Do the Abrahamic religions believe in the same God?
A: Yes! The basic, undeniable fact of all three faiths is that they believe in one God. Whether this God is called Elohim, Abba or Allah, the object of that name is the same single, all powerful, all knowing and benevolent God of all creation.
What does Christianity say about other religions?
The conversion of adherents of other religions is widely accepted within Christianity. Many Christian organizations believe that they have a duty to make converts among every people.
Who were the false gods in the Bible?
They included Re, creator sun god; Isis, goddess of magic; Osiris, lord of the afterlife; Thoth, god of wisdom and the moon; and Horus, god of the sun. Oddly, the Hebrews were not tempted by these gods during their 400+ years of captivity in Egypt.
Which religions are pagan?
Modern Paganism, or Neopaganism, includes reconstructed religions such as Roman Polytheistic Reconstructionism, Hellenism, Slavic Native Faith, Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism, or heathenry, as well as modern eclectic traditions such as Wicca and its many offshoots, Neo-Druidism, and Discordianism.
What does the Bible say about other gods?
“Thou shalt have no other gods before Me” is one of the Ten Commandments found in the Hebrew Bible at Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 5:6. Prohibition on idolatry is the central tenet of the Abrahamic religions. The sin of worshipping another god other than the Lord is called idolatry.
Does Bible mention other gods?
The bible mentions other Gods, but says they are not able to help men, create, save, speak, hear or have a realtionship with people. The bible teaches there is one creator. We can be sure there is no other God only by our own experience with God and Scripture.
How many gods exist?
Estimates suggest that there are at least 100,000 different gods worshiped on earth today and there have been more than that worshipped throughout history.
What religion were Vikings?
The Vikings came into contact with Christianity through their raids, and when they settled in lands with a Christian population, they adopted Christianity quite quickly. This was true in Normandy, Ireland, and throughout the British Isles.