Is Christianity just one of many religions on offer - a bit like choosing shampoo at the supermarket? They all do the same job - it's just that different people have different preferences.
In my hometown of Foleshill, there are plenty to choose from (religions that is - not shampoos). We've got Muslims, Hindus, Krishnas, Sikhs . . . and our (comparatively) small Christian community house right in the middle of it all.
We're in the minority - that's for sure. But what makes us think we're right? CS Lewis expressed some thoughts on the matter. I've used them in this poem. . . .
So many people with so many views!
How can I decide which religion to choose?
Fifty five faiths in Foleshill alone!
Twenty two temples within a mile of my home!
Krishnas and Hindus and reincarnation
Achieving good karma their way of salvation
Don't forget Buddhists - an ancient tradition
With ceasing to exist their eventual ambition.
And there's hundreds of Muslims -
Who follow Mohammed.
Then Jews and then Christians -
They can't all be valid!
How can I decide which religion to be?
Well maybe it's Jesus who holds the key.
A righteous man - of that there's no doubt.
The bread of life with nowt taken out
Said "I am the truth, the life and the way.
Trust in me - believe and obey!"
But can we believe that Jesus is Lord?
'Cause maybe that man was simply a fraud?
But if all his teaching was a terrible lie,
Then why was Jesus so ready to die?
Jesus Christ believed what he said.
So maybe he'd lost it in the head?
But if he was mad - simply one of the nutters,
Explain the wisdom in each word he utters.
The only realy choice is that Jesus is king
He calls every nation to look upon him
Whoever you are, the gospel's the same -
Salvation is found in no other name!
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