A fundamental law of logic is that two statements cannot contradict and both be true.

• Law of Non-Contradiction: Impossible for something to be and not be at the same time and in the same sense.1

  • Here is a statement that helps illustrate the point:

    • The blue bird exists and does not exist (at the same time and same sense).

• Jesus confirmed the Law of Noncontradiction when He spoke about those who were either with Him or not with Him:

  • Anyone who is not with Me is against Me, and anyone who does not gather with Me scatters. (Luke 11:23 CSB) 

• When you apply this principle to religion, it is clear why they cannot all be true. Each major belief system makes claims that contradict other religions or belief systems.

  • Theism, Pantheism and Atheism all have different views on what happens when you die, etc.

Below are examples of core Christian beliefs that are different from other religions or worldviews; therefore, Christianity and other religions CANNOT both be true.

• Salvation

  • Christianity: According to the Bible, salvation is only available through Jesus.

    • Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6 CSB emphasis added)

    • There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12 CSB emphasis added)

  • Other religions have different viewpoints on salvation, which contradict the claims of Christianity.

• Identify of Jesus of Nazareth

  • Christianity: Claims that Jesus is God.

  • Some other major religions claim Jesus was a prophet or good teacher, not God.

• Trinity

  • Christianity: Believes in a triune God (God is one in essence, but three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit).  Jesus said the following:

    • "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, (Matthew 28:19 NASB)

  • No other religion believes in the triune God.