Customer Reviews

They All Can't Be Right: Do All Spiritual Paths Lead to God?

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This book is a wonderful resource for evangelical christian Bible Study teachers. It gives a factual representation of each religion's major viewpoints, and where these differ from Christianity. It lays down these tenets in a non-judgemental way from an informational perspective. It is easy to read and understand. One thing I liked about this book versus several others in the genre is that this one does not talk down to the reader (I understand that if you are teaching middle schoolers you have to speak their language, but when a book refers to Mohammed as a "dude", I mentally check out - and they probably do too). This book speaks intelligently and simply but not condescendingly - and in summary, I think it would be appropriate for middle schoolers all the way up to older adults.

Another think I liked about the book is that it gives readers practical tips on things they can do to reach people from various religious backgrounds (for example, Muslims treat their scriptures with great reverence - so if you are trying to witness to a Muslim, always treat your Bible with respect).

Off the top of my head (not having the book in front of me) I am fairly sure it covers the following topics:
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Mormons
Jehovah's Witness
Occult
Demonic
Wiccan

It also has a chapter on the major tenets of the Christian faith so that you can solidify your class's grounding in Christian theology and compare to how some of the other religions believe.

Do not waste your time on this book. Russo "explains" other religions but with a heavily-biased Christian viewpoint, which is completely unfair. If Christianity was the only "Way", as Russo claims, then why would other religions exist? Consider this question, and do not buy this book.

This is a very informative book if you're interested in reading up on other religions besides Christianity. You'll learn the history of Islam, Buddism, Hinduism, Mormonism, the occult and satanism, Wicca and Witchcraft, and more. This book is definitely from a Christian perspective, but contains some very good information.

This is a fine work, worth your reading. It unlike the unfair reviews posted on this site, is not a one-side screed of lies being rammed down your thoat. It is a fair attempt to show how other faiths both agree and disagree with christianity. But to read this you must have an open mind. Open to the idea that there actual is TRUTH in the world. And that you might want to consided that when you are living your life. What you believe about life and God will determine wrether you see life, day to day living, as a path to a great reality or wrether it is a tooth and claw struggle to get eveything for yourself.

I like christian concepts don't get me wrong.
I am not a christian but respect the religon.
However, I have a problem with this man, my
problem stems from the old idea that this path
is the one and true path. I severely disagree.
I strongly know if my heart that this is
nonsense and that even though I am happy this
man has found his path, I can not understand
why his books are published to promote the
idea that his "religon" is the only one way to
god. I have a problem...what about you?

This book is a clear, concise, Christian resource about other religions. Russo explains various other religions in plain english which is great for the teen book study I teach. He points out many of the fallicies and inconsistencies in other world religions. This is a book written by a Christian for Christians who want to know basics about other religions. He unapologetically sticks to the Gospel which is refreshing in our relativist world. Good information. Good read.