why do you think?

Question

that your religion is the right one? do you think its the only right one? do you try to force it on others?

Answer 1

Mine isn't the right one...it's the right one for me. The soul is a personal thing. Only that person has to answer for it. I have no right to tell someone what to do with it.

Answer 2

I don't call my personal set of beliefs a religion, and I don't put it forth as right for anyone but myself. I certainly understand I can never force anyone to believe as I do, so I don't bother. I believe what I believe for many reasons, and all I can do is state my case with love and respect for anyone who wishes to know it. If they agree, that's great. If not, well at least they listened. I hope (often in vain) that when I share my belief with someone with respect that it will be respectfully listened to and given respectful consideration. I also try to give the same respect I expect to others who voice their opinions and beliefs.

Answer 3

because it is.

my religion is based on skepticism and validly proving claims.

if there is no evidence for a claim then it cannot be said to be "true" or "factual".

As such, no religion to date has put forth any credible evidence of any of thier belief systems that would lead one to the conclusion that "god" exists or that individuals that were claimed to have supernatural powers "jesus", "moses", "spongebob", etc. or were anything other than human or cleaning apperatus.

saying that they can find verification that there was a man named jesus in the 1st century that existed does not prove that he had super powers anymore than proving that because rickson gracie exists he has defeated over 400 people in challenge matches without a loss when there is no record of any such matches beyond his existing fight record (which is impressive but not even close).

Until one can provide proof of such claims, then they cannot state it as fact. Thus the default "correct" position is athiesm until one can provide some reliable evidence to show a religious claim's validity.

Do I "pressure" other people into my "way" well yes, I pressure people to think logically but don't tell them not to believe in a faith based system. So long as they don't make outlandish claims of "fact" we have no problem, but when people try to start to try to blur the lines of reality and belief, thats when I have a problem and take issue with them.

Maybe its splitting hairs, and 90% of the time the same thing can be said differently, but I've found that most people don't want to say it differently, they want to believe that the more they state something as a fact, then that makes it one, which nothing can be further from the truth.

I will generally not challenge someone's beliefs, but will challenge them to provide me with credible evidence, also I will state things and make fun of things that a religious institution has done or an improper course of conduct they condone. Ie: muslim suicide bombers backed by mosques and priests raping little boys.

EDIT: people don't like thier "sacred cows" bieng questioned, whether it is belif in some phony martial arts instructor who is teaching them crap or thier religious beliefs.
As I said, its ok to believe, but not to present those beliefs as fact without some credible evidence.

Answer 4

I don't think that my religion is the only right one. It's just the only right one for me. And no I don't force it on others. I agree with Daughter of Isis. =]

Answer 5

My beliefs are right for me. Others should have their own, not necessarily mine. I have found many who share my beliefs and I enjoy practicing, playing, talking about such. I have found many who do not share these beliefs and still enjoy discussions with them. Although not all will accept mine being different, I have no problem accepting these people valuable, needed, and respected. Religion, beliefs, faith is a personal thing that sometimes we get to share. Forcing one's beliefs on another is never acceptable because they would not be true to those beliefs and this would be a poor attempt to control others choices.

Continue asking questions for yourself. Remember that it is for yourself that you seek.

Blessings

Answer 6

I don't believe in religion nor denominations I believe that a person needs to have a relationship with God and the one that saved them which happens to be Jesus for me, and I do believe also in the Holy Spirit and the power of it. And I will talk to anybody that is in question on what the Lord Jesus has taught me through the Spirit and tell them the revelations that he has given me. I do believe that God has a chosen people and that he has them in other denominations and religions to shine a light for his truth and then there are some of his people in spiritual bondage in these denominations and religions so there you have what I believe.In the end their is only going to be one church and it will belong to Jesus, one mind, and one accord, in Christ Jesus.

Answer 7

My practice is the right one for me (Buddhist Yogini), I do not believe it is the only right one and I would never force it on anyone. However, I do try to persuade people to start a good yoga practice not even for spiritual reasons but for good stress relief and physical stamina and well as physical knowledge. Namaste and blessings!

Answer 8

I think my lack of religion is the right choice.

I don't try to force atheism on others, but I STRONGLY encourage them to try thinking objectively for themselves -- and let the chips fall where they may...

Answer 9

It's simple, Christianity is the only religion where God made himself know to mankind. Jesus came on earth and told us about God, heaven and hell. He came to save us. He proved he was God by performing miracles and by his death and resurrection. Also, the prophecies in the Bible are proof that it is inspired by God.

Another very important thing is that Christianity changes men. It can miraculously transforms the worst sinners into men of God. It transforms depression into joy.

It is also the only religion where you can be certain of your salvation.

Answer 10

It's my faith in Christ, not my "religion" that I know is right. I don't force it anyone, but will discuss it with anyone. I will defend it to anyone. Further, I will bring it up if I feel God is leading me to.