Can anyone, please, LOGICALLY explain to me how they know their religion is the true one?

Question

Thank you for your time.

Answer 1

only if you promise to use your ruler on me.

Answer 2

Sorry for the long answer, you got me thinking.

David Hume, Scottish Philosopher, showed you can never prove which religion is the right religion. That does not mean that there is not a right religion, you just cannot prove it.

Personnally, I cannot deny the fact that,

If I were born in Iraq, I would be a Muslim.
If I were born in Israel, I would be a Jew.
If I were born in Thailand, I would be a Buddhist.
If I were born in India, I would be a Hindu.
If I were born in Utah, I would be a Mormon.
But I was born a Catholic, and I slowly became a Christian.

I was brought up a Catholic, but in high school I became a fervent atheist. I debated believers and frequently exposed the fact they could not justify their faith. Later, I started going to church. At one point in time I committed to try to develop my Christian faith. It took 10 years for my understanding to grow and justify my faith. It was a long, hard intellectual struggle. I never gave up my intellectual honesty in the process. I know why I believe as I do. It makes sense to me and I can justify it as well as I used to justify my atheism, LOL.

I do believe one other thing. I would be uncomfortable in a religion seeking pure holiness. I act. That is how I was created. I like proactive people who engage in doing what they believe, not preaching. David is a role model for a hard-driving, upright, mistake making, God loving, human.

Here is the only answer that can ever be justified:

“God enters by a private door into every individual.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Let people believe what they wish, and do not let them impose their beliefs on you. I know it is frustrating for some people to not to know for sure, but, it is life, and you should decide. So give it time.

An example, how do you know logically, that some man, is the true one for you to marry. Either you feel it and assume it is so, or you take a chance and assume it is so. Maybe you use your ruler, based on the assumption that a ruler is meaningful in the long run? However, whether you know or not, you decide.

Take care ruler!

Answer 3

I think logic varies from one person to another depending on the different facts being given more or less weight. Since you asked me how I "know" Jesus is God - i'll tell you. I don't expect you to just instantly believe me, but here it is:

I lived my life exactly how I wanted to live it before I became a Christian. One day - unknowingly how I got there - I came face to face with my mistakes. They built up like a tidal wave and came crashing down on me. Fear and sorrow blinded my eyes. I didn't see how it was possible to escape this fear and disappointment. I didn't know that my mistakes would have consequences. They seemed so unnoticeable and insignificant - I mean - I wasn't hurting anybody (I thought). I could have refused to acknowledge that my actions caused my pain and fear. My circumstances led me to go with a logical decision that actions have consequences - good or bad. Logically - I couldn't throw out my circumstances and go on any further living how I was. I had to come to terms with what was going on and search for a better way. My long path led me to Jesus - who offered forgiveness and mercy and grace for all I've done. Logically - I choose Jesus because He has proven Himself to me via circumstances and a peace that I've never been able to comprehend or find anywhere else in my search. My logic may be different than yours - but Jesus is the same for everyone. I hope you keep looking...

Answer 4

There is no right 'one'. What is right for me, is not necessarily right for someone else.

I am an Asatruar, but I know that's not the right faith for everyone. Just as I know that christianity or any of the other middle eastern faiths aren't right for me. The most logical explanation I can give for this comes only from my deep reverence for my ancestors and the fact that I am not even remotely of middle eastern extraction. I am Scandinavian and German, so OF COURSE the traditional religion of my ancestors, for whom I already have the highest regard, is going to be the one I feel is right for me. Especially since in Asatru reverence for your ancestors is built into the faith.

In addition, logic and faith have nothing to do with each other whatsoever, so it would be impossible for anyone to answer your question using only logic. The basis of religious practice for most people is, after all, only faith.

~Morg~

Answer 5

I dint think there is a "True" religion. Its the ideals beneath that encourage love and compassion for your fellow human beings that are the common denominator of all civilzed religion. Killing or hurting for religions' sake is just the extremeists interpretation in order to promote their own religion.

Love one another.

What religion disputes that commandment ?

Answer 6

sure. just as soon as someone can logically explain how they know what religion God is. spirituality is on the inside, not outside, and while you really do know a good loving person by their actions, i dont think any religion is "the true religion". this is just my opinion tho

Answer 7

As a Buddhist I don't really care if it's the true one or not. I'm interested in living a better life here and now and Buddhism provides me with the means to achieve that.

Answer 8

Its not about religion honey. Religion is man made.
A relationship with God is the ONLY way to go and what has REALLY changed my life. He said I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except by me. (Jesus)- So worshiping, saints, idols, Mary, Buddah, Allah ( which all whom bones are buried somewhere and Jesus whole self in heaven) Is not the way.
Find a good mentoring Bible based church and they can help you. Better yet, dont rely on any man- Go straight to the source. Pray to God and ask Him for your answers , and what is right - and He will give you proof and change your life I PROMISE, hunreally from the bottom of my heart

Answer 9

One of many is the love within themselves

Joh 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Joh 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Answer 10

If you really want to know then check the link to understand mine. Some polishing to do on my thinking yet though.
Life's Lovely! Love & Live Life!

Answer 11

I don't KNOW my lack of religion is the right attitude. I just know I don't feel like giving my life to God's strawmen.