Aren't all the major religions of the world really worshiping the same God, and therefore are they all valid?

Question

Is there only one true faith?

Is there only one way to get to Heaven?

Can anyone have a monopoly on faith?

If we do this, then Isn't this, as they say, putting God in a box?

Answer 1

there is one true faith ..and it is based on the bible and salvation through Jesus is by faith and Jesus said in John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. so that's questions 1 and 2...
Nobody can have a monopoly on faith...as to make someone else purchase it..or work for it...You can have great faith ...as a matter of fact you can have the same faith Jesus had when he walked in the earth...Jesus said in John Greater works shall you do (14:12)...The bible says in Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved...This is all that's required for salvation..faith to believe that Jesus is who the bible says he is and that he accomplished what he set out to do..and we believe that he did because he said ..."IT IS FINISHED"
John 19:30..Finally God is all knowing of all things and not ignorant of mens devices or minds or agendas...and He has a way that teaches men how to do his will...mainly though the example of Jesus..God is never bound to help us unless we are not willing to receive his help...he is a sovereign God...

Answer 2

Muslims and Jews believe that what you say is true. Neither of these religions advocate or even allow forced conversions.
Muslims believe that they worship the same God as Jews and Christians. They believe that God sent prophets to all the nations of the world (traditionally they believe that 124,000 prophets preceeded Mohamed, a number representing infinity) and that all previous revelations are valid and true. They believe, however, that God's message has been distorted and that Mohammed's revelations superseed all previous revelations. The Muslim view, however, is that all monotheistic traditions are worthy of respect and that nobody should be undully coerced to follow on the footsteps of the prophet.
Jews take a similar view. Judaism is not ment to be a Universal religion an conversion is seldom encouraged. Jews believe that many paths lead to God and that they have been "chosen" to follow on the hardest path of all, because God makes demands on Jews that are not made of other peoples. Traditional Jewish wisdom is that it is better to be a good non-jew than a bad jew.
Christians take a different view. As stated in some of your other responses, Christians belive that the ONLY path to God is through Christ (an their specific denomination) and believe that anyone that fails to recognize this truth is at emminent risk of eternal damnation.

Answer 3

The fact that a religion is followed at all gives it validity to those who follow it. I don't personally believe in any one true faith, they all have their pros and cons. Not sure about Heaven. My idea of heaven is a form of euphoria which can be experienced on earth. Faith is a strong thought inside someone and cannot be monopolized. I have never heard that saying before about God in a box. I will just say that my interpretation of God is that its believers tend to do just that by limiting their own boundaries in this world.
Peace.

Answer 4

Mormons believe that if we're good enough we can become like a god with our own planet.

Islam thinks that if your good outweighs the bad that you will get into Heaven and that the second greatest commandment is to participate in jihad (while Christ said that the second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor. He also taught to love your enemy).

JW's also believe in working toward your salvation and that Heaven has already reached it's limit (so why even try, right?)

Christianity says that not one has done good, not one has obeyed God's laws, we all are guilty before God and deserve a just punishment from a just God. The only way to be with Him is to accept the fine paid for our lawlessness by Jesus Christ.

... any of those sound the same?

Answer 5

God is who God is. We can't make God into some sort of politically correct god that encompasses all religions to make everyone happy.

If one person says 5 plus 5 equals ten, one says five plus five equals eight, and one says 5 plus 5 equals twelve, what is wrong with only one being right? In math people are comfortable with the concept of one right answer, but with respect to religion people get so nervous to say there is one answer.

We will all know upon our death who God really is. I say that God is the Christian God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Furthermore, all these religions are contradictory. Some believe in multiple gods, some reincarnation, some not. It is impossible for them all to be right.

Answer 6

There is only one faith according to the Bible. (Ephesians 4:5)
God is a spirit and those who worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth.(John 4:24)
So what is the truth? Since all religions differ in their beliefs and customs---they cannot all have the truth.
Study of God's Word and praying for understanding of what you learn will lead you in the right direction in gaining accurate knowledge of the truth that can help you draw close to our Creator and then the hope of living forever can become a reality.
LOBT

Answer 7

There are many gods but only one God.

There are many ways that look right but only one way that is right.

You asked is there only one true faith? Only one

You asked is there only one way to get to Heaven? Only one

You asked can anyone have a monopoly on faith? Yes and He does.

You asked is this putting God in a box. No! This is declaring one way and only one way for the glory of God not for the boxing in of God.

What you did not ask is, What is that only way?

Answer 8

I don't think all of the religions are worshiping Zeus, Ra, Quetzalcoatl, Buddha and Allah.

None of the religions is any more valid than another. Sorry to have to break it to you but... people have been inventing gods since the beginning of civilization. There is no god.

Answer 9

Have you considered that they might all be invalid?

Given the contradictions and mutual exclusivity between the major religions this seems like a much more likely scenario to me.

If one god did exist why would he set up a system of conflicting religions leading directly to conflict and war?

Answer 10

There is only one truth. The idea of god may well be the same,faith yes, religion no. The devil will lead some astray.