There are so many ways to believe in the same source of a higher power(god) Why is it that one has to be right or wrong? What if just by believing, and respecting a higher power, whether that is nature, jesus, mary, Karma,(god) that it is enough. Does it have to be a matter of right or wrong, when right or wrong is different subjectively. Yes there is a moral concensus, but just because it is the concensus does that mean it is right?
Please only respectful answers, I am not challenging anyones faith, I am just merely suggesting perhaps we should all respect all beliefs,no matter how different they may be.
2006-10-21 02:44:50 · 20 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe there are many paths to 'God'. So this controversy is wrong and we are all right as in
'correct'.
2006-10-21 02:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not about what IS wrong or right, what is true or not, it depends on your own judgement. What are you satisfied with? What kind of proofs do you need in order for your reason to be agreeing with a specific religion? you have to ask yourself some real hard questions, will you look at the evidence with a critical view? Do you think you can recognise the truth when it will be in front of you or will you still be sceptical.. like " mmm.. yes it makes sense but .. u.. oh if i agree with this how is my life going to be affected by it ,should i take the risk that i might find out that it is not the truth after all?"
I don´t know why people say "your religion is not the truth", if people are intelligent enough then they probably have researched the religions in deep in order to know what is the, lets say, "most correct" one, which makes the most sense to them, to their values, morals and such that they think will make a person fullfilled in this life and give them THE BEST SHOT in reaching Heaven by the good deeds he/she does.
What did God intend for us? Is there a point in saying "oh you see, those jews and their Torah, those Christians and their Bible, these Muslims and their Qur'an, what they say will become of me who is not one of them!" what do you care if you have faith in your own religion and know FOR SURE what's going to happen to you? We believers feel we have all a piece of it and i think we do, which makes the most sense to you is what is important, not what people say. At least do some research then you can be proud u just didn´t listen to what the some random guy said and think like "all right sounds" good without giving it a critical thought..
Good luck to everybody finding the truth, cos when you see it, your heart just will want to explode cos you will realise how GREAT and Wise God is .
2006-10-21 10:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by Coexistence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we should respect each others beliefs. How did I chose which religion I would live by? Lots and research and a lot of questions. I wanted to be at peace with my decision and I believed that the only way I could do this was to be informed and convinced about the religion I chose. We all need to decide this for ourselves. No one can convince you how to believe. They can influence you, yes, but you have to look into different options for yourself. I am an Evangelical Christian and I am at peace with that. God Bless everyone!
2006-10-21 09:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some ways, one can be right and wrong at the same time.
Man can see basically 5 things; who, what,when, where, how. God sees why. To truthfully get 'why' a person chose to do something; ask or listen to that person. See 1 Samuel 16:7.
2006-10-21 12:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I believe we should have respect for all religions because we do not have a definitive law as to which religion is right and which is wrong. I think maybe each religion has at least part of it right and perhaps some of it wrong.
2006-10-21 09:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most religious truths are mutually exclusive. God exists, or He doesn't. Jesus is the only Way, or He isn't. Reincarnation is real, or imaginary. Sure, it's possible that every religion has a PIECE of the Truth, but how can we know which piece that is, or how large it is? I see no way to merge everything into a one-world religion.
2006-10-21 09:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my own experience I am right to chose Jesus as my saviour. There things that have happened in life experience and I can feel God is working on those who believe in Him. It is tough to convince people but I'm convince myself. Believing in God is a gift of everlasting life.
2006-10-21 10:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by Neptune_Ice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because many beliefs say that the others are wrong, so they HAVE to be either right or wrong. There are too many contradictions in each for them ALL to be right.
2006-10-21 09:53:40 · answer #8 · answered by BekaJoy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have respect of all people
But there is a difference between each Religion.that no one will agree on.......Some Religions I can not accept but will not Browbeat them to see my point
will however answer questions to the best of my knowledge
2006-10-21 09:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by snuggels102 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we're here and that's it--so make the best of it. in terms of respecting one another's religions is not my problem-- rather just an ugly characteristic of human elitism since more people have been killed over religion than anything else in the world.
2006-10-21 09:48:57 · answer #10 · answered by jesse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows who is right or wrong, I am a man that believes in scientific proof, and the bible offers none of that.
So, am I wrong, or right? Depends on who you ask. Alot of people believe in the bible based on faith.
I believe in the wind, because I can feel it. I cannot see it, but I can feel it.
2006-10-21 09:50:17 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋