Interfaith

[Noxot]

it could turn out good or evil depending on the souls involved.

 

[redblue22]

As for interfaith discussions, I think we get along here.

And there are people of other religions who are friends and family.

 

[Jane_Doe]

What do you think of interfaith gatherings?

This is when people of various religious beliefs, especially religious leaders, get together to encourage peace between everyone. Often there are papers to sign showing that we can get along and have something in common and make for a better community in spite of differences.

Peace.

Getting to understand each other, respect each other, and get along-- those are all great.

Playing religion to the common denominator or pretending we have to be identical to get along-- those I'm not a fan of.

 

[myownmynativeland]

What do you think of interfaith gatherings?

This is when people of various religious beliefs, especially religious leaders, get together to encourage peace between everyone. Often there are papers to sign showing that we can get along and have something in common and make for a better community in spite of differences.

Peace.

Utterly pointless

 

[Jane_Doe]

Utterly pointless

Why? Is peace and understanding each other pointless?

 

[Cearbhall]

I think such meetings are dangerously deceptive. Doing away with the centrality of Christ and the true Gospel message is not something that should ever be done. The truth is that there are not multiple "paths" to God, Jesus is the ONLY Way. The world needs to hear that now as much as ever.

In my experience, interfaith communication is not about trying to weaken the faith of Christian participants. It's just a chance for empathy and understanding. You may not recognize other religions as truth, but I think that's all the more reason to put a face to them.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

What do you think of interfaith gatherings?

excerpts from Scripture/ biblehub/ biblegateway/ online searches:

Sheep among Wolves
…22You will be hated by everyone on account of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 23When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 24A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.…Berean Study Bible

Matthew 10:23 ►
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When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. 26 From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.

A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.”

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Why? Is peace and understanding each other pointless?

It is beyond most people's ability or choice.
There is no salvation at all in any other way
besides Y'SHUA MESSIAH , HIS WAY. (rules out all other ways).

 

[Jane_Doe]

excerpts from Scripture/ biblehub/ biblegateway/ online searches:

Sheep among Wolves
…22You will be hated by everyone on account of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 23When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 24A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.…Berean Study Bible

Matthew 10:23 ►
Parallel Verses
New International Version
When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. 26 From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.

A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.”

It is beyond most people's ability or choice.
There is no salvation at all in any other way
besides Y'SHUA MESSIAH , HIS WAY. (rules out all other ways).

I don't see understanding and loving my neighbors as a threat to my faith-- my love of my Lord will persist and even be strengthened by this.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

This is a very common humanistic belief, and fatal.
YHWH'S WORD is directly opposed to false religions, no matter what they say of "love, understanding, or peace".
Salvation, Healing, Eternal Life, is not gained by so-called "love, understanding, or peace" when it is
all used anti-christ, "INSTEAD" of CHRIST, as if another way works.

I don't see understanding and loving my neighbors as a threat to my faith-- my love of my Lord will persist and even be strengthened by this.

 

[Jane_Doe]

This is a very common humanistic belief, and fatal.
YHWH'S WORD is directly opposed to false religions, no matter what they say of "love, understanding, or peace".
Salvation, Healing, Eternal Life, is not gained by so-called "love, understanding, or peace" when it is
all used anti-christ, "INSTEAD" of CHRIST, as if another way works.

Is your faith in Christ strengthened by believing falsehoods about your neighbors? I don't think any Christian or non-Christian will say that. Your/my/anyone's faith in Christ is not weakened by understanding and loving one's neighbors.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

If you knew YHWH'S WORD,
you would know the TRUTH,
and the TRUTH could set you free.

There is no salvation other than what YHWH says.
Period.

Your faith is not life giving when it is not true,
no matter what else you say about anything or anyone else.

Without and apart from Y'SHUA MESSIAH, there is NO SALVATION.

Is your faith in Christ strengthened by believing falsehoods about your neighbors?

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Then why are you posting here in this thread? Aren’t you afraid for your immortal soul that you could be corrupted responding to Jews, Atheists, Mormons, Baha’i, Witches and Other Religions of the planet?

 

[awitch]

This is a very common humanistic belief, and fatal.
YHWH'S WORD is directly opposed to false religions, no matter what they say of "love, understanding, or peace".
Salvation, Healing, Eternal Life, is not gained by so-called "love, understanding, or peace" when it is
all used anti-christ, "INSTEAD" of CHRIST, as if another way works.

Do you have any comprehension of how petty that sounds?

 

[MehGuy]

What do you think of interfaith gatherings?

This is when people of various religious beliefs, especially religious leaders, get together to encourage peace between everyone. Often there are papers to sign showing that we can get along and have something in common and make for a better community in spite of differences.

Peace.

Wasn't really aware that these things happen. Seems trivial for the most part. Something to look good at in front of the cameras. Religion belongs to the people, even if people occasionally like to adhere to religious leaders. The moment they step out of line, lots of people tune them out.

 

[redblue22]

How do you feel about being a Christian who embodies Christ? (if you believe in Christ) Would you want to offer the love of Christ to others who are not Christian? (or whatever you can offer from your beliefs)

What about another person who represents their faith? Would you accept the love of Allah from a Muslim? Could you listen and shake hands? Can we have peace and love for one another?

.

 

[Jane_Doe]

How do you feel about being a Christian who embodies Christ? (if you believe in Christ) Would you want to offer the love of Christ to others who are not Christian?

What about another person who represents their faith? Would you accept the love of Allah from a Muslim? Could you listen and shake hands?

Can we have peace and love for one another?

.

Big thumbs up!!!

 

[redblue22]

At this time, it seems easier to have peace with people of other religions than to have peace between christian denominations.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

James 4:4 You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship ...
biblehub.com/james/4-4.htm - Cached - Similar
... toward God? So whoever wants to be the world's friend becomes God's enemy. ... Adulterers! Do you not know that the love of this world is hatred toward God? .... John 7:7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of …

How do you feel about being a Christian who embodies Christ? (if you believe in Christ) Would you want to offer the love of Christ to others who are not Christian? (or whatever you can offer from your beliefs)

What about another person who represents their faith? Would you accept the love of Allah from a Muslim? Could you listen and shake hands? Can we have peace and love for one another?

.

 

[redblue22]

James 4:4 You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship ...
biblehub.com/james/4-4.htm - Cached - Similar
... toward God? So whoever wants to be the world's friend becomes God's enemy. ... Adulterers! Do you not know that the love of this world is hatred toward God? .... John 7:7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of …

I guess God is his own enemy then.