Religious Philosophy ~ The Great Problems of Life ~ Lesson 14

Lesson 14 ~ Religious Philosophy ~ The Great Problems of Life ~ Essay

By: Rev Trent Murman, OSM, OSF

 

What does your religious faith teach you about "others"? Are they to be respected, loved, and honored? Are they to be tolerated? Are they to be viewed as potential converts? Or, are they seen as an imminent threat to the faith?  We believe all persons are to be respected, loved and honored which comes toleration of all peoples.  We do not seek to convert people, however if they come to us of course our doors are always open and accepting.  We do not feel other religions are a threat to our faith.  We are all children of God and all accepting in His eyes. 

Take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle of it. At the top of the left side write "God's community", and at the top of the right column write "All life is One". Now, using the quotations given in this lesson, place each of these religions in the column you think best fits their theological and philosophical position: Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Shinto, Hinduism, Confucianism, Sikhism, Jainism, Baha'i, Tenrikyo, and Buddhism.

 

God's Community		All Life is One
Christianity		Confucianism
Jews		Buddhism
Islam		Sikhism
Judaism		Jainism
Baha'i		Hinduism
Shinto		Tenrikyo

  

Go In Peace