- An objective study finds that all the religions share the same basic core teachings. They all tell us that there is a God, and they all describe God in similar ways. They all tell us we have a soul, and they all offer similar teachings of compassion, honesty, and peace.
- This book is a simple but powerful presentation of these common core teachings, quoting specific examples in scriptures of each of the world's religions.
- Focusing on the common teachings offers a new sense of hope for peace in the world. When we realize how similar the religions really are, and that we all worship the same God, there is an opportunity to break down the walls between the religions, which have created an unstable world situation.
- And while we have been led to believe that science and religion are at odds, a look at recent scientific discoveries shows that not to be the case. In fact, modern science validates the message of the religions. Knowing that science is on board, there is even more hope for peace, and reason for even the skeptical individual to be more open minded to the spiritual message of the religions.
- The goal of the book is to be as objective as possible. Rather than list opinions and theories, the actual scriptures of the religions are used as evidence. The common core teachings are investigated one at a time, and quotations from the scriptures are shown to back up the teaching.
- Since the September 11th tragedies, it is painfully clear that there is disharmony between the world's religions. Now, it is more important than ever that the world shifts the focus from the differences to the similarities. Rabbis, priests, and scholars everywhere are saying that the religions share many teachings.
- This book was eerily published on 9/1/01, just ten days before the September 11th tragedies. Although it was researched and written before 9/11, it is more relevant now than ever before. If we are ever going to get past the problems created by religious tension in the world, it will only be by realizing what we have in common. This book is an invaluable resource to help make it happen.
- Written by Gary L. Beckwith
- Paperback, 168 pages
