Jesus was familiar with a number of religions. Besides his Judaism, he was surely exposed to Buddhism and Hinduism. They were around far before his birth. Do you remember the kings from the East? Probably Buddhists or Hindus or Zoroastrians. WOW!!! Kings from the east at Jesus Birth?
From the beginning of the story, "outsiders" are included!
Many ideas in Jesus’ teaching are also taught in other religions. Don’t worry? Buddhism. Find the stillness in your soul? Buddhism.
Just because an idea is from another religion, does not make it bad. And just because you learned an idea from your Christian Pastor or Christian Church does not make it right.
There is a lot of truth in this world that is outside the boundaries of what I was taught in my denomination. Remember, if Jesus is the way and the truth, then there is a bunch of truth out there that my Pastor never embraced that somehow is part of who Jesus is.
Just because it is not my idea, just because it comes from a “foreign” source does not make it bad or wrong. And just because your Methodist or Baptist pastor said it, does not make it right.
This is still God’s world and his thoughts are higher than ours.
When in doubt, follow the love.
It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
Send replies to jsbrink57@gmail.com
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I am leading a trip to Ireland next year. If you are interested in reading about it, or joining in, the link is below.....
Treasures of Ireland
July 13-22, 2020
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