The Holy War — Page 177
Proceedings—Debate 31 May 1893 177 However, they were not forgiven and were destined to be cast into the Fire out of petulance by God. Now, what evidence do you have for this? Please present these proofs but with references from the Torah where God says that though I have forgiven this disobedience today, however, I will judge them tomorrow. Here, your exegesis and inter- pretations will not suffice. If you are truthful, then show the verses of the Torah because this very matter is plainly, clearly written in many places of the Torah—and we will provide these references afterwards— that God had forgiven the House of Israel at the time of some of their disobedience due to the intercession of Moses. In fact, the very words of forgiveness are present in Numbers 12:13 and 14:19, Deuteronomy 9:19–22, and Exodus 8:8. Then you say that it is not against the law of nature for Jesus to be crucified for the sins of others, that a person can pay the debt of another person with his wealth. This is a fascinating example that you have given! What was actually asked was whether some other person could be punished for the crimes of a criminal? Is there any example of this in the world? You have served as an Extra-Assistant, and you know that the British laws are compiled after a great deal of deliberation and research and due regard to the requirements of justice. Have you ever seen anything in the Indian Penal Code that Y should be crucified for the sins of X? (The rest, later. ) Signature—English Signature—English Ghulam Q a dir Fasih Henry Martyn Clark President President Representing Muslims Representing Christians