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One world, many neighbors : a Christian perspective on worldviews / Perry C. Cotham.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Abilene, Texas : Abilene Christian University Press, [2008]Copyright date: ©2008Description: 1 online resource (268 pages)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9780891128502
  • 0891128506
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: One world, many neighborsDDC classification:
  • 230 22
LOC classification:
  • BR127 .C68 2008eb
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  • online - EBSCO
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Contents:
Lessons learned in a Guatemalan village -- The stewardship of the mind -- The grip of an idea -- Are all truths created equal? -- We can prove God, can't we -- or can we? -- Smart people don't need God -- or do they? -- Some certainty about doubt -- Ultimate reality/ultimate mystery -- Blessings, curses, and free will -- When Socrates stands beside Jesus -- When Buddha stands beside Jesus -- When Gandhi stands beside Jesus -- The rejection of Jesus -- Jews are not the only ones -- When Mohammad stands beside Jesus -- The perennial issue every worldview must face -- Pantheism -- default from divine revelation -- Reincarnation -- reality or ruse? -- Practical religion in a fortune cookie -- finding rhythm, balance, and presence -- Continuing story -- myths, rituals, and ceremonies -- What kind of sacrifice does God demand? -- How shall we live? -- Holy warfare -- the dangers of religion -- Maze or mountain -- don't all religions lead to God? -- Epilogue -- Christianity makes sense!
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Summary: Is there a God who calls us to a discipleship of our minds? What is the uniqueness of Christianity? Do the major non-Christian worldviews and world religions have any insights or inspiration to offer those who have chosen the Christian journey? Is God at work within the various religions drawing people to himself? Addressing provocative questions like these, Professor Perry Cotham challenges readers to re-examine long-held attitudes on life's most crucially important issues.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-268).

Lessons learned in a Guatemalan village -- The stewardship of the mind -- The grip of an idea -- Are all truths created equal? -- We can prove God, can't we -- or can we? -- Smart people don't need God -- or do they? -- Some certainty about doubt -- Ultimate reality/ultimate mystery -- Blessings, curses, and free will -- When Socrates stands beside Jesus -- When Buddha stands beside Jesus -- When Gandhi stands beside Jesus -- The rejection of Jesus -- Jews are not the only ones -- When Mohammad stands beside Jesus -- The perennial issue every worldview must face -- Pantheism -- default from divine revelation -- Reincarnation -- reality or ruse? -- Practical religion in a fortune cookie -- finding rhythm, balance, and presence -- Continuing story -- myths, rituals, and ceremonies -- What kind of sacrifice does God demand? -- How shall we live? -- Holy warfare -- the dangers of religion -- Maze or mountain -- don't all religions lead to God? -- Epilogue -- Christianity makes sense!

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Is there a God who calls us to a discipleship of our minds? What is the uniqueness of Christianity? Do the major non-Christian worldviews and world religions have any insights or inspiration to offer those who have chosen the Christian journey? Is God at work within the various religions drawing people to himself? Addressing provocative questions like these, Professor Perry Cotham challenges readers to re-examine long-held attitudes on life's most crucially important issues.

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