What Christians Could Learn from Other Religions

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• From Muslims- Christians can learn about prayer, fasting and almsgiving
• From Hindus- Christians can learn about meditation and contemplation
• From Buddhist- Christians can learn about detachment from material goods and respect for life
• From Confucianism- Christians can learn about filial piety and respect for elders
• From Taoism- Christians can learn about simplicity and humility
• From animists- Christians can learn about reverence and respect for nature and gratitude for harvests

Adapted from comments made by the Asian Bishops Synod in 1998