Why can't we believe in two religions?

Question

Hello, my question is that why cant't we believe in two or more religions? I don't know about every single Gods in this world but i've heard that Jesus Christ said "Forgive and forget" So why won't he forgives me if i believed in Christian and other religions. Plus I've heard that Buddhism doesn't have God but Buddha. As far as I know, Buddha isn't God. So if Buddha isnt God, why can't we believe in both Buddhism and Christian at the same time?
Thank you.

Answer 1

You can believe what you want. If you don't believe Buddha is a God, then there is no conflict. Buddhism can be a way for you to achieve a spiritual relationship with the God you believe in. I doubt God is particular about the way we find Him!

Answer 2

Because Buddhism is an entire system of philosophy and mainstream Buddhism teachings reincarnation and that God does not exist or God is irrelevant.

But you can be two denominations technically. Like you can be Unitarian Seventh Day Adventist. The first rejecting the Trinity (although not rejecting God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit, just that the three are one) and the other mainly teaching to keep the Sabbath.

Answer 3

Buddhism doesn't ask that you forfeit your religion only that you digest the Buddhas teaching and if they suit you then fine but if not then simply discard them.

So there's no reason that you cant believe in as many religions as you feel necessity unless you are 100% brainwashed by the god theory

Oh and by the way although I'm a Buddhist lay person now.
I was once a catholic born and raised.

Hope this helps!!!

Answer 4

Well, basically, the same issue was a question for a group of jews around 2000 years ago.....
do they keep their one 'true' God alone, or integrate the teachings of someone called jesus.

Of course, they were long-persicuted and fed to lions for their strange beliefs.

The main problem for the christian God is that he is jealous (thou shalt have no god but me... etc). Of course, if you accept that Jesus and god are actually elements of the same (the trinity thing), then God cannot be jealous of itself... and you can accept Jesus as well (as being God, or filled with the spirit of God, etc).

So, why not consider Buddha as an element of God (and regular people too to a lesser degree). That way, the christian God cannot be Jealous of Buddha.

I suggest believe what you want, but please try to think about why you believe what you do. You seem to be doing this. Well done.

P.s. I went for the zero God strategy myself... athiest. You can have sound morals and faith without God or gods or jesus, etc.

Answer 5

it is against every religion, faith and relationship to defect or co-serve. In the Bible it says....

1) "You shall have no other gods before [besides, depending on translation] me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heavan above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below" (Exodus 20:3) basically, idolatry is forbidden

2) God is a jealous God. Do not take this out of context, as it means God doesn't like His rightful place (the top) being taken, epecially because He is worthy of that place.

3) You cannot faithfully serve two [or more] masters, especially since they don't like eachother. There are only 3 persons who can at one time rule over you: God, Satan, or yourself.

Choose ye this day whom you shall serve.

Answer 6

Buddha isn't a god. Buddhism is a philosophy and works quite well with Christianity (very similar to what Jesus would have taught). So go for it!

Answer 7

I do, in a sense, technically I'm Pagan and worship to the Gods and Goddesses of all faiths, so in a way I believe in them all, but at the same time I have my one faith. Another way to answer your question is a simple yes, there are many people who practice Buddhism along with another religion. Buddhism doesnt exactly have a God, that fact allows people in western religions to practice it and not offend their God

Answer 8

Christianity covers a lot. We are told to love our neighbor, take care of the earth, and the world around us, turn the other cheek, etc.

Just about every religion's believes what christianity already covers, even if only in parts.

Answer 9

I have been trying to find out for myself the differences and similarities amongst different religions. I am born Hindu, grew up in a Muslim neighbourhood with most of my friends Muslim, and studied in a Catholic school.(No wonder I am muddled up). I havent had much contact with Jews or Budhists and havent read their scriptures. I hope noone takes offence during these discussions. I am not in anyway asking you to consider my religion as good, but maybe you are interested in the beliefs of a Hindu.

I believe Hinduism can co-exist with many other religions though most other religions will have strong reservation about Hinduism. Hinduism is not a 'faith' based religion. For example even a person who doesnt acknowledge existence of God, through his good actions during his life can be equal to the most devout. Hinduism teaches me that God is one, he is omnipresent and is the essence of the Universe.

Active search for God on a personal and spiritual level is encouraged. Those who cannot do that may follow a teacher or a special messenger. In practice, Hinduism can have various forms (like many who believe the 'Upanishat' saying idol worship is the worst way to worship God.) It also has a pantheon of Gods, but these are all worshipped as manifestations of the Supreme Power. It doesnt denounce any form of search for God, saying all paths eventually reach God. Here it differs from Christianity and Islam.

It is not hard at all for a Hindu to accept Christ as the Son of God as 'a' saviour, or Mohammed as the last messenger of the one and only God which is Allah. A Hindu can accept theory of evolution, for him it is in the scheme of things as planned by God. For him a breakthrough in science doesnt come as a contradiction of his faith.

One main difference between Hinduism and Christianity is that Christianity teaches everyone, including an unborn child is a sinner(I hope I havent got this wrong). Hinduism assumes everyone is fundamentally good. Even the bad ones can find the goodness inside him and turn himself over. This goodness in each one of us is considered a manifestation of God. Having a saviour/teacher to show you the path to God is fine, but you can do it on your own as well. Again different from the Old Testament based religions.

So according to me as a Hindu, it doesnt really matter which religion you are born into. Whether you call your God Allah, or Jehoah or Ram, you are seeking the same God. You cannot have more than one supreme being according to my religion . There are diferences in the beliefs and different religions which have come up due to barriers of time and place. (Many of the differences amongst various religions are the created by the followers rather than by the founder/original scriptures)So it is hardly material whether you believe in one or more of the established religions. Find out what makes you a good human being, and if you are seeking God, take the path which you think will take you to God.

Answer 10

Because christianity has built a ten foot wall around itself, where as buddhism is like an open field. I do mix religions (wicca, satanist, and buddhism) and I'm doing fine. Why? Because these religions are able to co-exist peacefully