When you consider all the religions that exist now, and all the ones that used to exist (like the greek gods) it is a fact that if only one of them is right, then most of the planet -- believeing in the other faiths -- is wrong. Then, that means most people worship the wrong way/god and are in some sort of trouble one way or the other for doing so.
Seems kinda messed up, no? Think, you're living in South America 30 AD, you have no way of knowing about Jesus (for example). How can you go to heaven? Kinda a raw deal, no?
2007-04-01 08:37:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe and the church I follow teaches that all people will be given a chance to hear God's word. There is no immediate "Hell" where we are damned immediately if we never heard God's word. All men are given a chance. God is fair. It is funny you brought up the South America in 30 AD. The LDS church, Mormons, believe that Christ did come to America after he died. To understand this belief, you can read the Book of Mormon. There is a lot of misinformation out there, and the only way to know what any religion truly believes is to go directly to the source. I also believe that all religions have some good. Most have similar ideas and teachings, although some are radically differenct in almost every doctrine.
This is an interesting subject and definitely worth some thought.
2007-04-01 08:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by moonman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to explain to you why its all mixed up? In your thoughts you stated that some one in South America would not get to know about Jesus, and not get to go to heaven?
Why so many religions? The proof ? Where in the Bible does it say that you get to go to heaven? Do you know? I think not? So this is why there are so many religions because people make statements from assumed thoughts. Do you think you are going to heaven if King David did not? He was God's friend. So do you know God? Try this out for a start Read John 17:3, So now you see that if you want any kind of a reward you have to get to know God and his son? The only way I know how to do this is through his 66 letters to us.
So the scripture requires that we get to know God?
For example if you attend a church you have heard this prayer: Mathew 6:9,10. But did you understand what it means?Read it two or three times? Then Try reading Psalms 83:18, Daniel 2:44, Revelation 21:3,4.
If a person is so sure that its heaven that they want then explain Psalms 37:9-11,29. Seems like we better go back to the drawing board?
I write this to encourage people to look and ask questions that are really important for our life time.
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2007-04-01 09:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kind of makes you wonder huh? Maybe Jesus isn't the right path for everyone. Maybe religion in general isn't right too. Maybe there are no right religions and God/s. I think as long as you live a good, happy, life without harming another unless other situations happen then you should go into the afterlife, whatever that afterlife may be.
2007-04-01 08:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD Laws are made of three Books: The Old Testament, The new Testament and Quran as a conclusion all originated from the middle east. How can you understand GOD LAWS with out reading GOD Conclusion?
2007-04-01 08:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Old Testament, The new Testament and Quran -as a conclusion all originated from the middle east."
Even before the three Religious Texts existed -my salutations to all the 3 mentioned above---Rg Veda (a Relixious Text) existed in Indus Valley.Even the western Indologists like Max Muller(German) and sir.Monier Williams(British) and many others agree that "Rg Veda is the oldest repository of Human Knowledge".It is why it is called "Sanaathana Dharmam"=Religion Existing from "Time Immemorial",now whwt is commonly refered to as HINDUISM
2007-04-01 09:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Listen - Jesus is the only way to Heaven - there is no other. Knowing Jesus is not religion - it is a relationship with the Son and God the Father. It is the only way for reconciliation back to Father - because sin separates us - there is no other way to be brought back to God the Father but only through his Son, Jesus - This is Truth.
As for those who are ignorant of Christ - I'm not sure about this - but God knows their hearts and minds. There are tribes that have not heard the Name of Jesus but believe in a higher power - God knows them and will deal with them justly.
We have missionaries to carry the Good News to all nations to help them see that Jesus is the Way - the only Way - back to God. When every person has heard the Name of Jesus - then Jesus will come back - God is giving everyone the opportunity to hear the Name of Jesus and accept His Son - if not -there is a place call Hell - as they refect his perfect Son - perfect sacrifice for our sins. Trust in Jesus - there is no other way to Heaven. Blessings dear one.
2007-04-01 08:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by jworks79604 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All of it is nonsense based on ignorance.
The Hebrews concocted their beliefs without knowing the true nature of the earth or even how many people were on it.
Science has refuted everything in the Bible, just as it has refuted all of the beliefs concerning the Greek gods and the Norwegian gods.
2007-04-01 08:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Except that there are only a few exclusivist religions.
Most religions other than the Abrahamic faiths are not exclusivist. Meaning they don't teach that there's only one way to a paradisical afterlife.
2007-04-01 08:43:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
at one time or another God (therefore Jesus) has probably revealed himself to those who do not know him
2007-04-01 08:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by Agent Buckwald! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, through Gods creation he has revealed himself.
Seek and you shall find.
2007-04-01 08:40:54 · answer #10 · answered by rockinweazel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋