they divide God's authority in to 3 parts, and say he is one. what is the difference from any other pagan religion?
2007-01-12 23:38:29 · 10 answers · asked by sam 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I hate to say it, but Christians would never accept the fact that they are polytheists. Believing in one God in three persons, for them is not polytheism. Of course, you will find some Christians religions that believe Jesus is their brother, or that they will be "gods" inheriting other worlds to govern, or may even admit openly that they worship the Trinity separately.
It is a matter of faith. Isn't Freedom of Religion fantastic??? Imagine those who are forced to believe in something and even if disagreeing, can't say so because of fear of being beheaded.
2007-01-12 23:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by David G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That replaced right into a question requested many situations and the writings of St. Patrick probable provides the better of all 'usual' solutions. the concept of the Godhead states that in this One Being there are 3 persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. like the analogy used of both the apple and the three-leafed clover (or the shamrock as St. Pat did) you've the perception of one Being with 3 elements all separate yet jointly. There are also some Christians who do not espouse the Trinity and do not think Jesus is God, yet nonetheless call themselves Christians because Christian actual skill 'follower of Christ' and there is not something in very early Christian perception that asserts you should believe Jesus is God with the intention to be a Christian. believe as you desire.
2016-11-23 15:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Jehovah is the one true god and Jesus is not god as the Watchtower teaches, then Jesus being "a god" with God makes the Watchtower polytheists and also no different to pagan religions.
If Jehovah is the one true god and is god alone as the Watchtower teaches, then they teach exactly as the Islamists teach concerning god, therefore are no different to a pagan religion.
One God in three persons is a very different concept to three gods in three persons or one god with three heads.
2007-01-12 23:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by rambo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD is only one God!! He is NOT three parts. The Father is sam identity as the son and without any beginning or ending. And the Holy Spirit is the connection between them. Father, Son and Spirit are ONE in three different kinds. Holy trinity is one of the greatest mysteries in Christian religion.
For more information see this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity
2007-01-12 23:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by DiapDavid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI
God is not spread into three parts he is only one entity it is misinterpretation of a few scriptures that lead people to believe in a trinitarian God which in fact is a pagan belief.
Lammy
2007-01-12 23:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by Clammy S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some make much of the term not being found in the texts. You can hang the term, I don't care. It's just a convenient label for a concept that is present exegetically regardless of whether we find it comfortable logically or philosophically.
2007-01-12 23:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by Garius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is one, but three persons, this is part of the mystery of faith which no human wisdom can comprehend. I am a Catholic, and for us, there is only one God, not three gods.
2007-01-12 23:43:20 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Trinity is one God with three personalities.
2007-01-12 23:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by ted.nardo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chrisitans don't believe that so they are not poly thiests. Not his authority. Um maby studing the religion further would help
2007-01-12 23:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe you should study more about the faith dont you think? You kinda sound a bit stupid
2007-01-12 23:45:24 · answer #10 · answered by Immortal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋