I've been thinking about this whole christianity thing and came to a conclusion. It really seems limiting in spiritual growth. I'm thinking about all the things I learned about hinduism, buddhism, gnosticism, mysticism, even atheism. I have learned so much more about living in the now, understanding jesus more, even being able to interpret some of the deeper meanings of the bible. It taught me that WE do exist on multiple levels of reality. the bible really limits this. There is alot of truth in it, but there is so much more in the rest of the world. It seems everyone got a piece of the puzzle, and if the message was to love thy neighbor, and love meaning "understanding", we could fit all the pieces together. Have you ever wondered if someone could take the best and most beneficial parts of all religions, well it is out there, but these guys only want serious deep thinkers and self-determined people capable of serving mankind to the fullest.
2006-08-04 08:33:51 · 12 answers · asked by Corey 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The QUESTION is, would you be able to accept the knowledge along with the responsibility.
2006-08-04 08:34:37 · update #1
No, but how can i expect to be able to receive true knowledge, and be capable of bearing the responsibility if i am still full of my self, my own opinions, desires and beliefs?
In order to receive the knowledge, i would have to be empty, and willing and have already given my life up to the Greatest thing from which all these religions, philosophies and creeds have sprung.
In order to accept the responsibility, i would have to receive strength from that Greatest thing, otherwise i would crumble, and probably compromise under the weight of it.
How can i expect to bear it all, if i am still afraid of what i don't understand? If i am still imperfect and doubtful? If i still take the easy road, if i still accept the easy answers, how can i ever find myself worthy for what you describe?
If i understood the self sacrifice involved, if i had some notion of the terrible trials, the tests i would have to undergo, if i knew i would get nothing at all for myself from it, except perhaps an untimely persecution and death at the hands of those who wish to remain in the dark, if i knew all this, and was still willing to do accept the knowledge and responsibility, because in my heart, i knew that i only want what God wants, and i know that God wants everyone to be happy, and to find the Truth, then maybe, perhaps, yes, for the sake of all those that would benefit from it, for the sake of being true to God inside of me, possibly it could be so.
But only if that's what God wanted...
2006-08-04 09:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God always knows what I'm thinking. It seems like he sometimes goes out of his way to help me understand him. When I was laying in bed last night I thought of all the possibilities out there and wondered if parts of the bible weren't..exactly.. true? I mean, even partialy true. Maybe most didn't understand them correctly?
I was thinking about how I like to surround myself in dark things sometimes.
Here I was questioning my faith and everything that I could question in the given time span and I realized that with all my questions I was still asking God for help. I realized that I believed in God very much. And I wouldn't be afraid to walk through hell and ask questions along the way because God has given me something no-one can take away.
The bible still holds the most truth out of any ancient book as far as I've been able to find.
I don't really understand your question. (lol, wrote a whole lot for not even understanding the question, huh?)
Religion isn't a little club that you have to be perfect to get into. With varrying views and endless possibilities, only accepting certain people into your little religion seems wrong. I've found that there are many different kinds of people and every person seems to realize a truth that other people don't realize.
Thanks for the question. It makes one think.
Have a good day.
2006-08-04 16:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by flour 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I claim no religion but i have studied many different religions. My beliefs come from a lot of what I have read and also from my personal experiences. I truly believe every religion is a piece of the puzzle and no one religion has the whole truth. I am glad to hear someone else saying the same thing.
Love & Light
Sharon
One Planet = One People
2006-08-04 15:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by skippingsunday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that God allows us to make our own choices and one of those is what to believe. I don't know if I agree with the idea that God gave us all pieces of the puzzle so much as maybe we have all found pieces of the puzzle by seeking in different directions for the same thing. I do, however believe that I have been fortunate to have found the path I am taking.
2006-08-04 15:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by CatholicMOM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is the way truth and the life. ask Jesus to show you the way. he is the way truth and life. He died for you and i, he loves you very much. If you are confused the bible says that hes not the author of confusion but of peace. Jesus is your peace, its up to you to accept him, he loves you. John 3 verse 16, for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who soever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Jesus is easy to love and in him you have freedom and you have been freed from the pentaly of sin which is spirital death and hell. if you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is lord and that you are a sinner and ask him to save you, you will be saved you can do it right now email me if you got any question email anytime i am here for you
2006-08-04 15:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by The Truth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be the best way, to take the best out of each realigion and get the picture. It's like that anecdote with the elephant and the blind people around it. One holds the tail, he thinks it's w rope, one holds the ear thinks it's a fan, one holds the foot thinks it's a trunk. But in fact it's one big elephant. Same with God :)
2006-08-04 15:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by Andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Bible talks about this very thing....it is called "one world religion."..and that is something the anti-Christ will bring to the forefront when he comes along.....one can not take truth and mix it with false religion.........I know this sounds harsh but it is not...it is like taking wine and watering it down to suit ones taste..I may like my wine in the true form and you may like it weaker..as in made palatable to the user....it is no different than picking and choosing scriptures to suit ones needs.....you can not do that with the word of God.... this along with "one world government " are what we have been warned about.....I wont accept it....
2006-08-04 15:42:08 · answer #7 · answered by shiningon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not 100% sure, but I think Bahai (spelling) is all about mixing the different religions together. Personally, I think when you have found the right path you will know it for sure.
2006-08-04 15:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by realius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It IS limiting. So I have been visiting a different church each week.
2006-08-04 15:37:16 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe there is alot more to it that you haven't looked at. lds.org
2006-08-04 15:37:06 · answer #10 · answered by kimber g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋