For example, Lao-tzu's virgin birth or Confucius' saying, "What you do not like done to yourself, do not unto others.".
What are your thoughts on this?
BTW, If anyone cares to share more similarities between Eastern Philosophy/Religion and Judaism, Christianity and Islam please share as I know there are countless examples.
2007-07-29 16:08:52 · 13 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not surprised that you find cultures that have similar stories as Christianity. God puts in every heart the knowledge of Him.
2007-07-29 16:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its because all religions share the same basic messages. Also Confucius isn't a religion its a philosophy that was indoctrinated by the Emperor to control the peasants daily life.
2007-07-29 23:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by thejoyfaction 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are spreading false information. The main theme of Taoism is Yin and Yang. So Lao Tzu would not have told a stupid story like virgin birth.
Both Taoism and Confucianism do not mention a god. All religions talk about morality. This is perfect proof that you can talk about morality without mentioning god.
2007-08-06 13:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Gods "plan or organizational vision" is eternal and internal for man, and everything else in existence.. there are so many examples its countless. like the flood story for one. the difference is that christians believe it was worldwide and muslims believe it was in a large area. which by the way i saw a documentary special on a few months ago and they "proved" it had to be in an area not worldwide. interesting how that works.
man knows he was created by looking around and contemplating life, this didnt come to pass by chance. God will accept your religion as long as you worship only one God. islam is the best but the worship of one God in any form is acceptable. Christians only have the problem of the trinity and if this is denounced it is my belief that they will go to heaven. God willing. this is way aboriginal man only has to worship the creator and as long as that is his intention and he doesnt know the details of the way of life of those that submit to the will of God live thats forgiven because they dont have access to the info.
2007-07-29 23:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by enesovica 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The truth is the truth without regard who says it.
However, there is one thing you will not find in "eastern Religions: "I am the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father, except through Me."
Jesus is the ONLY begotten Son of God.
That is why Christ was crucified and why Christians will be forever persecuted.
2007-08-06 17:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by aviator147 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it begins with the world of prophecy.... prophecy occurs in nature... like nature letting itself know what to work with in the future but along the way the catholic church sucked in prophecy... this is what they made the bible through... most of bible writing are reflections of what was to come not what had happened... so prophecy was hi jacked and nature has been working up to these times where prophecy got shut down.... when they speak of the last days it's the present days... when the speak of the man Jesus the speak of a modern day shaman who will play a role in restoring power to nature.... many played a role and the church has tied up prophecy and hid people from nature for a long time... a female shaman will hide all prophecies from the past... that is why the old testament is wacko.... she filled the spirit with nonsense so the church thought they controlled the information going through her.... she messed with them so bad the whole church changed.... just about drove the whole planet nuts.(Armageddon).. but the church lost control and she groomed nature to retake control... she was even able to save the man who the church wanted to murder.... anyway all the stories have similarities because they all begin with the same prophecies that the church was trying to hide so they could control the outcome.
2007-07-29 23:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islam teaches that God sent 100,000 prophets to different places and at different times, but that, over time, their messages were changed or lost. It's not surprising, then, that Eastern religions have elements in common with Islam.
2007-08-05 04:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by HayatAnneOsman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cos Truth is Universally recognised, though they may take many forms and get interspersed with untruth.
Most of these come in the interpersonal/social aspects that govern or ensure good behaviours, conduct and expectation for a communal living conducive to all.
2007-07-30 00:39:14 · answer #8 · answered by Suryadi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps these similarities point to the universal truths of the common denominator of these similarities. These are the same truths expressed in different ways due to differences in language and cultural orientation.
2007-08-06 11:43:13 · answer #9 · answered by akoypinoy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are basically two reasons for this. One is that some basic truths are common to all humanity. They are built into our nature. That would be "Do unto others...."
The other reason is that later religions take what they like from those that preceded when they hear of it.
2007-07-29 23:13:51 · answer #10 · answered by jakejr6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋