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Overcoming Barriers to Faith in Christ

How does the Gospel compare to other philosophies, religions or worldviews?

God and Man

Some suggest that all religions are born of the same worldview and teach the same perspective. While there are common elements in the questions asked of reality by various religions and philosophies, most who look below the surface of those views recognize the view that "all are the same" is simply not the case. For example...

Atheism: is a worldview most common in the west developed by those rejecting the Gospel. As such atheism devalues not only God but also those formed in His image. But atheism's roots are not primarily scientific or intellectual. more...

Secular Humanism: attempts to value humanity while rejecting God. One who examines this question and shares why he finds the Gospel more satisfying is Gilbert Keith Chesterton, who wrote Orthodoxy in response to a challenge from his opponents. C.S. Lewis was one who turned to Christ upon reading Chesterton's analysis. The book is now in the public domain and available in PDF or RTF.

Religious Humanism: Not only does secular humanism reject the Gospel but so does one of it's step-children, religious humanism. Religious humanism is wrapped in liberal scepticism, seeks to throw out the supposed bathwater (a supernatural God), but invariably goes further. J. Gresham Machen examines theological liberalism and finds it not only wanting but another worldview altogether. Please download Christianity and Liberalism, in PDF or RTF.

Hinduism: Another important perspective, from a radically different context, is Vishal Mangalwadi who came to Christ in India after exploring and comparing the alternatives. Please consider Mangalwadi's Truth and Social Reform in PDF or RTF.

Islam: Many of our Muslim friends are also asking foundational questions. I invite you to click here.