2007-08-28 13:29:04 · 18 answers · asked by ✡ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The short answer is no.
Not because one is better than another, simply because there are different levels of devotion that are required from different religions.
Some religions (christianity come to mind) simply require a profession of faith. That's it, I believe in 'X' religion and you're in.
Some require learning or training in the religion before you can be "truely" of that religion, I believe Jewish and Catholism (sp) are like this.
And still some others are a state of mind and personal betterment with no profession or prayer required (possibly taosim and some forms of buddhism).
As far as one being better than others, I like to think in terms of which ones do and do not facilitate and/or condone murder/killing in any form (this includes war, religious, political or otherwise).
My three cents.
2007-08-28 13:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by hagakure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions are never equal. Its is liberal ideology that tries to make them equal. Its like forcing round pegs into square holes.
2007-08-28 20:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - religions teach salvation through one's own efforts (works) whereas Christianity teaches that one can never be saved through these but rather through putting one's faith in Jesus Christ as their substitution for their sin. He is the only way to jusify themselves before a Holy God.
2007-08-28 23:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by coffeesnob76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends what religion. Great wars happened because of the same debate. We all believe that there is only ONE God and God has many names.
2007-08-28 20:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Pröƒé§§ôr♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Equal in terms of what?
2007-08-28 20:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by nckmcgwn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have much much differences !
How can they be equal ?
If they were equal...there wouldn't be "religions" but "religion"...
2007-08-28 20:35:23 · answer #6 · answered by Laff -Hugs 4all- 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not...
2 John 1:
9. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
10. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
11. For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
2007-08-28 20:35:50 · answer #7 · answered by See the Light 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. Some hold more truth than others. Some are deliberate shams. Some are mistaken. However, deciding which is which is a matter of personal faith.
2007-08-28 20:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definitely Not. Jesus taught that only one way was used by God to direct people to the truth and to life. To illustrate that important truth, Jesus compared the way to everlasting life to a road. He said: “Go in through the narrow gate; because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are the ones going in through it; whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are the ones finding it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14.
There is your answer....
2007-08-28 20:35:16 · answer #9 · answered by conundrum 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The Force comes first...
2007-08-28 20:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Luken 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋