Today’s Religions: There is no neutral ground.
Key verse(s)/quote(s):
“There is no neutral ground in the universe; every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counter-claimed by Satan” - C.S. Lewis
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” – 1 John 4:9-10
Key takeaway(s):
- With such an array of beliefs how can all religions lead to the same point?
- Objective analysis of a religion is key and sincerity alone has never been and should never be a mark of authenticity
- All religions & cults seem to do one or more of the following…
- Strip the deity of Christ
- Bring God down to our level
- Lift us up to God’s level
- Focus on self and not God
- Negate God’s existence altogether
- Dismiss our sinful nature
Overview:
This topic requires a holistic evaluation of several fundamental questions. The 4 main areas that serve as a starting point for an introductory discussion on comparative world religions begins with:
- Why are there so many religions?
- Don’t all religions point to God?
- What makes Christianity unique from other religions?
- What does all this mean to you?
In order to objectively compare religions and understand what worldviews they present, one must read from their own texts. Each of the facts presented in this presentation will be readily attested to by each faith group as they are taken from their …
