If we love God, then it requires us to hate idolatry. If we believe there is such a thing as goodness, then we must also recognise the presence of evil. If we believe our religion is the only way to Heaven, then we must also affirm that all other paths lead to Hell. If we believe our religion is true, then it requires us to believe others are false.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Holding a belief in one true path logically necessitates believing others are wrong.
- In plain terms
- If your path is the only right one, the others must be wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious exclusivity implies the falsity of other beliefs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a religion be exclusive and inclusive?
- How do you define religious truth?
Another view
Many believers hold inclusive views without logical contradiction.
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