Though an atheist myself, I am curious about Trinitarian Christianity compared with the truly Aryan Christianity and the truly monothistic Islam. How important is mono-theism really important?
2007-03-22 16:59:40 · 9 answers · asked by valcus43 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Islam is more monotheistic that trinitarian Christianity, without a doubt.
2007-03-22 17:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by DBznut 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any Trinitarian having three gods is not a Trinitarian. By definition, the Holy Trinity is the state and nature of the One God. This is extremely solid, even more so than the one god of Islam.
In Islam, they have other gods, like Mohammad and some acknowledge Fatima or the daughters of allah. They also worship a big rock and some mosques as gods or quasi-gods.
In "Trinitarian" Christianity it is a sin to worship anyone but God. However, some people, namely some Catholics and other similar religions, worship the Virgin Mary, but not usually to the extent that Fatima is sometimes worshipped. Some icons, relics, and other items or personages, such as the popes are also often worshipped, but not to the degree as mosques, that big rock, or Mohammad. This is of course a sin, only God can be worshipped.
What is important is that there is only One True God. Monotheism is the belief that there is only One True God, so there is a big difference (one is reality and the other a belief). A monotheist might believe that Satan or Buddah or allah, or even themselves, is God. This is a false belief. Acknowledging the One True God is far better, it is not just a belief, and it is acknowledging ultimate Truth.
2007-03-22 17:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just to say something before i start.. i really like to discourse with atheists (non-ignorant atheists). I think they have a very int resting way of thinking. But i also like to do this with all people lol..anyway
If you believe in more than one God (i.e Christianity, or pagan religions)
than it is obvious the God/Gods have alter egos
and beings with such great power can easily "take over another God"
get it.
Belief in no God is one thing, but belief in many Gods is another thing.
In Christianity Jesus complained to his father(God and keep in mind that Jesus is also God) that he was scared and didn't want to die on the cross.
He said something like God why have you forsaken me?
So really he is complaining to God (but he is also God) that God has forsaken him
So has Jesus forsaken himself?
Does Jesus talk to himself? or what?
Aryan Christianity is a whole other subject.and i am just starting to learn about that in my religion class.
On the other hand Islam does not have this confusing Son and God Holy Spirit 3 parts in one God.
There is one and one only. He has always been and will alway be.
And besides the word trinity is not even in the bible once..so how can something that is sooo stressed and the main focus point of a religion not be in the holy book that they follow.
I hope i helped you understand more
God Bless you
2007-03-22 17:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by . 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Monotheism is extremely important, because worshipping someone other than God is the biggest sin. If you do it, and die before asking forgiveness, then the hell-fire is where you will stay forever (god-willing). The Holy Qur'an mentions this in many verses. Here's the english translation of Surah 30, verse 40:
"It is Allah Who has created you: further, He has provided for your sustenance; then He will cause you to die; and again He will give you life. Are there any of your (false) "Partners" who can do any single one of these things? Glory to Him! and High is He above the partners they attribute (to Him)!"
2007-03-22 17:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by Bonjour! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Islam and Judaism are both monotheistic. Christianity is a hybrid. Probably to appease the Pagans they when Rome converted to Christianity.
2007-03-22 17:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by WWTSD? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Islam in monotheistic where Christianity is Pantheistic. To Muslims, one God is very important, and to Christians, three gods-in-one is extremely important.
2007-03-22 17:04:01 · answer #6 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are differing beliefs on this in Christianity. It is very complex. But classical Christian belief is not in three Gods or pantheism. Anyone making such a claim does not begin to understand Christianity. We believe in only one God that is a triune being, complex beyond our finite understanding.
Even man is a three part being, with a body, a soul, and a spirit. Your body is you and your soul is you, but your soul is not your body. And your body is not your spirit. But there are not 3 of you.
And Jesus was not scared to die on the cross.
Jesus dreaded drinking the cup the Father had for him of taking on the sin and guilt of the world and consequently being the sole object of the totality of the wrath of God. The punishment and eternal damnation that fell upon God the Son at that time is something no human can even begin to grasp.
It would be easier for you or I to drink the Pacific ocean basin filled with raw sewage than to drink the cup of becoming the sin bearer for all humanity. He who knew no sin became sin for us that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
2007-03-22 17:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by Frak 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes of course trinitarians worship three person. Islam just one god.
2007-03-22 17:03:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Christianity we recognize only one God!
2007-03-22 17:05:26 · answer #9 · answered by Ric 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋