Should Religious Faith appeal to Dogmatic Conviction or Rational Discrimination?

Question

Faith appeals to human mind which by virtue of its own nature is prone to vacilate between options because of the special gift of choice and doubt outcome of results anticipated by actions. Any religious faith which is an embodiment of true love, humility and wisdom is based upon the compilation of all works of holy men of highest order of virtue and discrimination in the form sacred books likeTheHoly Bible orTheHoly Quoran.Just as the brain controlls all internal physical functions autonomously the voluntary actions controlled by the subtle functioning of mind together with intellect and intelligence needs to be guided along righteous paths avoiding all kinds of harm to onself and others. This implies reposing faith in the sacred injunctions recorded in Holy Books and implores an implicit order of obedience and a religious conduct of actions.The present day happenings point to ruthless actions of dogmatic conviction or religious conversions instead of conduct.Where is the error?

Answer 1

You're right. More emphasis needs to be put on conduct instead of conversion.

It's been my experience that true conversions happen when someone of a particular religion shows kindness to someone of a different or no religion. But that's not to say that we should be kind to others just so we can convert them.

Answer 2

Any serious study of religious faith OBVIOUSLY shows it is a combination of the two regardless of any anecdotal evidence to the contrary.


libido, you have obviously not seriously studied Christianity. While there are indeed sects in the religion that quantify what you say the majority of Christian denominations absolutely allow for rational thought. For example I would suggest you read John Wesley for further insight.

Answer 3

You are making this way too hard. From Genesis to Revelation it's all about having a relationship with God. You may learn doctrine along the way but it's relationship that God cares about with us. He wants us to know Him, walk with Him, talk with Him, learn from Him. In turn He blesses us and says He'll come sup with us. He's a good and very loving God.

Answer 4

except Buddhism, all religions are based on dogmatism and there is no place for rational thinking. the tenets of some religions tell if any body does not follow their path will go to hell.

Answer 5

Religious tolerance means:
to extend religious freedom to people of all religious traditions, even though you may disagree with their beliefs and/or practices.

Religious freedom means that you can:
Without oppression, believe, worship and witness (or practice freedom from belief, worship and witness), as you wish;
Change your beliefs or religion; and
Associate with others to express your beliefs

Answer 6

Rational Discrimination. (I would like to write to the point.)

Answer 7

You talk too much. Love God and do good.