Do all religions have at core the same principles of moral values and kindness?

Question

What is the purpose of religion then? What is the purpose of morality? Is religion made out of 50% moral rules? Can man live without religion?

Thank you :)

Answer 1

Morality exists as its own central principle, however, religion magnifies morality, and makes it the corner stone of ones daily life. I don't think man can live without religion, because religion is also the pinnacle of conformity, reason and boundary. A world without boundary, wouldn't be a world.

Answer 2

Men and Women can live quite well without any religion, but I believe it is important to have some type of Spirituality (very different from an organized religion).
Not all religions have the same core "moral values", since some religions believe that people will go to hell for being gay, not being their particular religion, and many other reasons.
People without religion can have great moral values and be kind. No one needs a religion to tell them that. This would be part of their upbringing and hopefully common sense.

Answer 3

Buddhism has morals and kindness, however, the morals seem to be on a larger scale. I doubt that all religions have the same moral rules. (Thank goodness!) In my opinion, most religion befits a society. If they can only deal with Islam, that's the religion. The Japanese actually have two religions. They have Buddhism and Shinto. One is philosophic, the other is more esoteric. Do you have a problem with that?

Answer 4

every religion at come point has the same morals. for example, what ever religion you go to they have a similar idea of respect. here in america it is treat people the way u want to be treated. if u go into the torah,bible, or quran there is a phrase or verse that says the same.
in a way you cannot live without religion. it teaches u the moral and respect. for example athiests base their morals on "science" and the society on which they live in. but if u look closely, these morals root from religion whether they want to beleive it or not

Answer 5

Yes. Actually they all do. In fact the Quran has the 10 commandments within.

There is not one major or minor religion that does not have the core principles of moral values and kindness.

Yes, even Satanism! You should read what they consider sins.

We need to live without religion so we may obtain peace.

Answer 6

No.

Christianity is not 50% moral rules. Christianity is 100% about having a relationship with God that is based on our faith and God's grace. There is no amount of rule-keeping that can make one a Christian, nor keep one a Christian.

The Bible does contain some good teaching about good ways to live. But those are not addressed to the general public to teach them how to become Christians but rather they are addressed to Christians to show them what God expects of them. However, their salvation does not depend on the keeping of rules.

Christianity rules out all other religions. It says "there is no other name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved". Jesus is THE way, THE truth, and THE life and nobody comes to God but by him. Christianity is therefore incompatible and inconsistent with other religions.

Now, it may be true that all those other religions share some common moral ground, but I don't think it's that simple.

Answer 7

The Golden Rule - exists in one form or another in almost all major religions.

The problem with religion, is that they think this rule only applies to members of their own religion. They don't understand that it should applied to all humanity, irregardless of religious faith, or lack of religious faith.

Here's a link with the "Golden Rule" in 13 religions.

http://www.scarboromissions.ca/Interfaith_dialogue/sacred_text.php#english

Answer 8

Jesus said this:

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Matthew 5:43-48

Perhaps you can cite a parallel passage from the Quran?
Or perhaps not.

Answer 9

All religions have the same principles, they just call their higher being(s) different names.

Answer 10

Yes I really do beleive all religions have the same principals. they are all just simple variations of each other. Muslims, Jews, and Christians all belive int he same god just differ ina few other beleifs its all the same