Are christians suppose to accept other religions???

Question

I ask this because people always say that if a christian doesn't accept the other religions then christians are bad, misguided people. I told someone that being a christian means that Jesus is the "only" way, thruth and life, and that this is biblical. They said I was narrow minded and bias, but if it's biblical how can I be wrong?

Answer 1

Are Christians supposed to embrace other religions - NO.
Are Christians supposed to hate people with other religions - NO
Jesus said no one comes to the Father but through Him. If you could get to heaven by being a Muslim, or a Hindu, or anything else, Christ would not have had to die. God could have just told all the people to go become Hindus. Why would God allow His only begotten Son to die if there were any other way? We must pray that their eyes will be opened to the truth. Don't worry about the mean things they say about us. The Word says to "count it as joy, for in like manner the persecuted the prophets".

Answer 2

Being bibical is not being right!
The Bible used by the Christian religion is a twisted mistranslation of the Hebrew Scriptures.
In no way can what is found in the English translations be backed up with the Hebrew manuscriptes that the deceitful translators used to give you this perverted version of the Scriptures.
If you have eyes to see and ears to hear what is written in the Hebrew Scriptures you will find your answer at this web site.

http://www.yahweh.com

May Holy Spirit that inspired the prophets and apostles to write to us bless your understanding in your search for truth.


Obadhawk

Answer 3

Your question is improper.

To be a Christian is to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This ecompasses many religions, from Baptist to Presbyterian.

It also is not part of many religions, like Islam.

The pivitol issue is that Christians believe Jesus Christ is God and died for our sins. Faith in Jesus is the only way to salvation for ones soul.

Thus, Christianity is not a religion, rather it is a personal relationship with Jesus.

Answer 4

I am a christian, and I accept other religions. I have rastafarian, muslim, athest, friends. I do not look down on religion. I like to learn about other religions. I believe people can make their own decisions in who they belive in. Just like I believe Jesus is my father. Rastas belive Jesus was a prophet and Hail Selessie was the one who brought the word of god, they believe in Jesus (but they say he isnt Gods son), pray to God (Jah), they are naturalists. You have to be an open minded person and not look down on what other people think. If you are a true Christian you will spead the word of God without pushing the religion on to someone.

Answer 5

Well the problem you're seeing is a different philosophy about ethics. The people who say Christians are "bad" if they don't accept every other belief and philosophy are basing that conclusion upon situational ethics, a proven logical fallacy.

So I wouldn't put too much weight on it. They are really just more concerned about keeping their smug sense of superiority intact than anything else.

Answer 6

Don't worry about what others say. Pray for such people. They haven't been taught any better. They want to be able to live as they wish and say, "Don't judge me." (That phase is so child-like.) )The verse about not judging is the only Bible they seen to know. They take it out of contex and overlook hundreds of verses that speak of judgment. Telling one that he/she is going to hell is not judging when the Bible makes clear that we need to warn others of their sins. Jesus, in John 14:6, says "I am the way, the truth an the life: No man cometh unto my father but by me." As for as those of other religions, they have a right to go to hell if they want. Jesus warns people, but he doesn't force them to follow him. It is sad, because many people of other religions, as well as many atheists, are actually good moral people. Many of them are more moral than we are. However, it isn't about our goodness. (No one is good enough.) It is about knowing our need for a savior and accepting his payment for our sins. Of course, we should never be mean to anyone, because they are misguided and brain-washed by the media, teachers, etc. It is good to be narrow minded in order to follow the narrow way. Read Matthew 7:14. Hang in there for those that call you bias are judging people for being bias. (They are more bias than you are.)

Answer 7

We are supposed to love people as Christ did. The Word says to be in the world but not of it. Meaning other religions and beliefs may be around us but we are not to take part in them.
Jesus said He came to heal the sick. That's why He hung out with prostitues and tax collectors. He loved them and died for them just as He did for all sinners.
Maybe your message is coming across the wrong way. Are you trying to tell them that they are going to hell if they dont believe the way you do? If so, that's offensive to people.
When we live out our faith in the presence of non-believers, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our speech and behavior towards them and love them uncondtionally, then I believe God will open a persons heart to listen to the truth through other Christians, like yourself. The bible says that God is the "aurthor and finisher of our faith". So we should let Him reach a person in His due time. The parable of the sower tells us that a heart must be conditioned to receive the seed that it grow to fruition. Your part in that may be to soften the heart of those around you by showing the love and joy of being a Christian.
Let the Lord lead you to witness, speaking the truth in love.

Answer 8

Christianity itself is the belief that the only way we are saved, is through Jesus Christ, .........

***But*** Christians should accept others, no matter what religion they are, we are not to judge others, we do not decide who will or will not go to heaven, that is for god to decide

we should never condemn others, It's written that we should love everyone, including our enemies, so shouldnt we love those of other religions?

Answer 9

Or should the question be? Why are Christians labeled intolerant if they don't accept other religions and its beliefs, all the while the other religions aren't accepting of Christianity and its beliefs and the public is OK with this?

Answer 10

it also says not to judge others.... i believe when they say Jesus is the only way, truth and life, for salvation.. Christians believe that. those who do not believe in salvation, they will not care for what is "biblical" and what is not.

instead of trying to force others to believe what u believe; i think what is best is to understand that they do not think the same way as you..the only thing u Can do is make yourself accountable to the way u believe, and be a good example. that's the best u can do...to do as best u can, within ur faith, in this world, to be "a light" and shine as brightly as possible. if people choose to follow the same light as you, that's awesome. if they don't, do not think u are better than them. share ur experience and what u think is right, but never Force them.

think of it this way.... a parent and a child...the child is doing bad things, and the parents know how they should stop it, but the child doesn't agree. no matter how much u discipline him, he will still continue to make mistakes. do you condemn him? do u disown him? of course not! u just continue to patiently try to teach what you think is *right*, and try to help that child to grow and think for Himself what is *right*. u will never be able to truly force someone to do what YOU think is right. u can only give the information as best as you can, and hope that they will see what is right. not what YOU think is right...but what is just RIGHT. there is Good and Bad in this world..if u continuously seek Good, i believe God is working in you..even if you don't know it. it may not be thier time , but it's NEVER time for you to judge that person or condemn them.

be proud of ur faith, but understand other people are lost, unsure, or even proud of THEIR faith! if u don't want someone to look down on u for being christian, don't look down on them for not being christian.

open mindedness doesn't mean u cannot believe in Christianity, just as being Christian doesnt mean u have to be closed minded.