It is not difficult to see God whose form in this universe is stamped by diversity has created multiplicity through out the universe. Variety in each and every aspect of the universe. Even on earth, flaura, fauna why even the human race has this mark of diversity.
Religion too, the way back to God is no different. Each religion has its exalted poistion in taking its followers to God's kingdom. The path may be different but the destination is the same.
He may be known as Allah, Jesus, Rama, Jehovah, Krishna etc.... but the source is one and destination is one. The many names and forms he appears as in the various religions is yet another stamp of his diversity. All that emanates from him will merge back and operates in harmonyunto him and not one soul, not one will be left for damnation because He is indeed powerful.
Why even the atheists know God as the Nothingness that prevailed before creation. That same nothiongness which
expressed itself as the very universe that exists now.
2006-08-22 04:50:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jehovah our God is one Jehovah -Deut 6:4.
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Scriptures alone quite plainly demonstrate that Jesus and the Almighty are separate distinct persons, and the Almighty created Jesus as His firstborn son.
(Colossians 1:15) the firstborn of all creation
(Mark 10:18) Jesus said to him: 'Why do you call me good? Nobody is good, except one, God.
(Revelation 3:14) the Amen says, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation by God
(Philippians 2:5-6) Christ Jesus, who, although he was existing in God's form, gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God
(John 8:42) Neither have I come of my own initiative at all, but that One sent me forth
(John 12:49) I have not spoken out of my own impulse, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a commandment as to what to tell and what to speak
(John 14:28) I am going my way to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am
(1 Corinthians 15:28) But when all things will have been subjected to him, then the Son himself will also subject himself to the One who subjected all things to him
(Matthew 20:23) this sitting down at my right hand and at my left is not mine to give, but it belongs to those for whom it has been prepared by my Father
(1 Corinthians 11:3) I want you to know that the head of every man is the Christ; ...in turn the head of the Christ is God
(John 20:17) I am ascending to my Father and your Father and to my God and your God.
(Deuteronomy 6:4) Jehovah our God is one Jehovah
(1 Corinthians 8:4-6) There is no God but one. For even though there are those who are called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many "gods" and many "lords," there is actually to us one God the Father, out of whom all things are, and we for him
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2006-08-22 09:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice try at being enlightened. I commend the effort, but there is one thing that must be pointed out:
Not all religions are equal. They all make very, very different claims on the nature of reality and must be evaluated under the subjective legitimacy of each claim. To deny that point is to deny the legitimacy of each and every culture that birthed a religion. Diversity should be encouraged, not theological homogeny.
Oh, and I don't think that I would ascribe such a shaky concept as "love" to being the source from which the universe eminated. Sure, "love" probably came into the picture later, but was it the original motivation (If I could even use that word to describe God)? Doubtful. Paul Tillich states that God is Being Itself and, as such, it is just natural that God would have, as a necessary part of his nature, created reality.
Food for thought. Good luck with your studies.
2006-08-22 05:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by Oddeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I firmly believe that my faith is correct, as should anyone in a religion. If one is not convinced they are in the true religion than they need to reexamine their their beliefs and choice of religion.
As one of Jehovah's Witnesses I know that Jehovah is not in support of any one nation. We are an international religion. While law abiding, WE follow Jehovah and the Bible first and foremost.
2006-08-22 08:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grace unto you and peace,
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Indeed God is "one", but one what(?) of two ones (Gods)? Notably "the only true God" of false/true Gods, "the only wise God" of foolish/wise Gods, "the living God" of dead/living Gods, "that God" of this/that Gods, "the blessed and only Potentate", "the God of all comfort", "the God of all grace" who "is" (not was, but is not): "is perfect", which "is also merciful"; And that God is love, but notably "perfect love".
As for ways(paths), of two mentioned in Mt 7, one leads to destruction, the other one leadeth to life. So all paths lead to heaven, eternal life thereof, is not true, but rather it's false. And perhaps that is why the exhortation is "believe not every spirit"; especially since one of such two ones to try(test) is notably the spirit of "error", and also "antichrist" (anti-"the end of the law").
As for believing there is "one God", even devils believe such,
and notably tremble(fear & quake) at the law God they believe.
We all are one, but one what(?). So far "one proselyte": "more the child of hell" than former hypocrites, fools, vipers, and blind guides who sat in Moses's seat: Law Law (Mt 22,23), and perhaps one proselyte due to the likes of you you being sow dog gone law law ye believe yer own lies instead of knowing the truth.
The "grace" of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2006-08-22 05:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe that. It reminds me of a card I once had that said "The One God has Many Faces".
2006-08-22 05:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by freespirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I think you are too broad minded. Jesus Christ claimed to be the only way to heaven. I believe Him.
Jesus Christ Is the Only Way To Heaven!
In The Holy Bible, “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6. He meant “I am the only way to God the Father and to heaven”, “I am the only truth that you need to know.” and “I am the only spiritual life available to mankind.” In other words, “I am the only true and living God.”
All other so-called gods are false gods. They are not real. They do not exist. No other so-called god has the power to forgive, cleanse and remove all your sins from you to get you to heaven. They don't even claim to.
I pray you will believe this and accept the fact that you are a sinner needing to be saved from your sins (“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23, The Holy Bible.) and accept the fact that the blood Jesus Christ shed for you at Calvary is the only way you can have your sins forgiven, cleansed and removed and is the only way you can get to heaven. I pray you will acknowledge that you are a sinner and ask Jesus Christ to forgive, cleanse and remove all you sins and accept Him into your heart/life to live for Him the rest of your life. (“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” John 1:12, in the Holy Bible.) That is what it means to be born again. (“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 in The Holy Bible.) Salvation is a free gift. You cannot work for it. You cannot be good enough to earn it. You must, by faith, receive it as a free gift. (“8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast.”) Ephesians 2:8-9.
God loves you and it is not His will that you perish in hell.
(“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” II Peter 3:9 in The Holy bible.)
This is my prayer for you
2006-08-22 05:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by LARRY S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't agree with the "Nothingness" portion I do agree that he is the ONE!
2006-08-22 04:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by want2flybye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋