I know the truth is out there, I dont know what that may be. Im pretty sure none of us have it right. Can we not squelch our beliefs for 30 minutes and try to find a viable truth?
2006-10-18 04:14:17 · 40 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nope...
2006-10-18 04:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by shashi_s14 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to what some may believe, you WILL NOT talk a Christian out of what he believes.
Why? Because most
To answer your question...its true it would be nice if everyone could just stop bashing everyone but its not going to happen. Sure, I can admit Im wrong about tons and tons of things but I cant admit Im wrong on something I know I have witnessed, felt and seen. And Im not trying to be obnoxious. Jibba, thats just the way it is. Non believers can go on and on if they want to but its not going to work. On the other hand, Im getting a Little different feeling from you than I normally do...humbling a little maybe? What do you guys think?
2006-10-18 04:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by candi k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians aren't going to admit that they're wrong as they have profound belief in the veracity and completeness of their scriptures. (Catholics will add a bit of church tradition to the mix).
Pagans will admit (usually) that there is more to know than what they have in their own faith, that there is something yet to learn. That leaves them open without the necessity of being wrong.
Among other religions you'll find some that claim exclusive access to the truth and others who aren't as concerned about everyone else being wrong.
In the end, the only way we'll know for sure is if, when we die, something happens and we find that we have life outside the body. If this doesn't happen, we'll simply be left an empty shell with nothing to know.
2006-10-18 04:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Of all the different religion's books that I have read, the Bible alone stands as the one with real world implications and parallels. Religions rise and fall. Christianity was never meant to be a religion. It was religionized by men who knew instinctively they were onto the real deal, and could use it to control the ignorant masses. All other religious books I have read over 25 years have one common thread: they lack external narrative. In other words, they were written specifically for that culture, and have no universal impact whatsoever. They are contained within their own cultural borders, if you will. That anyone can learn of them there is no doubt. But their writings pertain to no one but their own culture. As the world knows, the Bible is both universal and pertains to ALL of humanity without exception. So, if I answer "no", then I'm not being intellectually honest with you, eh? I have just given you a very brief synopsis of many years of study and research. I've probably forgotten more than alot of people will ever know, and that intends no arrogance or demeaning of anyone; it simply is the truth and reality. Finally, if some "entity" did appear to you in whatever circumstance, you are advised by the Word to "test the spirits" because not just any spirit that claims to be of God actually is so. But if Christ Himself did appear to you, and you still had doubt or felt you were delusional, there is something more fundamentally wrong with you than just being an agnostic.
2016-05-21 23:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a christian I'd say no. You either believe or you don't. If you were saved like me, you wouldn't want to 'squelch your beliefs for 30 minutes' you'd just want to praise God!
it's a strange one. we have certainty in God's promise, and are spurred on by His work we can see in us and around us, but we still need faith, and i guess part of that is trusting God and trusting that He is actually there!
God requires faith from us, that's why He doesn't just boom out: "Hello I'm God yes I really do exist - now everyone come and love me!" We were created to worship God, which is pleasing to Him because it is us showing we believe in Him, even though we haven't seen Him. So we can't say maybe He's not there.
2006-10-18 04:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by Joshy Boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I can't admit that my beliefs are wrong. But I can admit that I do not know everything. Could I possibly be wrong? Sure! Do I think that I am? No.
Anyone who thinks they know the whole truth is fooling themselves. For one, they wouldn't be looking to their Bible's and they wouldn't be looking into discussions because there would be no need.
Furthermore, Christians should never claim to know the whole truth, because that would be comparing ones self to God, and there is no comparison.
Thank you, great question!
2006-10-18 04:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a person, I have faults and will admit them. However, as a Christian, I will not admit that my beliefs are wrong. I find it humorous that you only point out Christians, when other there are other religions and cultures that are plainly doing things in the wrong (like killing Christian missionaries).
If I said that my religious beliefs were wrong, even just for thirty minutes, then I truly wouldn't believe in my religious beliefs.
2006-10-18 04:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by Xander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Note: This is tongue implanted firmly in cheek:
OK, I'll just use Hinduism and Christianity as an example. If Christianity is right and Hinduism is wrong, then when I, as a Christian die, I go to Heaven.
If Christianity is wrong and Hinduism is right, I die and become a cow or a pig or a frog or whatever.
The logical person then picks Christianity.
2006-10-18 04:23:47 · answer #8 · answered by af490 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know I sure can admit all I know or at least think I know could very well be wrong.
Truth is, only time will tell!
Well I didn't read any of the other answers before I replied.
I am not surprised by what I see.
I won my freedom from lock jaw a long time ago. I know how hard it is to let go.
2006-10-18 04:20:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one will know what's really going on til their dead. That's just the way it is. No one can come back and tell us so we gotta wait for that day, when our work here is done. And if we don't find out then, what does it really matter? Too late then!!
No, none of us has it right. If one of us did we'd be God or the Higher Power, or whatever you want to call it.
2006-10-18 04:18:03 · answer #10 · answered by Sweet! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it shouldnt be right and wrong, but ideas verses suggestions. I think from an early age we were taught about hard competion, thus we are very competitive. But with different beliefs and upbringing it will be hard to reach this 'viable truth.' How about just agree to dissagree?
2006-10-18 04:17:24 · answer #11 · answered by laurie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋