Do you believe you have the true religion?

[Atruthseeker]

This is similar to someone else's recent thread but not quite the same. Anyway, I was wondering. Do you believe you have found the one true religion? I know this is a bees nest of a topic, so feel free to tell me what you think.

All I'd like to add is, if you think that no religion has the right to claim to be the true or right one, or have a monopoly on God, and you are of a particular denomination, then why are you wasting your time with your religion?

 

[John D]

All religions and beliefsystems are man - made. They all containts a shred of an original and universal "truth" -as seen by man.
Christian Mysticism gives me the oppertunity to start pealing away the man-made layers of my christian belief system, in the process some soul building gems are reveiled - and on that I feed like some scavenger in the darkness of the light of enlightenment.

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

This is similar to someone else's recent thread but not quite the same. Anyway, I was wondering. Do you believe you have found the one true religion? I know this is a bees nest of a topic, so feel free to tell me what you think.

All I'd like to add is, if you think that no religion has the right to claim to be the true or right one, or have a monopoly on God, and you are of a particular denomination, then why are you wasting your time with your religion?

I believe that my belief system is as accurate to reality as an philosophy can be. It produces states of higher conciseness and makes me happy. I am more moral because of it. Different people have different personalities so who am I to tell others what to religion is right for them. As long as they are a good citizen of the world, and they are working on being better people, I think it's great. I don't believe that most people spend a lot of time working to be a better person. So if anyone is working on the goal of being better they are way ahead of the game, and if they don't care, then the even best religion will not help. ( Thats right folks... I said it... The best religion ( from my point of view ) it is the one I believe in it.

Lets say I am a Jungian therapist. A friend of mine is going to a cognitive behaviorist and is making progress in his therapy. Should I tell him that his modality sucks. As long as it is working for him, I am all for it... And... maybe just maybe, Jungian Therapy is just not the right match for him. Yes cognitive behaviorism is not as groovy and cool as Jung, but for him it might work the best . To me it seems like Egotism to tell others to believe in my world view. I am much more willing to argue over concrete things like behavior and politics. Even then it makes sense that all the different sides have there place, with limits.

 

[roddio]

I think that seeking a relationship with the Creator is the way to go. God loves all His children and wants to see us happy and enjoying one another the way we should. When we begin to get that relationship He comes and make a home with you, meaning that He always with you and never leaves you. He allows us to learn from the mistakes we make, He allows us to grow spirtually to level that we never knew nothing about, He allows us reach a level of love that we knew nothing about God is good. God bless

 

[no-body]

I like to dabble in a little of everything as a self-professed mystic... that's just me though, I feel empathy and an interests in all religions. I think every religion/spiritual path is best suited for different people. If some people want to claim their God/Religion are the only way/path then go right ahead, as long as you don't infringe on my rights. I'll think they are little better than a cult but I will respect their path.

 

[TimothyA]

The parable of The Blind Men and the Elephant provides a great explanation as to why there can never be a one true religion. However, I do believe that certain religions provide a more perfect understanding or path to understanding than others.

 

[BruceDLimber]

Greetings!

In my view and that of my religion, ALL the great faiths are legitimate and of God!

I quote from scripture:

"There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God. The difference between the ordinances under which they abide should be attributed to the varying requirements and exigencies of the age in which they were revealed. All of them, except a few which are the outcome of human perversity, were ordained of God, and are a reflection of His Will and Purpose. Arise and, armed with the power of faith, shatter to pieces the gods of your vain imaginings, the sowers of dissension amongst you. Cleave unto that which draweth you together and uniteth you."

—(The Proclamation of Baha'u'llah, p. 114;
also Gleanings, CXI, pp. 217-8)

So yes, I'd say I have the true religion (or at least a goodly chunk of it)!


Best!
Bruce

 

[Atruthseeker]

Greetings!

...Arise and, armed with the power of faith, shatter to pieces the gods of your vain imaginings, the sowers of dissension amongst you.
—(The Proclamation of Baha'u'llah, p. 114;
also Gleanings, CXI, pp. 217-8)

Cheers for that, but as there is one true god and as the above says, many imagined gods, then how do we know who the one true, almighty God is? How do we know that the one said to be the one true God is also an imagined God?

 

[YmirGF]

I quote from scripture:

"There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God. The difference between the ordinances under which they abide should be attributed to the varying requirements and exigencies of the age in which they were revealed. All of them, except a few which are the outcome of human perversity, were ordained of God, and are a reflection of His Will and Purpose. Arise and, armed with the power of faith, shatter to pieces the gods of your vain imaginings, the sowers of dissension amongst you. Cleave unto that which draweth you together and uniteth you."

Oddly, It is arrogant sentiments such as this that make me conclude that all religions are extravagant lies designed to enslave whilst offering the hollow promise to free. Besides, can one possibly get much vaguer than saying, "All of them, except a few..." Logic dictates that if a few are not "of God" then you cannot say "all of them" are "of God". Likewise, it does fill one with intrigue as to which ones this sanctimonious soul deemed as being the "outcome of human perversity". The reader is left to assume that his vision is, of course, "of god". Talk about self-aggrandizing drivel.

 

[rusra02]

This is similar to someone else's recent thread but not quite the same. Anyway, I was wondering. Do you believe you have found the one true religion? I know this is a bees nest of a topic, so feel free to tell me what you think.

All I'd like to add is, if you think that no religion has the right to claim to be the true or right one, or have a monopoly on God, and you are of a particular denomination, then why are you wasting your time with your religion?

Yes, I believe I have found the true religion. as you said, if we don't believe the religion we are in has the truth, why be in it? Jesus said their would be true worshipers who would worship God in the way He chooses. (John 4:23,24). Just as there is a true God, there is a true religion that serves God and has his approval.

 

[Charity]

This is similar to someone else's recent thread but not quite the same. Anyway, I was wondering. Do you believe you have found the one true religion? I know this is a bees nest of a topic, so feel free to tell me what you think.

All I'd like to add is, if you think that no religion has the right to claim to be the true or right one, or have a monopoly on God, and you are of a particular denomination, then why are you wasting your time with your religion?

I believe I have the right religion for me as long as I am allowed to use my own interpretation and not follow what someone else tells me is fact.
I think I'm a tad more liberal in my beliefs than some of my church family....

 

[Riverwolf]

This is similar to someone else's recent thread but not quite the same. Anyway, I was wondering. Do you believe you have found the one true religion? I know this is a bees nest of a topic, so feel free to tell me what you think.

No, I don't believe in the "one true" religion.

All I'd like to add is, if you think that no religion has the right to claim to be the true or right one, or have a monopoly on God, and you are of a particular denomination, then why are you wasting your time with your religion?

Great question.

It is because certain religions fit certain mindsets and natures. The religion I'm really considering to follow (Ramakrishna's Vedanta), seems to fit my nature really well. On the other hand, the Nandinatha lineage of Saivism is far too traditional and strict for me, and while it does have great teachings, I would have to change my very nature in order to follow it properly.

 

[John D]

“If we separated Western culture from true Christianity, we would have a powerful, dynamic Christianity that would impact the world.”
By: -Unknown to me -

 

[BruceDLimber]

Cheers for that, but as there is one true god and as the above says, many imagined gods, then how do we know who the one true, almighty God is? How do we know that the one said to be the one true God is also an imagined God?

As the passage indicated, there is one and only one God, worshipped by all the great religions! Anything else is mere fantasy.

And IME, most people have no trouble distinguishing the true God. The religions themselves (and their scriptures) can assist in this.

Peace,

Bruce

 

[xkatz]

I think that truth is relative.

 

[Vasilisa Jade]

This is similar to someone else's recent thread but not quite the same. Anyway, I was wondering. Do you believe you have found the one true religion? I know this is a bees nest of a topic, so feel free to tell me what you think.

No I don't believe I have found the one true religion, if it could even be called a religion...

One of my core concepts is: "When one deems oneself a master they have sealed their fate."

With anything conceptual and especially spiritual you must know that you will never have it all, but must always seek it all. In this view of mine, even the divine is an eternal student of the universe.

All I'd like to add is, if you think that no religion has the right to claim to be the true or right one, or have a monopoly on God, and you are of a particular denomination, then why are you wasting your time with your religion?

There are many ways for one to learn and know of the divine. Different tools and different paths work better for different hands and feet, even if they know it is not perfect. Some people like thier cucumbers pickled, and thier hammers half broken.

As long as they are a good citizen of the world, and they are working on being better people,

Exactly. If your path does not show physical measurable results of this in your life, that is when it is time to find one that does do this for you.

I don't believe that most people spend a lot of time working to be a better person. So if anyone is working on the goal of being better they are way ahead of the game, and if they don't care, then the even best religion will not help. ( Thats right folks... I said it... The best religion ( from my point of view ) it is the one I believe in it.

Exactly. A lot of people are not motivated, inspired, or even pushed to do this in an effective way by thier religion. I agree that this is what makes a religion "true" to the follower/practitioner. When you can look in the mirror and wholly love who you are, and conduct yourself with control and without regret, you have found your truth. Nobody can tell anyone where where it is hiding, only where to start searching.

 

[MoonWater]

This is similar to someone else's recent thread but not quite the same. Anyway, I was wondering. Do you believe you have found the one true religion? I know this is a bees nest of a topic, so feel free to tell me what you think.

I don't believe there IS a "one true religion". If there were I believe there would be far fewer religions in the world to choose from. The way I see it all religions lead toward the same destination, they just go about it in a different way, just as there are many paths through a forest but all of them eventually lead out of it. As it stands I feel i have found the path that works best for me at this point in time; a religion that will get me to where I want to be and transform me into the person I want to become. However just because it works for me doesn't mean it would work for everyone as we all have different needs and desires. Just like not everyone would fit in as a lawyer so not everyone will fit in the same religion.

All I'd like to add is, if you think that no religion has the right to claim to be the true or right one, or have a monopoly on God, and you are of a particular denomination, then why are you wasting your time with your religion?

because I do not feel it is a waste of time. If I did I wouldn't be following it. Indeed I find it to be a very fulfilling, inspiring, uplifting, liberating, and empowering use of my time. and that is why I "waste my time with it."

 

[Caladan]

This is similar to someone else's recent thread but not quite the same. Anyway, I was wondering. Do you believe you have found the one true religion? I know this is a bees nest of a topic, so feel free to tell me what you think.

I believe that most religions have a golden rule laid down somewhere in their scripture, at least in Judaism and Islam there is a saying that every man has his own faith.

All I'd like to add is, if you think that no religion has the right to claim to be the true or right one, or have a monopoly on God, and you are of a particular denomination, then why are you wasting your time with your religion?

A religion is meant to keep a community in union, where people can count on each other, and is meant to inherit men teachings for life, the rest is details, as the ancient Jewish saying goes: "Do not unto your neighbor what you would not have him do until you; this is the whole Law; the rest is commentary."

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I believe that no one has the "true religion."

 

[BruceDLimber]

I think that truth is relative.

Precisely!!

Glad we agree.

Bruce