. The true religion Eisa alaihis salam was soon insidiously changed by his adversaries. In a short time, Christians had falsified his (Prophet Eisa) message and they had told him the son of god by accepting god, far from it.
Allah command Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to ask: Ask the Children of Israel how many clear (Signs) we have sent them. But if any one, after Allah’s favour (Taurat and Injeel) has come to him, substitutes (something else), Allah is strict in punishment. (Qur’an, Al-Bagara, 211)
Then, in their wake, We followed them up with (others of) Our messengers: We sent after them Eisa the son of Mary, and bestowed on him the Injeel; and We ordained in the hearts of those who followed him Compassion and Mercy. But the Monasticism which they invented for themselves, We did not prescribe for them: (We commanded) only the seeking for the Acceptance of Allah; but that they did not foster as they should have done. Yet We bestowed, on those among them who believed, their (due) reward, but many of them are rebellious transgressors. (Qur’an, Al-Hadid, 27)
The descent of Sayyidina Eisa (peace be upon him): Hadrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported the Prophet (may Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) as saying: There is no prophet between me and him, that is, Nabi Eisa (peace be upon him). He will descend (to the earth). When you see him, recognise him: a man of medium height, reddish hair, wearing two light yellow garments, looking as if drops were falling down from his head though it will not be wet. He will fight the people for the cause of Islam. He will break the cross, kill swine, and abolish jizyah. Allah will perish all religions except Islam. He will destroy those are who worship anything except Allah and will live on the earth for forty years and then he will die. The Muslims will pray over him. (Abu Dawud)
Eisa (Jesus) will come to present world as a person in community of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with Will of Allah. It is stated “And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour), but follow ye Me (Muhammad): this is a Straight Way. ” (Az-Zukhruf, 61)
TRINITY IS SHIRK. Shirk is the greatest sin in Islam. In Muslim’s heart faith and shirk never together with each other. (Today, Trinity which Christians believed in, appeared after He raised to heavens. There aren’t 3 gods. Trinity based on philosophy of Greek and idolatry. Trinity based on platonism. Trinity and is a erring and a falsehood. Unfourtunately, Most of men follow conjecture.
Jews Christians and those are who worship to fire, all of them believe Allah. But they don’t belive Allah according to Islam. But when all of them had defined Allah, They made mistakes about defining Allah. Mushrik is an one who worship except Allah. Those are who are Mushrikun (unbelievers) never correctly know and recognize Allah unless they believed that Islam is only true way and unique order. Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) correctly introduce Allah. Christians attributed Jesus with attributes of Allah. And they worshipped and invoked Prophet Eisa as an ilah (worthy of worship). So they joined Prophet Eisa as a equal with Allah. Prophet Eisa (Jesus) is a Human. He had eaten, sleeped like the other living beings. He will die after descending before Doomsday. He and His mother are mortal. Prophet Eisa, mankind and angel are the creatures of Allah. Creatures can never be The Creator, The Knower of All, The All-Seeing, The Creator of All Power, The All Powerful. Prophet Eisa is a Muslim and Messenger of Allah.
The Jews call ‘Uzair a son of Allah and the Christians call Eisa (Christ) the son of Allah. That is a saying from their mouth; (in this) they but imitate what the unbelievers of old used to say. Allah’s curse be on them: how they are deluded away from the Truth! (Qur’an, At-Tawba, 30)
Allah has no son, wife, daughter. Allah is free from penetrating. It is stated in the Surah of Al- Ikhlas:
1 Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; 2 Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
3 He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; 4 And there is none like unto Him.
If there were, in the heavens and the earth, other gods besides Allah, there would have been confusion in both! but glory to Allah, the Lord of the Throne: (High is He) above what they attribute to Him! (Qur’an, Al-Anbiya, 22)
They say: “Allah hath begotten a son!” – Glory be to Him! He is self-sufficient! His are all things in the heavens and on earth! No warrants have ye for this! say ye about Allah what ye know not? (Yunus, 68)
There is no Ilah (alone worthy of worship) and Rubb (Lord) Except Allah. Allah is The Creator who is The Only One Almighty. Allah is Owner of All: The King of the Kingdom.
Muslim only invokes Allah. Mushrik invokes besides Allah. Your Creator is Allah. in that case, you alone worship, invoke and seek refuge in Allah.
Who has made the earth a resting place for you, and the sky as a canopy, and sent down water (rain) from the sky and brought forth therewith fruits as a provision for you. Then do not set up rivals unto Allah (in worship) while you know (that He Alone has the right to be worshipped). (Al-Baqara, 22)
Allah command: And follow not that of which you have not the knowledge; surely the hearing and the sight and the heart, all of these, shall be questioned about that. (17, 36)
And Allah said (O mankind!): “Take not ilâhaîn (two gods in worship, etc.). Verily, He (Allah) is (the) only One Ilâh (worthy of worship). Then, fear Me (Allah) much [and Me (Alone), i.e. be away from all kinds of sins and evil deeds that Allah has forbidden and do all that Allah has ordained and worship none but Allah] .(16,51)
Allah command his Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh):
Say: “O ye men! If ye are in doubt as to my religion, (behold!) I worship not what ye worship, other than Allah! But I worship Allah – Who will take your souls (at death): I am commanded to be (in the ranks) of the Believers, (Yunus, 104)
Those whom they (Mushrikoon) invoke besides Allah have not created anything, but are themselves created. (16,20)
(They are) dead, lifeless, and they know not when they will be raised up.(16, 21)
So put not forward similitudes for Allah (as there is nothing similar to Him, nor He resembles anything). Truly! Allah knows and you know not. (16, 74)
74 Lo! Abraham said to his father Azar: “Do you accept idols as Ilah (worthy of worship)? For I see thee and thy people in manifest error.”
75 So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the heavens and the earth, that he might (with understanding) have certitude.
76 When the night covered him over, He saw a star: He said: “This is my Lord.” But when it set, He said: “I love not those that set.”
77 When he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: “This is my Lord.” But when the moon set, He said: “unless my Rubb (Lord) guide me, I shall surely be among those who go astray.”
78 When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: “This is my Lord; this is the greatest (of all).”But when the sun set, he said: “O my people! I am indeed free from your (guilt) of giving partners to Allah.
79 “For me, I have set my face (He submitted his will to Absolute Will of Allah), firmly and truly, towards Him Who created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give partners to Allah.”
80 His people disputed with him. He said :”(Come) ye to dispute with me, about Allah, when He Himself) hath guided me? I fear not (the beings) ye associate with Allah: Unless my Lord willeth, (nothing can happen). My Lord comprehendeth in His knowledge all things. Will ye not (yourselves) be admonished?
81 “How should I fear (the beings) ye associate with Allah, when ye fear not to give partners to Allah without any warrant having been given to you? Which of (us) two parties hath more right to security? (tell me) if ye know. (Surah Al-Anaam; 74-81). These verses are in English Translation of the meaning of the Holy Qur’an
INJEEL: Injeel sent by Allah to Hadrad Eisa. That time, A few people only had known reading and writing. So that The Injeel had not written. Eisa (his latinized name is Jesus) alaihissalam had not wriiten anything. His Apostles had not required to enroll about Prophet Eisa. But The Right Injeel is at the Presence of Allah. Right Injeel and Qur’an are written in the (eternal) Record. Speeches of Prophet Eisa were in the Holy Qur’an. Injeel is not 4 Gospel. Some verses of Injeel are in 4 Gospel. In that time; those are who saw and heard apostles had written verses of Injeel to the Gospel. And falsifications had occurred. After this time, some person had translated verses of Injeel in Gospel. Falsification had occurred at this translation. This is a kind of falsification that some person had changed places of words. The second falsification in Gospel and Taurât (Torah), Some of People had perverted it knowingly after they understood it. Priests and anchorities falsificated tehe injeel verses in gospels for gaining money and wealth.
O ye who believe(one is who believe that Islam is true way)! there are indeed many among the priests and anchorites, who in Falsehood devour the substance of men and hinder (them) from the way of Allah. And there are those who bury gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah: announce unto them a most grievous penalty- (9, 34). The way of Allah (Islam): Islam has choosen by Allah for you as your religion.
(And remember) when Allah took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture (people of Moses and people of Eisa) to make it (the news of the coming of Prophet Muhammad and the religious knowledge) known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it, but they threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some miserable gain! And indeed worst is that which they bought.(Aal-E-Imran, 187)
O Children of Israel! Remember My Favour which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill (your obligations to) My Covenant (with you) so that I fulfill (My Obligations to) your covenant (with Me), and fear none but Me. favour: Islam and leadership of the world. But leadership is taken from Children of Israel and Allah has given to Muslim now.
And believe in what I have sent down (this Qur’ân), confirming that which is with you, [the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel], and be not the first to disbelieve therein, and buy not with My Verses [the Taurât and the Injeel] a small price (i.e. getting a small gain by selling My Verses), and fear Me and Me Alone. (Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol. I, Page 253). Explanation: small price are superabundance goods. These are no value at the Present of Allah.
And be steadfast in prayer; practise regular charity; and bow down your heads with those who bow down (in worship). Some verses of The Surah Al-Baqara; 40, 41, 43)
A Jew named Paulus of Tarsus (Saul) had diluted Jihad (struggling in the Acceptance of Allah). Paulos received training Cabalism.Paulos transgressed truths and the way of Moses. Paulus, who said that he believed in Eisa ‘alaihis-salam’ and pretended to try to spread the shariah of Eisa (islam), annihilated Injil (Injeel), which had been revealed by Allahu ta’ala. Later the lie of trinity was inserted into the falsified shariah of Eisa. An unreasonable and illogical doctrine, namely father-son-holy spirit, was thus established. Whereas Paulos put an end obeying shariah (law, way) of Moses and Eisa. He was not apostle and companion of Prophet Eisa. He was not follower of Prophet Eisa. He was told lies adherents of himself and the other people by using the name of Eisa. But Arius and the other Muslims did not believed lies of Paulus. Betrayer Paulos established named Christianity which the fakes of Jew. Hadrad Eisa never said to apostles Eisawi (Christian) and Messiahen. Hadrad Eisa never came to establish a new deen (way of life) and community by using his name. He lived Islam and invited Islam to mankind like Hadrad İbrahim (Abraham) Yakup, Yusuf (Joseph), Davud (David), Muhammad (Peace be upun all Messengers of Allah) and The other Messengers of Allah. People of Hadrad Eisa (Jesus) had to obey Injeel and Taurat. Some Priests and Anchorites had falsified the verses of Injeel in Gospel and established Christianity. Christianity has occurred after years then Hadrad Eisa raised up. There are Baptism (had been occured in Jews before Christianity), celebration of christmas, incense, statue, the cross, in Romans. The statues and pictures of Jesus, The Holy Communion (Eucheristia) are works of idolatry. In that time, Roman emperor prevented internal war with Christianity. People of Hadrad Moses had to have obey Taurat. But people of Moses had falsified Taurat and formed a new religion named Judaism. They called follower of Juda (Yahuda) who was the one of sons of Jakop (Prophet Yakub). Judaism almost had been occurred at B.C 900 years ago. Those are known as a Jew by people.
There being no copies of the genuine Injeel left now, some people scribbled book in the name of Gospel. The council of clergy that met in Nicea in A.D. 325 annulled fifty of the existing fifty four so called Gospels. Four Gospels remained: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. These are history books. Paul’s lies and the lie of trinity propounded by Plato were given place in these Gospels. An apostle named Barnabe wrote a true account of what he heard and seen from Eisa ‘alaihis-salam’, but Gospel of Barnabe (Evangelium Barnabe) was annihilated. This book is not work of imagine of Muslim. In 500 years, Pope 1. Galesius prepared a list about false and against to religius thoughts. And he took the name of Barnabe in this list. In that time Islam has not come to world. Roman letters of Paulus had been put in holy revelation. These letters had imbued to obey pagan romans. Priests and anchorites had made unlawful to lawful and lawful (permitted) to unlawful (prohibits). And then they had obeyed them. Thus they had worshiped priests and anchorites. It is stated in the Qur’an: They take their priests and their anchorites to be their lords in derogation of Allah, and (they take as their Lord) Eisa (Christ) the son of Mary; yet they were commanded to worship but One Allah: there is no Ilah (worthy of worship) except Allah. Praise and glory to Him: (Far is He) from having the partners they associate (with Him). (At-Tawba, 31)
Some scholars had falsified the Taurât (Torah) and the verses of Injeel in gospels. It is excessiveness at faith and a shirk. For example: which verses do you believe and reject? According to Bible; Christian is an unbeliever Even if Christian believed Bible or not. When a Christian believed the first verse, he/she rejects the other 3 verses.
JN 3:13 Only the Son of Man (Jesus) has ever ascended to heaven. 2KI 2:11 Elijah went up to heaven. 2CO 12:2-4 An unnamed man, known to Paul, went up to heaven and came back. HE 11:5 Enoch was translated to heaven.
And from those who call Nasara themselves those are who believed and helped Eisa, We took their covenant, but they have abandoned a good part of the Message that was sent to them. So We planted amongst them enmity and hatred till the Day of Resurrection (when they discarded Allah’s Book, disobeyed Allah’s Messengers and His Orders and transgressed beyond bounds in Allah’s disobedience), and Allah will inform them of what they used to do. (Al-Maeda, 14)
Say (O Muhammad):”O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Exceed not the limits in your religion (by believing in something) other than the truth, and do not follow the vain desires of people who went astray in times gone by, and who misled many, and strayed (themselves) from the Right Path.” (Al-Maeda, 77) People of the Scripture, Book: Jews and Chrsitians.
And mix not truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth [i.e. Muhammad Peace be upon him is Allah's Messenger and his qualities are written in your Scriptures, the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel] while you know (the truth). (Al-Baqara, 42)
If only they had stood fast by Taurat, the Injeel, and all the revelation that was sent to them from their Lord (Rubb), they would have enjoyed happiness from every side. There is from among them a party on the right course: but many of them follow a course that is evil. (Qur’an, Al-Maeda, 66) (Jews, Christians had not stood fast by Taurat, Injeel and Qur’an)
Those who disbelieved from among the children of Israel were cursed by he tongue of Dawood and Eisa, son of Maryam; this was because they disobeyed and used to exceed the limit. (Al-Maeda, 78)
Believe Allah is Only One Ilah (worthy of worship) and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Salvation is in Islam. It is stated in the Qur’an: If only the People of the Book had believed and been righteous, We should indeed have blotted out their iniquities and admitted them to gardens of bliss. (Al-Maeda, 65)
THE BELIEF OF FIRST SIN IN CHRISTIANITY IS FALSE: The belief of first sin is not found in the Holy Books of Allah.
(In addition; some of scholars of Catholic Church have confessed that this belief has no foundation in the Bible. This false belief has not existed from beginning of Christianity to 3rd century in Christianity. Many of Christian scholars has struggled this false belief in 200 years. But at the end, the other Christians had accepted this false belief with the effect of St Agustin in 5th century.)
Every person is sinless and innocent when every person was born. In substance, human is clean. Everybody was born sinless and with responsibility.
Allah chose Adam, Nûh (Noah), the family of Ibrâhim (Abraham) and the family of ‘Imrân above the ‘Alamîn (mankind and jinns) (of their times). (Aal-’Imran, 33)
It is stated in the Qur’an: … No intimate friend or intercessor will the wrong-doers (unbelievers) have, who could be listened to. (Al-Ghafir, 18)
None shall have the power of intercession, but such a one as has received permission (or promise) from (Allah) Most Gracious. (Maryam, 87) Explanation: With The Will of Allah Hadrad Muhammad (pbuh) will intercede Muslims who has great sins.
Allah revealled to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and It is stated in English Translation of the meaning of the Holy Qur’an. “And call not, besides Allah, on another Ilah. There is no Ilah (worthy of worship) except Allah. Everything (that exists) will perish except His own Face. To Him belongs the Command, and to Him will ye (all) be brought back. ” (Al-Qasas, 88)
In the paradise, Adam has committed a sin but The sin of Adam belongs to Adam. He never commit a sin in this world. He is the first human and Prophet of Allah in eath. That sin doesn’t belong to grandchild. Allah never does like this. Allah is Adl (The Just). Allah jalla jalaluh is free from cruelty. Mankind can be cruel. The atonement is a false and a pervertion. A Prophet and Messenger of Allah, Eisa (Jesus) alaihis-salam, never be in pervertion, far from it. All Messengers of Allah are about to truth and sinless human. This life is a trial. At the Present of Allah, everbody will account for its life in Hereafter.
Who receiveth guidance, receiveth it for his own benefit: who goeth astray doth so to his own loss: No bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another: nor would We visit with Our Wrath until We had sent an messenger (to give warning). (Al-Isra, 15)
Confession (one’s sins) and forgiving sins by priests, invoking and worshiping Jesus are falsehood, pervertion. There is no authorization and power that a priest call in to being and destroy sin. Allah has not need a mediator to accept to repentance and vice-gerent to forgive sins. Confession of christian is like a new bravery preparation to commit that sin again. It is like that sin dead, then live sin. The repentance in Islam, there is no different to say but what sin dead in such form, come to corpse to raise if you are brave. Confession is an invitation to new sins and to be intimate with sin. The repentance of Islam, the essence of sin is touched and the ferment of sin is changed. Human will be remedy internally. This is a changing at the Present of Allah jalla jalaluh.
Allah created human beings with the potential to be good and evil. He implanted in men the desires that need to be controlled according to the Divine Law. Allah created human beings knowing that they would disobey Him. He thus taught them how to repent and purify themselves. The story of Adam and Eve is a prototype of human beings repeated cycle. They forgot Allah’s commandment and were lured by Satan. They disobeyed Allah and afterwards repented and Allah forgave them.
Allah alone forgive sins. Allah is Al-Ghafur (The Forgiver and Hides Faults): Allah is Al-Ghaffaar: The Forgiving (He who is always ready to forgive). Allah is Al-’Afuww: The Pardoner. He who pardons all who sincerely repents.
He is the One(Allah) that accepts repentance from His Servants and forgives sins: and He knows all that ye do. (Ash-Shura, 25)
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