Two totally different approaches to the same goal?

Question

There are two religious concepts; ‘the creator’ and ‘the self creator’.

To some people the concept of ‘the creator’ is very powerful in inspiring development of self discipline becoming a good person with a sense of love and forgiveness and devotion to the ultimate creator or God.

This group includes Christians, Muslims, etc..

The other concept is ‘self creation’. If one wants to be good then it is ones own responsibility to be so. Without ones own efforts one cannot expect something good to come about. Ones future is entirely dependant on oneself. It is self created.

This group includes Buddhists, 'atheists', etc..

Proof that they both work is that both groups have created incredible people.

Obviously they have different approaches, but do you think they have the same goal?

Answer 1

180 degree, diametrically opposed to each other.

Your right.

One will make it..one won't.

This is not a opinion. This is a Fact by The Holy Bible. You know, the Holy Bible Muslims claim to read and quote scripture to Christians? yeah..The same one.

Eph. ONE TRUTH..ONE BODY..ONE FAITH..ONE BAPTISM..ONE CHURCH...ONE GOSPEL..ONE LORD..ONE CHURCH..ONE SPIRIT..


Not many..
Not even 2.

BUT...ONE..

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Answer 2

Goal to improve mans lot yes not being selfish hopefully but reaching heaven I can noy say

Answer 3

I don't think Buddhists are in the second category?

Anyway, I think it can be both in the same.

But I'm not really answering your question. Sorry.

Something to think about. And I will. Thanks for your question.

Answer 4

Yes...happiness.

Answer 5

yes. both group are struggling to survive

Answer 6

No

Answer 7

Amitabbaaaa...... who caresss....