Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest and largest religions, with the vast majority of its followers living in India and surrounding regions. Unlike Christianity, Hinduism has no single founder, creed, or universally accepted set of beliefs. Its many traditions include a wide variety of beliefs about God or the gods, karma, reincarnation, the nature of the soul, and liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth.
So how do Hindu beliefs compare with the teachings of the Bible? Are there really many gods—or many paths that ultimately lead to the same God? Is reincarnation true? Does karma adequately explain human suffering and our need for justice? And how does the Hindu pursuit of liberation compare with the forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life offered through Jesus Christ?
The resources below will help you better understand the history and major beliefs of Hinduism, evaluate its teachings in light of Scripture, and graciously share the gospel with Hindu friends, coworkers, and others. They also address important differences between Hinduism and Christianity and explain why Jesus Christ is not merely one among many possible paths to God, but the Savior of the world.
ARTICLES:
“Hinduism: An Overview of Its Beliefs and Teachings” by Charlie Campbell
“Jesus: Humanity’s Only Savior” by Charlie Campbell
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HINDUISM: An Examination of the World’s Third Largest Religion
(DVD or mp4 video) by Charlie Campbell
There are 14 million Mormons in the world and 7 million Jehovah’s Witnesses. But there are more than 900 million followers of Hinduism. And yet, the religion and beliefs of Hindus remain very much a mystery to most Christians and people living in the West. In this new 64-minute DVD by Charlie Campbell, you’ll learn about:
• The BEGINNING of Hinduism (where, when and how it got started)
• The BOOKS of Hinduism (their sacred scriptures)
• The BELIEFS of Hinduism
• The DIFFERENCES between Hinduism and Christianity
• SUGGESTIONS on how Christians can more effectively and lovingly talk about Jesus with Hindus