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"Paul twisted the message of Jesus (peace be upon him) by aligning it with Rome and weaving in Roman and Greek philosophy, far from what Jesus preached. Jesus opposed worldly powers, saying, ‘My kingdom is not of this world' (John 18:36), yet Paul cozied up to Rome, boasting of his Roman citizenship (Acts 22:25-28) and softening the faith to fit its culture. The Qur'an says, ‘And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O Children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you"' (Surah As-Saff, 61:6)—his call was to Allah alone, not pagan ideas.
In Islam, we see Paul's concepts—like the Trinity or Jesus as divine (Colossians 2:9)—echoing Greek notions of gods and men mixing, not the pure monotheism Jesus taught. The Qur'an warns, ‘They distort words from their places' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:13). Jesus was a prophet—‘The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:75)—but Paul's pro-Roman spin corrupted that. The Qur'an strips away these foreign layers, restoring Allah's true message."
So, Muslims claim Paul twisted Jesus' message to suit Rome and Greek philosophy. Really? Let's look at the facts.
1. Jesus' Kingdom Was Spiritual
Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36). Paul's Roman citizenship (Acts 22:25-28) wasn't "cozying up to power." It was practical — enabling him to preach safely across the Roman Empire. Not exactly corruption.
2. Early Christians Engaged Culture, They Didn't Copy It
Yes, Paul wrote to Greek-speaking Romans. Using language and ideas your audience understands isn't philosophy; it's effective communication. Accusing him of "importing pagan ideas" is like blaming a translator for Shakespeare.
3. Jesus' Divinity Was Already There
Claims that Paul invented the Trinity ignore the Gospels: John 1:1 — "the Word was God," John 10:30 — "I and the Father are one," and Thomas worshipping Jesus in John 20:28. Paul wasn't adding Greek notions; he was explaining what the earliest disciples already believed.
4. Qur'an "Correcting Paul" Is Too Late
The Qur'an appeared centuries after Paul. Suggesting it restores Jesus' "true message" is like using a modern textbook to correct eyewitnesses still alive at the time. Nice try, but history disagrees.
Conclusion
Paul didn't twist the Gospel. He preserved and communicated Jesus' teachings and divinity. The idea that he "corrupted" Christianity is a much-later retelling, not the historical reality.