To me, there's only one law: Love unconditionally.
You're right. Leave all this confusion and bitterness aside and be the right person to others and yourself. People will come to know you as one with integrity, love and respect. It doesn't take any religion to figure this out, only a willingness to do good and better.
Keep your good heart. Take care.
2007-11-19 20:42:16
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answered by Tom 3
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You're caught in an irresolvable patriarchal dichotomy. The good new is, it has nothing to do with reality.
You are trying to decide between belief in the 'god' of Abraham worshipped by the Jews, Christians, Muslims and Mormons, or nothing at all. Those are not the only two choices. It can seem that way here on Yahoo Answers with all the atheists and Christians fighting, but there are other ways to describe the world.
There are other ways to see the world as a living whole, where everything is connected. You can listen to your own intuitions, you can read about different points of view, different religions.
Take a break, then look into some of the indigenous or Pagan religions like Wicce/ Wicca or Native American traditions and see if anything speaks to you.
The world is not black and white, no matter how much some people try to make it so. Don't let them get you down. The Journey is as important as the destination.
2007-11-20 04:57:30
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answered by Morgaine 4
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You are not alone. Looking for the true religion is not easy, it's like looking for a pearl among white pebbles on a sea shore. That is exactly what Satan wants you to do- to give up.
What would you do if there was false money going round? You could study all the fakes, but that would take a lot of time. Wouldn't it be easy to study the genuine money note, so as to easily identify any fake ones?
The true religion should act according to how God's Word says it should. Anything that does otherwise is fake.
Hope this list helps, look up the scriptures in your Bible.
How to Identify the True Religion
1. The true religion worships the only true God, Jehovah.
(Deuteronomy 6:4, 5; Psalm 146:5-10; Matthew 22:37, 38.)
2. The true religion offers access to God by means of Christ Jesus.
(John 17:3, 6-8; 1 Timothy 2:5, 6; 1 John 4:15.)
3. The true religion teaches and practices unselfish love.
(John 13:34, 35; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8; 1 John 3:10-12.)
4. The true religion remains untainted by worldly politics and conflicts. It is neutral in time of war.
(John 18:36; James 1:27.)
5. The true religion lets God be true by accepting the Bible as God’s Word.
(Romans 3:3, 4; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13.)
6. The true religion does not condone war or personal violence.
(Micah 4:2-4; Romans 12:17-21; Colossians 3:12-14.)
7. The true religion successfully unites people of every race, language, and tribe. It does not preach nationalism or hatred, but love.
(Isaiah 2:2-4; Colossians 3:10, 11; Revelation 7:9, 10.)
8. The true religion advocates serving God, not for selfish gain or a salary, but out of love. It does not glorify men. It glorifies God.
(1Â Peter 5:1-4; 1Â Corinthians 9:18; Matthew 23:5-12.)
9. The true religion proclaims the Kingdom of God as man’s sure hope, not some political or social philosophy.
(Mark 13:10; Acts 8:12; 28:23, 30, 31.)
10. The true religion teaches the truth regarding God’s purpose for man and the earth. It does not teach the religious lies of immortal soul and eternal torment in hell. It teaches that God is love.
(Judges 16:30; Isaiah 45:12, 18; Matthew 5:5; 1 John 4:7-11; Revelation 20:13, 14.)
2007-11-20 04:38:15
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answered by Anonymous
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There is one thing we know for sure.....we're all going to die sooner or later. What if there is a heaven and a hell? What if we're all going to spend eternity in one place or the other? The average person is on this earth about 70 years. Seventy years compared to eternity is approaching zero. Seventy years is nothing compared to eternity. By not thinking about it and sitting back and eating your bon bons, you seem to be saying that you're not taking any position on this issue. But you are. You're betting on the fact that you're so-called 'made up religion' is true. Better hope you're right. You can't afford to be wrong.
2007-11-20 05:26:52
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answered by upsman 5
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Sir, honestly, I would say that it's an achievement in itself, as you were able to blast off the shackles of putrid religion. To my mind it's a major mile-stone in itself, where road of spirituality starts.
Just live with the question, and one day you will find that questioner is no more present, as a result all the questions will be automatically dropped and you will be free.
2007-11-20 07:06:55
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answered by shanky_andy 5
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Sweetheart now that you have given up on your search, and have become exhausted, which I totally understand modern religion wears everyone out! God can now speak and show you who HE is not what modern religion tells you. The word religion means to bind up, Jesus on the other hand breaks all bondage's! God Bless You
2007-11-20 04:57:55
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answered by Rev.Michelle 6
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Good. That is exactly what God wants you to do. Wading into the middle of all the mess that goes on here is no way to derive truth. Truth lives here, but it is hard to discern. The struggle is not warranted. "Be still and know that I am God." The Bible is the place to learn ultimate truth of God.
2007-11-20 04:56:39
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answered by sympleesymple 5
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I think you should stand tall and proud to be Agnostic,I've been there!You don't have to believe anything! But,lay off the bon-bons,just a suggestion!
2007-11-20 04:55:31
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answered by Life goes on... 6
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here is my advice i would forget about religion, don't let people poison your brain with their mixed up beliefs. find your own path to GOD. GOD doesnt care about religion he cares about the people and all he wants from us is to be good people and love one another and stop all of this stupid fighting. the smartest person in the world can become the bigest idoit when it comes to religion. here are the main things you need to know that will please god.
I am the Lord thy God
Thou shalt have no other gods before me
Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol
Thou shalt not make wrongful use of the name of thy God
Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy
Honor thy Father and Mother
Thou shalt not murder
Thou shalt not commit adultery
Thou shalt not steal
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife
2007-11-20 04:50:40
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answered by unitedfaith 4
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How about you write down one question for yourself, And search for the answer, yahoo answers isn't a good place to get correct information. They should call it Yahoo opinions. instead.
2007-11-20 04:38:15
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answered by Pathofreason.com 5
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