Search for Truth

"A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again;

but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise."

Buddha

When studying Buddhism over the years, I have found it to be one of deep philosophical thought. Buddha - like many other great thinkers and religions understand that a human's mind is composed of :

emotions, intellect and will, but in Buddhism - the mind is the key to ones eternity - not an external god.

Understanding the human experience through the eyes of God and His word has always been a passion of mine - even since I was a young girl. I would always ask really challenging questions to my pastors and even debate them if what I was told things that didn't sit right - not because I disrespected them - it's just that I have always had a passion to pursue truth and learn and understand people, life, and the world better through God's eyes.

Maybe you have noticed that as we have been going through the world religions so far that there are some similarities between the Christian faith and other religions. Islam and Christianity both believe in an eternal Creator God and a judgment to come after death. Judaism and Christianity both worship the same God - yet Judaism rejects Jesus as God's Son and Savior to all mankind. Both…

So, what is Islam? Is it like Christianity? Do they have the same God?

What are some similarities and what, more importantly, are their differences.

I have had a few Muslims friends over the years, and we have had conversations about how we are similar and how we differ.

I have learned why many feel that Christianity and Islam are similar.

My hope for you as you read through this post is to learn some things that I have learned in my journey to know, understand and love the One true God better on my journey to seek and discern truth as God's word lays it out for us all.

When one first looks at Christianity it seems to convey that it is a religious system much like Islam and Judaism are religious systems. They all have religious structures, foundational beliefs, rules, leaders, written text, and standards that must be mastered in order to achieve some ultimate "happy ending" and ways to avoid a "bad ending."

Yet Christianity does not fit that definition - it stands out like no other.

Why? You may ask -

Let us begin with some basics- before we get into the meat of Christianity - (which you will find even this first part quite meaty to chew on)

Christianity is monotheistic, meaning there is only one God. Yet - in Christianity God exists in three persons. The “Trinity” (this word is not found in the bible. It is a term that is used to help describe the triune God) —three coexisting, co-eternal Persons who are…