Have I Investigated Other Religions

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[@ORSkie]

Yes! Christian singer Keith Green said in his testimony that when he started searching, he examined the other religions and realized they all talked about Jesus, so he decided to seek Jesus! ✝️💖

[@jeannet7443]

Yes!

[@umaprasadind]

Really

[@nicholascarver1]

Keith Green was fantastic!

[@davidhawkins5329]

But he was anti catholic and I was protestant then. I am by God's grace and mercy now a catholic ( Roman rite- 1 of 24 Churches of the 1 Church) and brother Keith was nicely in error. ✡️🇮🇱✝️🇨🇦🇻🇦🍷🍞🙏👍

[@jackfrost2978]

We tend to think, if we are going to examine other religions. We need to take the time to examine them in detail. An idea that i came across, to help evaluate other religions. Is to break them down in broad categories. Trying to identify the essence of each religion we are examining from a broad perspective. Then if we find certain areas we think we need more information on. At that point you can focus on the areas you need more information on. Without wasting an enormous amount of time on all the unimportant details. The goal is to sort the religions you want to consider. Into several broad categories to help highlight the fundamental differences. That are start becoming easy to realize when viewed by, broad simple categorial and conceptional differences. The key is to get to the foundation of religions. To get to the core concepts. The beating heart of what makes each religion. Examples of broad categories. The following is a small sampling. What is being worshiped. Monotheistic, polytheistic, source, earth/creation. What are we, to that which is being worshiped. What is the end goal or message. You die and that is it. You run the tread mill of cycle over and over again. Cycle but with possibility of eventually getting back to source. We worship ourselves. We worship a being or collective that is coming to save us. Worship of understanding of process of power and knowledge. If you examining the being / collective that is coming to save you. Where do these being come from? What is the nature of their religion. Their gods. Once you have you some broadly defined aspects to examine. It is important to remember you can add more broad categories as needed and remove those that are distracting. The hard work then becomes one of philosophy. Figuring out the tough questions to ask to get to the core or essence of each religion based on those defining and comparative aspects. A few thoughts from my own search. There are several versions to cycles. Nearly all of them are impersonal. Some cycles have no negative. We can see these are not realistic. Some have negative but focus on the positive. Does the cycle have clearly define parameters. Many cycles have broad, largely unguided paths leading into the horizon. If the end message is that you die and that is it. There is no long term meaning or value to life. If someone is coming to save us. It is very very important to understand the full nature of what is being represented. A few examples of simple breakdowns of religions. Mormon. savior, cycle. Jesus is supposed to be the savior but indeth analysis of the early teachings show God and Jesus to merely be a continuous cycle works based cycle. Details in mormon teachings have changed significantly over the years. Luciferian. savior, cycle, hidden path. Lucifer is considered the savior instead of Jesus. luciferian worship is largely done in secret. It is a club atmosphere. If you are not in the club. You are already deemed not worthy. It is a continual cycle of secrets to be chased after. Islam. savior, obedience. hope allah likes you. muhammad saves people in hell by convincing allah to let them go. Jesus hangs out with allah in heaven and wonders how muhammad is going to get out of hell to ask allah to save everyone. obedience is the only path. yet is no guarantee. Full of contradiction. They don't eat pig because Jews don't eat pig, but they don't follow any of the other food laws. Homosexuality is forbidden with men. boys are allowed. In heaven one of the rewards allah gives. are male child sex slaves that stay perpetual children so as to never become men. There seems to be only 2 rewards in islam. Immortality and widespread often deviant sexual gratification for men. New Age. saviors, self worship, broken cycle God does not care. Beings who have ascended are coming to save us. How did they ascend? Why do they hate Jesus teachings. Others have ascended regardless of beliefs and teachings. There is no sin. A few thoughts regarding Biblical teachings. Worship the creator, not the creation. The 2 great commandments Love the Lord your GOD with all your essence. Love your neighbor as yourself. We have been corrupted and God loves us enough to pay the price for redemption. For those who wish to follow God and become redeemed. Gods laws and rules are best practices for the individual, and the society. Throughout generations. Sin is like drugs. Seems sweat in the moment yet is far more destructive over time, than it is worth. Sin is destructive to the individual, society, and future generations.

[@OffDoodyDad78]

I really like his explanation on "believe that" vs "belief in". I tend to gather data and I wonder if that's why I often struggle with doubt. Maybe I need to wrestle with "belief in" more. This gives me something to chew on thank you.

[@davidplummer2473]

It's not that the disciples died for what they believed. They died for what they claimed to have actually seen, not for some milquetoast intellectual assent to something they did not see.

[@PhilIsaak]

Yep Lots of people have died for what they believe. Get me 10 guys together who die for what they know is a lie. Doesn’t happen Look and Watergate Those guys were rolling over on each other just to spend a couple less years in prison. Watch parody by Babylon Bee to see how ridiculous it would have been for all of them to lie knowing the resurrection never happened 🤔🤔🤔

[@kiwisaram9373]

Yeah men will die for many stupid causes but not for a lie.

[@maggiegarber246]

I took the course History of the World Religions when in college 50+ years ago. It was taught by a Benedictine monk. He shocked me when he said if one of the other religions brought him closer to God, he would follow it.

[@Armygirl4Christ]

The gospel is found first in Genesis 3. Precedes all ways of salvation.

[@atharv-gautam]

True. Christ has existed since eternity...basically his existence precedes all creation just his recorded doctrine has reached later.

[@DaddyBooneDon]

You're so right. Christians are deconstructing their faith because it doesn't align with how the world thinks. Either that, or some might attempt to syncretize Christianity with those attitudes. If Jesus wrote seven letters to the churches today, what would he say?

[@chad9455]

It’s always been like that. Many are called, few are chosen.

[@kiwisaram9373]

It would depend on how they constructed their faith to begin with. Personally I looked at society and turned to Christ, so not much chance of society causing me to deconstruct my faith.

[@satkinson5505]

There are two kinds of people in this world, those who divide everyone into two groups and those who don't.

[@julianaallen8477]

Joe Kirby always says there are 2 types of people who go to heaven, perfect people, and forgiven people. Nobody is perfect. We can all be forgiven if we truly repent and come to the Savior. ❤

[@PhilIsaak]

This!!! “I’m a good person” Yeah you are I say to them…. Good people don’t go to heaven…..forgiven people do. Whenever you ask someone if they think they’re good they almost always say “oh yeah I’m a good person” what’s your standard is a good question. Well I never murdered anyone….it just opens up dialogue if the truth is spoken in love.

[@kiwisaram9373]

That is not really saying anything. Which is better and why?

[@PhilIsaak]

Fulfilled prophecy is one thing that sets the Bible apart from everything else. There’s others but hundreds have been fulfilled such that secular scholars try to say the Daniel was written after everything was fulfilled except end time stuff.

[@arcguardian]

Ur labor in The Lord, is a blessing.

[@penglim224]

I was seeking a religion for help. I was reading about main religions except Christianity, not happy with Christians. Could not decide which was true. I just called to a true god, if there was really a true god. I am a believer of Jesus Christ.

[@raymondjackson6085]

Q&A is always the best and entertaining

[@SoulWinnerforJesus]

These were good answers! Thank you for sharing, J. Warner.

[@mountainman7027]

If one sincerely seeks the Truth, it will eventually leads to the Person of Jesus Christ. Amen

[@jazzed2b]

I can't say how excellent this is! Thank you

[@user-gs4oi1fm4l]

The deacon at my parish has an incredible story detailing his experience as an angry atheist, and after an "intervention" of sorts was needed for the family he spent a year trying out different religions, from Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Wicca, etc all the way across the spectrum with Christianity the last on his list to try. Christianity was ultimately the one that stuck with him.

[@joonasmakinen4807]

Use Audacity to convert mono->stereo audio. Otherwise, important message!

[@christopherdriesenga4156]

Jesus is Truth. If you sincerely want to know the Truth, you will find God.

[@sonnytanod8862]

Thank you Sir

[@pekopan00]

I've been rewatching and reading his cold case books. Just yesterday, I was wondering the exact question this video answers: Has Mr. Wallace examined other religions with the same scrutiny? He should publish a new cold case book

[@hectorhernandez215]

Already did...His book Person of Interest have this search. .

[@hbdad12]

Would love to see the video of the entire lecture and Q&A.

[@conqueringflower7466]

This is like James chapter 2. You have to believe in God in order to follow God, but you do need to follow God. Even demons believe in God.

[@mamamia4745]

Belief IN is the same as TRUST!

[@thetheoreticaltheologian2458]

None demonstrate the greatest act of love for us like Christ! None has perfect righteous holy justice in that ALL sin is punished and paid in full once and for all!

[@JaneSmith-x4x]

Thank you

[@jawneethecurious]

Very good, Jim, very good!

[@changstein]

what are the 4 requisite points he refers to?

[@TheDoba87]

Came here to find this too

[@beadoll8025]

Great content!

[@cvent8454]

Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Light. Ppl need to stop trying to discover reasons to not believe in Him. Start with the one everyone is talking about--Jesus. Thank you sir.

[@johnbrown4568]

Thanks for the video...

[@CynVee]

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one gets to the Father but through Him. He is the door. Look at all the other religions but if you are sincere in finding the truth, they will all lead you back to Him. That's really all you need to know.

[@Hupernike45]

To all you Christians out there. Is it important for Christians to hear this material? This material is not just for the "special forces" type like Wallace. I'm just taking an educated guess, but I think every single verse in the bible was written for every single Christian. So, suppose they can decide for themselves based on Jesus' word. ! Peter 3:15 - "but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,"

[@01marcelopaulo]

I investigate budism but stopped because the poli cano, the oldestest coletions of budista written, it's 400 before the real life of sidata there's no way that be the real story about Sidata.

[@zacsimillion]

Audio only on one side

[@shiningospel]

Thanks 🙏 🕊️🤝🏋️‍♂️

[@kennethmeeker6369]

It would be wild to hear the recorded sermon on the mound in heaven im sure everything is being scribed somewhere.

[@vincentwood7036]

So, what is the 4 part test?

[@josephkong44]

yeah, i want to know them, too. looking for the link to the preach before the Q&A.

[@carlcinco6675]

I want it too. The video seems a little meaningless if we don’t have that context.

[@kayheart1413]

@@carlcinco6675 we have to read the book,I think is a good start.

[@mytaichi5945]

Right!

[@Daegu-Dawg]

There is a video out there...

[@johnglad5]

Blessings

[@dianeglover479]

What are the 4 criteria he is talking about here???

[@renierramirez9534]

Where do I can watch the entire conference?

[@JoniEscar_07]

Possibly in one of the links that appear on the description of this KZbin channel.

[@cibs34]

What is the 4 part test?

[@rontcurry]

Jesus saves

[@markwrede8878]

But did you read Adam Smith because he says all of capitalism is extortion, and the scriptures don't even have a commandment against extortion.

[@liljade53]

Of course it does. It says, love your neighbor as yourself, so if you’re extorting someone, you are not loving them as yourself because you would not want to be extorted.

[@JoniEscar_07]

​@@liljade53 And Jesus has something to sag about those who say they love him but hate their brother.

[@John-fk2ky]

You CLEARLY haven't read the Bible very clearly. The Old Testament has all sorts of commands against exploitation, which even if you somehow missed any sections involving money would logically extend to money if it's covering all these other categories. In the New Testament you have Jesus telling tax collectors that directly asked him what to do to not charge excessive interest and Zacheus declaring that he'll pay back with interest anyone he's extorted. Also, if Adam Smith actually wrote that (it's been a little while since I've read his stuff), he's flat out wrong and goes against his own argument. The whole point of capitalism is the opposite of extortion. It's supposed to work without any form of coercion. Extortion would break the concept of a self-adjusting market. This makes me think you either didn't understand what you read or you're mistaking the concept with mercantilism. Capitalism didn't exist before Adam Smith, and I'm not sure the term existed until well after him. He invented the very idea of it, an idea that doesn't allow for extortion in its modern sense.

[@sfappetrupavelandrei]

​@@liljade53Also the Jewish god, God the Father, is the god of widows, orphans and poor people. Does anyone think that this god would be ok with extortion?

[@PhilIsaak]

Who’s Adam Smith? A socialist? Proverbs teaches capitalism. Anything can be corrupted. If a man doesn’t work neither should he eat. If he doesn’t provide for his family he’s worse than an infidel. Taking your hard earned money and giving it to less than motivated strangers in not biblical. Capitalism is win win in all cases where v integrity is utilized and there’s no sinful corruption I provide services and get paid for it. The receiving party gets something to benefit them and so does the seller. Keep the government out as much as possible!!!