For those involved in an organized religion?

Question

If God created us all so individually different why is there only one way? Which is your way who ever you are. I dont need to know what your book says. I want to know what you really think. (not trying to be offensive)

Answer 1

I do not believe in "one way." I also can't say I believe in one organized religion. I used to go to a Christian (protestant) church - but I broke away because I didn't like the implications of they were saying. My particular church taught that many many things get you sent to hell - and that our way is the only way. I just don't believe that.

This is what I think - People are more likely to follow the religion of his or her own family than any other religion in the world. That's fact. If you born into a Muslim family, you are probably going to practice Islam. If you are born into a Jewish family you're probably going to be Jewish as an adult as well. That's fact. Really - if there's only one way, then billions of people who do not believe in your religion are sentenced to hell by way of their family's beliefs. Nothing about that makes sense. Just because Christian missionaries "offer" them "the way," then apparently that is their "way to heaven." That's just silly.

There is not just one way. I think everyone should follow his or her own heart and believe what feels right. What the world needs is a little less persecution and a lot more understanding.

Answer 2

How could there not be a right and wrong? We all have characteristics that make us unique individuals, that can not be denied. As far as there being a right and wrong. Of course there is. You can not have it both ways. That your way may be right and those of us who have another way are wrong. And what's wrong about our way? That we think it's the right way. Seems a contradiction to me. I'm sure I'm not alone on this.

I have to say that in a race only the one who finishes the race finishes the race. Correct? I mean would you say to the guy who lost and didn't finish that he is as good or better than the one who won and finished? Of course not. Of course there is a right way. And yes i may be mistaken in believing the way I follow is right. But at least I stand for something and not just against everything organized.

Answer 3

I guess that God is the One, and thats why there is the One way only. Speaking about Holy Books, all were sent from God to the people to open their eyes and describe this the only one way ( al books are teaches the same)

We are different ,thats why we have so many brunches and separations apart of this- the- only- way. It is arificially created by people who as you know mostly individualists in their nature.
This is how the sects are came.

I think the simplier the nation, the more religios it is. Easier they join in organizations and follow one way altogether.
I am in Islam. It is simple way of life and clear view of understanding God and religion. Thats it

Answer 4

My way is God's way, I try to live the way He said we should, and I always obey the 2 commandments Jesus gave us. Some people are more rebellious than others, and some have a closed mind, others just don't care. I think it has a lot to do with how you were raised and how much you are willing to listen and learn from the Bible and people who know the Bible. It is kind of hard to answer because yesterday I answered a question with a scripture from the Bible and I was reported for hatred material, and all I did was quote a scripture.

Answer 5

I completely agree with you that there are many differences between individuals, but we also have a lot in common. God is smart enough to create a plan that will work for all of His children, if we choose to follow it. In addition, there can only be one set of teachings that is true as a whole, because God does not lie. Many churches have good teachings, but lack a complete set of truths. I believe that the true church of is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I believe this because the Holy Ghost has testified to me that it is so. I'd say He's a pretty credible source.

Answer 6

Consider this: if there really is a God, and He created you and everything else on earth, don’t you think it would be the SMART thing to do to find out what HE wants you to do or believe in? The Bible has survived for centuries and keeps growing in popularity. It is THE most bought book. If you want to know what I believe in, I could tell you dozens of stories about how I have SEEN evidence that He does exist. But if you want to know why so many people believe in Him you have to read it for yourself. He will not be offended if you read it with a skeptical mind. He welcomes your questions. You could try to read it by first asking Him, if He is real, to help you understand it. If He is NOT real, you have risked nothing. (How could someone who doesn’t exist answer your request?)

Answer 7

he didn't create us that different. we are all on earth for a purpose. that purpose is to worship God. He sent down a three main books. the torah, the injeel (bible), and the quran. these three books all contain a sort of constitution of the way we should live and reveals the truth about this world and that we should worship Him and Him alone. however, the torah and injeel have changed so much, there is barely any truths left in it. but God promised to conserve the quran and perserve it from changing. anyway, back to my answer, these books grouped us together containing laws we should live by. i'm tellin you, if the whole world followed the teachings of the quran, we would have world peace and harmony, everybody would be happy, and the poverty would decrease to almost zero. i hope i answered your question

Answer 8

Its never what you think, in regards to who God is and what to follow. When its all what you think, then you have the god of your own making, and thats not much. Many people dont understand that. There can only be ONE truth, not many truths as it pertains to God. An all knowing powerful God is not going to share his titles with other so called gods. When you search with all your heart you find "him"

Answer 9

Its because we are so diverse that we need one standard for all to live by. I didn't make the standard, I just examine the various versions of moral rulers and evaluate them by their results. Not the results of those who practice them, but the results of the standards applied in my life.

If I went by the results of others use of the standard, could I blame the standard for their failing. What if they applied the standard half heartedly or not at all? What if they had an agenda other than improving their lives and only used the standard as a cover for their real motives? etc., etc., We do not live in a theocracy where we are required under threat of death to apply a single standard to everybody. We are left to our own devices to choose a standard for our moral compass. Some choose the legal system for their standard. Some choose to not seek a moral standard and rely on their feelings to guide them. Some rely only on their intellect. But the legal system fails society on a regular basis. Feelings and intellect are so relative, there can be no standard found. This is why we need an outside source for our moral compass. One feels that pedophilia is good, but the kid feels bad about getting this kind of love. One thinks pleasing people is good, but people abuse his willingness to serve.

So the question becomes "Which standard is the right one?"
Look into the history of each, look into the success and failings and where the blame lays for each. When you find the right one, you will know it. Aside from logic, God wants a personal relationship with each of us. He will meet you where you are if you seek Him. You can't clean up your act enough to qualify for this relationship, but if you ask Him, He will help you clean up your act for your benefit, not His. Ask Him to show you where to fellowship with others who've encountered Him for real and aren't led astray by the false standards. He is faithful and will arrange for your blessings as you align yourself with His will. Again, lining up with His will is for your benefit, not His.

Answer 10

what i think way 2 his path is not 2 searching him & worship him as other's are doing. but to search inside yourself what u r?, why u r? try 2 know your self first. than think why you are in this world, what u give & take from this world. god is in ourselves, so try to speak god's messages from inside of yours to your outside reactions also. once you find that u find the god. because only you know what is good for you! no books guide you 2wards that achivement, it's only u how much deeply u know ur self. other things are just to show off, not real ways of his worship. that's what i think way 2 know him.