Well, initially it may seem that where one is born - they may start off worshipping differently than christianity. And we all think we are right? What one thinks doesn't make something right - but how much of circumstancial evidence does a religion have. Budda, Hindu, and christianity are all fundamentally different so they all can't be correct at the same time.
1) The born question. Acts 17:26-27 explains this- and states- "From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him., though he is not far from reach one of us". (So, where each individual is born will heighten their chances of finding God).
Have you ever heard of Robbie Zacheria? He was from India and is a very famous christian preacher. How about Mark Gabriel? He was muslim but now he is a christian-he wrote a book on terrorism - a famous guy too. Thus, being born in a certain country didn't dictate their faith to them nor does it to anyone else.
2) Who is correct? Lets look and the overwhelming circumstancial evidence that christianity has. Do some research and homework for yourself. First read, The Evidence That Demands A Verdict by Josh McDowell (it would stand up in a court of law concerning cirumstancial evidence of the bible). And Examine the Evidence by Muncaster(a former athiest).
Biblical Circumstancial Evidence (Scratching the Surface Only)
Internal Evidences
Prophesies that are confirmed within Bible
- Life of Christ
The Tribe of Judah, Gen 49:10 - Luke 3:23-28
(Genesis was written 4004 BC to 1689 BC)
(Luke's time period is 60-70 AD)
Royal Line of David, Jer 23:5 -Matt 1:1
(Jeremiah 760 to 698 BC)/(Matthew 60-70 AD)
Born of a Virgin, Isaiah 7:14/Matt 1:18-23
(Isaiah 760 to 698 BC)/(60-70 AD)
**I can list at least 20 more of these.
-Rise of Empires
In the book of Daniel, Chapter 2 - four kingdoms are described in the interpretation of the dream of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greek - Daniel 8:21, 10:20) and a fourth great kingdom to follow - part iron and clay - which is the Roman Empire - during this empire Christ came and the church was established - Daniel 2:44.
-Historical Accuracy
The Bible is loaded with historical statements concerning events hundreds of years ago, yet has not been proven incorrect on any.
(Bible compared to other ancient documents):
New Testament - starts at 25 years - between original and first surviving copies
Homer - starts at 500 years
Demosthenes - at 1400 years
Plato - at 1200 years
Caesar - at 1000 years
Number of Manuscript Copies
New Testament - 5,686
Homer - 643
Demosthenes - 200
Plato - 7
Caesar - 10
Consistency
Written by at least 40 men over a period of time exceeding 1400 years, and has no internal inconsistencies.
Claim of Inspiration
It claims to be spoken by God, 2 Tim 3:16-17). No other religious book makes such claims.
External Evidences
(Prophesies Outside the Bible)
These cities were prophesied to be destroyed and never be built again.
Nineveh - Nahum 1:10, 3:7,15, Zephaniah 2:13-14
Babylon - Isaiah 13:1-22)
Tyre (Ezekiel 26:1-28)
Bible before Science
He hangs the earth on nothing - Job 26:7
(Job was written at least 1000 years ago - some scholars think it could be even 3000 years ago)
Note: Man only knew this for 350 years
Earth is a sphere, Isaiah 40:22
Air has weight, Job 28:25
Gravity - Job 26:7, Job 38:31-33
Winds blow in cyclones, Eccl 1:6
Documents that Prove Bible is True
Gilgamesh Epic, The Sumerian King List, Mari Tablets, Babylonian Chronicles
Archealogoical Finds
Excavations of Ur, Location of Zoar, Ziggurats and the foundation of Tower of Babel
so ya'll come on in. live right and BE THERE
