Skip to content

Being true Quote by Josh McDowell

“Anyone with sincere religious beliefs cannot say that all religions are true. That is so illogical it is pathetic. All religion cannot be true because some of them are so diametrically opposed to each other.” quote by Josh McDowell
Download Open image
“Anyone with sincere religious beliefs cannot say that all religions are true. That is so illogical it is pathetic. All religion cannot be true because some of them are so diametrically opposed to each other.”

Josh McDowell

About This Quote

The claim that all religions are true is logically contradictory because they contain mutually exclusive doctrines.

In simple terms: Religions cannot all be true due to conflicting beliefs.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and respect doctrinal differences.

Themes

religion logic pluralism

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • theological debate
  • personal belief systems

Key Concepts

exclusive truth claims interfaith dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define truth in religion?
  • Can different faiths coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue for metaphorical or symbolic truth.

3.7 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Josh McDowell

Explore all 113 Josh McDowell quotes

More Being true quotes

Browse all 1,447 Being true quotes