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Many Christians I know are aware of and even study these myths and other religions, and there is evidence of early Christians doing so as well. In general, I u
by shireboy 6y ago
Many Christians I know are aware of and even study these myths and other religions, and there is evidence of early Christians doing so as well. In general, I understand their view on them is that God works through those myths and in some cases real events. In the case of Zoroastrianism, an ancient Christian hymn goes "For by Your birth those who adored stars were taught by a star to worship You, the Sun of Justice, and to know You, Orient from on High." So, this is an early example of Christians acknowledging other religious experiences, but still believing they point to a "true myth" about Jesus.
You may well disagree with their conclusions, but I wouldn't assume Christians haven't thought about these things.
- Geminidog 6y agoRight, I get they acknowledge it, but my question is how does it all fit into a cohesive whole? I'm assuming that they assume one religion is true and the others aren't. Or am I wrong on this front? Do Christians believe that the truthiness of religions can be on a gradient? Is Zoroastrianism wrong and Christianity right or are they both right?
- shireboy 6y agoObviously a variety of thought within "Christians", but I think the main view would be that Zoroastrianism has elements of truth (monotheism, dualism, for example), but not the "fullness of Truth". So, possibly one could consider that a gradient. May seem a little stubborn, but then again most people think their own worldview is best.
- benjohnson 6y agoAs a Christian, we acknowledge and are happy that others have truth - we just claim to have the full truth. The next question is "how do you know that your truth is better?" - usually that is best answered personally. Don't expect to be persuaded.
- Geminidog 6y agoThanks this is mainly the answer I'm looking for. Would you argue that the majority of Christians share your viewpoint?