What is the main goal of your religion?

Question

Mine is to give grace to God and to take care of the planet.

It seems that most religions have the same goal which is to take care of one another and their surroundings.

I think all of us are able to work with these two goals. It's just that in every religion, there is a powerful idiot who overplays the minority goals to suit his importances.

I think if we all were to stick with the two main goals and not imply the more speacialized goals onto others, things will work out fine.

It could be the our connection points where we can transfer harmony towards each other.

(I know it sounds cheesy but somebody has to say this.)

Answer 1

I would say to Help God in His great work and Glory of bringing us humans (or as many as possible) to Eternal life, starting with ourselves and our families.

Answer 2

I think the primary goal of any religion is to control people. Originally, it was intended to keep people orderly. In the United States, it's now a way to get money from people. You see, I only live a few miles away from Pat Robertson of the 700 Club. And he's got a nice house. He's rolling in dough. In the rest of the world, religion is used as an excuse to kill people. More people have died in the name of God than for any other reason.

My personal beliefs are to live a life with:

The Right View, recognize what you desire, why you desire it, and get yourself to stop desiring it.

The Right Intention - a commitment to moderate mental and ethical growth,

The Right Speech - speak in a non hurtful, not exaggerated, truthful way,

The Right Action - avoid action that would hurt others,

The Right Livelihood - be sure that your job doesn't hurt yourself or others (weapon maker, drug dealer, etc),

The Right Effort - make an effort to improve yourself,

The Right Mindfulness - to see things for what they are,

The Right Concentration - lose your ego.

As for God, I'll just worry about Him in the next world.

Answer 3

Christian 'Dominionists' (Reconstructionalists, theonomists) have largely usurped the local level political apparatus of the Republican Party, and are engaged in a sub rosa process to politically motivate moderate Christians under the false cover of religious issues such as morality and family values. The goal is nothing less than the takeover of all elective offices in the USA.

Their doctrine comes from the Bible, starting with the term 'dominion' at Genesis 1:28... “And God said unto them, [Adam and Eve] Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have DOMINION… over every living thing.” They interpret DOMINION as: “... a supremacy in determining and directing the actions of others or in governing politically, socially, or personally.”

They want to remake the USA as a theocracy... and they are succeeding.

Its most common form, Dominionism, represents one of the most extreme forms of Fundamentalist Christianity thought. Its followers, called Dominionists, are attempting to convert the laws of United States so that they match those of the Hebrew Scriptures. They intend to achieve this by using the freedom of religion in the US to train a generation of children via home-schooling and in private Christian religious schools. Later, their graduates will be charged with the responsibility of creating a new Bible-based political, religious and social order. One of the first tasks of this order will be to eliminate religious choice and freedom. Their eventual goal is to achieve the "Kingdom of God" in which much of the world is converted to Christianity. They feel that the power of God's word will bring about this conversion. No armed force or insurrection will be needed; in fact, they believe that there will be little opposition to their plan. People will willingly accept it. All that needs to be done is to properly explain it to them.

All religious organizations, congregations etc. other than strictly Fundamentalist Christianity would be suppressed. Nonconforming Evangelical, main line and liberal Christian religious institutions would no longer be allowed to hold services, organize, proselytize, etc. Society would revert to the laws and punishments of the Hebrew Scriptures. Any person who advocated or practiced other religious beliefs outside of their home would be tried for idolatry and executed. Blasphemy, adultery and homosexual behavior would be criminalized; those found guilty would also be executed. There are two conservative Christian pastors in Texas who have advocated the execution of all Wiccans. Ralph Reed, the executive director of the conservative public policy group the Christian Coalition has criticized Reconstructionism as "an authoritarian ideology that threatens the most basic civil liberties of a free and democratic society."

http://www.religioustolerance.org/reconstr.htm
http://www.yuricareport.com/Dominionism/HistoryOfReconstructionMovement.html
http://www.yuricareport.com/Dominionism/Clarkson_RiseOfDomionism.html

Answer 4

Allah states in the Quran that He created man to be His Khalefah, His trustee on earth (Quran 2:30). Mankind’s basic trust, our responsibility, is to believe in and worship Allah:

«"And I did not create the Jinn and mankind except to worship Me…"» [51:56-58]

Very simple! The purpose for man’s creation is to worship the Creator. The essence of Allah’s message through all of the prophets also was:

«“O mankind, worship Allah, you have no deity other than Him."» [7:59].

Allah further states that He made this life in order to test man so that every person may be recompensed after death for what he has earned:

«“[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving."» [67:2]

But in order to worship Him, we have to know Him well otherwise we may form a distorted concept of Him and then go astray. In the Quran Allah tells mankind what He is and what He is not. For example, in response to a question about Allah that was posed to the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), Allah instructs Muhammad (P.B.U.H) to give the following reply:

«“Say : He is Allah [Who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent."» [112]

It is clear from this that Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is not the author of the Quran otherwise he would not have shown that someone is dictating to him what to say.

Also, Allah has to tell us how He wants to be worshipped, which He does in the Quran. He also tells us in the Quran that all Prophets came with the same identical message to their people - that is to believe in Allah and to worship Him. He also tells us in the Quran that all the people of other religions have deviated from the original teachings of their prophets. This is due to two reasons. The first is that earlier scriptures were not preserved simply because of the absence or scarcity of writing paper and so the teachings were transmitted orally and with time became distorted. The second reason is because the clergy of various religions introduced doctrines that were never there (e.g., the Christian trinity creed was introduced only after the council of Nicea in 325 AD and the Council of Constantinople in 386 AD). Because of the changes that crept into earlier religions, Allah tells us that He sent the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) as the last and final prophet and guidance to mankind with a scripture that He promised would be preserved forever. Allah provides a test to prove that the Quran is from Him. Allah says:

«“Then do they not reflect upon the Quran? (i.e. its meanings and its objective) If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction "» [4:82]

The Quran is available for scrutiny and investigation by any person to try to find even one error or contradiction in it. In fact this test must be applied to any other scripture that claims it is the word of God.

Answer 5

And what do you do about your goals?

Trying to look pious on Yahoo answers doesn't really get a lot achieved does it?

How about you get off your backside, get away from your PC and go out to make a difference. Then you can ask 'What have you done today further the goals of your religion?'

Answer 6

To worship God read the Bible and pray and go out love other people and be a witness to them of the power and love and mercy of God

Answer 7

To spread the good news to those that have not heard and have a heart that will accept God

Answer 8

To seek Truth and Peace in everything

Answer 9

To preach the good news of God's heavely kingdom that will soon be established.

Answer 10

To save the people and clean them from sins so they can win heaven..in the name of JESUS..live in peace as much as possible!!!!..
Peace Peace Peace...Love each other...not to say bad words..not to humiliate anyone!!!!
Being angels on earth!!!!!!!