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Date Posted: 07:19:09 04/24/06 Mon
In reply to:
dattaswami
's message, "World Religions:" on 01:29:09 04/06/06 Thu
Sir,
One thing we both agree on, as quoted by you:
"Moreover every religion states that their God only
created this world. Unfortunately this world is one
only and every God cannot create the same world."
We both acknowledge one truth: The World exists, and
could only be created by One God. If this is so, it
is only logical to conclude that only one teaching is
correct. Your conclusion seeks to justify all
teachings, and combine them as one. However, this
simply cannot be by the testimony of the teachings
themselves. As even you acknowledge, many teachings
leave no room for other paths.
So...
If only one teaching is correct, the pursuit of truth
is to determine which one it is. Again I disagree
with your statements. You claim my ancestors could
not possibly have had my faith. This is incorrect.
Though my intention at this point is not to lay a
logical groundwork for Christianity, it can easily be
used to portray my point. The Bible, without
question, has been in existence for thousands of
years (the Old Testament). The belief in Christ as the Messiah, the one whom ancient Bible texts prophecy about has existed, without question, for the last 2000 years. My ancestors have always had access to the same faith I now possess.
Logically, if there is but one teaching that is truth
(and many claim to fulfill this truth) it is necessary
to seek validation, confirmation, or lack of for each.
This can be done through historical research,
examination of recent archaeological finds, prophecies
that are and are not fulfilled by a faith's holy book,
etc...
Personal testimony is often a powerful tool of
evangelism for any faith as well, often producing
satisfactory results. The Scripture teaches that no
man comes to Christ alone, but only by the drawing of
the Holy Spirit. This I firmly believe, and am fully
aware one cannot be “argued” into believing in Christ.
Even so, one can be exposed to other evidences
besides personal testimony, in order to verify or
invalidate a certain teaching. Though I do not
believe the Holy Spirit is limited to drawing one unto
belief by use of such tools, it is folly to think He
does not at times use them. And rightly so: A
Buddhist may dedicate his entire life to his study, a
Muslim now may blow himself to bits in the name of
Allah, or a Believer in Christ may endure torture
ending in death in a communist country in the name of
Christ. Because each is convinced his faith is
correct, let his faith be measured by the plumb line
of logic, history, archaeology, philosophy, etc...
As a Believer in Christ, I have entrusted my life
completely to His work. Yet I do not follow with a
blind faith. Each turn of the archaeologist's spade
brings new evidence to Biblical characters and events (Consider Sodom and Gomorrah, Jericho, Nineveh, Solomon’s palace, Pilots historical recognition, etc…).
Many Old Testament kingdoms have been confirmed, as well as the odd way in which God destroyed them (they still attribute an earthquake to the obvious, historically recognized destruction of Jericho’s walls…God may have used an earthquake, but is this not strong proof of Joshua and the battle of Jericho documented within the Scriptures?)
Many historical documents verify the Bible's chronology (Cyrus Cylinder, Babylonian Ration Records, Tablet of Nabopolasar, & the Babylonian Chronicles are only a few writings of antiquity that directly confirm the Biblical account!) Many prophecies of the Old Testament have already been fulfilled to the last detail, from the doom of worldly kingdoms to the Messiah Christ (Consider Ezekiel’s prophecy concerning Tyre, fulfilled to the last detail even to this day). Perhaps the Resurrection of Christ and the facts surrounding it are the strongest proof.
Once again, it’s illogical to believe all “religions” lead to heaven simply by their teachings, and the tangible evidence. Before such a statement is made-even more-before such a statement is believed, I strongly suggest some research be done on the tangible evidences for each, and allow that to form a foundation for your later claims.
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