Other Religions

Can you explain the parallels between Isaiah 14:4-20 and the Ugaritic story of Athtar, Baal, Mt. Zaphon and the Morning Star?

Dr. John Oakes wrote in Bible Interpretation, General, Other Religions, Q & A .

QUESTION: Hello there, I was just kind of confused why Isaiah 14:4-20 seems to parallel exactly how Athtar overthrew Baal Hadad and enthroned himself atop Mount Zaphon in the Baal Cycle of Ugarit. This is kind of troubling me since it is so similar to the Canaanite account. Why are the mountains the same? and […]

How does a Christian balance “religious tolerance” with calling people to repent? Is religious tolerance a Christian quality?

Dr. John Oakes wrote in General, Other Religions, Practical Christianity, Q & A .

Question: As a disciple of Christ, I want to understand the expression “religious tolerance”? We live in a country [editor’s note: the questioner lives in Russia] where we have a lot of the world’s religions. On the one hand we need to preach the truth, and on the other hand we need to be tolerant. […]