And which scripture is the most sophisticated intellectually? The Torah, The Gospels, The Epistles, The Quran, the Bagagita, the Buddhist Sutras, the Avestas, or the Upanishads? And of the above, which one is the most spiritually refreshing?
2006-08-18 02:47:58 · 16 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure... and you also have to believe:
* a universe in which all that exists are the earth and heaven
* solid 'firmament' structure (the sky) separating the earth from heaven (terrarium earth)
* talking snakes (with legs) and donkeys
* shepherd staff turning into an asp
* demons chased out of people and into pigs
* friendly spirits
* evil spirits
* walking on water
* multiplying loaves and fishes
* food falling from the sky
* conception by a ghost
* people raising from the dead
* the sun stopping in its tracks
* parting seas
* people being bodily sucked up into heaven (which, by the way, lies on the 'other side' of the sky)
* world-wide flood that drowned the earth to a depth of 40 feet above the tallest mountain
* creating people from dust bunnies and ribs
* magical tree of knowledge
* god speaking from a burning bush
* ritual cannibalism, by eating god in the form of a cracker
2006-08-18 02:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean to be saved? If you believe in God and follow his word of whatever religion you are and you lead a good life and are kind to others that is enough. Every one has there own beliefs and which one of is "God" to say which one is correct. Love and be loved, give and accept, treat all as you wish to be treated in a very loving way and I am sure you will go to your heaven. Me personally do not believe in this "born again christian" or "I was saved" Saved from what... as long as we live there will be temptation to do the wrong thing and until the day we die comes and passes will the world know if we resisted these temptations. Even at that point the world may not know but God will whoever you believe him to be...
2006-08-18 10:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by lost_soul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don´t have to believe in any of those books, They are written by men!! nothing sublime on that. God is almighty, when you die you don´t hae to be saved from anything God will still be there caring for your soul.
Read "conversations with God" that´s a very refreshing book and talks about all the myths of all religions and the Real love of the Source of the Creation.
2006-08-18 10:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by copita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only one who can answer your question is you.
It is up to you to be your own judge.
Not even God will do that for you.
That is your freewill choice.
Some things we must do on our own.
Which scripture is the most intellectually sophistocated?
The one which you attach the most meaning to.
Once again, you're on your own.
Spiritual refreshment...
The most refreshing spiritual beverage is oneness within, finding God every moment.
Have a sip.
Your answer can be found from within.
Peace and Love!!
2006-08-18 10:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by elibw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virgin birth was meant to be a sign for the people of Israel about the Messiah.
In order to be saved, you need to follow the same on law that was given to each and every prophet all the way up to Muhammed.
Matthew 5:17-18:
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets; I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily, I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law till all be fulfilled.
2006-08-18 10:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by Mesum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in Fact, a Human Being who has not been SAVED cannot TRUELY Believe in any kind of Miracle----he,she can only Mentally Agree that it happened.
If you mentally agree that JESUS will SAVE you(not knowing anything about SALVATION only that you won't make Heaven with-out getting Saved) and IF you ask JESUS to Save you (open the Door to your Heart(Spiritman), then JESUS will RECREATE you(a Spirit, Living in a Body) and THEN, in your Spirit, you will TRUELY be able to Understand a Miracle.
Lost People get Healed all the Time by GOD by Mentally Agree'ng that HE will HEAL them.
Then hopefully, they get SAVED.
Then they can TRUELY BELIEVE and Learn other Spiritual Thing's.
Hope this helps.
p.s. K.J.V. of the BIBLE is the one that the Holy Spirit use's to Teach me Truth.
2006-08-18 10:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to believe in the entire birth, life, and death of Jesus, in order to be saved. It is not multiple choice. Jesus is like a tall glass of water on the hottest day of the year. He is most refreshing. Praise the Lord!!
2006-08-18 09:54:07 · answer #7 · answered by Carol M 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Duckphup has the right answers. Thank you! So much for all this myth nonsense that gets shoved in our faces.
2006-08-18 10:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by SB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to believe everything the catholic church teaches as revealed by God.
The Gospels, but the others are quite nice too.
2006-08-18 09:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by carl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll forget all the scriptures... my focus will be to answer your question...(Do you have to believe in the virgin birth in order to be saved?) ... to be saved from what?
No... virgin birth has nothing to do to save you... It is you and yourself... If you wanted to be saved then kick yourself to live...
2006-08-18 10:21:35 · answer #10 · answered by ppruel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋