I am agnostic - of no religion but trying to find what to believe - and was wondering something. If I strayed to the incorrect path, would the real higher power forgive me? For example, if I were to become Wiccan and find that Christianity is in fact the correct religion when I die, would God forgive me for doing the work of good but not under his name? (This is only to serve as an example and nothing else.)
2006-08-22 12:03:54 · 17 answers · asked by Eclipse24 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i think the only TRUE path is one that is walked with love despite the religious preference xxx
2006-08-22 12:08:22 · answer #1 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Truth, God has no language. God has no specific earthly word for good or spiritual or anything. God looks purely at one's heart and does not see the color of one's skin, the books on the shelf, or the way one worships. When one knows that there truly is no hell (Christians say Jesus defeated it but may sure act like it is still a big deal!) then one is free from death and pain. And when one acts out of a heart of love rather than a heart of pain and death the world becomes a much better place!
2006-08-22 12:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by Brent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok first of all all paths lead to the same destination, one is not wrong or more better, but what is RIGHT for your Soul. All rivers lead to the same ocean. God's Love is unconditional. We do not have to do anything in order to receive God's love and grace. It is constant regardless. It is man's ego that thinks if we do something wrong, God would be angry with us. That is far from the truth.
I was agnostic for awhile. I had no plans to follow a religion or anybody. I've always been very spiritual and really wanted to know who I am and my place in this world. I knew there was something greater than myself, only that I needed to understand it better.
I've always loved reading, so I devoured books on spirituality and religions for many years. My heart has always been my inner compass. I was always lead to the right place at the right time. I know it feels right when I feel good, love, peace and joy. When i become a better person than I was before.
Then it was my destiny to follow the path of Hinduism with Amma as my Satguru. Since I've been on this more specific path and focus, I have seen enormous changes within myself and felt so much closer to God. I've had so many signs and messages along the way up to this point to confirm that I am on the right path.
Once you find your "one-pointed focus" your spiritual growth accelerates much quicker. It is like having a laser beam concentrated on one spot which in turn creates a greater effect. Amma talks alot about this in her dialogues which applies to all paths/religions.
At the right time you will find where are meant to be, the place that brings out the best in you, the place that brings you closer to God, the place that brings more love and light in your heart, and the place that helps you find out who you truly are. Never fear where you are heading. There is truly no wrong place you are at because whereever you are always has something to offer and teach you to be who you are today.
Just follow your heart, it'll lead you where you are meant to be. It always has for me.
2006-08-24 19:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by Amma's Child 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes chose wisely. Read your Bible.
Once you are dead the choice is made and you WILL suffer the consequences if you have not chosen Jesus Christ.
I would suggest that you ignore these simpletons who say that all paths lead to God. Anybody with even two braincells will tell you that Truth is Trust and that if Christianity is right all the other religions are wrong.
In Christ,
Bob
2006-08-22 12:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by Blessed Beast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Christ said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6) The reason for this is we are sinners. Our sins have separated us from God. No amount of good deeds can wash away our sins. Only the shed blood of Christ can take away our sins. Jesus loves you so much that He willingly went to the cross for you--pouring out His divine blood for you. And that's not all. On the third day Christ rose from the dead in bodily form. And one day Christ is coming back to earth to bring about perfect justice.
Turn from your sins. Place your trust in the Lord Jesus as your personal Savior. You will assured a place in Heaven; and your life here will never be the same.
2006-08-22 13:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Key to getting to Heaven is getting your Spirit Recreated BEFOR you Leave the EARTH for Good.
There is No Religion that can RECREATE YOU, a Spirit Living in a Body.
You have to give GOD Permission to Recreate (SAVE) you. When you Do, The HOLY SPIRIT will Hover over you and RECREATE YOU. This is an Actual Spiritual Process. After that, you can do Thing's for GOD and get Rewarded in Heaven for them, when You get Home to Heaven.
GOD Love's you.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-22 12:14:55 · answer #6 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said the way to the Father is through Him. Now people get mad when we say that- but that is what Jesus said. He is not a liar.
The Bible says in every heart there is a God shaped hole. That all people know in their spirit that He is real. Now whether they choose to follow Him is another matter.
No one knows what is in your heart except God. Whether He forgives you or not is His decision, not ours.
2006-08-22 12:14:28 · answer #7 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i became into quite attracted to spirituality and faith top from my childhood, so it became into greater of a gentle evolution form of element, yet for the period of my college days the path all of sudden clicked under the impression of psychedelics, whilst i became into no longer even questioning approximately it. After that many cases i experienced issues that have been previous my mind's eye and information. i'm meditating for the final greater desirable than 20 years and now evaluate myself as an agno-myst, an autonomous spiritualist. thank you for letting me look returned at my religious journey.
2016-10-02 10:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by hewlin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to be blunt, but God would not forgive you for doing just good works. He will forgive those who accept Him as their savior and and live for Him. After you admit that you are a sinner and accept Him as savior, He will forgive you.
2006-08-22 12:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by god'sprincess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sure that whichever higher being is real (if there is one), he, she, or it will forgive you, unless he, she, or it is a spiteful god(ess[es]). As long as you live a life you believe in, your spiritual path will be fine.
2006-08-22 12:06:12 · answer #10 · answered by ethereality 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find whatever path brings you joy and peace. It is my opinion that deity does not give a rat's tail about theology.
Find what helps to give you wholeness.
bb
Pabs
2006-08-22 12:13:18 · answer #11 · answered by Pablito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋