2007-11-20 05:49:36 · 20 answers · asked by Diane 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe so, yes.
I view spirituality as something deeply personal that only an individual can define for him/herself. As such, we'd all have to be alike if only one path were correct. Obviously, we're not all alike and that's why we choose different paths that suit us best. It is not for me to say whether or not another person's path is wrong.
2007-11-20 06:20:05 · answer #1 · answered by Avie 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I don't know that for sure. I've only recently stopped being a fundie so I haven't gotten that far yet.
I have come around to believing that other gods and goddesses are very real as they are worshiped by others. I simply don't worship them myself.
I do believe in universal salvation but that is not quite the same as all paths lead to divine in the traditional sense of the concept.
If all paths lead to the divine to they lead to one hidden destination via the religion of the faithful or to a separate ending? This is an interesting idea to ponder.
2007-11-20 05:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by The Mad Padishah 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I believe that there is truth in all paths that promote peace, support equality, and provide personal freedom all have a touch of the divine.None is more true than another, for all lead to good for the individual on a spiritual path, and for the community.
2007-11-20 12:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Morgana 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are. I see it in this way. We are all trying to get to our divine, so yeah all paths are valid.
2007-11-21 02:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Janet L 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!
Even no path to God will matter in the end. God does not need His ego stroked.
The Lord is not that evil biblical monster.
2007-11-20 06:09:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The path depends on where you are and one's disposition.
~ Eric Putkonen
2007-11-20 05:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
any path that is sincerely and freely persued, protects the innocent, and respects nature is valid.
frankly, that leaves out a lot of mainstream religion.
2007-11-20 08:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by bad tim 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
you believe so. Yes.
If you are ignorant and belive that your belief is the Only Valid way to an eternal Afterlife of peace.
then that is your own sad fault
2007-11-20 05:52:44 · answer #8 · answered by Matthew David 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
No.
I'm assuming for starters that you'd like to rule out sacrificing your first born to Moloch, and slaughtering the infidel or unbeliever, as routes to divine favour?
From a former professor (Zaehner) of Eastern religions at Oxford University:
"To maintain that all religions are paths leading to the same goal, as is so frequently done today, is to maintain something that is not true. Not only on the dogmatic, but also on the mystical plane too, there is no agreement...
They [Western and Eastern religions] are simply not starting from the same premises....
The great religions are talking at cross purposes."
Edit: that's an impressive unanimity of disapproval!
Anyone want to contact me and explain *why* my thinking is so unacceptable on this point?
2007-11-20 06:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 0⤊ 7⤋
None are "more" divine, just another way!
2007-11-20 05:55:46 · answer #10 · answered by Gyspy Soul 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋