Is there truth in religions other than Christianity?

[public hermit]

"For what is now called the Christian religion existed even among the ancients and was not lacking from the beginning of the human race until “Christ came in the flesh.” From that time, true religion, which already existed, began to be called Christian."
(Augustine of Hippo, The Retractations, 1.12.3)

"All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment." Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama

"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John's gospel chapter fourteen verse six.

Do you believe there are truths in religions other than Christianity? If not, why not? If so, please give an example.

(Please note the question is not "Are all religions true?" The question is, "Can truths be found in other religions?")

 

[Tropical Wilds]

Of course. Christianity doesn’t have the corner on truthful concepts.

 

[public hermit]

Of course. Christianity doesn’t have the corner on truthful concepts.

Would you mind giving an example of a truth found in a religion other than Christianity? Or, at least, something you would consider to be true.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

"For what is now called the Christian religion existed even among the ancients and was not lacking from the beginning of the human race until “Christ came in the flesh.” From that time, true religion, which already existed, began to be called Christian."
(Augustine of Hippo, The Retractations, 1.12.3)

No.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

"All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment." Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama

No.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John's gospel chapter fourteen verse six.

HALLELUYAH! AMEN! IT IS SO! YES! YES! YES! EVEry PRomiSE of GOD IS YES and AMEN in CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD SAVIOR MESSIAH KING OF THE JEWS ! YES !

 

[RaymondG]

I believe that there is no truth in religion, per se..... But that the aim of all religions is to bring one to Truth........and few succeed. The way is narrow, and few there be that find it.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

The question is, "Can truths be found in other religions?")

Only like in the Garden. From the enemy of Christ, mixed with a poison fatal. (spiritually and maybe physically also)

 

[Not David]

There might be some truth elements but with faulty reasoning.

 

[RaymondG]

There might be some truth elements but with faulty reasoning.

So are you saying that they are just like Christianity, or that you find the reasoning of all views and denominations within Christianity to be without fault?

 

[Not David]

So are you saying that they are just like Christianity, or that you find the reasoning of all views and denominations within Christianity to be without fault?

I believe in One True Church.

 

[public hermit]

the aim of all religions is to bring one to Truth........and few succeed

That's an interesting statement. So, you would say that more than one succeed?

 

[public hermit]

HALLELUYAH! AMEN! IT IS SO! YES! YES! YES! EVEry PRomiSE of GOD IS YES and AMEN in CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD SAVIOR MESSIAH KING OF THE JEWS ! YES !

Do you have an answer to the question posed in the OP? I take it you do not believe there are any truths found in other religions, is that right?

Edit: My bad, I see your answer above.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

I believe that there is no truth in religion, per se..... But that the aim of all religions is to bring one to Truth........and few succeed. The way is narrow, and few there be that find it.

According to all Truth, all Scripture, according to Yahuweh,

the goal of all religions is to keep people deceived, to keep them from finding God's Kingdom, to keep them opposed to and not seeking Jesus or Truth.

 

[public hermit]

Only like in the Garden. From the enemy of Christ, mixed with a poison fatal. (spiritually and maybe physically also)

What do you think of the following from Buddhism:

"Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful." Udanavarga 5:18

Would you say that is a moral falsehood? Should we hurt others in ways we would not want to be hurt? Is that moral command found in Buddhism a deceit? If it is not, then would you agree that truth can be found in other religions?

 

[AllDayFaith]

I think only Christianity is the right religion because the others talk about many gods or they don't mention the Savior at all. The only way to eternal life with the Father is through to Son.

 

[rockytopva]

I also enjoy the works of Socrates, Plato, Lao-Tzu, and Confucius. However there is only one way to the Father, and that is through Jesus Christ.

 

[RaymondG]

That's an interesting statement. So, you would say that more than one succeed?

Im saying that God will find one who is ready to be found, no matter what building they attend on whichever holy day they may choose to attend them.

 

[public hermit]

Im saying that God will find one who is ready to be found, no matter what building they attend on whichever holy day they may choose to attend them.

I see, thank you for the clarification.

 

[public hermit]

I also enjoy the works of Socrates, Plato, Lao-Tzu, and Confucius. However there is only one way to the Father, and that is through Jesus Christ.

I enjoy reading those as well. Would you say that truths can be found in those writings even though there is only one way to the Father? If so, would you mind giving an example?