How do you know that your religion is right and true while every other theistic religion is not?
I'm just curious as to the reasoning behind such firm stances with everyone's respective religions.
2007-12-14 08:39:25 · 21 answers · asked by ►solo 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to Wayne T: So am I correct in assuming that you've gone to other churches of other faiths to explore your religious spirituality and it has led you to your current faith?
2007-12-14 08:45:30 · update #1
to ◦Delylah is having a baby girl!◦: I appreciate your honesty and hope everything goes well with your pregnancy. Congrats!
2007-12-14 08:46:50 · update #2
to Dimple Girl: I'm also asking, "How do you know that other theistic beliefs that differ from yours are false/untrue?"
2007-12-14 08:48:36 · update #3
to A Reflection of You: Probably as many times as you've asked your variations of "Mormon" questions?
2007-12-14 08:50:11 · update #4
to been there and know now: So how do you know that YOU are RIGHT and others are wrong, if you've accepted human error may have played a part in theism?
2007-12-14 08:51:56 · update #5
to Anthony C: I don't have a belief, but you do have a specific belief. My question doesn't pertain to whether your god exists or not. I'm asking you how do you know that your god exists and everyone else's does not.
2007-12-14 08:54:44 · update #6
to plastik punk -Bottom Contributor: It's interesting that you'd go so far as to admit "all religions don't have all of the truth." I don't want you to think I'm attacking you either. I'm just surprised by your answer.
2007-12-14 09:03:12 · update #7
to Steve b Seeking after salvation: So you back your religion for the sake of integrity? Please clarify. Your answer is quite fascinating.
2007-12-14 09:04:06 · update #8
to country boy: So God has contacted you personally? ...but no one else here? Just you?
2007-12-14 09:04:44 · update #9
to Eric Putkonen: I doubt the devout would agree with you. Religions are mutually exclusive and don't allow room for others to be right.
2007-12-14 09:07:13 · update #10
because my bible tells me so. It says there is one god "xyz", or yahweh, or only one way to salvation through JC the son of god... etc.
my koran tells me my religion is right, and so you should have your head cut off if you don't agree with me.
You know your religion is right if you kill for it or die from it.
It all depends what side of the fence you're on.
2007-12-14 09:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by gwlandis2 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that my religion is the only true religion. I don't believe that one path is for everyone. I think finding the right path is a lot of the test for each individual.
I don't believe things about other religions but I'm somewhat agnostic about it - I'm not sure if it's real or not and don't insist that others are wrong about their own religions. Or at least I try to be - when monotheistic believers INSIST that I must believe their religion and exactly as they believe, then I react badly sometimes and point out what I think is ridiculous or contradictory in their religion. Those that don't push their religion and truly "walk as they talk" I respect.
2007-12-14 08:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by Aravah 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't know so they use the cop out like have faith, or I can feel the holy spirit. These people are so far gone mentally that their opinion shouldn't even be valued in society because they are modern day slaves. They give up all value on life for some stupid idea of Heaven and a creator. It's pathetic.
2007-12-14 09:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...because I say so.
Actually I think there is some truth in all religions, but all religions don't have all of the truth. If people would stop trying to point out their differences and build on what we have in common, the world would be a more friendly place. And I'm Mormon in case you're wondering.
Oh yeah...and I'm not sure if I know, but I believe.
*edit* Meaning they all can't have the truth. One can. If they all did it would all be the same belief. And I don't think you are attacking, but thanks nonetheless.
2007-12-14 08:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by plastik punk -Bottom Contributor 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I rely on the influence and promptings of the Holy Ghost. As Christ taught, the Holy Ghost can be our constant companion and teach us the truth of all things.
I feel the spirit of the Holy Ghost when I do right. That presence leaves me when I willfully do wrong. With that influence, it helps me to do what is right.
The influence of the Holy Ghost has assured me that what I believe in is from God.
2007-12-14 09:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by Kerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would ANYONE be a member of a religion they were not sure was the right religion? Isn't the whole concept of choosing your religion based on the fact that you believe it to be the right way to worship your god? I say that if you doubt your religion; you really have no religion.
2007-12-14 08:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The other religions are not wrong...just have errors to varied degrees. But the roots are universal and the same.
~ Eric Putkonen
2007-12-14 08:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's why you need to seek and read and pray and figure it out the proof will be in your heart but if its harden then you wont feel a thing and most religions copy the one true lord with just a little twist which is usually human (error)
2007-12-14 08:43:38 · answer #8 · answered by been there and know now 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would I waste my time speculating on something as subjective when there is reality all around me that I have to deal with. I'm a secular materialist and I only deal with concrete realities.
2007-12-14 10:05:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I do know is there are many roads to God and no idiotic religion has anything to do with it.
2007-12-14 08:43:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋