Are all religions basically the same?

Answer 1

No, only accepting Jesus Christ can guarantee you a place in heaven.

Answer 2

Yes.

They all have strict rules that were made in other times that have very little to do with the way we live today. Then you feel guilty for not being able to follow them, because you want to, so that you are a good person and "get into heaven" or where ever is THE place is to be after we die. Then after torturing yourself with these ridiculous rules, you finally through your hands in the air and walk away. Feeling a bit guilty, you go back. Then the cycle starts all over again until you wake up completely and realize that God is within you, and your are already a perfect expression of God! You don't need the religion to be God's child! Live, Grow, Learn, Love to the best that you can! What more can you do? Growing spiritually is a very personally process. One that is between you and God only, and not some crazy outdated over ruled religion!!!

Answer 3

In so much as they generally adhere to a moral code and some sort of deity, although this is not universal. Perhaps that all religions are teleological, aiming for some definitive end or goal. While that goal may be different (Christianity has its salvation through Jesus, Buddhism has its Nirvana)

Some religions have more in common with others, for example the Abrahamic religions are in closer connection than that of Eastern religions.

There are countless similarities, however there also countless differences. It's inaccurate to describe religions as basically the same.

-Kerplunk!

Answer 4

The Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam and Judaism) are basically the same, yes, but in general religions differ greatly

Answer 5

No. Just look at how Jehovah Witnesses and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are viewed by other Christian religions.

Jesus Christ is the basis of many religions. If another religion does view Jesus as the savior, etc. than that religion in many ways is no better than a philosophy made up by man. Islam and other religions can have similar views of Christianity.

Answer 6

The book James, in the first chapter it talks about you can serve a religion and it all can be vanity. Also in the same chapter he gives the identity of the true religion in verse 27. It says we must serve others and be unspotted the world. Today alot of religions are conforming to the world and it's sad, but what's even more sad is how they treat others. You must have these two elemts to be in the true and pure religion.

Answer 7

I think so.. I would group all religions with a belief in one God as basically the same.. There are too many splinters and factions when they're all working for the same thing. Together we stand, divided we fall, right?

Answer 8

No there are some similarities (more in some then others)

But basically the same not at all

Answer 9

Yes, they are all false. They are all based upon archaic dogmas, irrational beliefs, and primitive superstitions. And, they are all completely inadequate to solve any of the problems human beings face NOW in the 21st century.

Answer 10

No!
But Islam and Christianity are a Little the same!

Answer 11

No, they are not. Even a modest amount of research should convince you of that. However, all have something you can learn from them, even those that you would never dream of joining. So don't be afraid to look around.

Here's a link to get you started.