If Judaism, Christianity and Islam have no little in common in spite of their deep dogmatic differences, the spirituatl content of that common element can best be appreciated in Jewish, Christian and Islamic Mysticism, which bears equal testimony to that ever-deepening expereince of the sould when the spiritual worshiper turns whole-heartedly to God.
Does it really matter what pathway we choose to take if at the end we all get there?
2007-01-04 02:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by NileQueen06 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
NO.
2007-01-04 02:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Red neck 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't speak for Muslims, but in Judaism we don't have anything similar to speaking in tongues, if we are defining tongues as when a person begins to speak in a heavenly language he does not know. We believe Loshon HaKodesh, the holy dialect of Hebrew, is the language of Heaven. To my humble knowledge, Muslims believe the same thing about Arabic.
We have a tradition that members of the great Sanhedrin were able to speak in every language in the world, but I believe that was supposed to be an academic rather than spiritual achievement. It could also be they were helped along by the great spiritual holiness they had.
2007-01-04 04:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by 0 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 19:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard of any speaking in tougues in Judaism, or for that matter Islam, though in Sufi Islam they do go in for ecstatic states similar in some ways to the Charismatic movement.
However, an Indian Christian friend of mine informs me that he once went to a church where they speak in tongues with a Hindu friend of his, and this Hindu friend was able to interpeet the tongues and also speak in tongues thee, because they also do that at his Hindu temple, so there does seem to be a common spirituality there.
2007-01-04 10:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by Beng T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all religions are different paths to the same place, then why do the paths contradict each other? Does truth contradict itself? Let's review the teachings of just three religions:
Buddhism is pantheistic and says there is no personal God and everyone can reach Godlikeness on his own. Islam says that Jesus was just a prophet, and not the only way to God. Christianity says that there is a personal God, and that the only way to Him is through Jesus (John 14:6). If these three religions are, as you say, different paths to the same place, then why do they contradict each other? Does truth contradict itself?
2007-01-04 02:50:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U know sth?im muslim,my religion says they are all the same,but Islam which was predicted by the other prophets,is a complete religion,and when the other ones came b4 had just alittle differences,bcuz at that time people accepted the message of God in that way.any more questions???
2007-01-04 03:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by delara v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being been a mystic, and in many ways I still am, I have traveled many paths and I find that they do not all end in the same place. There are many similarities, despite the various tangents and divisive beliefs. All seemed to be attempts to reach out, to find God or enlightenment.
Confronted with Jesus saying that he is the way, truth and life, it seemed his was similar to other claims. The exclusivity required, as other paths had, that I believe basic tenets of the belief to prove their validity. I decided to take him at his word, to consider the possibility that he may have been God incarnated as a man, and that his sacrificial death was required to bring mankind back into a relationship with God. Several other spiritual aspects experienced to this point in time, as well as research into the writings of Christian mystics and the bible fueled this desire to know the truth. I figured that if I did not agree, I would simply return to my previous beliefs.
What I found was more than I could ever imagine. The truth was that God is a living and dynamic entity. The simple belief brought me to a place where God reached out to me, accepting me just as I was... touching my heart, mind and soul. My life completely changed from that experience. The amazing thing is that the experience does not end. It continues to grow and evolve over time, with a growing respect and love for Him.
I had many strong beliefs in previous journeys along other paths. All pale in comparison of coming to truly know the living God. I have had spiritual experiences with and through Him that you would simply not believe if I shared them. I agree whole heartedly the Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah. That He is indeed the only way. This truth is absolute, not vain imaginings or hopeful presumptions. God is alive and wishes that all would come to know and experience His great love and mercy that He has for us. My life has changed in such wondrous and amazing ways, that I have no desire to go back to the way I previously lived my life. My life in now one with Him, and I have full assurance that I will have eternal life with Him. It's not about religion or man's interpetations... it's about being and living with God.
I hope this helps you to understand what true Christianity is about. It seems to me that all the paths have lead me to here. Sadly, we do not all get there. Life here on this earth, as God intended it, is ours for the asking. We must ask and believe of our own free will. God is love, and this seems to be the common thread of all the paths. It is because we were made to love God. Only in Christ have I found God, who completes us and makes Himself real, to all who will believe. It is not the end of the journey.. it's the beginning.
2007-01-04 03:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by Bill Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a similarity, it is that all the religions you identified are equally implausible.
2007-01-04 02:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one way to get there. Through Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.
2007-01-04 02:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by i totally agree with you!! not 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speaking in tongues is not something we agree on.
2007-01-04 04:46:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋