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What might be the benefits of studying religious faiths different from your own?
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Studying different religions allows somebody to understand the world from a different perspective. It helps us to have empathy as well as allows us to engage in productive discourse with others about important topics that guide our understanding about who we are and where we come from. As we learn about other religions, we may even find truths that we were unaware of.
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Since we live in a multi-cultural society that is very diverse, it would behoove us to become knowledgeable about other religious faiths. It is also important to have a firm understanding of our own chosen religious belief system. This will help us to better relate to one another as well as have a healthy appreciation of our similarities and differences. It will enable us to learn how to share our own faith while respecting and the other person’s perspective and views. Essentially it helps to make us a better witness.
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In my workplace, there is Christian’s, Muslims, and Buddhists. Being able to better understand the basic differences in each faith set will help me relate when the issue of faith comes up. If I better understand their faith, I hope to be able to relate what my Christian faith would look like to their lives.
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I believe that by knowing what the others religious faiths are, I can walk my faith in Jesus better and attract others closer to God’s kingdom.
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I believe it is important to understand other religious belief systems, because it can give insight into understanding the behaviors of other cultures. Our belief systems shape the way we interact with others and how we view what is right and what is wrong in our behavior.