Most religions with the exception of oriental religions all have thier absolute claims to "truth." Is absolutness in fact just another evil that needs to be dealt with?
2007-01-24 17:41:41 · 15 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolute truth exists. It can not be claimed by religions, however.
2007-01-24 17:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Pagan pantheist and an eclectic Witch. I think one of the biggest problems we face is that so so so many people don't even acknowledge that there are real Witches. They do seem to acknowledge that Pagans are actually SOMETHING. They also seem to generally acknowledge the legitimacy of pantheism, once it has been explained to them that we are not polytheists, and that we are essentially atheists with a great and deep reverence for the natural world. But go talking about Witches and it is a whole 'nuther ball game. Wiccans do seem to get a certain modicum of acknowledgment as to being actual, whereas those of us who are not Wiccan, who follow a different path and are not necessarily associated with a group, are looked at sometimes as though we are making it all up. I live in the very liberal SF Bay Area, so I can say I am a Witch, a Solitaire, and I'd say that prolly 75% of those I encounter either do acknowledge what I am as being a valid thing to be, or they are also Witches of one sort or other so there is no problem. But I was in Michigan not long ago and told people who asked that I was a Witch. Whoa, did I get the delicately raised eyebrow treatment! Lovely question, as always! Bright Blessings, Lady Morgana
2016-05-24 06:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you prefer the philosophy of relativism, where nothing is sure except only for a short time. Who cares what short time means, hay. I prefer to believe that truth "absolutism" has a staying power until proven untrue. I suspect relativism is the reason that discipline, direction, and determination has disappeared from Western Society.
2007-01-24 17:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by tjdepere2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptist theologian Charles Kimball lists five warning signs of corruption in religion:
Absolute truth claims
Blind obedience
Establishing the "ideal time"
The end justifies any means
Declaring Holy war.
- "When Religion Turns Evil" (2002 Harper Collins) .... well worth a read.
2007-01-24 17:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone robs you and feel its ok (is it?).
Which is more acceptable someone who tells you the truth or a liar?
Which is more honorable someone who save a life or takes a life.
Would you eat something poison if someone warned you (just because)?
Would standing in front of a moving train only be dangerous if you preceived to be?
2007-01-24 17:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oriental religions - Buddhism ? or Hinduism?
I would like to suggest you have a look at - life of buddha video on google. " absolute truth" is far to achice from this life we have reached. its a long journey. :-)
2007-01-24 17:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a wise question I agree with you it this absolute claim is a big hurdle we all must face and not claim it so readilly and it is evil of our dealing with one another!
2007-01-24 17:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by wise 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
one of? no it's THE biggest problem. truth is a relative term. it's different for everybody. and when two groups differ in what they think is "true" well...crusades/jihad o.0
2007-01-24 17:47:10 · answer #8 · answered by Dashes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No Absolute truth is necessary to please God, that is why he tells us in his word the Bible that we need to take in knowledge(John17:3, obviously the knowledge is useless if it is inaccurate!
2007-01-24 17:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really, but it poses an obstruction to religion, too.
2007-01-24 17:45:31 · answer #10 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋