Q165. Is there a conflict between the teachings of the world religions?

Not really. It’s due to personal ego and ignorance that humans hate and fight each other in the name of religion. God is the creator of all living beings and He is in full control. Since people have a variety of mentalities, God allows the variety of religions to exist. People have variety of mentalities, knowledge, ability, and intelligence. Hence people will understand and worship God in different ways. Jesus declared himself as the son and servant of God, Muhammad declared himself as the salve of God, and Lord Krishna declared and proved Himself as God. So, there is no real conflict between the teachings of Christianity, Islam, and Sanatan-Dharma (the Eternal Religion). The God of Christianity has NEVER been seen based on the Bible itself (John 1:18). The God of the Islam has NEVER been seen based on the Quran itself (Quran 6:103) and the Hadiths (Sahih al-Bukhari 3234). The God of the Bhagavad-Gita (Lord Krishna) has been seen and proven millions of times. This is because, God is one. Those who have no personal ego and are willing to accept the truth will accept Lord Krishna. They are truly surrendered unto God. Those who have hatred towards others or are against the will of God, are the unbelievers and the envious of God. The Islamic Koran and the Christian Bible do not describe God, but the BhagavadGita and other Vedic scriptures, completely describe God. This is because, God is One, and He is completely known to some and completely unknown to others, based on the qualifications and level of consciousness developed. The Islamic Koran confirms that we all worship the same One God.

“We believe in that which has been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our God and your God is One, and unto Him we surrender.” (Koran 29:46) Jesus declared himself as the servant of God. Jesus said, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me” (John 7:16) Jesus said, “I go unto my father: for my father is greater than I” (John 14.28) Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself” (John 5.19) “All living entities are My eternal fragmental particles. Due to material nature, they are conditioned by the six senses, including the mind, and struggle very hard.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 15.7) All living beings are part of the one God. “In the body, there is also the super soul. He is the master, supreme enjoyer, overseer, and the permitter - The Supreme Lord.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 13.23) God is the master, enjoyer, overseer, and permitter. “I am transcendental, beyond the fallible and infallible, and because I am the greatest, I am celebrated as the Supreme person, on the material, and spiritual planets, and in the Vedas.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 15.18) God is the greatest person in the whole of creation. “All species of living beings in this material creation appear by taking birth, and I am the seed giving father.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 14.4) God is the father of all living beings. “I hate no one. I am equal to all living beings…" (Lord Krishna, BhagavadGita 9.29) In the eyes of God, all living beings are equal. “…One who has no enemies among all living beings comes to Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 11.55) “Those who are wise, have real knowledge, understanding, and gentleness. They see with equal vision, a Brahmana, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and a dog eater." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 5.18) Those who see everyone with equal vision and are friendly to all living beings are very dear to God.