How are newer religions different from older ones? and how are they similar?

Answer 1

They are all man invented... The One True God has nothing to do with man invented"religion"

Answer 2

Churches often take on the social struture of the world in which they're "created." That's why the Catholic church has such a heirarchical/feudal structure--because it was created during the time of the Roman Empire, and that was the way they knew how to run things. On the other hand, look at the new "mega-churches" popping up that are all about mixing entertainment with their services, with music and big-screen projection and whatnot? We're an entertainment culture, so why not?

I can't think of a lot of "new" religions. Maybe Neo-Paganism which, although it takes a great deal from older paganism, is its own entity. That's a lot more similar to the individual-oriented hippie culture of the 70's.

Answer 3

Well, at least in America, most of the newer religions are composed of converts from the evil cult called christianity. Because they have been brainwashed with a repressive and unatainable moral code since early childhood, the assumptions of this moral code are often found as elements in the new religion.

You can point to the same reason for the differences. People who have managed to break partially away from this repressive and unattainable moral code are trying to create something a bit more sane and conducive to mental health.

Answer 4

the old religion were for specific people in a certain time and they has been under corruption for many years where as the religion of Islam is for all people around the world and for that reason God has supported His messenger by the Miracles of the Holy Quran.

God, the Most Compassionate, didn't leave man to go astray without an unadulterated reference. Indeed, He revealed the Qur’an and promised to preserve it as the final revelation for humankind for all times. It is the word of God which He revealed to Prophet Muhammad (mercy and peace of God be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel. It was revealed in parts over a period of 23 years. The Quran deals with the basis of creeds, morality, history of humanity, worship, knowledge, wisdom, God-man relationship, and human relationship in all aspects. Comprehensive teaching on which, can be built sound systems of social justice, economics, politics, legislation, jurisprudence, law and international relations, are important contents of the Quran. The Prophet Muhammad (mercy and peace of God be upon him) dictated the revelation to his companions who wrote it down during his lifetime on palm leaves, parchments, bones, flat stones, etc. In addition, the Qur'an was committed to heart by many of Prophet Muhammad's companions. One year after the death of Prophet Muhammad (mercy and peace of God be upon him), the first Caliph (Ruler), Abu-Bakr, instructed the Prophet’s companions to collect the whole Qur’an in one volume. The third Caliph, Uthman, prepared several copies from the original text and sent them to the major centers of Islamic Civilization. From that time onwards, more than 1400 years ago, the same Qur’anic text has been in use with the exact wording, order and language (Arabic). Not a single word from its 114 chapters has been changed since it was revealed. Indeed, God promised in the Qur’an to preserve it forever. He said: “Verily, I have sent down the Qur’an, and indeed, I will guard it from corruption.” (15:9). An essential point to understand about the Qur’an is that it is a miracle both in its revelation and content.
I advise you to see the following links which show the evidence that the Holy Qur’an is a miracle.

http://www.jalyat.net/

www.miraclesofthequran.com

At the time of the revelation and since, there have been those who have denied the divine and miraculous nature of the Qur’an saying that Muhammad (mercy and peace of God be upon him) was either taught by others or that he wrote it by himself! In order to counteract this claim, God lays down a challenge to the whole of humankind saying: “ If you are in doubt concerning what I have revealed to My slave (Muhammad), then produce one chapter like it and you may call on your helpers beside Allah, if you are truthful.” (2:23) .These are from the prophecies which the Qur’an foretold as no one from the time of the Prophet (mercy and peace of God be upon him) until this day has been able to produce the like of one chapter or even a verse of the Qur’an.

Note that the Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Arabic only. So, any Qur’anic translation, either in English or any other language, is neither a Qur’an, nor a version of the Qur’an, but rather it is only a translation of the meaning of the Qur’an. The Qur’an exists only in the Arabic in which it was revealed.


This link for the Holy Quran translated in English language:

http://www.harunyahya.com/Quran_translation/Quran_translation_index.php

Answer 5

More emphasis on spirituality and less emphasis on adhering to dogma.