Under Christianity if I don't accept Jesus as my Lord and saviour it's straight to Hell, under Islam if you've researched as much as I have and know all the "facts" of Islam and ignore them (even if you are a person of the book) you go to Hell (albeit their path to Hell isn't so straight).
I've been told by Christian religious leaders the if I pray the Holy Spirit will show me the way, so far this hasn't worked.
2007-09-04 16:48:35 · 9 answers · asked by Jon 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
TEK- Unless everything I've ever heard or read is wrong the Quran was given to Muhammed and was transcribed through the greater part of Muhammeds life. Supposedly the Quran does not quote the bible, but merely says that the jist of the stories of the bible are true but the Quran has the right version, transcribed from Allah himself.
Like I've said I've researched a lot of Islam and Christianity
2007-09-04 17:17:22 · update #1
It's very odd (coincidence) that you ask this question because I had a very long conversation with a friend this past weekend about the concept of "Jesus as the middle man" in almost every denomination of Christianity that either of us had investigated. We also talked about the idea that choosing a religion/denomination elevates one, and relegates all others. A concept that has never set with me, but one he is able to reconcile. He couldn't explain how he reconciles his personal beliefs with the doctrines of his church when there are differences between the two.
He did tell me about a lecture given by a Rabbi who had talked about the role of God in everyday life. He said that when God spoke to Moses and gave His name, it was a verb, not a noun, and the translation from Aramaic is "Being". So maybe it's all about the journey, rather than the 'destination'.
The closest I ever came to being comfortable with a specific religion/denomination in church as an adult was a Unity Temple, which draws on several religions Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism. The basic principle being that God is within all of us and it's our responsibility to find God within ourselves and to bring that 'inner God' out as a guide to living our lives. But that's just me, and I'm still searching too.
As others have suggested, maybe the answers you're looking for to reconcile the faiths that you are currently familiar with may lie within other religions, or maybe in some of the Gnostic Books/Texts that are not included in the Christian Bible. I'm still looking for a faith that can put religious 'ego' aside and give an answer that feels true when questioned about the souls of Native Americans. I just don't accept that their souls went to Hell if they were given a Bible and didn't renounce their beliefs to embrace Christianity.
2007-09-04 22:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by sagacious_ness 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure exactly what your question is.
Does religion have to define whether you are damned or not? What about other religions? If both of the above religions make you feel that way, why not find another that inspires you and doesnt bring all the doom and gloom?
Religion should be a positive in one's life, bringing inspiration, comfort and the desire to be a better person. If not what truly is the purpose. To live in fear of being damned or spending an eternity in Hell?
Live your present life morally, decently and to the best of your abilities. Deal with the afterlife if or when there is one!
2007-09-04 16:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by it's me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can I ask how long you've waiting for the Holy Spirit to show you? Have you been waiting for an e-mail, a face on toast, maybe a fiery angel in your bathroom, or are you willing to look at the circumstances around you and find little things that could be pointing you in one direction or another? My mother had a bumper sticker that said "coincidence is when God works a miracle and decides to remain anonymous." I like that.
2007-09-04 16:54:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Does this form of religiosity appeal to you? Believe exactly what we believe or go to hell?
If not, there are other faiths and other viewpoints, at least within Christianity (I don't know enough about Islam to say anything about that).
Exploration is healthy. It may lead you back to where you started, or may take you on a journey you never expected. You might ask yourself who God is. Is God a loving God? A vengeful God?
Good luck with your journey.
2007-09-04 16:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by stoneinthestream 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds sarcastic, but it is the plain truth in love.
If you want to know about GOD then ask GOD.
If you want to know about Jesus then ask Jesus.
If you want to know about Christianity then ask us Christians.
Ect.ect.ect.
P.S. If it hasn't worked yet then let me toss you a big fat clue.
(you end with)
I've been told by Christian religious leaders the if I pray the Holy Spirit will show me the way, so far this hasn't worked
(Then you begin with)
Under Christianity if I don't accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior it's straight to Hell <---There is the answer. Jesus in person IS the answer.
2007-09-04 16:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well could you ignore people that damn you, and live peacefully - not to spite them - just because that's how you are?
The path you are on leads to GOD as sure as any other, just be true to yourself, and you should be fine. Remember NO human knows the plan GOD has for you. And only GOD judges your soul.
Well don't break any laws of the community/town/country your in will help too. Being behind bars kinda ruins reaching any goals you set to reach.
Peace.
2007-09-04 16:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jon, Jesus didn't come into the world to condemn people.
He came in to the world to save people, because the world is already condemned.
Jesus invites you to seek him and know him; a real and vital relationship by the agency of his Holy Spirit.
He's looking to bring you to the most incredible living and vibrant adventure you ever knew. He's not trying to condemn you.
Jesus is "God with us" the one who comes down and shows you personally the love and hope of God.
Really, in all respect, the Q'uran was written 100+ years after the guy who it's supposed to quote was dead - more than 500 years after the death and resurrection of Christ. Yet, it claims to be authoritative on the Old and New Testament, but doesn't even accurately quote it. (in other words, why worry about it - it's fiction).
2007-09-04 17:10:33 · answer #7 · answered by TEK 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Focus on living a good life, and helping other people. Appreciate the better points of both religions without being religious.
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2007-09-04 16:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its a case of do your best to understand, find your own logic and understanding and do your best to better yourself and better the world. Thats really all we can do in life.
2007-09-04 17:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋