Comparative Religions study

[Vickilynn]

Shalom Y'all,

Question: Is there validity in a comparative religions study for someone unsure of their Christian beliefs? Can it be beneficial to shore up those uncertainties? I am looking at it from the "danger" side, but can it be a GOOD thing?

I'm thinking "maybe" God can make a GOOD thing out of anything !

Thinking, too, that maybe if he doesn't do the study he desires, there will always be that question and doubt. And I agree with Biblicist: Jesus won't let him out of His grasp. Been there, too!

Shalom Isaiah,

Good words. Thank you!!

[Vickilynn]

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Psalms 119:9

Shalom Joe,

Amen and amen! Thank you.

[eric]

Hi Vickilyyn. I can understand your concern about this, but I don't think there is much chance of his making the wrong choice ultimately.

All we can pray the he will be guided eventually, by the H/S and be lead in all truth.. After all he is going to compare God's word with the words of a couple of egotisiical meglomanics who were sexual perverts from the get go, both of whom have turned out to be the destroyer of souls and not the saviour of souls.

I have just spent a few moments in prayer for you both and will keep you on my prayer calender.

Thanks for sharing, that is what worthy is all about.

[smokey the dog]

Well as to whether comparative religions is a good thing the Bible says this;

2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,

rightly dividing the word of truth.

To me that says that we should know the WORD.

A secular example; When the feds come in on a counterfeit case, the officers have not spent years studying counterfeit money so they know what it looks like. They have spent years studying the real thing.

[Vickilynn]

Hi Vickilyyn. I can understand your concern about this, but I don't think there is much chance of his making the wrong choice ultimately.

All we can pray the he will be guided eventually, by the H/S and be lead in all truth.. After all he is going to compare God's word with the words of a couple of egotisiical meglomanics who were sexual perverts from the get go, both of whom have turned out to be the destroyer of souls and not the saviour of souls.

I have just spent a few moments in prayer for you both and will keep you on my prayer calender.

Thanks for sharing, that is what worthy is all about.

Shalom Eric,

Thank you for your prayers, we both are grateful. I guess I'm concerned that my son will believe the lies because they appeal to his philosophic side. I just pray the Holy Spirit will keep his heart open to hear His voice and none other.

[Natt]

In the long run this could be good. He could come back knowing what he believes and why. He could be a great witness to those with other faiths.

When I first read your post, my first thoughts were about brainwashing that is seen in cults. I realise this isn't what your trying to do but by stopping him explore other faiths could also be detrimental. He may accept Christ to keep peace with his family and not because in his heart he has accepted Christ. For some people (like myself) exploring other faiths is the pathway to accepting Christ.

I would actually encourage it.

Be ready to answer any questions he may have and Pray Pray Pray.

Praying for him

Natt

[Vickilynn]

In the long run this could be good. He could come back knowing what he believes and why. He could be a great witness to those with other faiths.

When I first read your post, my first thoughts were about brainwashing that is seen in cults. I realise this isn't what your trying to do but by stopping him explore other faiths could also be detrimental. He may accept Christ to keep peace with his family and not because in his heart he has accepted Christ. For some people (like myself) exploring other faiths is the pathway to accepting Christ.

I would actually encourage it.

Be ready to answer any questions he may have and Pray Pray Pray.

Praying for him

Natt

Shalom Natt,

Thank you for your wise words. Especially this:

He may accept Christ to keep peace with his family and not because in his heart he has accepted Christ.

Yes, I am concerned about that, but I believe he has had a real experience with Jesus. I know that every child must come to their OWN faith and not Mom and Dad's, but I just am concerned that opening oneself up to FALSE religions is more dangerous than good. However, prayer and trust is what is necessary! Thanks again.

[Guest]

I believe he has had a real experience with Jesus

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Psalms 119:11

[LadyRaven]

If the boy is a believer, the truth will keep him safe as he looks over the works of the liars. If he is not, it cannot hurt him any more than he already is hurting. You cannot be "less" unsaved than unsaved, or more unsaved than unsaved. Either you are in covenant with God or not.

Before I became a believer, I did a comparative religion study myself and came to understand the fallacies of the world even before I accepted Christ. When I did, I had a greater appreciation for what I had embraced and what I had left.

I pray that you are comforted during his struggle and that the Holy Spirit gives him eyes to see the truth. God bless.

[Vickilynn]

If the boy is a believer, the truth will keep him safe as he looks over the works of the liars. If he is not, it cannot hurt him any more than he already is hurting. You cannot be "less" unsaved than unsaved, or more unsaved than unsaved. Either you are in covenant with God or not.

Before I became a believer, I did a comparative religion study myself and came to understand the fallacies of the world even before I accepted Christ. When I did, I had a greater appreciation for what I had embraced and what I had left.

I pray that you are comforted during his struggle and that the Holy Spirit gives him eyes to see the truth. God bless.

Shalom Lady Raven,

Thank you so much, great words!