If God's message has remained the same from the beginning of time, then why can't people who believe in him all agree on that message?
Eons and eons of existence should be enough time to discern, interpret, and communicate that message, should it not?
2007-07-20 02:29:45 · 17 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1. Biblical texts written in languages that .01% of Christianity actually can read
2. 2000 years of church doctrine changing to fit cultural ideals
3. Influence by leaders with personal agendas
2007-07-20 02:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
God's word is more so an interpretive Gospel his words don't change But if you read a passage from the Bible, Koran or any religious manuscript one day then 2 days later after thinking about it in relation to your life the passage takes on a different meaning people interpret different that's why we get on different pages
and the way a scripture has been explained to us has a big part of it
when we are told this is how it is and don't read and learn for ourselves we get pigeon-holed into believing one thing one way forever.
case in point the world was flat for how long?
2007-07-20 09:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by Charles A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were on the same page for 1,500 years after Christ. Doctrinal chaos has only occurred since the introductioon of the unbiblical, manmade tradition of Sola Scriptura was invented a few hundred years ago. The Bible says the Church is "the pillar and foundation of truth". A structure cannot stand apart from its pillars and foundation. Including the truth.
2007-07-20 09:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All prophets has taught the same. There is only one God .
From time to time teachings were different according to geographical,demographical conditions but finally the roots of the teachings were the same.
There is only 1 God. The Most Powerful , The Merciful.
2007-07-20 09:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Non-believers cannot adequately reason the revelations of God in the world around them, nor in the written revelations of God, the bible. Their eyes have been closed to the truth because they are unwilling to still their minds and hear the call of the Holy Spirit to God's unmerited grace.
2Co 4:3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing.
2Co 4:4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Instead, they are given over to their own devices, seeking the “truth” within themselves where no real truth can be found:
2Ti 3:2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
2Ti 3:3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good,
2Ti 3:4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
2Ti 3:5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
2007-07-20 10:59:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thought occurred to me this morning...every single person who speaks of 'God' is speaking of something individual and different from what the next person is speaking of. When they ask, 'Do you believe in 'God'', they are asking 'Do you believe in my interpretation of 'God'?' So there is no way anyone will ever agree on anything concerning 'God'. And that includes those who adhere to major religions.
2007-07-20 09:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If that were true, which it allegedly is, then it shouldn't just be the Christians who are on the same page, it should also be the Jews and the Muslims as well, because don't they all supposedly believe in the same god?
2007-07-20 09:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because Humanity can't stick with the same thing. We need something new every eon or so
2007-07-20 09:33:30 · answer #8 · answered by Ladybug 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because some religion interpret the message in a way that would substantiate their teachings.
2007-07-20 09:41:25 · answer #9 · answered by annabelle p 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the question is are you save? are you on the right page? are you living for God are you edifying those in need of him the one who was slain for your transgression and rose for your salvation? Love lets communicate that the essence of God.
2007-07-20 09:39:28 · answer #10 · answered by Godknows 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His message is clear, but His instructions are left up to interpretation because He wants us to go on faith, not facts.
2007-07-20 09:34:36 · answer #11 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋