Why do Christians accuse other religions of believing in false prophets?

[loverofhumanity]

From Muhammad to Krishna to Buddha and Baha’u’llah, it has been a norm amongst Christians of many denominations to accuse religionists of other religions of believing in satan himself and that all of these Teachers are ‘false Prophets’. Many times I have heard this said to me and others. Yet nowhere in the Bible does it categorically state by name that any of These Teachers are false. It is an interpretation by priests and clergy. All of Them taught love just as Christ did.

To be fair, I know of excellent Christians and priests who respect other religions and Prophets and they, I believe, are true Christians who practice love and tolerance towards all.

As a Christian, what do you believe about Muhammad or Buddha or Krishna and Baha’u’llah? Do you believe the different religions should mix with one another or shun each other? I once invited some Christians who knocked on my door to say some prayers together for humanity but they told me that their elders forbid them to do that because they could get ‘spiritually infected’! If Christ taught to love even ones enemy then this attitude towards other religions doesn’t sound right. What do you think?

 

[Sirona]

Why do you assume that everybody who doesn't believe in your prophet is automatically a Christian?

As a Baha'i, you should be aware that Muslims are much more explicit in their rejection of Bahaism than Christians, and yet Baha'is hold Islam in high regard and consider it the only authentically transmitted religion besides their own.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Krishna and Buddha were not prophets and not messengers. Teachers? Yes. Prophets or messengers? No. Stop trying to lump dharmic figures into your Abrahamic paradigm.

Thank you.

 

[mikkel_the_dane]

That is not just that. Any worldview, which claims in effect an objective false for human behaviors do so.
And that even in some sense include your religion.

 

[loverofhumanity]

Why do you assume that everybody who doesn't believe in your prophet is automatically a Christian?

As a Baha'i, you should be aware that Muslims are much more explicit in their rejection of Bahaism than Christians, and yet Baha'is hold Islam in high regard and consider it the only authentically transmitted religion besides their own.

The question is directed at Christians who label other religions Prophets as false Prophets not just my own.

 

[loverofhumanity]

Krishna and Buddha were not prophets and not messengers. Teachers? Yes. Prophets or messengers? No. Stop trying to lump dharmic figures into your Abrahamic paradigm.

Thank you.

Christians are still told these Teachers are false or from satan. The problem with that is it creates prejudice.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Christians are still told these Teachers are false or from satan.

Please show me an example of this.

 

[loverofhumanity]

This is but one of many Christian websites publicly condemning Muhammad as a false prophet.
An excerpt:

The warnings in Scripture make it clear. God’s prophets always tell the truth while false prophets are liars and should not be trusted. Muhammad is a false prophet. ….. Muhammad fits into this category. He was a false prophet.

Is Muhammad a Genuine Prophet of God? by Don Stewart

Don Stewart :: Is Muhammad a Genuine Prophet of God?

www.blueletterbible.org

I have read many Christian commentaries expressing the same condemnation.

Christians views on Buddha and His teachings.

Buddhism: Not the Way to God — Limerick Reformed Fellowship

A brief summary of the beliefs of Buddhism

www.limerickreformed.com

 

[SalixIncendium]

We were talking about Krishna and Buddha, not Muhammad.

 

[loverofhumanity]

We were talking about Krishna and Buddha, not Muhammad.

I included link about Buddha in my previous post. This link refers to Hinduism.

Christianity's verdict on Hinduism: It is incompatible with the 'will of God'

Thus, we see that Christian missionaries have a clear critique of Hinduism based on their religious scriptures. To us, it appears bigotry but to them, it's the commandment of their God | OpIndia News

www.opindia.com

Do Christians believe in Krishna?

The claim that "Christ" comes from Krishna is completely baseless, because Christ is Greek for "anointed one" and Krishna is an unrelated personal name. Christian

www.calendar-canada.ca

 

[Rival]

Because their messages contradict Christianity.

 

[loverofhumanity]

My argument is that truth is in all religions from personal research and study.

 

[loverofhumanity]

Because their messages contradict Christianity.

From my reading of each of the scriptures of all the major faiths, their spiritual truths are all valid. I don’t find any contradictions between the spiritual teachings. They all teach wisdom, love, compassion and virtues.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I included link about Buddha in my previous post. This link refers to Hinduism.

Christianity's verdict on Hinduism: It is incompatible with the 'will of God'

Thus, we see that Christian missionaries have a clear critique of Hinduism based on their religious scriptures. To us, it appears bigotry but to them, it's the commandment of their God | OpIndia News

www.opindia.com

Do Christians believe in Krishna?

The claim that "Christ" comes from Krishna is completely baseless, because Christ is Greek for "anointed one" and Krishna is an unrelated personal name. Christian

www.calendar-canada.ca

Neither article supports your claims that Christians say they are false prophets/teachers or from Satan.

 

[Rival]

From my reading of each of the scriptures of all the major faiths, their spiritual truths are all valid. I don’t find any contradictions between the spiritual teachings. They all teach wisdom, love, compassion and virtues.

Their doctrines are wrong. Islam denies the Godhood of Jesus, for example. If Muhammad is wrong then anyone who confirms him is also wrong.

 

[SalixIncendium]

My argument is that truth is in all religions from personal research and study.

How is this relevant to the topic? Is this thread yet another failed attempt to unite all religions as one?

 

[Rival]

How is this relevant to the topic? Is this thread yet another failed attempt to unite all religions as one?

You mean except the obviously false Paganisms, like Kemeticism, M.E. Paganisms (Sumerian, Canaanite, Hittite etc.), Hellenismos, Religio Romana... happily we're not worthy

 

[SalixIncendium]

You mean except the obviously false Paganisms, like Kemeticism, M.E. Paganisms (Sumerian, Canaanite, Hittite etc.), Hellenismos, Religio Romana... happily we're not worthy

Surely Baha’i find these every bit as valid as the others.

 

[loverofhumanity]

Surely Baha’i find these every bit as valid as the others.

They are valid for the people who follow them.

 

[loverofhumanity]

How is this relevant to the topic? Is this thread yet another failed attempt to unite all religions as one?

It’s very relevant because prejudice is harmful to society. It has caused wars.