Truth Tribe with Douglas Groothuis
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
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Religious Founders
Jesus (0-33 AD)
Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught—Luke 1:1-4.
Jesus’ worldview
Mohammad (570-632)
Mohammad’s life
Mohammad’s worldview
Say (O Muhammad): He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him.—Qur’an, Sura 112.
Existential meaning
Rational Assessment of Jesus and Mohammad
Claims of Jesus are based on historical documents close to the events described (four Gospels)
Koran and New Testament disagree on whether or not
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us—Romans 5:6-8.
Existential significance
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light—Matthew 11:28-30.
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