Should one commit oneself to truth above all else, even religion?

Question

If so, does that imply one should critically examine even his religion?

If not, might one follow an incorrect religion?

Whats an aspect of your religion have you had to examine to make sure it's true?

Answer 1

One should commit themselves to the search for truth. Many who are not spiritually inclined do not realize truth and our religious beliefs are intertwined for us, so there would not be a necessity for separation of the two. BCK

Answer 2

I think that people most certainly should examine their own religions. I think that people who don't allow their faith to grown through questions and searching for the answers stagnant.

Now, you have to be careful to differentiate between "truth" and "fact." They are two very different things. "Fact" is based on science and universally agreed upon standards. "Truth" is something a bit more slippery - you can have the same truth voiced in different ways by different religions and cultures and time periods.

As for me, being Catholic I've had to examine the concept of what is "life" and "soul" and when they start. I haven't come to any personal conclusions yet, but it's a heck of an interesting path to examine.

Answer 3

Leaving aside the other questions, and sticking to the very first one instead:

YES, one should commit oneself to the truth ONLY , above all.

Even religion? Well, if Religion was leading to the Truth, of course! However, since religion leads to NO TRUTH, then it would be impossible to commit oneself to the Truth and be religious at the same time;) Committing oneself to the TRUTH means TO READ, LEARN, INVESTIGATE, FIND EVIDENCES. Being religious instead, means just TO BELIEVE in something that CANNOT be proved and that's merely abstract.

Answer 4

I think you have to seek truth. But truth without love can be harsh. As for seeking truth above religion. There are many religions but not all of them have the whole truth. I think you have to seek what is true. I have had to examine the Trinity to make sure it is true. I have had to examine how to love unconditionally and how grace works. I found that all of these things are true.

Answer 5

Yes. Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan once said that in life, people create their God ideal (their ideal concept of God). As they live their lives, they find that the ideal is not God--and as they find out more about the nature of God, their ideal is changed, sometimes greatly. The phrase that he used to describe this process is: "Shatter your ideals upon the Rock of Truth".

To my mind, this means that it is important to continuously examine your own beliefs. But I don't know that one could say that any religion is "incorrect"--it is the "right" religion for someone at this time--until they shatter their ideals.

Answer 6

I examined the religion I was raised in and switched from Catholic to Evangelical, I examined Christianity as a whole and became an atheist. After close examination I think that all religion is based on myth and hearsay. I am happier as an atheist.

Answer 7

Yes, you hit the nail right on the head.

One should always seek truth, and should not be afraid to question his/her beliefs. If they are true, they will withstand the tests.

There are many false beliefs about my religion, Islam, even among Muslims. I tend to discard any that do not make sense. I've found nothing in the Quran which contradicts my sensibilities, but many hadith (traditions) have passed my way and I've dismissed them. God created us with minds, and would not penalize us for using them to seek closeness to him, even if (or especially if) it means breaking from widely accepted tradition.

Answer 8

Yes- Jesus is truth Religion is man made.

One should always critically examine the traditions and teachings of the church, as it is run by fallible humans. The only real truth is in Jesus Himself. Jesus is the Word.

What basis have you for truth outside of the Word of God?? I would question anyone who searches for truth without a source of truth. How do you judge truth?

Answer 9

Of course, one should commit oneself to the truth above all else. There is no truth so great as God. Once you realize that, it's all good.

Answer 10

Naw, it's like that song Inner Logic by Bad Raligion, when you find out the truth "it's cruel and anti-thetic". To continue living normally, sometimes life needs to be irrational and unreasonable to some degree.