Comparative Religions

Description: Studying Comparative Religions can often leave the student bewildered. The diverse and sincere beliefs held by each follower could cause the Christian student to question the existence of truth in matters of religion. Many of the world’s faiths seem to be a mixture of truth and lie, with one person or principle responsible for the universe, and to whom they pay honor and reverence. We are to be concerned with what our fellow man believes. Their convictions command their interest, study, and respect. As we study other religions, we, the Christian student, will many times find ourselves being rebuked, instructed, and inspired. This becomes vivid when we look at the fidelity in prayer and fasting found in the followers of Islam, or the quiet, dignified self-discipline of the Buddhist. These disciplines are noble and valid, just as much of the non-Christian teaching undoubtedly is. The Christian student could find himself in trouble if he dares to meddle with the practices of other religions

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