woth so many religions out there, how is a person supposed to know which one is the right one?
2006-10-09 11:21:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
sorry for the bad spelling!!! :)
2006-10-09 11:22:26 · update #1
Organized religion is spiritual fascism.
Any way you cut it, it boils down to an "us vs. them" exclusivity. What's the point of being Catholic, for example, unless you seriously believe that you're in the right club, and that therefore everybody who isn't must be hellbound? True, a lot of religious people don't consciously take religion to its rational conclusions like this - but there it is, all the same. Even if you belong to one of the big world religions, your "belonging" implies that you believe that at least 2/3 of the rest of the people on the planet are wrong, and "damned" or some form of it.
Study comparative religion in a non-partisan way, though, and you begin to see the essential similarities between different religions. What appear to be radical, irreconcilable differences are really just expressions of the same phenomena in different languages. I don't dispute the reality of the "mystical experience" of any religion - I would merely argue that to tie that experience to sectarian dogma is not only deceptive, but evil, and the cause of more needless suffering and tragedy than all other causes combined.
2006-10-09 11:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'll give this list as to start your search.
SHUN WHAT JEHOVAH GOD HATES
Manslaughter.—Exodus 20:13; 21:22, 23.
Sexual immorality.—Leviticus 20:10, 13, 15, 16; Romans 1:24, 26, 27, 32; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10.
Spiritism.—Deuteronomy 18:9-13; 1 Corinthians 10:21, 22; Galatians 5:20, 21.
Idolatry.—1 Corinthians 10:14.
Drunkenness.—1 Corinthians 5:11.
Stealing.—Leviticus 6:2, 4; Ephesians 4:28.
Lying.—Proverbs 6:16, 19; Colossians 3:9; Revelation 22:15.
Greed.—1 Corinthians 5:11.
Violence.—Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 22:24, 25; Malachi 2:16; Galatians 5:20.
Improper speech.—Leviticus 19:16; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 3:8.
Misuse of blood.—Genesis 9:4; Acts 15:20, 28, 29.
Refusal to provide for one’s family.—1 Timothy 5:8.
Participation in wars or political controversies of this world.—Isaiah 2:4; John 6:15; 17:16.
Use of tobacco or so-called recreational drugs.—Mark 15:23; 2 Corinthians 7:1.
2006-10-09 18:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by papavero 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First - you have to decide what you believe. Then, read and learn about the religions that match your beliefs. Go to a few services if you can (if you prefer a church atmosphere), and then decide which one is right for *you*. I know I'll be smote for saying this - but religion is an individual thing. Right and wrong are merely perceptions, IMO.
2006-10-09 18:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the religious belief system which is the right one for you may not be the right one for me because I might not agree with their religious doctrine their rituals and ceremonies. the one that I prefer you may not for the same or different reasons. there are many paths to the same destination none of which are better than the other only difference in the way they get to where one is going. GOD is to big to be in only one place.
2006-10-09 18:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are many kinds of religions but really matters is your realtionship with the father. God Bless
2006-10-09 18:44:56 · answer #5 · answered by mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone actually look for mind conditioning ?? Be your own person, religion preys on weakness. Proof ? There can be none for mind games.
2006-10-09 18:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alphabetically or by depth of documentation. Perhaps you could flip a coin? Really doesn't matter, all offer the same thing, spiritual security.
2006-10-09 18:33:23 · answer #7 · answered by Dane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually God wants a relationship with us. Religion usually is knowing about God. Real Christianity is knowing God.
check the link below to see the difference.
2006-10-09 18:26:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You make an assumption in that statement that at least one religion is right. If not, the situation changes.
2006-10-09 18:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by Phil 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Strive for it, read and pray that the truth be revealed to you. Remove all your biases and then study each one of them open heartedly. If you have an inclination for some of them, read about them first.
2006-10-09 18:23:57 · answer #10 · answered by mutmainnah 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋