2006-11-30 06:45:46 · 29 answers · asked by . 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, why would we not be able to.
2006-11-30 06:47:14 · answer #1 · answered by songndance1999 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There should be no reason why anyone could not read or learn about anything, as long as it's done with good intention. Education should be a daily goal, whether it involves religion, customs, speech, dress, etc. I recently submitted an essay on the varying customs of food. A lot of people shared so many interesting stories with me. I'm not going to change any of my food habits soon, but it was fun to hear of the differences around the world.
2006-11-30 06:53:36 · answer #2 · answered by WhiteChocolate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is very important for all christians to read the Quran and other texts from Islam to get an idea of what evil is. By the same token, reading religious texts from other religions often reveals that most of the moral concepts of christianity are universal. Wherever you see goodness in the world, there are the moral precepts that are the foundation of christianity. By, the same token, evil shows similar repeating patterns. The three major places you see these heinous concepts, in the modern day, are marxism, satanism/wicca/paganism, and islam. Evil patterns of thought and behavior reveal the evil of the movement. It's quite obvious if you bother to look.
2006-11-30 06:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are "allowed" to do whatever they darn well please.
Reading up on other religions provides perspective. Being completely ignorant to another religions does not help your case of saying that your religion is right.
The more you know about other religions the more you're able to defend your own. If you are truly set in your religion of choice, then reading about others will not change your mind.
Ashley.
2006-11-30 06:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by muertoalavida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of COURSE! since being a Christian, I have continued to study up on other religions, so as to better understand WHY people believe as they do, and to learn more about other faiths. While I studied numerous religions before becoming a Christian, I've actually studied MORE since being saved.
2006-11-30 06:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An open-minded church will, absolutely. I cannot speak for other denominations. Our class had a six month course of other religions. It was amazing how much some of them are similar, just use a different name for their supreme being. Methodist denominations all feel that we should learn about everyone's belief system. It helps us a lot to understand the reasons behind their belief.
2006-11-30 06:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by makeitright 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we are allowed, and I have studied other religions. After studying them, I am even more convinced that Christianity is the way to go.
2006-11-30 06:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
People are allowed to read whatever they want. No religion will ever tell me what I can and can not learn about!
2006-11-30 06:47:37 · answer #8 · answered by circa 1980 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as you can firm in your faith. Knowledge is a blessing, no matter whether you follow the beliefs or not I believe you can benifit from learning about other religions. I believe Jesus and God both understand humans curiosity, as long as it is in something innocent and not a sin, which learn about religion is not in my opinion.
2006-11-30 06:50:28 · answer #9 · answered by ♥RickySrsWife♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do it all the time. The truth will stand up to a knowledge of other religions;and you need to understand where other people are coming from when you talk to them about what you believe.
2006-11-30 06:50:01 · answer #10 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those of The True Christian Faith are not prohibited from any reading.... The Strength of The True Christian Faith is knowledge of The Truth.... no "reading" of other "religions" will alter The Truth that is known to those of The Faith.... Once one is of TheTrue Christian Faith no one will be turned by any reading of other "beleifs"....
2006-11-30 06:50:36 · answer #11 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋