Thursday, September 16, 2010

Assignment #2

How does understanding the worldview of other religions help you minister to others needs, even if you never meet someone from those particular faiths?
If you are talking to someone who is confused and don't know where they fit in a religion you could be very helpful in opening the door of communication.  By you understanding other religions they will get a good look at the possibilities.  You will be able to approach the conversation in a nonthreatening way and allow the person to be comfortable.  
Religion can be a very touchy subject to discuss but if you are properly full of knowledge this can be more helpful than hurtful. By giving correct information to a person about a religion they know nothing or little about could open their eyes to the world and spark interest or stop hatred.  There are people in this world who hate others just because of their religion and the facts that the person received could be completely wrong.  Therefore, by talking about other religions could totally change the way a person looks and treats others.
On the other hand by discussing other religions could make a young adult want to become a missionary and travel around the world.  In some cases in other countries people are in remote areas and don't know of the world only of their own village or town.  If you were to become a missionary you will absolutely want to know of the areas religion so you can respect them and they know you are not ignorant to their beliefs.  If they know you understand them and respect them they will be more open to listening to you and what you have to say.
So that is why I think that it is important to know about other religions.
I hope you enjoy my thoughts.

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