All Paths..One Destination? When examining the claims of religious traditions we must be careful not to confuse tolerance and truthfulness. Claiming that it is intolerant to say that "all paths do not lead to the same destination" misses the point. The important issue is the truth or falsity of this assertion. (Several Articles) Judaism An overview of the religion of the Jews. The ‘Altering of Judaism after the destruction of the temple ( how can we account for a Jewish religion with no substitute atonement compared to what Moses had directed in the Torah?…) and a look at the charge that the New Testament contains ‘Anti-Semitic’ statements. Islam Where did Islam originate and what does it teach? How are the teachings of Islam similar to those of Christianity? How are they different? Was Muhammad foretold in the Bible? Did he perform miracles? Are Muslims for peace because of Islam or in spite of Islam? Does Islam itself promote peace and tolerance? What should our attitude be toward Islam, and toward those who follow this powerful religion? Baha’i The Baha'i faith has become a popular religion in an environment of ecumenism, inclusiveness and political correctness. WIth it’s strong presence in the United Nations, and within other international groups, Baha’i is in a position to play a prominent role in the fulfillment of end times prophecy. In fact, they state in their literature that their goal is to do just that. They eagerly await the man who will usher in global peace (known to Christians as Antichrist), and hold as one of their central missions the establishment of a united global commonwealth that will control all things political, financial, and spiritual. At times, while reading from Baha’i writings, one begins to feel like you’ve picked up a Bible and began reading directly from the book of Revelation. Buddhism It is quite clear that Christianity and Buddhism differ from one another in fundamental ways. Some sects of Buddhism have tried to synchronize the two together. However, the two are so different, they cannot both be right at the same time, nor can the two be blended together. Also see America Smiles On the Buddha Hinduism Though Hinduism may seem far removed from our everyday experience, it's becoming increasingly important that we as Christians understand this mysterious religion from India. This is so, if for no other reason than that Hinduism claims 1/6 of the world's population, with over 750 million followers worldwide. But it's also important because its influence is being felt more and more in our own country. Hinduism being the wellspring of a good deal of New Age thinking. Sikhism A Brief Overview |