I bet you can! There are untrue myths that stem from a kernel of truth in all religions - not just Paganism, Voodooism, and other alternative religions.
What is one myth that his FALSE about your religion - and should be corrected?
2007-09-25 09:41:22 · 26 answers · asked by nottashygirl 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are way too many to even start. And if I did, it would be way too long.
Here's a site that names the most popular ones.
2007-09-25 10:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by odd duck 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I`m so glad you expanded that question because I was going to rant on about the origin of myths!! Now I do believe in the power of like minded spirits. I think one of the biggest myths ( though may not be seen as one) is the interpretation of books such as the bible. The meaning of the message contained there has led to wars and divisions that have lasted eons. The message for me any way is to know the true self, that which is within, bring forth that from within and that which you bring forth will indeed save you.
2007-09-26 00:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by finn mchuil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islam
Men and women ARE indeed equal, but they are not identical.
The Western Media has caused the west to believe in their point of view, and only giving one side of the story blinds the people viewing: that is almost everybody. It has made its "victims" extremely ignorant, and I am truly proud of those who see through its schemes. The Media has forced its viewers to believe that Islam is a violent, bloody, intolerant religion, but in reality this is actually the opposite. If people would stop accepting their television sets as their teachers, more people would know the actual truth about Islam. The Media reports misleading stories, gross exaggerations, inaccurate information, and false statements about Islam and Muslims to undermine the religion, and unfortunately, this propaganda is a success--many, MANY Americans believe everything they hear on the news or read in the newspaper. What they fail to realize is that what they read/hear is only one point of view of a bias Media that has been criticizing Muslims with false information vigorously since 9/11.
Terrorism is CONDEMNED in Islam; it is not allowed, period. Neither is innocent murder, suicide of any kind, forced marriages or forced conversions. These are all misleading fabrications composed by the Media. You can't always believe what you hear.
Terrorists are not true Muslims; they use Islam as a mask to cover up their dirty work, and give Islam a bad name. Most of them are only Muslim by name, yet are still accused of acting upon Islamic teachings, when in actuality, they are not. It is not fair for the majority of Muslims, who oppose terrorism and denounce violence that is occurring. Unfortunately, the Media will never let this be known, making it look like Muslims support these radical actions, when in reality they absolutely do not.
Please refer to the following video. It is very true, and will provide valuable insight; I strongly recommend watching it:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VqmMdPKw378
2007-09-25 09:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by Omer 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
ROFLMAO!!!!
I'm Mormon...
'Nuf Sed.
We marry our girls at 14
We castrate our boys at 16
We grow horns
We are all horny polygamists
We exhume the dead and baptize corpses
We all wear magic undies
We have blood or virgin sacrifices in our temples
We worship Satan
and the list goes on!...
That Jeff Lindsay link is pretty good... he's done a lot of research into what people say vs what's actually true...
2007-09-25 10:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well I am a pagan, and the biggest myth I think is that we worship the devil, which of course is utter nonsense, as we don't even believe in him!
2007-09-25 09:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by Diane 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You may be true about religions you mentioned as they are man-made religions, on the contrary, for heavenly religions they don't have such myths, this is valid only for undistorted religions by humans, and as Islam is the only one that was never distorted by man, I can say confidently that Islam is the only one that I'm sure it does not have such myths.
2007-09-25 10:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by Green visitor is back :D 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am not sure what the difference is between an "untrue myth", and a "myth." A myth is, by definition, untrue.
2007-09-25 09:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by Milepost 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Who would want to? But if there was one, it would be the religion we have today is not what Jesus was trying to tell us. I am almost certain of that. Don't get me wrong, there are good things in and of the church, but many I don't think Jesus meantfor them to be that way.
2007-09-25 09:50:56 · answer #8 · answered by Maximilian Septillion 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh Allah, there's to many topic to choose from + i don't even wanna get started on the MYTHS of Islam..
2007-09-25 09:51:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I can name some for Christians, but I don't wanna be reported (they're VERY picky about such things) but I am an atheist so I guess that means I don't have any? Woot!!!
2007-09-25 09:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋