What is at least one major Truth from a religious tradition other than your own?

Question

For example, I'm a Christian; I think Judaism teaches us that the Supreme Force behind the universe is not a morally neutral force. I think modern atheism teaches us that we only know for sure that we get one life, so we ought to make the most of it.

Any thing you've found outside your own tradition?

There IS no such thing as a perfect religion, my friend.

Answer 1

I'm an atheist. I admire the live and let live approach of Pagans and Wiccans. You either follow their path, in your own fashion, or you don't. They just don't care, and neither do their gods. That's something all religions could learn from.

Answer 2

I grew up Jewish but learned little to nothing in Hebrew School that I actually use now. That said, I've explored some different things over the years, not to convert but to get a better sense of what universal truths may exist.

I do believe in a universal spirit that exists in everything, and I believe that everything is in its way "divine". I've always felt that the most important universal truth is very simply summed up by the Golden Rule. "Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you." I don't know how much more in life is needed as long as that is the foundation of one's principles.

It seems that some of the major religions propagate the notion that "God" is something separate from us, and I've learned that this is a bit of a fallacy. I once heard a monk define prayer as asking for that which we already possess. To find "enlightenment" or inner peace or positive self-esteem or whatever we may choose to call it, it will exist once we realize that we are not separate from "God" and that we are all a part of a greater divinity. And because of that universal spirit, we are almost obligated to treat everyone as we'd hope they'd treat us. Of course that doesn't happen, and people do terrible things to others all the time. But its not out of some inner evil, but because that person just doesn't understand their own divinity and instead has such a low level of self-respect that they're capable of treating someone else with an equal or even less level of respect.

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Hope that helped. Interesting question!

Answer 3

This is a really great question! We have so much to learn from others, as it helps us understand our ideas better as well as demonstrating we share so much in common as human beings.
Hinduism and other forms of Pantheism found in much pagan tradition emphasizes the divinity to be found in the material created worlds that we Christians often forget or ignore to our loss. Some Christian tradition are more accommodating and willing to incorporate these ideas and not so dualistic as others, if that's the right word. But it still pops up now and again, especially in myths and fables.
I am a Christin also,recently becoming a Roman Catholic.

Answer 4

I think the MOST universal truth about ALL Religions, even atheists will tend to agree as well is this; "You WILL reap what you sow". It is a fundamental part of all the Religions that I have run across that, if you treat others badly, they will mistreat you. It may not be worded exactly alike by any of them but the concept is the same across the board.

Brightest Blessings,
Raji the Green Witch

Answer 5

I am very much a Christian, but I have several unconventional Christian beliefs that most Christians I know would think are quite un-Christian. A lot of my "unconventional beliefs" align closely with pagan/Wiccan beliefs.

I feel that those religions have taught me that we could all benefit from being more in tune with our world and nature and that we are all interconnected. What effects one has an affect on all.

Answer 6

As per Islam (Muslim religion), All the prophets from Adam.. Abraham....Moses ...Jesus... Muhammad and those in between (peace be upon them) had the same message "there is only one God without any partners".


Moses 10 commandments says
- I am the Lord thy God
- Thou shalt have no other gods
- Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol

Jesus said
There is only one God and only one Savior

I find this exactly similar to what Quran says.

Answer 7

As I understand it most belief systems teach it is best to be kind to others and that murder is wrong. I am a Christian, one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

I feel it very important to honor our elders, many groups also feel this way.

Answer 8

im a muslim - every religion preaches loves and respect and peace.
certain religions have received a bad reputation with regards to the peace side though, mainly due to a small percentage of its followers being mindless caveman idiots

Answer 9

If I kill myself for a cause there will be 70 virgins waiting for me (unfortunately, it does not state if they are all women).

Answer 10

don't you think that if your religion was perfect, then you wouldn't need other 'truths'