Is Jesus the only way to God?
By 
Bruce Miller2025-10-06T08:53:00
Is Christianity too narrow? How do we navigate the exclusive claims of the Bible in a diverse world? In this series, Bruce Miller attempts to answer some of the most-Googled questions about God
Have you ever been advised to avoid discussing religion or politics at the dinner table? Conversations about these topics can quickly become tense, awkward – or even confrontational - especially when someone insists their viewpoint is the only correct one.
In today’s world, tolerance, inclusivity and acceptance are highly valued. We often hear phrases like: “Let’s agree to disagree”, or: “You do you!” However, a subtle message underlies this push for religious tolerance. It suggests that sharing your faith in order to encourage others to change their beliefs somehow excludes tolerance itself.
This brings us to a central question about Christianity: is it too narrow? The Christian faith centers on Jesus Christ as essential to understanding God - and the only path to a relationship with him. Christians believe Jesus is the only way to connect with God.
Is this view narrow, intolerant and arrogant?
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