Mark Lanier – Religions on Trial

Today we encounter a dizzying array of religious options.  How do we know what is true? Is one faith just as good as another? Brent and Ian talk with Mark Lanier, who’s just published a new book with IVP America called ‘Religions On Trial – A Lawyer Examines Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and More’. Mark is an attorney, author, teacher, pastor and expert story teller.  He founded the Lanier Law Firm and is a recipient of the American Association of Justice’s Lifetime Achievement Award.  Mark was named as one of US News and World Report’s Best Lawyers in America for 9 consecutive years and the 2013 Top Class Action Attorney in America.  He’s a frequent guest on news shows on CNBC, Fox Business News, and ABC in the States and is a frequent lecturer at law institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Baylor.   (2:15) Different religious beliefs and truth; (4:05) The legal criteria Mark brings to his study; (12:15) Why its important to understand different faiths; (15:45) Hinduism; (21:30) Buddhism. Links mentioned in this episode: www.ivpress.com www.amazon.com/Religions-Trial-Examines-Buddhism-Hinduism-ebook/dp/B0B5FD74MS www.lanierlawfirm.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.