Comparative Study of the World’s Major Religions
Mondays: October 7, 14, and 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Bethany Congregational Church 556 N. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara
VISTAS member price: $40; non-member price: $60
Presented by Pastor Chuck Burwell
Have you ever wondered how the world’s great religions came into being and how they compare with each other? Come join us as we look back in time to discover answers to these questions. There are beliefs and values that are common to many of the religions—and of course there are some major differences as well. This study will look at the origins and provide a brief history of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. We will also look at how the belief systems of these religions overlap in some areas and are quite divergent in others.