Hello all! I just wanted to share a little bit of what I have learned while studying different world religions. So far, we have completed lessons on Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. It has been enlightening to see how different their gods or ultimate realities are compared to the God of the Bible.
In Islam, Allah is regarded as The Harmer (Al-Darr), The Bringer of Death (Al-Mumit), and The Most Proud one (Al-Mutakabbir). This greatly contrasts what the Bible says about God who loves so much that he sent His only Son to save us (Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us").
Hindus believe that "The gods are indifferent; they do not love people or care about their problems."As with Hindus, Buddhists believe that "'God', or ultimate reality, is an impersonal and abstract void." Joshua 1:9 says, "For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" and I Peter 5:7 says, "cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."
After studying the nature of these religion's deities, I am greatly comforted that my God is compassionate and loving. How awesome is it to know that the God of the universe has eternal love for us!
I am thankful for this eye-opening study and can't wait for the trip. We leave in four days! Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare to depart on this three week mission.
-Nea
thank you nea. :D
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