Since religious affliation is 95 percent a matter of geography, isn't God setting up people for failure?
In other words, if you're born in the Middle East there's about a 99 percent chance you'll be a Muslin: if you're born here in the West you have a 70 percent chance of being a Christian. So, if there is only one true path to heaven, aren't most of God's children being set up for failure?
2006-11-08 04:16:51 · 4 answers · asked by Da Vinci's Code 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This question assumes that there is only one God in the universe. Have you considered the possibility that there may be more than one deity? Maybe there is a hierarchy in deities, or perhaps none are all-knowing or all-powerful (I personally believe this). It is possible that there is only one true path to the Christian heaven, but it is also possible that the Christian heaven and hell aren't the only places a soul can go to after death.
Hmmmmmmm..........
2006-11-08 11:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This assumes, as you state, that there is only one true path to heaven. However, it also assumes that religion and beliefs are a part of this path.
Additionally, the tone of the question, to me, indicates the assumption of a just god, which people tend to believe in. If God were not just, it wouldn't be surprising that people would be screwed from birth.
2006-11-08 04:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by Phil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not according to Matthew 24:14.
The message God wishes diffused will be done so world-wide.
All will have a chance to hear it.
2006-11-08 06:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's why some people talk about 'the promised land'...
Now seriously, I agree with you. I'm only anticipating perfectly built arguments that (fake or not) are going to spring up to tell you you are wrong.
2006-11-08 04:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋