A French Atheist Becomes a Christian (Guillaume Bignon)

[@ruekjaeg4863]

Am praying for a similar testimony from my French husband who currently defines himself as a hard core atheist. But God specializes in the impossible! I'll buy this book for sure.

[@SeanMcDowell]

Blessings!

[@SkepticalMantisCHANNEL10]

I imagine that ur husband is hoping u will be the one to change ur mind.

[@Becca_Lynn]

I pray God saves him! ❤

[@Lionheart7190]

The French philosopher, Blaise Pascal, was a believer in God and certainly could be used as a witnessing tool to any French atheist! Just a thought! We all do hope that your husband will be touched somehow by the Holy Spirit and come to a saving faith in Christ! Unfortunately, France has been such a secular humanistic society for centuries because of Voltaire and Rousseau, that it affected the faith of so many in that country since then. The Catholic Church presence in France is a crisis of faith itself even for die-hard Catholics! We will continue to pray for you!

[@aelder5057]

My French husband was not a Christian when we met 34 years ago. He had been an atheist all his life until little seeds were being planted during his x country trip driving to LA. Maybe your husband would be willing to listen to this or to his French language video.

[@trinitycreek01]

This testimony brought tears to my eyes in which the way God and the Holy Spirit pursued Guillaume. I made me thank God for that young christian girl that stood for God and the missionary pastor that shared in a non threatening wisdom and truth about Jesus. God bless all four of you!!!

[@SeanMcDowell]

Amen, Mary!

[@elissabellajoy]

Exactly my thoughts. Tears are still rolling down my cheeks. How beautiful is our King to pursue us in such a way, and what a powerful testimony to God's promise that those who seek Him will find Him if they seek Him sincerely. No matter how many testify, each one brings me more and more joy. Imagine the rejoicing in heaven. Oh, I can't wait to be there with all the saints 💗

[@SeanMcDowell]

@@elissabellajoy Amen!

[@trinitycreek01]

@@SeanMcDowell 😁

[@timffoster]

Glad to see Bignon getting more exposure. I've listened to him in other places, and have consistently been very impressed. He has a lot to offer.

[@auntielaura2937]

Alleluia! What a beautiful expression of this story. Great job with interview Guillaume and Sean. Will be sharing this on FB.

[@erichodge567]

Whether you are believer or atheist, this is a very important conversation.

[@cheerfulmouse]

Another fantastic interview Sean! Appreciate your YT ministry 🤩

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thank you, I loved this one too!

[@pigzcanfly444]

I listened to Guillomes testimony on Acts 17 Apologetics years ago. He and David Wood are very prominent Christians that were hard atheists prior to conversion.

[@SeanMcDowell]

That’s right!

[@cheerfulmouse]

Oh yes! That was my intro to DW. Wow, thanks for connecting those dots for me!!

[@pigzcanfly444]

@@HasanUnknown if you actually read the Quran, it clearly states that Jesus is the son of God. It says that He is equal to Allah. This is only possible if He is God. It's basically a retelling of the passage in John 1. The Quran also tells the Jews and Christians to hold fast to the things revealed to them in the scriptures which affirms the Bible as God's word. If that is true then you should easily be able to deduce that Islam is false because it does not affirm that Jesus was crucified and obviously He cannot be resurrected if he never died. In other words you don't have a doctrine that withstands scrutiny, not that this is the only serious problem with Islam. I would recommend that you listen to Dr Wood, Dr Jay Smith of Pfanderfilms and Sam Shamoun. Also another good source would be Christian Prince as He was raised in a war torn country in the midst of a mostly Muslim population. He knows the language and recitation better than most Muslims do. Good day and God bless you.

[@woodb51]

@@HasanUnknown the John 16 passage refers to the Holy Spirit. Was Muhammad a spirit?

[@ebangoosa]

@@HasanUnknown God bless you

[@kathrynknipe6615]

Another beautiful conversation. Thank you.

[@SeanMcDowell]

You’re welcome!

[@elan1071]

Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation!! Thank you. I have relatives in France and they would always tell me that there are hardly any Christians there anymore. I pray that his testimony will be greatly used to witness to others! God bless you and all the key characters that God used in his life for his conversion.

[@steveh572]

This was such a fascinating and entertaining testimony. I’d love to see his story made into a movie!

[@karenpeterson5780]

Loved this! Thank you both.

[@SeanMcDowell]

You’re welcome! His story IS awesome!

[@chrisneeds6125]

This is a lovely story told with a delightful French accent; definitely will buy the book ♡♡♡

[@SeanMcDowell]

Enjoy it!

[@chrisneeds6125]

@@SeanMcDowell Thank you, i definitely will. I'm also considering take the Biola certificate course; i have plenty of time at age 75 😁 I listened to the demo lecture and was very impressed 😃

[@perfectlyseasoned]

Loved this interview!

[@ambassador_in_training]

Thank you Sean for this great interview. I never seem to grow tired of listening to Guillaume's story. It is great to watch the journey toward Jesus from such a far country of apathy toward God, atheism, and pursuit of pleasure to being fully convinced that God exists and Jesus rose again from the dead!!!

[@elijahhouchens7166]

Love this! It is amazing that his testimony of God revealing himself through His word and the conviction of sin leading to repentance is the same process God used to reveal the gospel to me. Great interview!

[@bobandvickinewby6075]

Very interesting conversation! Thanks!

[@Cowboy-uw7jz]

I’m a former extremely devout evangelical Christian from the Bible Belt. I’m now a agnostic/secular humanist. I did enjoy this conversation though. Very respectful

[@jenniferwise8515]

You NEVER had a relationship with Yeshua aka Jesus if you walked away. CINO. Christian In Name Only. Matthew 6. Seek, ask, knock. Yeshua is not hiding.

[@kimberiedema6951]

if I may ask what did change your mind?

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thanks for watching and sharing here!

[@theoskeptomai2535]

@@jenniferwise8515 That's right. All former Christians, such as I, are known pathological liars. Good thing we liars will spend all eternity in torment, huh?

[@pigzcanfly444]

I would have to ask you if you actually believe it's plausible that life spontaneously formed from inanimate matter?

[@woodb51]

I was thinking just a few days ago about Guillaume and wondering what happened to him. This is great to see and hear him here!

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thx for watching! His book is great!

[@northeastchristianapologet1133]

Great interview!

[@paulajames6149]

Great testimony and accent!

[@midimusicforever]

Big W!

[@debz_journey]

That was thoroughly enjoyable.

[@irmav8457]

Hi, my son and I are followers. He has ordered a few books you've recommended. And we watch your various interviews. Is there anyway to have these translated? On my part Spanish would be awesome but I am sure other languages would be also welcome. 😉 May God bless you and all your the work you do to glorify our Almighty.

[@aelder5057]

This is so interesting to me because when I met my French husband he has been an atheist but had questions. His story is that while traveling he stayed at a hotel with a (Gideon's) bible in the drawer and he stole it (he later confessed this to our plumber who was a Gideon who laughed and said that's why they put them there) and started reading in Genesis 1. Because he was a huge history buff he devoured the Old Testament and was stunned to see that true historical events were in the Bible. I also dated him before he made his commitment to Jesus but I was conflicted...but my inviting him to Bible study is ultimately what influenced him. We since spend much time in France and it is indeed very sad how atheist the country is, and even most Catholics are not believers...I was touched by his grandfather's words to him, but those people are rare in France. I wish my husband and Guillaume could meet! We meet SO few French believers and they have much in common. We also have a nephew named Guillaume and our daughter's boyfriend is named Guillaume...go figure.

[@bear7098]

Important steps that I myself made in my late 20s to find Jesus that also this Frenchman made:. (1) read NT for myself (2) find out what Christians see in it, not just the critics (3) start praying whatever came to mind (4) challenged myself to talk to the pastor. God fills in the rest.

[@stormy7709]

So before step 1, why did you choose the bible and not another religious book?

[@kevingp12]

@@stormy7709 maybe start with reading the most sold book in human history..

[@stormy7709]

@@kevingp12 ive already read the bible. its got many flaws. does how well something sells relate to it being true? the bible is just claims, it doesnt have evidence for its claims and in fact there is good evidence against many of its claims.

[@kevingp12]

@@stormy7709 what standard are you appealing for truth and lies?

[@stormy7709]

@@kevingp12 consistent with reality. for example the bible talks of a worldwide flood which there isn't any evidence for. do you have any evidence that god exists?

[@kevingp12]

the video was a blessing :)

[@tuathadenan]

Fantastic. Love the honesty.

[@Gisbertus_Voetius]

I really enjoyed that interview. I've interacted with Bignons work from the beginning, his dissertation is worth reading. Sad he is not a presuppositionalist, though :-)

[@care4thearth]

Mr.Bignon describing Jesus gave me goosebumps. How a Truth seeker self proclaimed atheist gets intimidated and surprised with Christ's smartness and quick wit🙏

[@newreformationapologetics4953]

Seems to me he had an ecclesiastal encounter with the truth and purpose of life.

[@BellaFirenze]

Happy birthday Sean!

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thanks 👊

[@BellaFirenze]

@@SeanMcDowell I watch from Florence, Italy.

[@lightlabetc5183]

There are so many valuable ideas to be gained from listening to this regarding: a. the value of abstinence before marriage , b. Scientism is not the answer to our existence. Also, it was wonderful that the pastor was able to answer his questions with clarity and conviction. I wonder which church he pastors, and whether he is aware of the ministry our church supports “Famille Je t’aime”.

[@gdmead]

A French Christian Determinist, too. I’d love to see a conversation between him and Tim Stratton. Suggestion - talk with Leighton Flowers at Soteriology 101! 😀

[@timffoster]

Uhhh.. no. Sorry, but those guys dont hold a candle to Guillaume. No offense. (But it would be fun to see those guys squirm)

[@6.0hhh]

He is debating Dr. Kirk MacGregor on molinism in the near future on Speak Gospel Truth KZbin channel.

[@cecilspurlockjr.9421]

@@timffoster you're confused or just bias my friend . It's a shame that calvinism grabbed him up before he even has a chance to hear you truth .

[@nathancjarrett]

Dr. Flowers and Braxton Hunter have interacted with Bignon's Manichean Determinism a bit already, but I don't think they have dialogued with him. To Bignon's credit he is open-eyed in his affirmation of determinism and doesn't attempt to obfuscate what he believes. I don't think he has done a good job of explaining the passages of scripture that feature God or the Prophets urging people to make different choices. Like most determinists he seems to believe some version of the two wills contradiction that allows for God to tell man to do something whilst He causes them to act against His divine commands from behind the curtain.

[@6.0hhh]

@@nathancjarrett God having 2 wills is a contradiction?

[@nathan010810]

I’d take it further than others. I’m a Christian but find a deterministic god worse than no god. I read Roger Olson and Michael Horton’s sister books on Calvinism and the five point variety, if read to the logical conclusion of TULIP is downright terrifying. I spent years researching this and almost became an atheist again, but I was more convinced by Olson’s side of the argument.

[@timffoster]

Honestly, why would you listen to an anti Calvinist talk to you about what a Calvinist believes? Do you go to Democrats to find out what Republicans believe?? Go to a calvinist to find out what a Calvinist believes; go to an Arminian to find out what an Arminian believes. (Why is this not obvious?) And yes, Roger Olsen is an Arminian.

[@nathan010810]

@@timffoster That’s why I read Michael Horton’s sister book to Olson’s work, For Calvinism. I understand it, I’m just not sure many Calvinists do. Fully understanding it to its logical conclusion and not being sickened baffles me.

[@nathan010810]

And I read Horton first.

[@6.0hhh]

Imagine what that means for you if Calvinism is true. You're literally telling God that because of his decree he is better off not existing at all. You need to repent, sir.

[@nathan010810]

@@6.0hhh You are okay with God decreeing billions to hell by creating them with a nature they cannot do anything about? Im not. I’d rather burn. Luckily I don’t believe God is like that. If you do, then it’s on the basis that you can never lose your faith under Calvinism. That kind of belief is a powerful thing. Imagine it. Your salvation is guaranteed no matter how much of a prick you are.

[@irinagordon8455]

Loved hearing his testimony! Especially, because I myself started questioning my deep-seated beliefs at the age of 12 or 13. But growing up in the Soviet union, I questioned atheism:)

[@laurenshannon2703]

God is so gracious! Our freedom of thought, ignited by the Holy Spirit to seek the Truth, is precious. God is so good to us!

[@ElliottWong2024]

Wow, you brought him on? David Wood featured Guillaume on his channel years ago.

[@stephanieloehe5772]

Is his book available in French? In the U.S. or in France?

[@hatepasswords8169]

I hope my French relatives will understand Jesus & the Bible beyond the rudimentary childhood Catholic Church teachings they were exposed to. J'espère que mes cousins français, mes proches, comprendront Jésus et la Bible au-delà des enseignements rudimentaires de l'Église catholique auxquels ils ont été exposés. (Google translated from English with slight modification.)

[@pj2334]

My husband dated a Christian woman years before we met. He went to church with her and her family and got saved. They broke up. Later I benefited from their brief relationship as I had been praying for a Christian husband

[@wejpasadena1]

What a great story!!!

[@moniqueviljoen3322]

I would love to read this book in braille...

[@aelder5057]

Also, as an American Christian young woman living in Paris at age 24 was VERY difficult because of the mentality about sex among the French. When I tried to explain that I was a Christian (which they didn't really understand) and did not have sex before marriage I may as well have said I had landed from Mars!!

[@FirePlaceEntertainment]

Is he no longer french either or still french?

[@SeanMcDowell]

Haha, fair enough! He’s now a French christian.

[@FirePlaceEntertainment]

@@SeanMcDowell whew, cool 😅

[@pdxnikki1]

He should talk to Dr. Jana Harmon!

[@MathewSteeleAtheology]

No one has great reasons for being an atheist at age 12. Those come later, with the development of critical thinking skills. Until then, it's just skepticism. Refuting Christianity takes time because there are so many versions of it to consider. By adulthood, it's easy.

[@immanuelkant6309]

Why would a French atheist do anything so "improbable"? I browsed through this video and didn't happen to see where Bignon mentioned why there are so many atheists in France. He didn't mention the religious wars wherein Christians slaughtered each other, the Crusades wherein Muslims and Christians slayed each other, The Inquisition that burned 'dissenters' at the stake, or the modern religious terrorist attacks, 80 music lovers riddled with bullets by believers shouting 'god is great', 80 more rammed to death by a van, the sickening crunch and then bodies flying.

[@labranehit7687]

Thank you, I couldn't have said it better.

[@random6809]

"Why would a French atheist do anything so "improbable"?" Religious people love a good Atheist conversion story and he saw the opportunity to make some money out of it. If anybody thinks this guy believes what he is saying and writing, then I have some snake-oil for sale. ;)

[@MS-od7je]

Great testimony // The Webster dictionary definition of faith is that faith is primarily blind acceptance in the face of “facts.” However this is the modern interpretation of faith. In classic western culture faith is not that what you believe blindly. That is credulity. Faith is what remains after reasoned argument fails to resolve paradox or unanswered questions. Post modernism has allowed “How”as the only valid question. They have not even answered this question to THEIR satisfaction. The ancients believed all the questions were in play. So then until all is known( Consilience) faith is Universal. A symbolic representation of philosophical perspective (belief) 0(0)=0, atheist reality is an illusion nihilist position (Everything)0=0, atheist relativist position (Lim_ 0->1)0=0 single universe atheist nihilist position (Lim_0->♾)0=0 multiverse atheist nihilist position (Everything)1= everything, Buddhist position Everything (everything)= everything, pan psychics Z_(n+1)=z^2 +c where c is start, deism evolution Z_(n+1)=z^2 +c where z iterates from 0, theistic creation // Consider: Put your belief system to a symbolic ( mathematical symbolism) and see if it correlates with what you see in nature. Stop arguing about how many teeth a horse has an go count them. “ More is missed by not looking than not knowing “- Sir William Osler

[@timffoster]

Sorry, but that is not the dictionary definition of faith. Here is a copy/paste from Webster's: 3. In theology, the assent of the mind or understanding to the truth of what God has revealed. Simple belief of the scriptures, of the being and perfections of God, and of the existence, character and doctrines of Christ, founded on the testimony of the sacred writers, is called historical or speculative faith; a faith little distinguished from the belief of the existence and achievements of Alexander or of Cesar. Basically, you're believing something based on the character and reliability of the author. Only a cynical atheist would reduce it to "belief without evidence".

[@stormy7709]

i was hoping to learn what evidence convinced this guy, but instead he takes about testimony being enough to show god exists. In that case, why not use Islamic testimony? Or random person down the street's testimony? The part about evolution was strange, I don't see how evolution and existence of god are related. The main thing I get from this is this guy really wanted to believe there was a god.

[@random6809]

"The main thing I get from this is this guy really wanted to believe there was a god." Or he saw an opportunity to fake it and make money from book sales, conferences etc....

[@mysongdocumentation]

Do you need an intern?

[@3tou6bi88]

How does one go from realist to "most childish superstitions", as Albert Einstein pointed out religions to be? But he says "no heavy thinking", so that explains probably a lot...

[@theoskeptomai2535]

Well that settles it then. I mean if Guillaume Bignon became a Christian, well then that is indisputable proof that the Christian god is a reality, right? Can someone ask Guillaume if Nessie still swims in Loch Ness. I was wondering if the "Swimming with Nessie Encounter" is worth the €55 admission fee.

[@cheerfulmouse]

😎 You could be right 🤩 Glad you're here!!

[@evanszymanski9421]

Hey, Theo! Surprised to see you here. I remember interacting with you on a video of one of Dr. Craig's debates. I think you know this, but let me humbly remind you that Guillaume isn't presenting this as conclusive evidence, but as a testimony of his experience of God. Per his comments on testimonial evidence, now it's up to you to decide whether or not Guillaume seems like a reliable source. (Speaking of our previous conversation, now you know at least two people who claim to have experienced God-Guillaume and me!) Hope your investigation into these matters is going well.

[@theoskeptomai2535]

@@evanszymanski9421 And I understand and question the verity of personal testimony. Remember, I too gave very similar (and equally earnest) testimony of my relationship with Jesus at one time as well.

[@theoskeptomai2535]

@@cheerfulmouse Thank you.

[@winniecash1654]

It's his story. What, you want to take it away from him? We all have a story to tell. You do, I do. For some reason his particular story is invalid?

[@tellingtruthexperiencingli9355]

I'm glad Bignon is now a believer but Christian determinism is a huge detriment to apologetic communication to non-Christians.

[@nathan010810]

Indeed. It means that no offer can be genuine if you think the person you’re evangelizing might not be elect. I wonder what the Calvinist says if asked if the offer of salvation is for real. An answer of “I’m not sure because…(description of Calvinism)…” is sure to kill it.

[@timffoster]

Big on has interviews on UT where he expounds on his Calvinism. Highly recommended! (Its remarkably sophisticated, so bring your thinking cap)

[@6.0hhh]

Not true at all.

[@6.0hhh]

@@nathan010810 No. Not at all. Your view of calvinism is extremely flawed which isn't surprising considering you got it from Roger Olson

[@nathan010810]

@@6.0hhh Back that up without simply proof texting isolated parts of scripture. Actually think. Born sinners due to original sin (no matter how you define it). Incapable of responding to the call, including merely asking for help. Remember nothing YOU DO can cause influence God’s choice to offer salvation to you. All are designed to hell and held by God to be deserving (remember there is nothing you can do to get anywhere near God and salvation). God chooses some and leaves the rest to burn. I’m sorry, but that’s what the TUL of TULIP is, and if you think otherwise, then what you are is not a Calvinist. You just think you are as you are not following it to its logical conclusion. This is apart from considering Calvin’s thoughts on the strong delusion one may have, sent by God, of being a believer. Then there’s the I, which gives you no choice (this one actually isn’t bad because heaven is the best possible thing). Then the P which results in some Christians being self-righteous and arrogant (pity poor Paul Maxwell, was he never a believer after giving so much to his fellow Christians?). Just some. And I don’t even want to get started on the infra/supra-lapsarian debate. Like I said, back it up without just mindlessly proof texting what White, Piper, McArthur or whoever said. Think for yourself and tell me: Is God setting us up for failure fair by your standard? Not God’s. Yours. Because that’s what God does under Calvinism. And only 5 point Calvinism is Calvinism. There is no less.

[@cjbrown8245]

God is so good

[@labranehit7687]

I don't think the babies and children that were murdered during the great flood agree with you. Well if you believe it actually happened of course.

[@random6809]

@@labranehit7687 Well those babies and children were sinners so deserved it apparently!

[@candidepangloss]

I blame this kind of reasoning and apologetics for the decline of religion in Europe. Common .. "Frenchman converted for pussy" ?. Religion cannot be defended unless we get rid of the apologists with their famous logical fallacies and bad arguments.

[@willielee5253]

@The city of the King, Paslms 122:6. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they will prosper that love you. God bless!!!

[@Fulltilt1973]

the right shoulder, He came to Shechem on his way to Bethel lols

[@WizzRacing]

I never got the Science part.. Science doesn't refute the existence of an Outside Agency\Creator\God.....As Science is a profession with many sub categories of expertise. And I'm not even religious. As Religion is a slippery word. I would add. The next person that says "Evolution is Fact".. I would first ask them define the word, Evolution. As the standard response I get, Genetics.. Called Mendelian inheritance. That is not evolution. Evolution has to have a beginning. Which has never been found. We have no idea how it all started. And when you look at the Cell Nucleus... It makes humans look like they just discovered Fire...We have use Engineering terms just to explain it...It defies anything humans have ever Created....

[@SeanMcDowell]

Great point about the definition of evolution!

[@random6809]

He is certainly making money from his *cough* "conversion".

[@sanjeevgig8918]

IF he has converted to Xtianity, then he NEVER REALLY WAS A TRUE ATHEIST. I learnt this from Xtians whining about people leaving their faith. LOL

[@Sajadela]

He was never one of us, haha.

[@sanjeevgig8918]

@@Sajadela The French are also saying: He was never REALLY a French man. ha ha.

[@lynkahaar9549]

So you believe in God, hey? 😄 🤣

[@Syed_12]

( Do Christians And Jews and "OTHER" non-Muslims go to Heaven? ) Quran 2:62 '' Those who believe (in the Quran) and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians->ANYAllah< Is The Protector Of Monasteries, Churches, Synagogues And The Mosques ) Quran 22:40 [They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right - only because they say, " Our Lord is God " And were it not that God checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned. And God will surely support those who support Him. Indeed, God is Powerful and Exalted in Might. Note: Why did Allah protected Churches and Synagogues if they worship false Allah ? ( Why Are There So Many Different Religions In The World ? ) Quran 5 48 ''...... If God wanted He could have made all of you a single nation.( ie single religion ) But He willed otherwise in order to test you in what He has given you (ie Scriptures) therefore try to excel one another in good deeds. Ultimately you all shall return to God then He will show you the truth of those matters in which you '' >DISPUTE verb < not noun like other religions Islam mean "submission" to God ( The above verse saying is that God will not accept a religion from the >MUSLIM< and the Non-Muslims but total "submission" to God ) Question: How Can Muslim And the Non-Muslim "submit" to the God? Answer: Be kind to other human beings and Do not lie, Do not steal, Do not cheat, Do not hurt others, Do not be prideful and Do the charity work. Note: If you obeyed all the ABOVE Allah-God's moral laws "YOU" submitted to God.( ie Islam mean "submission" to God ) The only people who will enter Paradise those who '' Submitted to God '' ( ie by good deeds ) God does NOT accept your religion of birth but only ''Your Total'' Submission to Him. ( God Allows Interfaith Marriages And Eat Food From the Christian And Jew And Vice Versa ) Quran 5:5 ''This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. And [lawful in marriage are] chaste women from among the believers (ie Muslim ) and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) before you, when you have given them their due compensation, desiring chastity not unlawful sexual intercourse or taking [secret] lovers. And whoever denies the faith - his work has become worthless and he in the Hereafter will be among the losers.'' Note: > Only < Islam allows interfaith marriages (>14 hundredsSame God< but They are >ALL Corrupt< more or less, some more than others from their original foundational teaching. The older religion are MORE corrupted than newer religion. Question to Muslim and Christian: Does God / Allah only answer your pray ? And God / Allah does not answer non Muslim / non Christian pray? Did Allah '' Canceled '' all other religions Judaism and Christianity? Quran 5:48 '' And We have revealed to you [O Muhammad] the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture ( ie New and old Testament ) and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. >>>TO EACH OF YOU WE PRESCRIBED A LAW AND A METHODone nation>differ qualified < for to enter Paradise ) On the day of judgement God will ''NOT'' judge humanity bases on Sunni Muslim sect VS Shia Muslim sect ''NOR'' by Muslim VS non-Muslim >but< Doer of Goods VS Doer of Evils. '' YOUR " birth in the Muslim's family is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise. '' YOUR " religion / sect / foot long beard is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise. The > qualification < to enter Paradise is > Faith in God and Good Work