"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6 KJV)
For many Christians these words of Jesus are seen as a conformation that salvation can only be attained through Jesus himself. That they demonstrate the exclusiveness of the Christian Gospel. Some say that Christianity is an exclusive message but open freely to all.
My own understanding based on my reflection and meditation on these words is that Jesus is indeed the way, the truth and the life. But in the sense that Jesus taught and demonstrated the way, truth and life for us to follow. He taught us to treat others as we would wish to be treated and to forgive others, even our enemies. He taught the way of compassion known as the Golden Rule. This basic rule of behaviour can be found in all the worlds religions and philosophies. So anyone, regardless of religion or no religion that practices the way, truth and life that Jesus taught us will inevitably "come to the Father".
Happy Easter.
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