explore other religion
2007-01-04 04:32:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are such things as absolute truths
If truth is relative, then the statement that truth is relative is an absolute truth and would be self defeating statement by proving that truth is not relative. But, if truth is absolute, then the statement "truth is absolute" is true and not self defeating. It is true that truth exists. It is true that truth will not contradict itself as we have just seen. In fact, it is absolutely true that you are reading this paper.
If we can see that there is such a thing as truth in the world, then we could also see that there can be spiritual truth as well. It is not absurd to believe in spiritual absolutes anymore than physical or logical absolutes. Even the statement that all religions lead to God is a statement held to be a spiritual absolute by many people. This simply demonstrates that people do believe in spiritual truth. Why? Because truth exists. However, not all that is believed to be true actually is true. Furthermore, all belief systems cannot be true since they often contradict each other in profound ways -- and truth is not self-contradictory.
Religions contradict each other; therefore, they cannot all be true.
Mormonism teaches that there are many gods in existence and that you can become a god. Christianity teaches that there is only one God and you cannot become a god. Islam teaches that Jesus is not God in flesh where Christianity does. Jesus cannot be both God and not God at the same time. Some religions teach that we reincarnate while others do not. Some teach there is a hell and others do not. They cannot all be true. If they cannot all be true, it cannot be true that all religions lead to God. Furthermore, it means that some religions are, at the very least, false in their claims to reveal the true God (or gods). Remember, truth does not contradict itself. If God exists, He will not institute mutually exclusive and contradictory belief systems in an attempt to get people to believe in Him. God is not the author of confusion (1 Cor. 14:33). Therefore, it is reasonable to believe that there can be an absolute spiritual truth and that not all systems can be true regardless of whether or not they claim to be true. There must be more than a mere claim.
Fulfilled Prophecy concerning Jesus
Though there are other religions that have prophecies in them, none are 100% accurate as is the Bible and none of them point to someone like Jesus who made incredible claims and performed incredible deeds. The Old Testament was written hundreds of years before Jesus was born. Yet, the Old Testament prophesied many things about Jesus. This is undoubtedly evidence of divine influence upon the Bible.
2007-01-04 04:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
I was baptized a Pentecostal Holiness when I was five years old. At sixteen I became an Atheist. I am totally convinced that no one will be saved. But that is a good thing. Lets be honest Just what could any sane person do for Eternity. God save me from Eternity. Dust to dust is what I want and nothing more. Neither Heaven nor Hell for me. I am well pleased with the life I have on Earth. I love it and am living it to the fullest. Amen. xx
2007-01-04 04:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by Betty Boop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom was a Buddhist and now she's a Muslim convert. So yeah, based on her experience, I would say that I am totally convinced that my religion, Islam is a valid religion of The ONE True Eternal God The Creator - no need for another religious exploration.
God knows best.
Peace and Love.
2007-01-04 11:04:16 · answer #3 · answered by mil's 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My religion, Wicca, is the only true religion for ME. And, yes, I believe I can only be "saved" be my Goddess. And, yes, I ha=ve explored a few other religions. I was raised as a Christian.
2007-01-04 04:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by Wiccan~Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All religions are "good" if they help a person to treat each other well and equally. There is not just one "true" religion.
More blood is shed over people saying their religion is "right" and yours is "wrong" than over anything else. Quite asinine, isn't it?
I like to believe that all religions worship the same God, although they may think of him/her/it with different faces/images/avatars. Wouldn't this world be a much better [and kinder, and safer] place if everyone thought this way?
2007-01-04 04:37:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I didn't explore other religions, I would never have become a Buddhist. I was born into a white, Catholic family, but never came to believe that Catholicism was right, so I went on a spiritual self-discovery journey and came to Buddhism.
2007-01-04 04:37:49 · answer #6 · answered by Maverick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have explored other religions, and I in fact was a practicing Wiccan for a few years. Jesus is the only way to a fulfilled, happy, meaningful life. He is the only way to salvation. I do question many things in the bible, and do much research, but the answers always make sense to me.
2007-01-04 04:36:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have "explored" other religions, but I ultimaely came back to what I believe now, and what I've always believed. Nothing else felt right for me. I feel this is where God is.
2007-01-04 04:39:50 · answer #8 · answered by philyra2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have already explored enough religions to convince me that religion is worthless. So, instead of being part of disorganized religion, I'm Satanic. We're not required to do very much at all. We are required to be happy. That's not hard. We are also required to show love to those who deserve it. Our friends and family.
2007-01-04 04:39:19 · answer #9 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope.
It is the only religion for *me.*
I have learned about and participated in the services for MANY different faiths. I know where I am is where I should be.
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2007-01-04 04:50:27 · answer #10 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋