Posted by iluvJesus in August 10, 2009
Can Chrisitanity be united with other religions, for example, Muslim, Buddhism, Judaism?
The answer is NO.
Again, the answer is in the Bible. Bible is inspired by God. It is God’s word for us. If you believe God exists, and would like to know more about God, you need to read the bible. The bible has been around for thousands of years and any fault is yet to be found. About a quarter of the Bible is prophesy, part of the prophesy has come true.
The God described in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam seem to be similar. One true God and there are a set of rules from God for us to follow. Jesus is the key here. Jesus makes their differences. Jesus is mentioned in all 3 of these popular religions. Jesus is the key person here. Those who believe Jesus is the son of God and is the only savior for us would make themselves “Christians”. For example, Mormons would put the word “Jesus” in the name of their organization but do not know who Jesus is, still calling themselves Christians, are not true Christians. Israelites (born, secular, or convert) who do not believe Jesus is the son of God and messiah mentioned in their Hebrew bible make them Jews. Muslims suspect Jesus could be a messenger for God, or a prophet, but not the son of God, nor a savior for us. Buddhism and Hinduism are more like life philosophy.
Catholicism, as mentioned in previous blog posts, is an modified Christianity. Catholics are unsure about their salvation, although they claimed to believe in Jesus. They do not know whether they should believe more in Jesus and the bible, or to believe the Pope. They are generally working on their salvation, attending yearly masses to make themselves clean, despite being taught that salvation is by grace in the Catholic society! Some of them still would worship virgin Mary who was merely a human. I am saying this to point out their misconception in Christ and salvation. Christ is our only savior, via only Jesus were we saved. I believe some Catholics would be saved as long as they understand and practice Jesus’ teachings (have to be careful about the Catholic bible too, as its original has been modified before, as well as the addition of the apocrypha). I am not that against them as Jesus said in mark 9:40 “for whoever is not against us is for us”. Unlike Mormons, Catholics believe Jesus is God and is the son of God.
These are the basic and major doctrinal differences among these religions. Do you think any of these mentioned religions would compromise on their BASIC DOCTRINES? No, or you would make new religions, and be false teachers and prophets mentioned in the New Testament. Only the antichrist would succeed in the unification of religions and the world. And he will mark the end of age.
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