Does Christianity offer anything which is superior to other religions?

Question

As I indicated in my previous question, I am really asking a serious, serious question. Please help me out here. I need real answers. Thanks to all who can help. Shari

Answer 1

Hmm.. Well, I certainly can't claim to be an expert on very many, let alone all, religions. And probably I would normally leave this type of question to the Christians to answer.

But since you 'invited' Regulars, then I shall give you my personal answer. (That sounds daft! What else would I give?!)

There are aspects of the Christian message I like. Those of love and compassion for ones fellow men, concern for 'outcasts' and 'underdogs'. The idea that some things are 'God's' and some 'Cesar's'.

But whether it offers something 'unique', something 'superior', I'm not so sure.

Other religions also talk of tolerance and compassion. I don't think even the idea of a 'personal' relationship with God is unique to Christianity. Or of a man claiming to be God.

But faith is a personal thing. And because of that, one type of faith will suit one person but not another.

So I don't know if one can make such a judgement. Since to do so would imply that another religion, or aspects of it, is inferior. So ultimately it has to be what speaks to YOU.

From my own point of view it is partly this inability of mine to say 'Ah, yes. This seems better / more genuine / believable / honest' that makes all religions equally valid. Or invalid, for that matter.

I suppose that's a rather rambling way of saying that while Christianity offers some good things, I don't personally find anything in it superior to other religions.

But in the end, I think it's a question only you can answer for yourself. Which is perhaps the 'realest' answer I can offer.

Thank you for asking.
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Answer 2

Eternal life in Christ Jesus with His immediate presence and support. A deep and expanding revelation of God's presence.

A love you cannot produce yourself, a joy that cannot be matched and a peace that the world will never offer. Songs in the day and songs in the night.

The gift of Jesus Christ allows us to look into things we could not otherwise see. It lets us take part in the creation of a new heaven and earth that was started very recently in God's time.

While others are looking at this old creation we get to see both the majesty of what God did the first time and what He is doing right now. Walking with the Lord, watching Him work, learning of His love, grace and mercy is literally the greatest story ever written and the greatest epic ever produced.

There is a true Christianity and a religion built up over the life of Jesus Christ which covers or throws a wet blanket over the real thing. One writer out of China has called it a copied faith formula.

That copied faith formula is no better than any other religion on earth. True Christianity is the life of Jesus Christ. Outside of that life there is nothing but death. I would say that is superior.

Answer 3

I agree with the other post, it's not about being superior. In fact, being superior goes against our teachings. The ones that do, are typically trolls or people that don't understand Biblical Christianity.

But here is what I have gained by being a Christian.
In addition to knowing where I will spend eternity, there is the factor of a relationship with Jesus Christ. I have an advocate I can go to when things get rough. I also have a group of people I can share concerns with. While these may be in other religions as well, I just have not seen any other religion that gives me an inner peace like sharing my concerns with God.

Answer 4

All religions reveal eternal truth. What Christianity (at least the honest 2000 year old variety, not the modern Fundamentalist variety) says is that all religions reveal truth. But since all religions are human institutions, they all reveal it imperfectly. (Even Christianity). But what Christianity says is that Truth is not just an object to be found, it is a Person to have a relationship with. Judaism hinted at it, by finding out that the supernatural force behind the universe was not a morally neutral force. (Contrast paganism, where the supernatural and the moral are quite distinct from one another). Christianity says that Truth is revealed in the person of Jesus. So as we live in relationship with Jesus, we grow deeper and deeper in knowledge and truth, because truth is not merely discovered, it is lived.

That's the best answer I can give you, though volumes could probably be said about it.

Answer 5

Christendom offers you Christ. Christ offers you a chance to live eternally. There's a war going on and a great war that will soon to be. Noone can enter the Kingdom of God with out the bloodshed of Christ covering them. I want you to purchase a bible and i want you to read the life of Christ at once. Let the Holy Spirit minister to you,a nd you'll see why we need Him. When Adam sinned He allowed sin to enter the world and us, but through the blood of Christ we get a place in God to be able to come back to Him like He wanted us to be in the beginning. If you like we can email each other, I'm not trying to convert you but to share the goodness of God and pray with you. This isn't a game, because in the end there will be so much hell on Earth and you need a covering. We see it brewing now with Iran, the devil knows he is already doomes, so his whole purpose is to keep men in the darkness. To blind you of the things of God, and how to know God. That's why Christ says He's the way, the truth, and the life. He's the LIGHT of the world. I pray God be with you Shari. You sound as though you're hungry and thirsty for more. Christ said he who hungers and thirst after righteouness, He'll be the bred and water, and you will never thirst nor hunger anymore. Let Him reveal Himself to you, I'll keep you in prayer.

Answer 6

Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the second Person of the Godhead. He is the only founder of a religion who claimed He was God.
He also said He is the Way, the Truth and the Life no man can come to a full knowledge of God except through Him.
Those are big serious reasons why you should look into Christianity; particularly the Catholic faith which Jesus Christ himself founded.
Peace and every blessing!

Answer 7

I believe we all have very individual needs Shari...
and for those who have needs met by Christianity then yes it will be superior to the person in need
but those of other religions will believe the same of theirs ... and rightly so
we are all very different and would not all be comfortable in the same religion if it didnt make sense and sit well with us

Answer 8

I am not being trite by my answer below. If you are wrestling with some specific issues feel free to contact me.

A Wonderful Burden

1. An acceptance in the Beloved which can never be questioned. (Eph. 1:6)
2. A bounty which can never be withdrawn. (I Cor. 3:21-23)
3. A deliverance which can never be excelled. (2 Cor. 1:10)
4. A grace which can never be limited. (2 Cor. 12:9)
5. A hope which can never be disappointed. (He. 6:18-19)
6. An inheritance which can never be lost. (I Pe. 1:3-5)
7. A joy which need never be diminished. (Jn. 15:11)
8. A kingdom which can never be overturned. (He. 12:28)
9. A nearness to God which can never be reversed. (Eph. 2:13)
10. A peace which can never be disturbed. (Jn. 14:27)
11. A righteousness which can never be tarnished. (2 Cor. 5:21)
12. A salvation which can never be cancelled. (He. 5:9)

Answer 9

Jesus raised the ethical level and thereby made the requirements higher. This by itself raises our frustration level! But that is not all Christ did, and this is a major difference between Christianity and other religions, Christ offers us his power to live as we should. He gives forgiveness, cleansing, and his own righteousness, all as a free gift. He reconciles us to God. He does something for us we cannot do for ourselves. That said ... a Christian has no right to assume a superior posture. He speaks as a sinner saved by grace. As D. T. Niles, of Ceylon put it, "Evangelism is just one beggar telling another beggar where to find food."

Answer 10

"But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22 & 23
Being a Christian means never having to walk alone. Mmm