Eastern Religions and Christianity: A comparison and contrast of faiths (ER-Eng)
Harold Lerch
May 2026 · Word to the World Ministries
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Eastern religions are as far apart from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as East is from West. The represent more than half of the world population. The major Eastern faiths represent less than one-quarter of the world population. Western religions are typically monotheistic, centering on the worship of a single deity, namely the God described in the Bible. For Christians and Muslims, primary theological concerns include concepts of atonement and salvation, while perspectives within Judaism on the afterlife can vary considerably. In contrast, Eastern religions generally do not profess belief in a singular, personal creator god; instead, they encompass a spectrum ranging from non-theism to polytheism. The notion of "salvation" in these traditions is often associated with the concept of reincarnation. Eastern religions emphasize reducing suffering, achieving harmony, and personal spiritual growth. They focus on internal transformation, moral cause and effect (karma), and finding unity with the universe to escape reincarnated cycles of rebirth. This book examines the distinctions between Christianity and Eastern religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Baha’i, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto.
Eastern religions are as far apart from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as East is from West. The represent more than half of the world population. The major Eastern faiths represent less than one-quarter of the world population. Western religions are typically monotheistic, centering on the wor...
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Harold Lerch is a retired Professional Engineer. Lerch accepts the view that the Bible is God's Word and gives an account of real, historical events including that Special Creation is the true origin of all matter, time, and life. Word to the World Ministries is an outreach ministry of Harold Lerch to provide complimentary Christian materials in over eighty languages around the world. Lerch and his wife, Jeanne, have two children, eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. They live near Middleburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
Harold Lerch is a retired Professional Engineer. Lerch accepts the view that the Bible is God's Word and gives an account of real, historical events including that Special Creation is the true origin of all matter, time, and life. Word to the World Ministries is an outreach ministry of Harold Ler...
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