You are my brethren

[bbyrd009]

Originally Posted by larrylyates

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on that one. Any study of comparative religion demonstrates vast differences between the world's religions. The difference with Christianity is that Jesus was not "just a man" filled with God. He was God manifest in flesh for the purpose of redeeming mankind from their sins. Christianity is the only world religion based upon the bodily resurrection of it's founder. The founders of all other religions are dead in their graves. It is a significant and fundamental difference.

While I (might) agree with you, in spirit anyway, on this very last part, I'm finding quite a few exceptions to the rest. I have not read the Upanishads, but my understanding is that at one time the Hindus believed just like we do; one supreme God. With other gods in attendance, just as our Scripture suggests.

You cannot deny that many will be 'accepted' who never uttered the Name Jesus Christ, or any part of It; but do not kid yourself that they still came to God by calling on the Name.