I get a lot of criticism from people because I believe my religion is God's true religion and that all other religions are less true or rather lack the full truth. This doesn't mean I hate other religions or discriminate against their members. It doesn't mean I think they will all go to Hell or anything. I just disagree with them.
It appears that many believe that all religions are true and that religion is simply a matter of opinion. It seems they take offense to the idea that God might have 1 true chuch and not many.
Is truth subjective?
If all churches teach different doctorines, how can they possibly all be true?
If they're not all true, should we pretend they are? Is that the politically correct thing to do?
Why would someone want to be a member of a church they don't believe is true? Or that they think just might be one of many true churches?
Wouldn't they want to keep looking for the truth?
I'm confused, someone help me understand.
2007-08-17 19:58:34 · 8 answers · asked by atomzer0 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I understand where you're coming from. And you're right, there couldn't be THAT MANY truths out there, except the ONE that each of us personally perceives to be THE "TRUTH"... according to our level of understanding [or lack thereof].
That is why Religion is such a PERSONAL matter, which makes it HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE in every which way you can imagine. And that's the key. To each his/her own choice.
The nasty problem begins when a person wants to INSIST and force others TO BELIEVE in the exactly the same things that he/she believes in... OR ELSE! There's going to be a hanging! It's like someone's cat died and they were elected Pope of their own dubious religion or something.
But the solution is actually simple though. As a Christian, one is taught to "mind your own business" first and foremost... and don't mind other's people's business when it comes to Faith. After all, in the final analysis, there is only ONE PERSON RESPONSIBLE for your own Salvation. Nobody else can be held liable for that. And no prayers or masses held for your departed soul will help you once you die.
And that person is ONLY YOU! Do what you need to do [for your Salvation] while you still can... while you still have time to right what you have wronged.
Hope that helps.
Peace be with you.
2007-08-17 20:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't believe in every religion, they all contradict each other in some way. the best thing for you to do is go with what you believe is personally right, choose your own morals. but remember that at the end of the day nobody can prove anything about their faith. it's all opinion, and when you die it is all pointless (unless you believe in heaven and it turns out to be real, in which case...you win).
but most people just believe in a religion because they're afraid of the consequences (like if you're not christian you'll burn in hell). all of these consequences were made so that people would believe in somebody else's idea, not because they're real. somebody just wanted money, so they made a consequence and convinced the masses it was real.
2007-08-17 20:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe in God, yet my thought of God is plenty diverse: a million. i don't believe that Deities write books. 2. i don't think of that "God" is a king-discern requiring worship it particularly is become self sustaining from the universe, yet particularly an potential that the full universe is made up of. 3. i think of that prayer directed to ask for various outcomes from a king discern is a touch stupid. It sounds plenty like enjoying the lottery. 4. the assumption of judgment after loss of existence is ridiculous. you have a existence now, stay it. 5. Supernatural activities and supernatural beings at the instant are not mandatory in my perception device. technological know-how explains the universe extra advantageous than mythic fairy thoughts.
2016-10-16 00:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by hussaini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look, truth is we are humans we aint perfect and we DONT know everything or really ANYthing. But all religions believe in 1 God, and that is God. So, God understands that while we may not be perfect and we're defenetly not always right, believe in God (and in my opinion Jesus) and live your life in a respectable positive manner, and all shall be grand. =) Hope this helps.
2007-08-17 20:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a pointless question. Every religion out there is going to answer claiming that their religion is the right one.
You're not going to accomplish anything by asking this.
2007-08-17 20:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by Redac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, truth is definitely subjective. Your religious or spiritual path is personal, and you own it. What resonates with you does not resonate with everyone. Do you suggest that those who do not share your beliefs fake it? Follow your path, and allow others to follow theirs.
2007-08-17 20:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheism is the only true religion.
2007-08-17 20:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by juicedaman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO ! And nor will I
2007-08-17 20:06:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋