how do we know its the only way? what if another religion is the right way? and if god loves us so much, than why does he allow sin and pain in the world? and why do some people worship the devil?
2006-08-04 14:18:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well i believe that every way is the right way. Whether christian, jewish, muslim, pagan, buddhist etc. All paths lead to the same place. I think in early history many countries were ruled by religious leaders or influenced by religions, so in order to rule countries they had to discredit the other religions and become the only one. Which is now a days obsolete.
2006-08-04 14:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can never be for sure if we are serving the right one most feel they are so they do. God did not allow sin in the world the devil came to the world as a serpent in the Garden of Eden and made Adam and Eve sin that's when sin happened not cuz of God but because of the Devil. Some worship him because they believe he is mightier than God because he put sin on the world but what they need to understand is the Devil can give you things you want during life but this life is short and God offers so much more than the Devil can but they like to live in the present and forget about the future.
2006-08-04 14:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well ok this might be long but you do have a lot of questions here. There are 3 religions that claim to be the only right one... all other religions believe there is more than one way to God, so, if THEY are right, then it's fine to still follow one of the other 3 religions right? OK, so choosing one of the other 3 wont hurt your eternity so lets look at those 3. Judaism believes it is the only right way, fine but God told them they have to sacrifice animals in the Temple for remission of sin so they can get to heaven and one day The Messiah will come and free them from this. Problem here is, not only has it been 3 thousand years since the Jews heard from God again about this AND their Temple is gone so they cant make sacrifices for their sins.... so, in effect, God left them hanging.
Islam believes its the only true religion too, but I dont know I cant put any trust in words given by a man who thought it was fine to marry and have sex with a 9 yr old girl when he was over 50 :\
Christianity believes it is the only True religion and believe that God told the Jews about the Messiah and actually GAVE the Messiah which is Jesus who made the final sacrifice for sins on the cross, and rose from the dead on the 3rd day to prove He was God and The Promised Messiah.
Now the other religions MIGHT be wrong about there being many ways to God so maybe there really IS just one way. Of those 3 I choose Christianity, if there is another Only Way to God, then He hasnt shown us and its not our fault for not knowing.
2006-08-04 14:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We cause our own pain through sin. Sin came into the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden. The Bible has withstood thousands of years of people trying to get rid of it, to trivialize it, to minimize its meaning. It's still here and going strong.
God doesn't start wars. People do. God doesn't kill people with guns, driving drunk, with knives, etc. People do. God gave us free will. We can choose to believe in Him or Satan or nothing at all. If not for the evil in the world we wouldn't know what good is. Satan is the father of the evil in the world. He is the tempter. He wants us to sin. Sin places a barrier between us and God. The more people he can entice into sinful ways the happier he is. In the end Satan will be stuck in hell forever. He'll have no more power over us. And he only has power now if we let him. People worship Satan because they believe his filthy, evil lies.
Jesus told us He is the way, the truth and the life. No one can go to the Father, but through Him. He is the Light of the world! Trust Him, dear one. He'll never let you down!! God bless!
2006-08-04 15:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for one thing,it's the most talked about religion ever,I've never seen Buddhist or any other group gather like people that believe in God do.he doesn't allow pain,and sin, man ,the human race allows it,we have free will given to us by God to make our own choice,so when we make a bad decision that gets us in trouble,how is it Gods fault,and why does everyone always blame God for bad things and never mention the devils input.and most times people worship the devil because they are rebelling against God,and they are letting the devil lead them to hell.
2006-08-04 14:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no fair asking so many questions in one go!
the bible says jesus is the only way (but i don't wanna use the bibile to prove the bibile, that gdoesn't make sense) There's no way to prove which is right. For me, I know God exists because I have seen him do many miracles in my life and in those around me. like big miracles. like blind seeing, lame walking, raising form the dead type miracles, all done in the name of jesus.
And this question about why god allows bad things to happen in this world: well, why do you allow it? God has given the earth to men (psalms) and it's up to us to keep it properly. That's why he told us to go into all the world and make disciples of every nation. because that is what he wnats! he wants everybody saved, he doesn't want anyone to die!. Also, if there wa no evil, how could there be good?
Ok, people worship the devil because they believe his lies that he can make them more powerful, happier, etc. it's a quick fix.
2006-08-04 14:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by Chris K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to your own heart ... ask what it needs ... the path of love, joy peace, faith and all things good is the right religeon. Finding God is a personal thing and a personal relationship with Him that brings those positive things into ur life and also to the lives of others through your life... any religeon that doesnt promote those is false ... God is all those things. Yes, we are given everything we need through our knowledge of God and His plan to overcome the evil in this world. Overcoming is not a fight but an acceptance that we have already beat it. The work of God that we are supposed to do is let those positive aspects of the Spirit that we recieve from our relationship with God, flow out into our lives around us .... a light in the darkness ... we are the peacemakers and the love of God through us to others can completely turn around a bad situation to good and bring hope to those that are broken.
2006-08-04 14:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A # 1- The word Christianity comes from Christ, and he is the only way to salvation. so Christianity is not the only way but Jesus is. whosoever has Jesus in his life is a christian.
A#2-Once again, religion won't take us to heaven, ONLY Jesus will.
A#3-God created us as free moral agents, and if to kill each other, destroy the earth, being mean and unfaithful is what we want to do, he has to respect that. Believe me there is less evil because of his grace.
A#4-Again, Free Moral Agents. God respects our wishes to worship whomever we want including the devil if that's our will. he won't force us to worship him.
2006-08-04 14:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God does not allow sin and pain. We as people create it wea are given free will. And as for Christain, the Lord is My Savior.
2006-08-04 14:23:08 · answer #9 · answered by Right Wing Extremist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to christian beliefs, there is one true god.
This can't be, however, because there are multiple religions all over the world. If there was one god, and if he were perfect/omnipotent/omniscient etc., there would only be one religion...
2006-08-04 14:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by RED MIST! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋