Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
The Baháʼí Faith is one of the youngest world religions, emerging in the 19th century amidst a time of great political, religious, and social change. Rooted in the Middle East, it has since grown into a global religion with millions of adherents across every continent. Its message of unity and peace continues to inspire followers … Read More “Understanding the Baháʼí Faith: Origins, Beliefs, and Global Reach” »
We live in a world where it is essential for us to understand other religions. World religions are no longer across the ocean, they are across the street. I read World Faiths by S.A. Nigosian. I read the second edition and I believe that this book has been replaced by World Religions: A Historical Approach. … Read More “World Faiths – Review” »
I have been enjoying Ken Samples blog and I frequently link to it. He consistently provides good content that is theologically sound. So I was very happy when I was offered a review copy of his new book, God Among Sages. Two of my interests are that of the historical Jesus and world religions. As … Read More “God Among Sages – Review” »
Learn About World Religions We live in an exciting time when people from all over the world are right here in our communities. Religious diversity is no longer about whether you are Baptist or Presbyterian. On one block may live families who are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh or any number of other religions. Is … Read More “30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 18” »
It is often suggested by liberals and others that evangelicals are intolerant of other religions. I would like to suggest that the opposite is true. First of all, we need to define what tolerance is. Tolerance does not mean that everything is good. Tolerance is respecting what you do not like or agree with. I … Read More “Why Evangelicals are More Respectful of Other Religions” »
“It is a fallacy to believe that argument has no place in inter-religious dialogue. Argument, so long as it does not descend to the level of caricature and invective, is a form of respect towards the other. The other’s views are considered important enough to be taken seriously, neither ignored nor downplayed in the interests … Read More “Inter-Religious Dialogue” »
It is always a fair question to ask: Why Christianity? Why choose to be a Christian rather than adopt any other worldview? I can see a number of good reasons but there is one that I would like to focus on here. When we think of other religions or philosophies, what is their core message? … Read More “Apologetics of Love” »
One of the problems with conservative Christians is that they are intolerant of other religions. The religious right insists that their beliefs are correct and all the other religions are wrong. In our pluralistic society, that is unacceptable. This makes Christianity dangerous and creates some anger on the part of Christianity’s critics. It is true … Read More “When It’s Wrong to Be Right: Other Religions” »
