There are currently 4,200 different identified religions in the world. Yet Christians insist THEIRS is right and all others are wrong. Do you know what the odds are that YOUR religion is right? It is exactly 0.000238095238. That's pretty low odds huh?
To put it into perspective, you odds are better at ALL of the following:
Dating a millionaire
Writing a NY Times Bestseller
Fataly slipping, falling and dying in the shower
Audited by the IRS
Having a child who tests as genius
Being a woman who is raped
Going to jail
Seriously injured by mowing the lawn
I mean, really. YOUR religion is the correct one out of 4,200? What evidence do you have of this? (Other than your parents TELLING you its the right one)
2007-08-01 08:28:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
dont forget the time gap problem too. Moses born in 2000 BCE, first written record of Judaism 1500-1400 bce, christianity in its morden form born 30 ce
Hinduism can trace its roots back to 6000 bce and is known as the worlds oldest religion
if christianity is the true religion, what happened to all those years before it existed in any form?
2007-08-01 08:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem you are going to have with this is that you can't quantify beliefs. They are spiritual. It is impossible (well in my opinion) to mix science and spirituality. Of course, I sometimes have doubts that god is there, but I believe there is too much evidence out there to think there isn't a god. I am not bashing you're beliefs (or non beliefs) by no means! Tp answer your question, I believe there is 100% a god although he may not be exactly like the bible portrays him. I don't believe there is a "correct" god though, and I think that if someone is honestly a good person and tries to do what is moral and just then they will be admitted to heaven
2016-05-20 01:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by tabetha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dating a millionaire - already have... Well she was a multi-billionare actually. She had 17 jets in Oregon alone.
Writing a NY Times Bestseller - Very possible for me.
Fataly slipping, falling and dying in the shower - I'm not that dumb.
Audited by the IRS - I don't have enough money to catch their attention.
Having a child who tests as genius - Very possible
Being a woman who is raped - Impossible since I'm a guy.
Going to jail - More possible then you know.
Seriously injured by mowing the lawn - Almost happened once.
2007-08-01 12:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And witch version of Christianity would be correct even if Christianity was the correct religion. The Pole says that protestants aren't true Christians. Many Protestants say that the Pope is the anti-Christ. Baptist say that Mormons aren't true Christians and will burn burn burn in hell. Unitarians don't believe in hell....etc etc. Choosing the right Religion is a big Gamble
2007-08-01 08:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by 自由思想家 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
of those 4200, how many are still followed or require that you be part of that faith?
for example, if Judaism is the truth i'll be ok because i comply with the noahide laws.(basic ethics, don't kill, don't steal, don't lie)
if greek mythology is the truth, than my belief in zeus won't change my going to hades, i just will have to wait 100 years to cross the river styx.
if egyptian mythology is the truth, My good deeds will hopefully pass the test(and i could probably guess the secret names if i just spit out random words)
but if hindu is true, i might be screwed for all the steak i've eaten
now that i've somewhat killed your argument, I'll revive it by saying "not couting catholicism, there are 3000 denominations of protestant" which one is right?
lost*eu/21618
replace * with .
2007-08-01 08:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by Quailman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances are 100% as far as I am concerned. I have no concrete proof. This is in my heart. My religion is the correct one for ME and always will be.
Anyone else is welcome to feel the same way about his/her religion.
2007-08-01 08:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, my mom tells me mine isnt 'right' because i don't follow the rules of men, but only Christ. I guess cuz i know Him personally and know the change within me once i accepted Him as truth. I stepped out in blind faith and Jesus caught me and showed me who He was. Now, can I tell you where to find Him? yep.... but, the problem is that you reject Him before you even search to find the truth.... so it won't help you until you want to truly find that truth. like that catch 22.... ya gotta believe before God will reveal things to you....
2007-08-01 08:34:55 · answer #7 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In the end, it's what works for me that matters. Your spirituality is really none of my business. You take care of yourself, I'll take care of my self. The less you bother people about things that are not your business, the less trouble you will have.
2007-08-01 08:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no they don't. they say there is only one god. it's not about religion it's about god.
my parents told me there was no god and that the bible was a fairy tale, however i found out the truth was very different. i don't actually go to church anymore but i know god is there and i have a relationship with him.
2007-08-01 08:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its never been about religion, even though you are making it out to be..its about 1 God..
listen, put all the numbers and facts you want up..it is what it is.
2007-08-01 08:33:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anthony C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋