I am a Christian, but I am very interested in learning about different beliefs. Can anyone tell me about these:? Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists? Also, can anyone tell me about any other belief? You are welcome to bring about ANY. I think that different beliefs help you learn about a person. I would research this, but who better to tell me than a person that believes in that certain culture?
2007-06-12 05:17:34 · 16 answers · asked by S81 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
John 3:14 through 3:20 holds the answers, but only if you believe in the Gospel, can you see the words and understand.
2007-06-12 05:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your best bet is to check out religioustolerance.org for an unbiased summery of every know religion.
My beliefs --- WELL:
An external God is an imaginary friend for adults and another boogey man for children. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by God; and without God was not any thing made that was made. In the word was life; and the life was the light of men." We live in a story God created to pass eternity. God is a fantasy writer! As characters in God's story we are part of god in a holographic way. Why do bad things happen to good people? It advances the plot. Why does science make new discoveries all the time? To fill in the holes in the internal logic of the story. Time? Just a way to keep the "pages" in order. Did you know that God's name is ERIS, and that He is a girl?" Well, He Is a girl, and His name is ERIS! Why does Pickering's Moon go about in reverse orbit? There are nipples on mens chests; do they give milk? And what, pray tell, is to be done about Heisenberg's Law? SOMEBODY HAD TO PUT ALL OF THIS CONFUSION HERE!" But you must have Faith! All is lost without Faith! I sure feel sorry for you if you don't have Faith. Do you know what happens to those who deny Goddess? Sophisticated people like yourself recognize that Eris is a Figurative Symbol for an Ineffable Metaphysical Reality and that The Erisian Movement is really more like a poem than like a science
2007-06-12 12:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by hairypotto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The saying, "Curiosity killed the cat." comes to mind.
As Christians, we are admonished by scripture to not follow after other teachings. A word search for the word "vain" through the New Testament turned up the following verses:
Matt 6:7, 15:9 - Acts 4:25 - Rom 1:21 - 1 Cor 3:20 - Gal 2:21 - Col 2:8 - 1 Tim 1:6 - Titus 1:10, 3:9 - James 4:5.
Check them out. Also, 2 Cor 6:14.
For your own peace of mind, don't listen to those of other "religions" telling you about your God. There is no way they can know Him as well as you do. Even if your knowledge of God is superficial at best, you have direct access to Him through Jesus Christ, they don't.
2007-06-12 13:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by CJohn317 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You're asking for way too much to be put here. I've found tons of information on the computer search. That way you can tke one belief at a time, and really get to understand what it's all about before going to the next one..
Personally, I have no religious belief. To me everything is right here on this earth. All living things come about, grow up, reproduce, and die, making room for our offspring. All people, animals, birds, fish, trees , all plants, insects, all living things are equal to nature. We come from nature and will return to nature.
2007-06-12 12:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for you! You're faith is strong and learning isn't threatening to you. The Dalai Lama has written some books that are amazing if you'd like to grow spiritually. He can help you with Christian growth. I amazes me how much the Christ's teachings and his are the same. And it makes so many things easier to understand. I think studying other faiths add to understanding Christianity and Jesus' teachings. Go for it!
2007-06-12 12:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by Scoots 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am Baha'i. Here's a wonderful website for those interested. Baha'u'llah teaches that there is one race, the human race; one god called by different names and understood differently by different people; and one religion progressively revealed throughout history through the universal educators among whom are Moses, Zoroaster, Buddha, Christ, Muhammad, The Bab, and Baha'u'llah for this day of inevitable planetary unity
http://www.bahai.org/
2007-06-12 12:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by jaicee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apostolic Pentecostle
The day of Pentecost was observed in Jerusalem fifty days after the celebration of the Passover, which commemorated Israel's deliverance out of Egypt. It is significant that this day was chosen by the Lord to begin the fulfillment of Joel 2:28: "I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh...."
The Spirit came upon the waiting, praying disciples in an overwhelming manner. Their complete commitment to Christ and His commission evoked a mighty baptism of God's power. This was evidenced initially by their speaking in tongues (Acts 2:4). The Spirit was resident in their lives from that moment. The Spirit-filled early church witnessed many outstanding miraculous happenings (Acts 3:1-7; 4:31). They were able to lead victorious lives as a result of their Pentecostal experience.
Two baptisms were disclosed on the day of Pentecost. There was a baptism in the Holy Spirit, and in the Apostle Peter's message that followed, water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ was commanded (Acts 2:38). This outward, physical baptism mysteriously merges with that of the Spirit, and is the "one baptism" of Ephesians 4:5. This is what Jesus referred to as being "born again" in John 3:3-7. And how wonderful to be born into the family of God-changed, transformed, and made a "new creature in Christ Jesus".
No, Pentecost is not a denomination. It is a new birth experience. It is primitive Christianity made relevant to today's world. The people referred to as Pentecostal simply believe, teach, and receive all that transpired on that birthday of the church...Pentecost, 33 A.D. There is a church near you that embraces these basic Christian truths and experiences. You owe it to yourself to attend-and see what Pentecost can really mean to you!
2007-06-12 12:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by Noble Angel 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
u can look up holy books
the concept of karma in buddhism is of interest and quite hard 2 grasp
if u think bad thoughts they happen e.g your stung by a bee becuz u were afraid of the bee stinging you
narma is like what goes around comes around, its very interesting and complex
2007-06-12 12:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by *~Rux~* 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you take a world religion class? I took several. My answer would take too long. I know about all of them and I'm still a Christian. There's nothing wrong with learning about all religions.
2007-06-12 12:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Beliefnet is a good online resource. Good for you for wanting to learn!
2007-06-12 12:27:54 · answer #10 · answered by milomax 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋