World Religions: What Do We Do Now That Everyone Is Everywhere?

It used to be that you could take a map, and color which religion ruled in separate parts of the world. Now, everybody is everywhere. There are as many Muslims in the U.S. as there are Presbyterians. Last year, a congregational survey revealed that the number one topic of concern was world religions. It reveals how important this issue is globally to have world religions be the top choice for people in the middle of the country.

Research shows that Americans have little knowledge about other religions but are interested in learning more. This sermon series will help you gain some basic understanding about each religion in dialogue with Presbyterian Christianity. They are not intended to answer all questions, but rather to see areas that are important for mutual understanding and respect. We will lift up agreements and candid disagree- ments, concerns and possibilities, and look for how we can work together for a better and more peaceful world.

As Stephen Prothero says in “God is Not One,” religion has the power to defuse a time bomb, but it also has the power to ignite one. Humankind needs both the hope that religion gives, and the realism to see its dangers. This series will provide ways of opening our hearts and opening our eyes to other religions. Above all, I believe it will be a fruitful way of exploring our faith in Christ.

Please come, join the conversation, and bring a friend!

- Andrew McDonald, Pastor