1- if you choose the wrong belief, you will end up in hell.
{there is only one true religion that you should follow.}
2-yes, I thought :what if I was wrong? and there is another belief
which is right .
3-if I'm truly convinced that I 'm on the wrong path , I 'll change it ,
no matter what the risks are.
4-I spent years and years searching for the truth,and thanks to
Allah Almighty that I found the right path.
2006-06-10 00:19:06
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answer #1
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answered by lily 5
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The consequences of choosing a wrong belief are that it may take you longer to find the right one.
If you think of life as a journey in search of the truth (which is obviously what you want to believe in, if you want to believe anything), then you are already headed in approximately the right direction.
The real searcher after truth is constantly checking his direction with what he observes, what he considers right or wrong about what other people say and with various scriptures and writings from the past. His mind is always open - and should be especially if he believes that the ultimate goal is a sentient being which is shining a light to guide him. To go unquestioning towards the light is to fly like a moth at a candle!
If your mind is honest and open, you risk being partially right; you risk seeing the same mountain as others see from a completely different angle. Once one has set one's mind on searching for truth, then one will be guided because we already have the seeds of truth within us.
Yes, I have made a good deal of time to look at all sorts of religions (not all, but many, and some I haven't studied in much detail). I can't say that what I read ever was the turning point for me. The turning point was a direct and very personal experience and I would wish something of that kind for everyone.
Personally, I am confident that I am in the right way. I don't think I could prove that to anyone else. It's up to you to decide whether you think what I say makes sense. If it makes sense to you and others, then it's quite likely that I am going in the right direction and it's likely, too, that you are.
2006-06-09 22:48:48
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answered by Owlwings 7
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The consequences would vary depending on which religion is actually holding the truth.
Yes, I have considered that I may be wrong.
The stakes are high if you believe in a peaceful or horrible afterlife. I'm still working on this life, so I don't worry too much about what's coming next.
Yes, it's a strange hobby of mine. I enjoy reading about other religions. And the one's that catch my interest I spend a little more time on.
2006-06-10 01:55:00
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answer #3
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answered by Kithy 6
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1) eternal separation from God
2) yes
3) no
4) yes, that's why I'm glad to know that I have eternal life through faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for my sins. All of the other religions teach that man can somehow be justified in the eyes of the perfect Creator of all things through attempting to live life as a better person.
But it's obvious that true change only comes from being born again by the Holy Spirit of God and even then one still has to face the penalty of death for all of the sins one has committed unless that penalty has been already paid by the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus.
People who think that they can be justified by good works don't have the blessed assurance of salvation that a Christian enjoys. They think that somehow they can make up for their past transgressions of God's laws by doing good. That's a very shaky ground to rest one's eternal hope on for two reasons. First of all it assumes that God will just forget about their sins if they try to live a good life but a righteous judge doesn't tell a law breaker that they don't have to suffer for breaking the law if they promise not to do it again and God is a righteous judge.
Secondly, even if that were not the case, which it is, a person could live a "good" life for many years and then commit some sin right before they died and they would be swept off to hell as a lawbreaker. That's why I'm so glad that I can trust in the finished work of Christ Jesus on the cross. If I had to depend upon myself instead of on God I would be a nervous wreak.
2006-06-10 03:15:39
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answer #4
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answered by Martin S 7
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1., 2. & 3. Who is to judge who is right or wrong with their spiritual beliefs. There are many different paths to many different goddesses and gods. One path is no more right nor more wrong than another.. it's just a different path than someone else would take.
4. I have researched many religions and their beliefs not only on my own but also when I was in college.
2006-06-10 03:10:40
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answered by genaddt 7
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As a pagan, I adore and work with several different dieties and I know that there is not any One True Faith. The very idea of One True Faith is complete bull-sh*t. Maybe you fall into line when the music sounds, but not I. I dont care if someone else thinks my faith is 'wrong'. What the Hel do they know about how my soul works? At least with eclectic new-age paganism my beliefs can be multiple choice. lol
2006-06-09 23:11:13
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answered by Anonymous
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U don't go 2 Heaven. And I never wanted to learn others religion. Since I'm a Christian I have the right religion.
2006-06-09 23:15:07
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answered by Da Great 1 6
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1. are death and no life after death.
2. No I have not consider it because I have faith and believe that Jesus died for our sins. God presented to me a vision of the last days... so I know what I saw was real and proves to me that there will be judgment for men.
3. I will suffer in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. and yes I have searched out many religions, philosophy's, quick fix guides to healing... you name it I proably read it... nothing compares to the one true faith.... I now see how this world is lead astray.... but in essence we all have choices to make.. I can neither convince or presude men..but only lead by example and faith and grace that God has given us...
Great question...
Amen and God Bless
2006-06-09 22:46:58
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answer #8
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answered by Anonymous
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That idea defies logic. So no. There is no such thing as wrong religion. When religion becomes organised, man ceases to be free. For it is not God that is worshipped but the group or the authority that claims to speak in his name. Thus, it becomes a kind of social idolatry.
Each religion is inextricably bound up with its culture and can grow organically. God does not refuse his truth, his love and his grace to any who, in sincerity, seek him, wherever they may be and whatever creeds they may profess. It is unfair to God's love and mercy to assume that he would eternally barbecue anybody for not following any particular self professed messenger or prophet.
2006-06-10 07:14:13
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answered by rian30 6
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Truth can be found in various ways.
I have felt I was following the wrong path, Christianity, because I didn't choose it for myself and it left me feeling lost. I chose Buddhism and it left me feeling aware.
If I am wrong, I am the first to admit the fact but at least I did my own research and came to discover some truth.
Yes.
2006-06-09 22:41:24
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answer #10
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answered by will 4
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