2016-06-30
What do other faiths believe about Jesus? Take a look at Christianity's founder through the eyes of:

Buddhists

Jesus and Buddha as Brothers
Understanding compassion in each faith. By Thicht Nhat Hahn

The Parallel Sayings
Comparing gospel passages with Buddhist wisdom.

Where Buddha and Jesus Meet
Reviews of recent books on Buddhist-Christian dialogue.

Hindus

Jesus as Yogi
Hindu views on Jesus and reincarnation. By Arthur Magida

Did Jesus Spend His Lost Years in India?
Beliefnet members debate the evidence.

Gandhi's Imitation of Christ
The world's most famous Hindu became the greatest exemplar of the Sermon on the Mount. By Harris Wofford

The "Tomb of Jesus" in Kashmir
Researcher seeks permission to exhume a body in northern India.

Jews

Why Jews Don't Accept Jesus
Jews see Jesus as one of the great teachers of humanity, but neither a messiah nor a god. By Rabbi David Wolpe

Embracing the Jewishness of Jesus
Judaism shaped and formed Jesus of Nazareth. Christian leaders should focus on this as they try to heal old wounds. By Bishop John Shelby Spong

Muslims

Prophet of Mercy
In the Muslim view, Jesus' actions and words illustrate the merciful side of God's nature.

Checklist: Muslim and Christian Beliefs About Jesus Compared
Both faiths believe Jesus was born to a virgin, but the New Testament and the Qur'an diverge on his later years.

Unitarian Universalists

Five UU Perspectives on Jesus
First and foremost, Unitarians emphasize Jesus' human nature.

Wiccans

Can You Be Both Wiccan and Christian?
A third party weighs the possibility.
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