In the last 10,000 years, there have been approximately 10,000 Gods...?

Question

...in approximately 10,000 differing religions.

Christians - what is the chance/probability that you have the right God/Religion? What is the probability that all others have the wrong God/Religion? And, why??

JR - the majority of the worlds population NOW, or throughout the history of the world? Can you not see the historical context in which your religion lives? 2100 years ago, no one beleived what you do NOW. Yet, they had the only true religion then too....

Answer 1

Mathematically? 1:10,000

Literally? Pretty Good. Of the three major religions of which make up the majority of the world's population they all believe in the same God. Whether Jehovah or Allah by name, it's the God of Abraham.

So that narrows it down to 1:3

Then you have to look at Judaism which points to a coming Messiah-Davidic King. Which we believe Christ is, and whom the Jews are still waiting for.

Now you have 1:2

As for Islam, as well meaning as it is, I do believe Muhammed had some good things to say, but as for being a prophet, I doubt that. I know some say the Bible has contradictions, but Muhammed contradicts himself. There was not correlation between his integrity and his character. He forbids people to have multiple wives, and then makes a loophole for only himself.

So I don't know, I'm pretty sure I picked a winner here.

Answer 2

very interesting - and so very true.


Not all atheists are hostile to religion, but many do think that religion is bad. Here are some of their reasons:

Religion gets people to believe something untrue.
Religion makes people base the way they run their lives on a falsehood.
Religion stops people thinking in a rational and objective way.
Religion forces people to rely on outside authority, rather than becoming self-reliant.
Religion imposes irrational rules of good and bad behaviour.
Religion divides people, and is a cause of conflict and war.
The hierarchical structure of most religions is anti-democratic, and thus offends basic human rights.
Religion doesn't give equal treatment to women and gay people, and thus offends basic human rights.
Religion obstructs scientific research.
Religion wastes time and money.

Most atheists willingly concede there are some good things about religion, such as:

Religious art and music.
Religious charities and good works.
Much religious wisdom and scripture.
Human fellowship and togetherness.

Answer 3

It is certainly an issue of faith. But, there have been supported miracles and the like and I am not speaking of a bleeding Mary or a pancake looking like a Jesus portrait. Plus, many including all but one disciple died for our faith so it lends credibility.

I would say that you have one God and 9,999 demons (fallen Angels with Satan at the front) masquerading as gods. Because of the authority allowed Satan and his minions they can preform signs that are a parody of the true divine.

As for probability I leave that to those that can use those funny signs in math. I stop at plus, minus, division and multiplication.

Answer 4

My God is the True God, The only God
It says right here on the label!

Answer 5

I can't answer as a christian, but I like math!

Chance that it is right: 0.

Chance that it is wrong: really doesn't apply as it's nonexistent. (it would be like dividing something by nothing)

Answer 6

There is only on God. God of Abraham. People have tendency to believe in different gods. God knew about that and told us not to worship other gods. But we have a free will so we do not have to take God's instructions.: )

Answer 7

exactly!! no one ever proclaimes "Zeus is my savior!!"