(You see, I
usually start my entry with that saying…. so instead, I titled my post as
such.)
Kerby Anderson
came and spoke on Apologetics. We learned about religions such as Hinduism,
Buddhism, Mormonism, and Islam. Here are some key points that I learned about
each of these…
Hinduism: 3rd
largest religion in the world, has many gods and goddesses, incarnations, idol worship, nature worship,
spirit worship, sacrifices and offerings
Buddhism:
4th largest religion in the world, suffering is universal. The cause of
suffering is desire and attachment. Suffering will cease when desire
ceases. The path to cessation of suffering is: The Eightfold Path.
The Eightfold Path consist of Right Views, Right Resolve, Right
Speech, Right Conduct, Right Occupation, Right Effort, Right
Contemplation, and Right Meditation.
Mormonism: There
is no qualitative distinction between God and us. We are all the same (God the Father, Jesus, angels, human beings).
Intelligences→ spirits→
incarnations→ gods. Mormonism teaches the eternal
progression of gods. Jesus becomes a savior and a god. Humans can become gods
and rule planets.
Islam: 2nd
largest religion in the world, they deny the trinity, deny incarnation, and
deny the crucifixion. Muslims teach the though Adam and Eve sinned, God forgave
them. They don’t believe in our sin nature. Instead we have the ability to save
ourselves through obedience and submission to Allah.
Through all
of these religions, I think what hit home the most was the fact that
Christianity is the only religion with a loving and person God. Wow! That's
crazy.
Information obtained from:
Anderson, K.
(19 November 2013 – 22 November 2013).
Apologetics. Kanakuk Institute. Branson, Mo.
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