We are all humans, sinners, and individuals that all learn daily. Furthermore, we do change our perspectives as we continual learning new things about ourselves, this temporary life, and the oracle's of God.
My perspective of what I ascertain about all Religions, is that all are incomplete of the truth. So I tend to skip the middle man, and go to the source... God, whom is my religion. This way there is no more problems. Do we need these religions to connect with God? No. And I do know that God does work in most all religions. So is there a need for all these religions to bash one another. We are all learning in our own ways, and levels. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why we are here on earth, to learn to build our spirits for eternity.
2007-03-02 03:10:54 · 6 answers · asked by inteleyes 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, as a Christian, I believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. Therefore, I have to also believe when Jesus says He is the ONLY Way to heaven. I believe that this is true, so if that is the case, then the other religions are not going to lead to heaven. That is simple logic. We can only live on what we know to be true. I can't believe that my Bible says it is the only way AND believe that Buddha is the way. It isn't possible. I agree that there is truth to be found in most religions, but THE truth is Jesus.
If we truly believe, then out of love we must share that belief with others. It is love that motivates a true Christian to share the good news with others. Love says I don't want you to go to hell. It would be selfish to believe you know the way and to hide it from others that are perishing. It can be shared in a respectful and kind way. None of this "you're going to hell!" stuff. That's counterproductive.
You have to get into another person's mind to understand this. If someone believes, they must act on that belief. I think we should try to be open minded and be willing to be convinced of another way if it makes sense, but right now today, we can only act on what we find to be true.
2007-03-02 03:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a "middle man". It's Jesus. The Son is the only way to The Father. Every path does not lead to God. If you believe in God, then you believe in Love. Part of Love is teaching and trying to keep people from harm. If you believe in God, you believe there are false teachings and prophets that will turn people away from God. You should then warn others because you do Love them. Unfortunately, many will not listen but you still had to give it a try.
May God bless you.
2007-03-02 11:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any good religion will teach love & peaceful ways. And it's peaceful to let others believe in what they want. With the exception of a religion that leads their followers to believe that they need to attack & do hurtful things to those who won't/don't believe the way you do. Like Jihads want to destroy & hurt people that won't convert to their religion... They criticize us for "policing the world" but they want to terrorize peoples of the world if they won't believe in their religion. (And terrorize them, not by just saying, "your path doesn't lead to Heaven," but by actively "doing" distructive things to their livelihood.)
2007-03-02 11:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by Nocine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who have money and power have influence over people. Not just because they can dominate, but people respect the successful.
The powerful WANT us to fight and hate each other. Divide and conquer! The average person is too stupid to catch this.
Politicians are getting rich by making it easy for rich industrialists to move out of the country. But you don't hear much. Were too busy being scared of terrorists, commies, HEATHENS, or whatever else the paranoid folklore is about.
2007-03-02 11:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by sourgrapesguy 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why should religion be exempt from criticism?
Political ideas, economic ideas and just about everything else is fair game. I say criticize until your face turns blue.
2007-03-02 11:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
BECAUSE THIS IS R&S ON YAHOO !
2007-03-02 11:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋