just tell me your opinion and why
2007-01-13 12:44:13 · 22 answers · asked by James N 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No one can answer that one for you. If you want to make a serious assessment, I would recommend a wonderful book written by C.S. Lewis (author of Lion, Witch and Wardrobe, the Screwtape Letters, The Narnia series) entitled MERE CHRISTIANITY. He has a wonderful opinion on this very question. He writes in praticalities - easy to understand. Is this 100 words??
2007-01-14 08:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Murphyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a follower of Christ. If you have doubts, check this out.
Today, there are 5,686 ancient Greek New Testament manuscripts still surviving. In contrast, only 7 copies of Plato survive, 49 of Aristotle, 8 of Herodotus, 9 of Euripides, etc., and all of these were copied at least 1,000 years after the original.
This is not true of the New Testament; we have portions of the gospels going back to the first century and a fragment of the Book of John that was written about 29 years after the original. None of the secular books can make such a claim.
Besides Greek copies, there are some 19,000 ancient New Testament transcripts in the Syriac, Latin, Coptic, and Aramaic languages. This support-base of 24,000 historic New Testament manuscripts gives scholars opportunity to compare them for accuracy. The result: These books are about 99.5% textually pure. No other ancient writing has such a record. Not only so, but these copies are better preserved than any other document from the past. Also, keep in mind that when the original documents were written there were numerous people still alive who had heard Jesus for themselves and would have protested loudly had the writing been inaccurate. No such complaints exist. None of Plato or Aristotle’s hearers were present to edit the copies we now accept as valid.
2007-01-13 13:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by Cory G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you seek reassurance, then continue on your old path. If you seek the truth, then you may have to take a new direction. I am fortunate in that my religion not only allows me that freedom but charges me with the responsibility of seeking out the truth. I am a Unitarian Universalist.
Our path is not the easy one. Taking responsibility for your own spiritual growth and challenging what you currently believe in order to seek the truth takes courage.
If you would like to know more about Unitarian Universalism, check the Unitarian Universalist Association web site.
I wish you well on your spiritual journey.
2007-01-13 13:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Magic One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only one that follows the scriptures accurately.
these are the markings of the TRUE religion, compare them to each religion and go through a process of elimination, that and pray with a sincere heart to God for understanding and direction, and you will find the true faith.
(1) On what are its teachings based? 2 tim 3:16 thots of men or thots of God
(2) Consider whether it is making known the name of God. ps 83:18
(3) Is true faith in Jesus Christ being demonstrated?John 3:36; Ps. 2:6-8 Jas. 2:26.
(4) Is it largely ritualistic, a formality, or is it a way of life? Isa. 1:15-17 1 Cor. 5:9-13; Eph. 5:3-5 Gal. 5:22, 23
(5) Do its members truly love one another? John 13:35
(6) Is it truly separate from the world? John 15:19 Jas. 1:27 1 John 2:15-17
(7) Are its members active witnesses concerning God’s Kingdom? Matt 24:14 Matt. 10:7, 11-13; Acts 5:42; 20:20.
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2007-01-13 12:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by Special K 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The only person who can decide what religion you should believe in is YOU. No one here can make that decision for you.
Consider going here: http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html and take the quiz. It will give you an idea of what religions most closely match your current beliefs, and provide you with ideas to further explore them.
2007-01-13 13:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"There is no deity worth of Worship besides God, and Muhammad is his messenger"
Islam - read the Qu'ran
We believe in All the Books, Prophets, Angels, the Day of Judgment and diving pre-decree.
The things you must do as a Muslim are Pray 5 times a day (always remembering and thanking Our Creator), give Charity (sincerely, and preferable secretly, not to gain praise from people or show off), Fast (to strengthen your faith, and make your self more humble by realizing there are people who don't have food).
http://www.convertstoislam.org/
Peace Be With You and may God guide you to the straight path.
2007-01-13 12:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
someway, some human beings have all started to have faith that faith and God are a similar issues. faith is what human beings have faith in and policies that flatter it. God and His word are purely that.. God and His word. an excellent sort of folk look to discover it greater significant to coach which faith is nice or greater efficient and ignore the real reason any faith replaced into began. There seems an excellent sort of time spent arguing approximately which faith is greater efficient and that takes time faraway from focusing on God and His word. purely my opinion.
2016-10-07 02:59:04 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.
If you want to be with God in eternity, in Heaven, you must believe the gospel of Jesus Christ.
If you want, you can believe something different. God gives you a choice.
I first believed because I thought it would be wise.
Now I believe because I have experienced first hand that the Word works as advertised!
So, for me, I recommend that you get born again, and allow Jesus Christ to be the Lord of your Life.
2007-01-13 12:50:50 · answer #8 · answered by Dave W 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you seek answers to difficult questions, think for yourself instead of taking the ideas of others as dogma. Others can point you in the right direction, but it is your job to continue to ask more questions and answer them in your own way. My way is difficult and a little dangerous, but I like needing to think sometimes. Perhaps you do too...
2007-01-13 12:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. NoneofYourbusiness 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Forget religion.
Christ is the path of salvation.
Christ is the truth of God's Word.
Christ is the life eternal.
Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
Christ is the tree of life.
Gen 3:22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:
God's Word is not a religion but a reality.
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2007-01-13 12:52:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋