Do Christians believe they can learn something from eastern religion...?

Question

such as Buddhism, Taoism and such? or do they believe that ALL the truth is contained in their own faith, and that the Eastern peeps are all following the devil?

Answer 1

The majority of the world's religions are more of a philosophy of life than a religion, and those that are religious usually incorporate many gods. In the Hindu religion, as an example, one can essentially do as he wishes; follow any ritual or custom he chooses, and still be a Hindu. They accept the principle that all religions are true and lead to the same goal.
Then there is Buddhism. Gautama Buddha was married and had a child. At age 30, he abandoned his home and family never to return. This he supposedly did in answer to an inner craving that was not satisfied. He sought for inner peace through a life of abstinence and asceticism.
According to tradition, Buddha received enlightenment while sitting under a "bo tree" meditating. There is no way of knowing what part of Buddhist teachings came from Buddha himself since no record of his teaching seems to have been committed to writing for over 200 years. Then too, Buddhism in its original form was not a religion at all. It was more a system of psychological ethics. Buddha felt no particular need for a god. To him, worship was useless and prayer empty.

Mohammed, the founder of Islam, was married and had twelve or thirteen wives, not counting slave girls in his harem. He did teach the concept of "one God". He was active in civil, political, and military affairs. He led armies that in time captured the territory of Arabia. The teachings of Mohammed were soon recorded in what is known as the Koran. Of course, like Confucius (Taoism), Buddha and others, Mohammed went to his grave and remains there.

Only in Christianity do we find a prophetic message heralding one who is to be sent out from God as man's deliverer and Savior; the only begotten Son, designated God with us and known as prophet, priest, king, wonderful, counsel-or, mighty God, everlasting Father, prince of peace. (Read Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:21-23; Hebrews 3:1).
This prophetic story has its setting in Jewish history centuries before the birth of Christ. Moses told how God would raise up a prophet to whom the people should listen. Deuteronomy 18:15. Micah said he would be born in Bethlehem - Micah 5:2. The entire 53rd Chapter of Isaiah describes him as God's suffering servant, sent out from the Lord to redeem mankind from sins. Joseph was told, "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21
Christianity is validated by a risen Lord.

Answer 2

You know, this is a very good question. As a Christian, I believe I can learn from not only other religions, but from those who aren't Christians or who have different moral values than my own. The Bible is my guidebook for life, if you will, and I use it as my constant to keep me on the right path. At the same time, I can learn from the positive teachings of other religions. For instance, I don't know where the notion of "karma" comes from, but I hold true to that concept and believe firmly in that (what you dish out to others, good or bad, will come back to you in one way or another).

As a Christian, I don't agree with the lifestyle of homosexuality, yet I will not judge someone who is gay either - it is God's job to judge every one of us - not our job to judge each other. What I have learned from gay co-workers and acquaintances is that we all share this planet and have plenty to contribute. It is not how we live our sexual lives which determines what kind of person we are - it is the character and personality of a person, as well as how that person treats others, that counts. The four people I know personally (who are gay) are very good and caring people.

I guess what I'm trying to say with all of this is that it would be pretty arrogant of me to think that I can learn nothing from others who don't share my beliefs, personality or values. I don't have to agree with everything another religion is about, nor do I have to agree with all people, in order to learn something from that religion or from other people.

Answer 3

Muslims and Christians are the two raised to have faith that theirs is the only reality, fairly than study different faiths with an open ideas, as might an atheist who has no preconceptions, they seek for issues with which to discover fault and use a foundation for denigration. those church homes are, greater desirable than the rest, financial and political institutions, their livelihood and political capability count on the terrific achieveable numbers of persons accepting their infallibility. Straw guy arguments against the competition are between the least complicated a thank you to maintain that. As a Pagan I consistently manage Christians spouting the comparable sort stereotypes approximately us, i've got been observed as an idol worshiper, a devil worshiper, an atheist, and worse by fact i think that there is greater desirable than one God and greater desirable than one valid non secular direction. it quite is style of unhappy quite, even though it quite is something with which all of us merely could deal.

Answer 4

Im a Christian, and I believe there are gems of truths in all religions, but I don't think I have to study the teachings of these religions to grow in faith. The Bible is a great source for that. But I am sure I have something to learn from the followers of other religions, their devotion, there faithfullness and willingness to suffer and even die for their beliefs.

Answer 5

Dear Fatty,

As a Christian i think that other religions can teach a Christian things- but not truth about God. i think that Mormons typically raise good families, and i think that Buddhists are very kind in terms of their benevolancy towards their fellow man. Religion's end is to try to be a better person to reach God. Christianity teaches us that God came down to reach man and that is through His Son Jesus Christ.

In terms of salvation Yes, as a Christian- there is only one way to know and have a relationship with God.

Does that preclude that there is no value or things that can be learned from other religions-- No.

Kindly,

Nickster

Answer 6

Christ was/is a Jew, so Christianity is an eastern religion.
No we can't learn from buddism or any other (so called) religion.
JESUS LIVES!!!

Answer 7

all religions are the same in the end

Answer 8

God does not allow Christians to think.

Answer 9

No. They believe that they know all that there is to know.