It is my fault that I picked up a copy of this book while in a rush to leave a bookstore; I didn't read the cover carefully. When I read, "A Compact Guide to Reaching Those of Other Faiths," I thought he meant to be more understanding of other religions. I'd been looking for a succinct book on world religions for some time and thought this would be a good start, even though it only covered 9 major religions. My goal was to learn the major tenets of various religions with a view of understanding them better. However, this is not the goal of this author.
Oh my gosh, Comfort's goal is to change the religion of others to Christianity. What an arrogant attitude. In my heart, I don't see that my view of God is any better than anyone else's. However, Ray Comfort is obviously comforted by the knowledge that his faith is the one everyone must come to understand as the best.
I skipped most of the dialogue that the author offers as a way to open discussion with someone of another faith (from the 9 groups discussed), on how to change another's view of God. I admit to reading some to see how the author 'attacks the problem' of another's religious faith that isn't his. He tells his readers that he goes for their weaknesses.
I gave the book three stars because it told me things I'd like to know about other faiths. I was disappointed that he didn't spend the additional pages telling more about the faiths, and less about how to change other people's minds. I will never forget this author's name and am assured that I will never pick up another of his books.
Oh my gosh, Comfort's goal is to change the religion of others to Christianity. What an arrogant attitude. In my heart, I don't see that my view of God is any better than anyone else's. However, Ray Comfort is obviously comforted by the knowledge that his faith is the one everyone must come to understand as the best.
I skipped most of the dialogue that the author offers as a way to open discussion with someone of another faith (from the 9 groups discussed), on how to change another's view of God. I admit to reading some to see how the author 'attacks the problem' of another's religious faith that isn't his. He tells his readers that he goes for their weaknesses.
I gave the book three stars because it told me things I'd like to know about other faiths. I was disappointed that he didn't spend the additional pages telling more about the faiths, and less about how to change other people's minds. I will never forget this author's name and am assured that I will never pick up another of his books.
