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To: greyfoxx39
In general, it is best to learn about a religion from works written by believers in that religion, or by respected and reasonably neutral scholars of religion.

The most important reason for learning about other people's religions is to further mutual understanding and respect.

BAD IDEA! Only those who are secure and mature in their own faith should study other faiths. And even then they should only study other religions through the lens of their own faith, not from a view of those outside their faith.

9 posted on 03/19/2008 10:08:16 AM PDT by Between the Lines (I am very cognizant of my fallibility, sinfulness, and other limitations.)
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To: Between the Lines

If you do not do a study in comparing religions, how can you determine which one is correct for you to follow?


12 posted on 03/19/2008 12:27:35 PM PDT by Pan_Yans Wife
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