I have been thinking and I have come to the conclusion that there isn't. I am a Christian, I want to be a Christian, but I have no way of absolutely proving that I am right. How can I? I can't prove that Christianity is 'true', I can't prove that anything I believe in or think or do is 'right,' all I can do is decide for myself that that is going to be my standard of living.
How can the only thing governing the world be the oppinions and ideas of men? How can there be such a thing as God when that's all there is?
2006-12-03 15:37:04 · 8 answers · asked by Mithrandir 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Can I prove the Bible is true? How?
2006-12-03 15:42:04 · update #1
If right and wrong are absolute, how does that affect what you do now? and now? I posit that whether right and wrong are universal and absolute or relative and either personal or socially agreed upon, you've been taught them by age 10 or so and you won't change.
As to The Bible containing their definitions, no. The Bible is doctrine written and edited by committee. It has neither the cohesiveness to be taken seriously nor the wit to make a compelling read (it's a lot like reading the California Vehicle Code - you can read a page or a few pages at a time but you don't really *know* that there's not something on another page that contradicts what you just read and the only reason to read the whole thing is if you're doing time in solitary or maybe on a bet). There are lot briefer and on point reads that will tell you how to live (and yet never advocate slavery or stoning or disfiguring ones self).
2006-12-04 02:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have wondered about that too. I have heard many christians talk about how everything in the Bible can be proven, but I have never actually been shown the proof. I am an agnostic. I'm not sure what I believe in because I don't think any religion can be proven to be the only truth. But if someone could prove to me that everything in the Bible was true, I would believe it. I think the difference between people like myself and christian people is that Christians believe that you should have faith in the Bible whether there is proof or not. In fact, many believe that this blind faith is what makes you a Christian. It is not faith if you only believe it because there is proof. Once something is proven you can't have faith in it, you can only be aware of its existence.
I don't think you can choose to have faith in something. You either do or don't. If you follow a religion that you don't really have faith in, you are kind of tricking yourself.
Ask yourself this question: Why do you want to believe in the Bible? I am not trying to convice you to switch religions. I have respect for other people and feel they have the right to have different beliefs. I just think that you will learn a lot about yourself if you truly think about this question and answer it for yourself. :)
2006-12-06 13:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by J.C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely appreciate your way of thinking, and believe it to be excelent. For the purpose of your question, as to a specific religion being right or wrong, there is none.
On the other hand, ther are certain things that are categorically right or wrong. An answer, for example, to a mathematical problem.
Too, there is such a thing as good or evil. Wanton pain inflicted on an innocent being is evil, and wrong. Praying for someone who wants and needs it, or offering help to someone in need without expectation of benefit or payment to you is good, or right.
To your original question though, I've always felt that the belief that one has exclusive access to the truth is a sign of a religion that I don't want a part of. It leads to cultism and abuse of it's members far too easily.
2006-12-03 15:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In this world of duality; right and wrong is experienced.
Some people such as assorted messiahs Buddah, Jesus, etc; they were able to reach the higher level of unity where everyone and everything is interconnected (entangled is the term physicists like to use) I have had moments of experiencing that; and this old right and wrong to not apply.
The Pre-Christian Hawaiians lived by the one commandment "Harn nothing with hatred" If you live that kind of life style; that covers a lot of territory.
2006-12-03 15:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, preaching hatred, bigotry, discrimination and therefore violence against LGBT people is wrong. You are completely guilty of this.
Acting with tolerance, justice, peace and understanding is right. Why not try this for a change?
2006-12-04 03:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
" I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life; no man can come to the Father except through me". -- Jesus Christ (Jn. 14:6)
2006-12-03 15:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
right and wrong is relative to the person. it is like good, it cant be defined
2006-12-03 15:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't judge other pepole....
god judges not you
READ IT THEM YOU WILL KNOW....
2006-12-03 15:41:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋