Church documents on Non-Christian Religions

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General articles

Comparative Religions: The Uniqueness of Christianity "Ronald Knox once quipped that "the study of comparative religions is the best way to become comparatively religious." by Peter Kreeft catholiceducation.org

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Judaism

Comparing Christianity & Judaism Kreeft outlines the main theological and practical differences, as well as the important common elements, between Christianity and Judaism. catholiceducation.org

Jewish-Christian RelationsInsights and Issues in the ongoing Jewish-Christian Dialogue jcrelations.net &ccj.orgThis site is owned and maintained by the International Council of Christians and Jews, which has 38 Christian-Jewish and interreligious member organizations in 32 countries.

Jewish Christian This article is about the historical concept. For a comparison of the two religions as they exist today, Wikipedia

Jewc for Jesus We exist to support you in exploring Jewish life with faith in Jesus. jewsforjesus.org (non catholic site)

Judaism and Catholic Prayer If the dictum lex orandi, lex credendi (the Church’s prayer is the Church’s belief) is true, then clearly the impact of Judaism on Catholic liturgy has been substantive. A new world opened up for Catholics regarding Judaism after Vatican II.

Commission For Religious Relations With the Jews: Notes on the Correct Way to Present the Jews and Judaism in Preaching and Catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church 28.01.2009jcrelations.net

Reconciling Gospel and Torah: The CatechismCardinal Ratzinger EWTN

Pius XII saved more jews than Schindler, Interview with Historian Rabbi David Dalin of New YorkEWTN

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Islam

Terror, Islam, and Democracy Although Islamist terror groups invoke a host of religious references, the real source of their ideas is not the Koran but rather Leninism, fascism, and other strains of twentieth-century thought that exalt totalitarian violence. by Ladan Boroumand and Roya Boroumand Journal of Democracy (April 2002)

Islam father John A. Hardon, s.j catholiceducation.org

15th Century fresco of Mohammed targeted in ItalyMuslim leaders in Italy are demanding the removal or destruction of a priceless 15th century fresco in Bologna that they say offends Islam by showing the Prophet Muhammad being cast into the flames of Hell. elderofziyon.blogspot.com

Islamic terrorismWikipedia

The Battle that Saved the Christian West Americans know that in 1492 Christopher Columbus “sailed the ocean blue,” but how many know that in the same year the heroic Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella conquered the Moors in Grenada? catholic.com

Lepanto 1571-2021 Roberto de Mattei opens the Jubilee Year YouTube

Islam in Southeast Asia Islam is the most widely practised religion in Southeast Asia, numbering approximately 240 million adherents which translate to about 42% of the entire population, with majorities in Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia as well parts of Southern Thailand and parts of Mindanao in the Philippines respectively. Wikipedia

Islam: More than a Religion Since September 11th, much has been written about Islam, some of it true and some false. What many Muslims and non-Muslims alike fail to realize is that Islam is not a religion in the same way "religion" is understood in the West. Answering Islam

September 11th and the Mandate of the Church What should the response of the Church be to the events of Sept. 11th? Answering Islam

Violence in the Bible and the Qur'an: A Christian Perspective After the events of September 11th, the issue of violence and religion has once again come into intense discussions and debate. Answering Islam

Answering Islam USA Non-Catholic link

Christians Ask Muslimsby Gerhard Nehls Non-Catholic link

Why They Converted from Islam to Christianity; Answering Islam  Non-Catholic link

Christians and Muslims: Believers in God faithful to Manvatican.va

Islamic and Christian Cultures: Conflict or Dialoguecrvp.org

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Comparing Christianity & Hinduism Kreeft outlines the main theological and practical differences, as well as the important common elements, between Christianity and Hinduism. CERC

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Confuscianism

Confuscianism The Catholic Encyclopedia

The New Paganism

Comparing Christianity & The New Paganism Kreeft outlines the main theological and practical differences, as well as the important common elements, between Christianity and the new paganism. CERC


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