We should embrace truth no matter where it comes from. All men are created in the image of God and no one is totally cut off from God. All men inherently and sometimes unconsciously are seeking for truth. Fortunately, we have the standard of apostolic tradition by which to judge any belief/teaching. Leaving a judgment about the validity of a particular doctrine up to our own interpretive skills is far too suspect. We in the Western world are too far removed from historic, apostolic Christian thinking to be able to make sound judgments. In general, the East is not faring much better as Islam has had a massive detrimental effect upon the Middle East.
What this really comes down to is the solid foundation of the historic Christian faith, and the trust we can have in the guidance of the Holy Spirit over His church.
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