If, as is claimed by some, you must worship the 'correct' god, then why would there be more than one option? Why would One god reveal himself to different cultures, under different names, giving them different rules and laws and expecting different forms of worship? If there were only One god, wouldn't there be one single revelation that would be so solid that you'd just have to believe in it?
And what are the consequences for worshipping the 'wrong' god? Damnation? Eternal suffering? Would a loving god allow people to be sent to hell for believing in the wrong god, simply because they were born in the wrong country?
2006-11-15 11:04:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I prefer to think that all religions worship the same God, though they may think of her/him/it with different faces or avatars. In this way one religion is no more "right" than any other.
Also, I feel any religion that exhorts you to treat ALL people well, as you would like to be treated is "right" in my book.
I wish everyone felt this way - we would have a a low fewer wars, and a lot less hatred!
2006-11-15 11:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one true and living God. Other religions have changed and distorted God to fit their beliefs and justify their behaviors. He has never revealed himself in any way other than what is stated in the Bible...His word. The laws are the same as they've always been... other than the change He made when He was Jesus...God in the flesh...to offer us the modified laws of the new covenent. There IS only one revelation. And yes, the consequences of worshipping the wrong god is hell. Its our job as Christians to get the word of the Gospel out to everyone. If you hear it, and refuse it, to believe what you want to...then how can the loving God be blamed for your poor choice. He always leaves the door open for you to come to Him... but once you die, it is too late. He is a loving God...but also a just judge. We will all face him one day... don't perish. Put your faith and trust in Jesus before its too late. You weren't born in the wrong country... you KNOW... now your choice determines your eternal destiny.
2006-11-15 11:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John 4:24 says: "God is a spirit, and those worshiping him must worship with spirit and truth." How many truths has God revealed? ONE! In prayer to his Father, Jesus said at John 17:17: "...your word is truth."
It is not God's fault that so many people have not chosen to obey his Word of truth. For example: at 1 Cor. 6:9, it says that "men who lie with men" will not inherit God's Kingdom. Do all religions teach that? No. Some churches include homosexuals in their membership. And some clergymen conduct marriage ceremonies between same-sex couples.
The Bible says that we should love our enemies. Many people who profess to believe in the Bible are in the armed services where they go out and kill their fellowman.
Is God to blame for the discord in religion or is it humans? The answer should be obvious.
2006-11-15 11:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people exist in a thousand + ways. It is likely that God would manifest itself in a form that is culturally relevant & understandable to the culture to which it is being presented. Any good orator would speak in the language and/or context which is most familiar to the audience.
2006-11-15 11:06:23 · answer #4 · answered by Rance D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gods are quite real and there is never one of anything, yes? One ant? absurd. One possible mate? One right answer? Better to ask how to meet a God, if I read your bio and questions and answers carefully enough. Gods do what they want just as any sentient being does, and they can be passionate, illogical and wonderful too. Thank you.
2006-11-15 11:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by monk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting argument, and good point. Evidence suggests that there are many gods (aliens), but only one Supreme ruling God, and He has things His way.
2006-11-15 11:12:38 · answer #6 · answered by oceansoflight777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't. If there were really a god, I'd think it would be a bit more obvious.
2006-11-15 11:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"One might be asked "How can you prove that a god does not exist?" One can only reply that it is scarcely necessary to disprove what has never been proved."
2006-11-15 11:06:31 · answer #8 · answered by Da Vinci's Code 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't
2006-11-15 11:06:24 · answer #9 · answered by JerseyRick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋