You Christians can reason so soundly why Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and etc., are all fake, but when it comes to your own religion your brains just shut down! Why is that?
2007-11-04 19:20:50 · 20 answers · asked by Demon_in_Disguise 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Luckily, I saw the light, and I am no longer Catholic.
2007-11-04 19:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by **[Witty_Name]** 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
May be we can learn from the Canki Sutta (of Buddhism): A pompous brahman (one-God religion) teenager questions the Buddha about safeguarding, awakening to, and attaining the truth. In the course of his answer, the Buddha describes the criteria for choosing a reliable teacher and how best to learn from such a person:
Quote: "Bharadvaja, first you went by conviction. Now you speak of unbroken tradition. There are five things that can turn out in two ways in the here-&-now. Which five? Conviction, liking, unbroken tradition, reasoning by analogy, & an agreement through pondering views. These are the five things that can turn out in two ways in the here-&-now. Now some things are firmly held in conviction and yet vain, empty, & false. Some things are not firmly held in conviction, and yet they are genuine, factual, & unmistaken. Some things are well-liked... truly an unbroken tradition... well-reasoned... Some things are well-pondered and yet vain, empty, & false. Some things are not well-pondered, and yet they are genuine, factual, & unmistaken. In these cases it isn't proper for a knowledgeable person who safeguards the truth to come to a definite conclusion, 'Only this is true; anything else is worthless."
2007-11-05 12:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by Prajna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that Paul the apostle said that the message of Christ is supposed to sound foolish to most of the people of the earth.
He said that since man though the wisdom of the world never knew god (as he was to busy making breast implants, neutron bombs and Greek fire)
For this reason it pleased god that only the faithful would be saved by the foolishness preached.
THINK ABOUT IT LOGICALLY,
WHAT OTHER RELIGION SOUNDS HOKEY ON PURPOSE?
IF JESUS WASN'T WHO HE SAID HE WAS, THEN HOW COULD HE HAVE HAD MORE OF AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD THAN ANY OTHER MAN IN HISTORY.
This guy never wrote a page, never owned a house or held office and yet look what he has done though his "foolishness"
Think about it-
2007-11-04 20:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by erickallen101 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a good question. Jesus taught love and tolerance. Man is the one that messed it all up. Does anyone really believe that God is up there with a checklist and only lets certain people in? Where is that exactly anyway? The truth and the light are available to any who seek it. Those who seek God will not be disappointed. It is a true shame that people do so much damage in the name of religion. It is really out of their own insecurity. May we all find true peace and light.
2007-11-05 13:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it any different with other religions? Would a Hindu not think that Christianity is wrong. Does a Muslim not disbelieve a Mormon? Does an atheist not think that every religion is wrong? We are all the same. We all believe that we are right. Perhaps Christians are just more vocal about it than others. Can you blame us though? If I believe that you are headed to hell, and I have what you need to get to heaven instead, why would you get mad at me for sharing it with you? Ever yell at a doctor for giving you antibiotics?
2007-11-04 19:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by DREADS 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mary always stresses that there is but one God and that people have enforced unnatural separation.Mary says one cannot truly believe,to be a Christian,if one does not respect other Religions. You do not really believe in God if you make fun of other Religions.Are there any "Christians" out there who mock ,tell lies, criticise, and call Catholics pagans.?
If you do, YOU DO NOT REALLY BELIEVE IN GOD !
However,all non-Catholics are ignorant about Mary.They do not understand her roll here on Earth and in Heaven.Some tell lies and criticise her terribly, which offends her and Jesus deeply.Some even believe she is dead.Some believe she has sinned.Some believe she is not a virgin.Some believe she is not the Mother of God. Some believe we pray to her instead of Jesus.I could go on and on, but you get the picture.
A CLOSED MIND IS A VERY SAD THING.
2007-11-04 21:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By saying "Christians" you are addressing too many different people and accusing all for the attitudes of only a fraction of the the sum total. I could say "Atheists how come...." or "Agnostics...?" or "Why do one eyed one horned flying purple people eaters...?" All I can say to you-and you alone is find a real question to ask instead of posting your biased perceptions disguised as a question.
BOYCOTT!
And brothers and sisters in Christ-lets try not to be lured by those who lay these baited "fake" question-leaving them to have only each other to talk to. They don't want knowledge-they want a target and we are the "game." Lets look diligently for questions by sincere persons who truly want to learn and understand. Or post questions of substance to sustain and support one another.
Jesus said Love one another as I have loved you. Lets to that!
2007-11-04 19:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by PrivacyNowPlease! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian but I have never said other religions are fake, neither did I said they are real. I just respect and accept people who have different religions as me. No one knows which religion is the real religion and no one can prove it. Only God knows and we will know if our religion is true when it comes to past. When what you have learnt and who you have worshiped comes face to face with you one day. E.g. for Christianity, when they really meet God in heaven one day, or likewise for the other various religions and their Gods.
2007-11-04 19:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by bel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are well aware that our doctrine appears foolish to the worldly-wise. It says that in Scripture. It also says that God's foolishness is wiser than all of man's earthly wisdom.
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erickallen101 - Very well put. Exactly what I was thinking. We as Christians are well aware that our religion looks and sounds absurd to anyone who tries to process it logically. We already know that. To me, it's a sign that it's more than just somewhat likely that it's actually true. As it says in Scripture, "God's ways are not our ways....."
2007-11-04 20:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by the phantom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is so absurd about God loving us so much that He sent us His son to die for our sins to save us from hell? All we have to do is to accept Jesus as our savior and do good things for other people hopefully they will realize what God has done for them and save their souls as well. He doesn't want us to go to hell so He made a way for us to be able to go to heaven. I was taught this and I will continue to believe it until I die. I've had a friend who had a death experience and a conversation with God about his life and was granted a new life that made me believe even stronger. I have had miracles done in my life that had to be a God because there was no other way things could have happened the way they did. My brain has not shut down. I believe so strongly that I can't be swayed away.
2007-11-04 19:35:54 · answer #10 · answered by rednine 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
Psalm 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
2007-11-04 19:32:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋