Objection: Muslims often claim that the biblical usage of terms like "dogs" and "swine" to describe unbelievers and Gentiles is offensive. They argue that to ascribe such terminology to prophets is to accuse them of sin, as prophets would not use such descriptions for human beings.

Christian Response: It is clear to anyone reading the Bible that such terms are used metaphorically to highlight the severity of spiritual sickness. For instance, Christ and the Apostles use "dogs" and "swine" to describe those who willfully treat holy things with contempt or stubbornly spread false teachings. This illustrates how deeply corrupted by sin humanity can become without the grace of God.

Furthermore, the Quran itself uses such metaphors to describe evildoers. For example:
- Surah 5:60 speaks of those "whom some He transformed into apes and swine."
- Surah 7:175-177 compares those who reject God's signs to a panting dog.
- Surah 8:22 and 8:55 call the deaf, the dumb, and those who reject God "the worst of beasts."
- Surah 62:5 compares those who failed in the obligations of the Mosaic Law to an "ass which carries huge tomes."

In light of these comparative religious parallels, one cannot logically assume that God sinned by using such stark metaphorical expressions to warn against severe spiritual dangers and evildoers. Therefore, attacking the Bible for using such metaphors is completely unwarranted.