2007-03-13 06:43:42 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'll just tackle the third (which answers the first two). all people are unique. everybody's perception is therefore, unique. reality is based on perception - and truth (not Truth) is based on reality.....ergo, there is no Truth (for everybody unless it is a "consented" Truth), only truth (many). trick is to find the commonality between the truths and assemble your own unique Truth.
man that was fun!
2007-03-13 06:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by outside 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no real truth. Truth implies that something must be spoken, ie "to tell you the truth." If all sides are accounted for, anything that can be said about the world is one sided. That is the nature and limitation of any language. The true way is that in which you find the unspoken truth. The paths to this unspoken truth are unlimited, and people choose which ever fits them best. Some never come to this unspoken truth, it is a sad fact. Yet, those who do find it never can describe it fully and often are described as fools. You see, unless you have experienced what people mean by the word 'green', you have no idea what they are talking about. Therefore, if you have not experienced the unspoken truth you have no idea what people who speak of it are talking about. All true paths are like musical notation. They are a set of instructions that should lead you to the unspoken truth. Just as musical notation is a set of instructions that lead you to music, which is ineffable and can never fully be described with spoken language.
2007-03-13 07:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by hrld_sleeper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people are just going to say "my way is the true way!" How do you know? Because you were told it's the true way? So, if when you were a young child, you were brought up to believe that broccoli is God, and you have to pray to broccoli every morning and every night, would that be the true way? The thing about religion is that every single person in the world has a different "true way" or different truth. It depends on how you were raised, what you were told by others, what others told you to believe.
Your "true way" is only the "true way" for you! Not for anyone else. Your truth is only your truth, not anyone else's truth. What people need to do is find their own truth, not what someone else tells them is the true way.
2007-03-13 06:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by Enceladus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me, God's way is the true way. Now, how does that translate into religion? I personally do believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that following him is the best way to God. BUT, I don't think Christianity is the only way. God is all-loving, all-powerful, and all-merciful, so why would God not allow salvation to those who have never heard of Jesus? That's where the Holy Spirit comes in, acting as that "spirit of good" in the world and supporting God's truth in whatever form it is found.
2007-03-13 07:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know the answer to this question you only need to listen to yourself. You are looking for someone to confirm your beliefs if we could do that without error and with proof then you would not require faith. Only through faith and faith alone can you find "the way". Read the Bible, join a group, talk about the bible. You can always return to your faith what you believe is more important than how you practice. Believe in the one this that is real, the Bible and it will not steer you wrong. As far as how you practice your faith if you want an organized religion then visit www.beliefnet.com for some suggestions and comparisons. I myself after having been brought up Roman Catholic now practice as a Methodist as it matches more closely with how I feel I can express by beliefs.
2007-03-13 06:53:29 · answer #5 · answered by a_talis_man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy - the truth is Love. Every action, every choice, every decision can be evaluated with this measure - "How much Love is there?"
This truth is universal and supercedes any trappings of man such as organized religion, therefore no specific religion is necessary to find the truth. All you need do is live your life in Love, as demonstrated by Jesus.
Love can also be used to evaluated the comparative "truth" of any religion. Any religion that teaches AND practices "love thy neighbor as thyself" as it's core tenant is closer to the truth. Unity, Love, Understanding, Tolerance are the truth. Separation, superiority, exclusion, fear - these are controlling lies.
God has only one measure - Love.
2007-03-13 06:53:59 · answer #6 · answered by Elmer R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure anyone can tell you what the "true way" is, that is something for you to decide. People will be quick to impose their own beliefs on you, but if it is not true in your heart, it is not true for you.
I was raised Catholic, but it was not something I truly believed in. When I was old enough to explore my options, I found Buddhism. What a beautiful concept! I do not like to call it a "religion" so much as a way of life.
It basically implies that your life should be lived in such a way that there is a greater benefit to humanity. Treat others was you would like them to treat you (karma) and not to judge ANYONE based on who they are or what they believe in. It is abolishing negative thinking patterns and giving for the sake of giving, without expecting anything in return.
It is a way of life that does not condemn any person for who they are or what their beliefs may be. It is all-accepting and free from negativity.
It is a difficult journey to enlightenment, but well worth the trip! ;-) I wish someone would have introduced me to this a LONG time ago. I am not saying you should become a Buddhist (we are not about trying to convert people), but it may be an option you'd like to explore.
Best of luck on your spiritual journey...and remember, NO ONE can tell you what the right religion is for you. There is no one "right" belief system...but there is a right sytem for YOU. Good luck finding it!
Lots of love and happiness to you! Please email me and let me know which path you have chosen to follow! I support any path you decide to take!
2007-03-13 06:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by Cheryl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is the Way,the Truth,and the Life(John 14:6)May Jesus bless.
2007-03-13 07:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by JCR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said "I Am the way, the truth and the life...no one comes to the Father except through Me"
So Jesus is the truth....
2007-03-13 06:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While it is incredible that you ask this question, no answer that anyone will ever give you will sink in. You have to discover that it is the lightest light and filling yourself with the that spirit of love - that is the common thread to all religion - to die to your earth bound needs and desires and follow that inner wisdom that comes from this spirit. Good luck! And let me know when you figure it out ;)
2007-03-13 06:51:55 · answer #10 · answered by Traveller into the Unknown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋