This is another question that arose in one of my classes. Most of my questions are like that. Anyway, I'm just wondering is there a religion or belief or whatever that believes that man is not born good and not able to save himself and in need of a savior other then Christianity? I'm also wondering if there are any that believe that man is born evil? Or that man is born evil but that God will still save them just because God is God?
2007-02-09 17:01:13 · 8 answers · asked by LadyLa 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no consensus among researchers as to the best methodology for determining the religiosity profile of the world's population. A number of fundamental aspects are unresolved:
Whether to count "historically predominant religious culture[s]"
Whether to count only those who actively "practice" a particular religion
Whether to count based on a concept of "adherence"
Whether to count only those who expressly self-identify with a particular denomination
Whether to count only adults, or to include children as well (abuse and the escape from religion)
Whether to rely only on official government-provided statistics
Whether to use multiple sources and ranges or single "best source(s)"
2007-02-12 05:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about no other religion has need of a Savior in the same sense as Christianity mainly because none other recognizes the complete depravity of man due to his sinful condition.
Faith in Jesus is the only way to solve the condition of a man's heart.
Good question...God Bless.
2007-02-10 01:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Islam, everyone is born pure. If someone dies before puberty it's a one-way ticket to Heaven. No matter if the parents were criminals, or how bad they were, children will always be pure and sinless.
But after puberty we'll start receiving sins and the only way to get to Heaven is to outweigh the sin with merits, or beg for forgiveness so that the sin is less.
Peace out.
2007-02-10 01:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by Adia Azrael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never bumped into another faith which believes that man is evil and in need of a savior, thank G-d!
2007-02-10 02:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by Kathy P-W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calling people "evil" and telling them they need a savior - and that you have access to him - is a great way to gain a whole lot of power.
That's how Christianity spread.
2007-02-10 01:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by Huddy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, all of Christianity's pagan precursors. Gnosticism and Mithraism come to mind. Such religions were very popular in late antiquity.
2007-02-10 01:05:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians already had our savior, His name is Jesus. uhmm but Jewish religion does, because they are waiting for a savior.. yep =]
2007-02-10 01:06:18 · answer #7 · answered by jjeessiiccaa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
woooooo I can't wait to see the answer to this question
Good luck I hope you find your answer.
2007-02-10 01:06:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋