Religion
In reply to the discussion: Christians; how do you regard Hinduism? [View all]rug
(82,333 posts)And why are you referring to yourself in the plural?
Given that we're not dealing with a mathematical formula (not that I intend to speak for you; feel free to consider it a mathematical formula) the equation need not balance.
No religion teaches it contains the whole and entire truth. To do so would elevate that religion to the status of a god, thereby negating the need for a god, let alone a religion that teaches about it.
Rather, most religions contain glimpses of god, some clearer than others. As to why people choose one over the other, leaving birth aside, that religion holds for that person a consistency and an appeal and an understanding that others do not. The whole purpose of dialoguing with other religions is to both gain a more accurate understanding of that religion and, perhaps, of one's own.
It's a hell of a lot more productive than constructing straw men of religions and snickering with the gaggle.