But that for Christians, they only worship the one god (who they would think is the most high god)?
1 Corinthians 8:5-6...
5For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
6But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
2007-02-26 08:04:13 · 10 answers · asked by A 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it refers to false gods that are man made (Ironically enough, like the "Lord")
2007-02-26 08:07:54 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Socks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither ancient Judaism nor Christianity is truly monotheistic.
The ancient Hebrews were henotheists, recognizing the existence of many gods and just insisting that theirs was the first among them.
The Christians hold that the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost are all God and the Creed of Athanasius is comical in its tortured attempt to pretend that three equals one.
Today, some Roman Catholics are lobbying for greater recognition for Mary so in time she too may be considered a god.
Historically the only truly monotheistic religion was that of Akhenaton in Egypt and - what a surprise - he claimed that who do you think that one and only God is? Why, himself of course.
So like it or not, there are a diversity of other gods within both ancient Judaism and in Christianity. Modern Judaism, and Islam, probably come closer to the concept of just one God, than Christianity does.
2007-02-26 16:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by fra59e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you read more of the chapter it says "Therefore concerning the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that there is no such thing as an idol in the world, and that there is no God but one.
For even if there are so-called gods whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many gods and many lords,
yet for us there is but one God, the Father,from whom are all things and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.
However not all men have this knowledge; but some, being accustomed to the idol until now, eat food as if it were sacrificed to an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. " Its hypothetical saying people might believe in other gods but we (Christians) know the one true God.
2007-02-26 16:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Soonerfootball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's just in thier writing as they were in a culture with polythiestic romans and monotheistic jews. They were pulling the one god line controversy that was popular talk. I have heard it suggested that god is the god who should be worshipped above others suggesting "others."
Even an original bible story includes an old testament guy killing the dragon who was attributed with creation mythy and was itself a god. He was a god not to be worshipped and in fact to be killed. Poor dragon created the universe.
Indeed christians have all sorts of ideas and you can say they believe them. When the devil tells them to kill, possession, witches, other gods, i'll even go so far as gods fighting it out battle royal style. I know you've thought it and you know some fool believes it. Anythings possible as for what people believe. And each has thier own understanding of the divine.
2007-02-26 16:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thou shalt not worship false idols.
Many different Gods in the world exist: Osiris, Quetzcoatal, Shiva, Ganesha, etc. According to Christianity, these are all deviants created by Satan to separate worship from the lord.
2007-02-26 16:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by Nonfat Antipop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It means the world has many other gods. And that people idolize other things, like statues and stuff.But they're not really God....they are made by humans. But then the next verse says that there is only one true God, and He is the Father of whom are all things, meaning that humans did not make him.....He created us.
2007-02-26 16:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by ac28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call has many definitions including:
- To name
- To designate, label
- To consider or regard as being of a particular type or kind; characterize.
So one could restate the first sentence as: For though there be that are NAMED (or DESIGNATED, LABELED OR CHARACTERIZED AS) gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) but to us there is but one God. This is acknowledging that there are many things called God but we only have 1 God
Think of it i could call my pinky toe God that doesn't mean that it is God. The next verse explains why thier God is a valid God whereas my pinky toe or whatever one might choose to call God is not.
What makes thier God, truly god? "OF HIM ARE ALL THINGS."
Therefore this verse means the exact opposite of your interpretation.
2007-02-26 16:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by CHELLE BELLE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were shown these things so that you might know that the LORD is God; besides him there is no other. -Deuteronomy 4:39
2007-02-26 16:16:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since Judaism has no 1 Corinthians, I would say no. So maybe in Chrstianity, your question should say.
2007-02-26 16:26:24 · answer #9 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means to us there is only one GOD, above all others.
ME (sorry, I know that is a sneaky answer)
2007-02-26 16:08:47 · answer #10 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋