The truth is Christianity happens to be unique among the worlds religions for several important reasons. Not the least of which happens to be that Christianity, unlike other religions, is historic and evidential. The fact is, Jesus Himself is a figure of history.
I am a historical and evidential individual. Many people will testify that I am, in fact, alive and well at this moment in history.
Another unique feature of Christianity is that its founder claimed to be God.
I claim to be God i n human flesh.
Other religions like Buddhism and Islam claim miracles in support of their faith, but unlike Christianity, these miracles lack historical verification.
I have performed miricles that can be verified (for example, I managed to get decent Christmas presents for all of my family and extended family for less thatn $500, and my bank statement can prove it).
An additional feature which sets Christianity apart from the other religions is that its beliefs system happens to be coherent. Some Christian doctrines may transcend logical categories and even appear paradoxical but unlike the religions of the east, they are not irrational or absurd.My beliefs systems are coherent too, except when they "transcend logical categories" and become incoherent, that is. Hey, I'm just realizing that I'm the true religion! Dedalus
Edited by - dedalus on 26 December 2002 2:16:59
Edited by - dedalus on 26 December 2002 2:21:37