Do you think that your religion is superior to other beliefs?

Question

Do you think that god favors your beliefs, and that makes you better than others? I have noticed that some either act cold towards those who dont share their faith, or they try to convert them. My question is why? Isnt the thought of my religion is better than yours prideful, and unable to be proven? Didnt god give us our free will to be who we want? What if I am a better person being a pagan than I would be, being a christian, muslim, or jew? Can you, with out quoting scripter come up with evidence that you're right, and I'm wrong? I dont wish to change anyones beliefs, I just wish for you to open your mind up to the possibility that maybe some are happy the way they are, and are better people because of it. I have friends who are jew,muslim,christian,wiccan, and celtic, and wouldnt change a thing about them. Love people for who they are, and if they need help, then help them. If they ask to know your god then by all means do it, if not let them be!!

Some of you have just judged me, and found me to be less of a person. I'll tell you, that god does talk to me, and told me that every man and woman must find his or her path towards him. To tell me that I'm less of a person has confirmed what I've said. Do not fool yourself into thinking that you really know what god wants, because neither you or me truely knows for sure. Let those who wish to walk a different path do so, because if your religion is so true then people will come to it on their own. I refuse to believe in a god who says think how I want or you're damned! If that's what he wanted, that's how he'd have made us. My advise to you closed minded and up tight people is to make a friend from a different religion, get to know them and their faith, and then see if you dont feel more like I do.

Answer 1

As a Christian I dont believe I am superior to anyone. We are all equal. I cant speak for other religions but if Christians treat you poorly because you are not a Christian, they are not following what Jesus called the most important commandment and that is to love.

Like you I have a lot of different kind of friends and what I have learned, is when we look past the labels we are fundamentally the same.

I dont like people that overtly try to get you to join thier religion. Its witnessing and evangalism in Chritianity, Dawah in Islam. Its disrespectful in my opinion. To me, treating others with the love and caring I want from others, is a kind of witnessing. Your actions should attract good people to you and if they ask me, I will tell them what and why I believe what I do. Otherwise I respect thier beliefs.

Answer 2

Hmm, of course I believe that my religion is somehow superior to other faiths. If I didn't then I would believe one of the other religions.

I agree with your live and let live stance though. If someone asks me a question regarding my beliefs then I am happy to answer. Otherwise I just try to be the best representative of my faith that I can be. People will see (I hope!) that I am a smart, rational, joyful, and good person and want to know what made me that way. If they ask, I tell them. If they don't . . . well we can still be friends even if you're an atheist, wiccan, catholic, lutheran, or whatever else you happen to be.

Answer 3

My God says that there is no other name given to men by which we must be saved -- Jesus. So I do believe that there is only one way. I don't believe that I'm better than anyone else for what I believe. I'm just grateful that my salvation is secure. Yes God did give us freewill, so that we would freely choose Him.

I'm sure many people who aren't Christians feel just fine where they are. But there are many who are still seeking. I'm not out to convert anyone. That's not up to me. But I will share what I believe is true to bring someone else hope in a lost world, and to ultimately give them the life saving message of eternal life with God through Christ.

Answer 4

I dont believe I am superior because of my beliefs or even that my beliefs are superior. But most people do not believe in their religion for fun, they actually believe that their religion is true? while it is very important to be respectful and tolerant of all religions, its impossible to say that everyone is right. What we can do is agree that we dont know for sure instead of being condescending of other people. Everyone is 100% sure they are right and everyone has different answers. Better to agree to disagree. Beliefs, race, background, all of these things should not be used to judge anyone.

Answer 5

Good question. There was a time in my life when I wrestled with these same issues.

But why, in the interest of an honest ,open exchange of ideas, would you prohibit the quoting of scripture? Especially if you want to know where Christians are coming from.

I'm certain that God does NOT favor my beliefs, or anyone elses. It's a question of whether or not we favor His idea's.
This does not make me better than anyone, but I'm certain my faith is the right one. This doesn't sound all-inclusive, but if anyone didn't believe that their faith is the right one, then we have the right to question why they would hold to that faith in the first place.

“Two men say they’re Jesus….one of ‘em must be wrong!” – Dire Straights, “Industrial Disease”
Much logic in this verse. Both may be wrong, both cannot be right, and only one has even the possibility of being right.
In challenging Christianity’s claim to exclusivity, we must consider that it doesn’t matter how many competing beliefs exist, because it’s possible that they’re all wrong. Numbers have no bearing on what is true. Even if Christianity was the only faith in the world, it wouldn’t matter because it could still be wrong. The quantity of different faiths cannot be used as a measure to challenge the quality of one faith.
Any belief system must stand or fall on it’s own merits. We should apply the same standards to faith as we do when we vote for a candidate. We vote based on the candidates doctrines, their credibility, their integrity, their track record, etc. Imagine someone asking you “How could you vote for that one when there are so many others?” It seems preposterous in this instance, so why don’t we apply that same reasoning in both cases?
Just as we carefully choose who we vote for, we can also use the same criteria for determining which, if any, faith to follow. We can do this with any system of belief, for now let’s focus on Christianity since this is the faith in question.
First, is there any historical basis? Yes. More so than we can cover here. Even those who don’t believe in the deity of Christ cannot deny the reality that this is a person of history who’s existence has been well documented by several sources outside the bible.
Second – So Jesus is a real, historical person. Now what? Just because He’s real doesn’t mean we should follow Him on that basis alone. So now we must examine Him on His merits, and by the claims that he makes. Is He a credible person? After examining Him for myself, and not judging by the opinions of misinformed people, I determined that this is the most credible person in history.
Many people, based on what they’ve heard and read from others and not based on first hand examination, have chosen to believe that God’s word is some sort of fairy tale, not meant to be taken literally, and is out of step with logic and reason. Nothing is further from the truth. We can see for ourselves the awesome logic and powerful reasoning skills Jesus possesses. When he was challenged by the critics of his day, we see how He responded to them. His logical and well reasoned answers rendered His critics speechless, unable to answer.
Some say Christianity clashes with science. It only clashes with atheist scientists. For an extensive list of credible, well qualified scientists who determined from the scientific evidence that the universe was created by God, see: http://www.creationinfo.com/list.htm
Is it logically consistent to demand proof from believers without applying the same standards of evidence to demonstrate why Jesus isn’t who He claimed to be? Ask for proof, yes – as believers should always be ready to logically defend our faith; “Be ready always to give an account to everyone that asks you for the reason of the hope that is in you…” 1 Peter 3:15. The burden of proof also lies with those who deny God’s word. Is it unreasonable to expect them to back up their claims?
Let logic, reason, and fairness be the mediator in this extremely important matter. Remember what’s at stake. What will our destiny be if we’re right? What will become of us if we’re wrong?
Is anything more important or more urgent than this?

Answer 6

ALL RELIGION is awful (except Buddhism- because they actually practice what they preach )..This is why I'm Agnostic..people have got to stop using their religion as a tool for hatred and evil, because it has been going on now for over 2000 years, we all need to GROW UP and stop believing in what some nomads wrote over 2000 years ago when they knew nothing of this planet that we now inhabit.I believe in my heart that there is a God but not in the religious sense..PEACE be with all of you.

Answer 7

No, I do not think my beliefs are superior than others. But I would be a fool to think what I believe is wrong. The problem with most of your statements you listed is that they will be opposed by almost all religions. It is very common for religions to believe and teach that they are supposed to tell others about their beliefs because that is what God wants them to do and it is a command from God. So for you to request that they not do that, is completely asking them to disobey and almost deny what their faith is. So you tell me how you are helping them by making them choose to satisfy your requests or Gods. It's a vicious cycle.

Answer 8

Hopefully no Christian acts cold toward someone.

When presented with a problem, they may want them to pray because they feel that pray will help. It may comes across wrong.

Answer 9

Finally, someone who actually has an open mind and not afraid by religious beliefs to say what they truely think without fear of ridicule!

Answer 10

No, I believe that not everybody is able to understand or grasp what I believe, and as long as they don't use their own beliefs to cause harm and suffering or to foist their views on others, I don't care what they believe.

_()_