Buddhism Quote by Brian D. McLaren
“Ultimately, I hope Jesus will save Buddhism, Islam and every other religion, including the Christian religion, which often seems to need saving about as much as any other religion does.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A New Kind of Christianity, 2010
A hope that Jesus will bring salvation to all religions, including Christianity, which also needs saving.
In simple terms: Jesus can help all faiths, even Christianity.
Key Takeaway
Seek interfaith understanding.
Themes
faith
salvation
interfaith dialogue
spirituality
religious criticism
Mood
hopeful
inquisitive
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- interfaith conferences
- community service
- personal study
- dialogue groups
Key Concepts
theology
comparative religion
ecumenism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can different religions find common ground?
- What does “saving” mean for each faith?
A Different Perspective
May overlook doctrinal differences.
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