what is the one true religion?

Question

Many religions (and sub-sects of main religions) say that you have to believe in 'their' version of religion, or suffer (to some degree or other) in the after life.
So, is it better to go with a religion which offers a better afterlife (Mormonism says that you can become a god of your own universe in the afterlife, if you follow all their precepts), or is it better to be an atheist and say to every religion, "a pox on all your houses"

Answer 1

elvis presley

Answer 2

The one you trust. No religion has ever given a guarantee of a place in paradise. The five main religions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism all have their special requirements for entering the kingdom of heaven. But most of them believe in one God (the 3000 Hindu Gods are all aspects of the one God). Whatever turns you on - just remember that God forgives, (although one might have a problem with Judaism on this point) Hinduism and Buddhism, where reincarnation is writ large give you many chances to get it right next time round.
I've never met an atheist who didn't believe in something. For instance, his right to be an atheist.

Answer 3

The one 'true' religion is the human ability to conform to a religion which has been initiated as truth by mankind itself.
If religion required us to truly think 'outside of the box' then we would not be able to worship anything other than each day as it comes, without the need to credit 'creation' to a higher force.

Human beings are a creative species and thus have used logic to suggest that some other 'creative being' actively chose to build our world to a particular order. Because we have evolved to use language and have an inquisitive nature, we wish to seek 'truth' to prove the nature of our own existence.
Our brains are not evolved enough to grasp the complexities of truth, and our emotions often hold us down, so human beings have created their own 'truth', the truth of religion.

It remains a human concept, yet one we would fight for and lose our lives for.

The sad truth is that our evolution has taken a bitter twist in the fact that we would, apart from any other creature, fight to the death to protect our abstract thinking, believing it to be truth.

Answer 4

The book of James says "True Religion before God and the Father is this: That you keep yourselves unspotted from the world and care for the orphans and widows in their trouble." If you follow Jesus, then that is the only way to go! Anyone who is not with God is against Him. It doesn't take much; all you have to do is believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

Answer 5

All other religions think they are right and all others are wrong. Whilst religion exists there will always be conflict because it frees the individual from responsibility for their actions. As an atheist I couldn't beat a Muslim to death and blame someone else for my action, whereas a Christian could and justify it by saying it was the will of their God.

Answer 6

The one true religeon is whatever you believe in, whether it be yourself, God, a God, a cult etc etc.

What ever brings you happiness, spiritually, mentally, physically or all three, is the religion that's right for you. Having said that, self belief is quite a powerful thing, as is the worship of your own body....and thats coming from an overweight guy who thinks he's a bit ugly! lol

Answer 7

"My gods bigger and better than your god" "Oh no he isnt, lets have a WAR" Sorry, religion sucks, cause of a great deal of suffering throughout history....the crusades, the inquisition, missionaries in the new world and africa.......please send me an alien so that we can finally lay this god nonsense to rest. Religion is opium for the masses, why are we so arrogant to believe that god exists for us, come on, love your fellow man, respect each other and the planet, thats my religion. God dont need money in his heavenly bank account....If the real jesus hrist was to come down today, hed be shot down cold by the CIA

Answer 8

The religion you choose is your one true religion. The one that suits you the best and the one that makes you feel welcome. No religion is above another, they're all equal but you have to be careful as some people unfortunately don't think like this. What religion you choose will define who you are and the morals you believe in so as long as you make the right choice for you then you have found your one true religion.

Answer 9

SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD! One means single, undivided. True means fact, real, loyal and faithful. Religion is an organized set of beliefs and the pursuit of devotion. To me this spells out the teachings of Jesus. Suffering is part of life, how you deal with it, rise above and over come sparing others your burdens. still finding encouragement and enjoyment in your life are found in the teachings of Jesus. Joy is the key to inner peace. The word of GOD is a multi-faceted jewel. You do not achieve understanding it by earning a rank or paying for it, but by receiving it. First you need to be open to receive (seek), next you need to ask (pray) then you can receive the direction you need (Mathew 7.7). The faithful shall receive sight.

Answer 10

I don't follow any religion purely for the fact I don't believe that a book or a person can teach us this and that, how god is blah blah - you get my drift.

I believe in self belief and being able to see it in others. Believing what you feel is your own spirituality and doesn't make any rights and wrongs.

Just don't make things go bang and don't hurt people.

Answer 11

Scientology is the one true religion.

Alright, I'm kidding. I think officially I'm an atheist, and I don't say "a pox on all your houses", I just say it's your choice to believe in God, but I feel it is a tether to sanity that I simply do not need.