Is there more then one way to God?

[GirlReborn]

Since there are so many religions in the world it is really confusing to me, especially since the monotheistic religions are really similar. Is Allah the same as God? Will other religions get you to Heaven? If Christianity is based off of Judiasm then which one is right and where does Jesus fit in? What about faiths like Wicca, could that be another way of reaching the Creator? What's up?

 

[Didymus]

I believe that aceepting the work of Jesus on the cross is the only way to get to heaven. Christians worship the triune God--Father Son and Holy Ghost. other religions do not.

 

[Annabel Lee]

5th April 2003 at 04:23 PM GirlReborn said this in Post #1

Since there are so many religions in the world it is really confusing to me, especially since the monotheistic religions are really similar. Is Allah the same as God? Will other religions get you to Heaven? If Christianity is based off of Judiasm then which one is right and where does Jesus fit in? What about faiths like Wicca, could that be another way of reaching the Creator? What's up?

I think there are many ways to reach the Creator. Some religions like to believe that they are 'The Only Way' and all other faiths are wrong. I think that's just arrogance and pride.
Religions, like societies and cultures, evolve towards maturity. The ones that say, "We are the only way and the rest of you are d@mned", are the immature religions.


"I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are sons of one religion, and it is the spirit."
-Khalil Jibran "The Voice of the Poet"

edited to spell Khalil Jibran's name correctly

 

[Jedi]

I think there are many ways to reach the Creator. Some religions like to believe that they are 'The Only Way' and all other faiths are wrong. I think that's just arrogance and pride.

No, it's not. Truth by its very nature is exclusive. Whenever you claim something to be true, you are also claiming that anything contrary to that is false, and are thus being exclusive. Would you follow a faith that didn't claim truth?

Religions, like societies and cultures, evolve towards maturity. The ones that say, "We are the only way and the rest of you are d@mned", are the immature religions.

My, my, you and Jesus really wouldn't get along. John 8:24 reads, "I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins" (NIV). The Christ continues in saying, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6, NIV). Sounds like Jesus is claiming certain things to be true (i.e. being exclusive in His teaching). He tends to do that from time to time.

Also, am I arrogant by holding that "1+1=2" and that anyone who believes otherwise is wrong and doomed to get the wrong answer? Your assertion that holding to the truth is the same as pride is based on seemingly inconsistent reasoning.

 

[Brain Damage]

I believe there is only one way :

 

ACTS  4

let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.<SUP> 11</SUP>This is the "stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.'<SUP>[1]</SUP> <SUP>12</SUP>Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

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[crazyfingers]

Yesterday at 11:17 PM Jedi said this in Post #4



No, it's not. Truth by its very nature is exclusive. Whenever you claim something to be true, you are also claiming that anything contrary to that is false, and are thus being exclusive. Would you follow a faith that didn't claim truth?

My, my, you and Jesus really wouldn't get along. John 8:24 reads, "I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins" (NIV). The Christ continues in saying, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6, NIV). Sounds like Jesus is claiming certain things to be true (i.e. being exclusive in His teaching). He tends to do that from time to time.

Also, am I arrogant by holding that "1+1=2" and that anyone who believes otherwise is wrong and doomed to get the wrong answer? Your assertion that holding to the truth is the same as pride is based on seemingly inconsistent reasoning.

Please demonstrate that Christianity is true.

 

[Memory's Flame]

Everyone has different thoughts on religion...

One thing that I came to realize is to quit looking so hard, just learn and the right path will come to you!

 

[Jedi]

Please demonstrate that Christianity is true.

You say this as if I could do so within only a couple minutes' time through the use of a few sentences. I cannot. It would take hours of in-depth discussion concerning topics of inerrancy to historicity to prophecy as proof of the Bible. It would span from the Cosmological argument to the Teleological. We would go from the antiquities of archaeology to the advancement of science to the complexities of philosophy. It is no simple matter.

Furthermore, I do not believe that was the purpose for which this topic was posted. What I said stands - you're simply getting off track.

 

[Jephunneh]

There are not "many ways to the Creator", if you believe Gods Holy Words in His Book.

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.

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Religion brings bondage, Salvation brings freedom!
Trust The Lord Jesus Christ today! You will never regret it!




Psalm 34:8
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

 

[jodrey]

I believe that aceepting the work of Jesus on the cross is the only way to get to heaven. Christians worship the triune God--Father Son and Holy Ghost. other religions do not.

But what about those who have never heard of Christ?

You say this as if I could do so within only a couple minutes' time through the use of a few sentences. I cannot. It would take hours of in-depth discussion concerning topics of inerrancy to historicity to prophecy as proof of the Bible. It would span from the Cosmological argument to the Teleological. We would go from the antiquities of archaeology to the advancement of science to the complexities of philosophy. It is no simple matter.

What if you're trying to teach someone of a lower intelligence these things? I mean, there are people with less mature brains who may not be able to handle complexities, and may only feel that they are being manipulated by someone smarter than they are. How can these people know the exclusive truth?

I'm not trying to get off track; I think these questions are related to the original.

 

[crazyfingers]

Today at 07:30 PM Jedi said this in Post #8



You say this as if I could do so within only a couple minutes' time through the use of a few sentences. I cannot. It would take hours of in-depth discussion concerning topics of inerrancy to historicity to prophecy as proof of the Bible. It would span from the Cosmological argument to the Teleological. We would go from the antiquities of archaeology to the advancement of science to the complexities of philosophy. It is no simple matter.

Furthermore, I do not believe that was the purpose for which this topic was posted. What I said stands - you're simply getting off track.

For you to claim that Christianity is the only TRUE religion, you should be able to demonstrate it or your claim remains simply a claim on equal standing with all those who claim that their religion is the one TRUE religion.

 

[crazyfingers]

Today at 07:47 PM Jephunneh said this in Post #9

There are not "many ways to the Creator", if you believe Gods Holy Words in His Book.

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.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Religion brings bondage, Salvation brings freedom!
Trust The Lord Jesus Christ today! You will never regret it!




Psalm 34:8
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Of course other religions have their holy books also.&nbsp; Many people of other religions believe their religions as much as you believe yours and will claim that theirs is the true one.&nbsp;

 

[Jephunneh]

Only thing is, ALL other "religions" their founder is still in the grave, The Lord Jesus Christ is NOT!
He's coming again, are you ready?

 

[crazyfingers]

Today at 08:39 PM Jephunneh said this in Post #13

Only thing is, ALL other "religions" their founder is still in the grave, The Lord Jesus Christ is NOT!
He's coming again, are you ready?

That is simply another claim.

 

[geocajun]

I believe if a person sincerely tries to serve God, then they may be saved, Christian or not - especially those who through no fault of their own have never heard of Jesus.

I do believe as a Christian, I am given more graces, and have a greater understanding of the one true God - thus no other religion is even near equal to Christianity - but that does not mean that all outside the faith are cookin.

 

[Jephunneh]

I'll pray for you, Dear God(if there is a God) I pray for crazyfingers that you would show yourself real to him, show him that he is a sinner(if there is such a thing as sin) and that You loved him enough to die for him (if you did die) and bear his sins so he won't have to. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ my Saviour(if there is a Saviour) Amen.

 

[crazyfingers]

Today at 08:49 PM Jephunneh said this in Post #16

I'll pray for you, Dear God(if there is a God) I pray for crazyfingers that you would show yourself real to him, show him that he is a sinner(if there is such a thing as sin) and that You loved him enough to die for him (if you did die) and bear his sins so he won't have to. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ my Saviour(if there is a Saviour) Amen.

Well thank you for the effort.

But if he does not reveal himself to me what would that mean?

 

[jodrey]

6th April 2003 at 08:46 PM geocajun said this in Post #15

I believe if a person sincerely tries to serve God, then they may be saved, Christian or not - especially those who through no fault of their own have never heard of Jesus.

I do believe as a Christian, I am given more graces, and have a greater understanding of the one true God - thus no other religion is even near equal to Christianity - but that does not mean that all outside the faith are cookin.

That sounds like a logical answer, but the Bible denies it -- only those who have faith in Him are saved.

 

[Jedi]

What if you're trying to teach someone of a lower intelligence these things? I mean, there are people with less mature brains who may not be able to handle complexities, and may only feel that they are being manipulated by someone smarter than they are. How can these people know the exclusive truth?

I have yet to meet a person like this, although I’m sure such people are out there. As far as this sort of people is concerned, it would be difficult to teach them anything. Teaching them about complex mathematical truths ought to be just as difficult as teaching them about spiritual ones (if the problem lies in being intimidating by someone smarter than themselves), but that doesn’t mean we should throw in the towel and not even try. Our efforts are only one side of the coin; God is the other side. Our part is to try to explain the truth as best we can, and leave the rest up to God.

For you to claim that Christianity is the only TRUE religion, you should be able to demonstrate it or your claim remains simply a claim on equal standing with all those who claim that their religion is the one TRUE religion.

What do you think the countless debates going on in numerous debate forums are concerned about? All you have to do is look around you to see others trying to do what you’ve demanded. However, again, I reassert that this is not the topic to do this in, and for you to demand it be done here is out of line, since the topic is about whether or not we think there’s one way to Heaven – not whether or not the one way we do believe to be the route to Heaven is the true one. Your quickness to try to challange the veracity of Christianity (when that is not on trial here) strongly implies you're simply looking for a fight.

That is simply another claim.

We’ll see.

 

[Jephunneh]

crazyfingers, pray this prayer, Dear God, if there is a God, reveal yourself to me. Amen