Is it Plausible that there is only One True Religion?

[Akivah]

Is it plausible that a deity who created life would author or create only one true religion?

Not plausible at all. Since G-d is outside of time, when He created the Universe, He already knew that His eventual human creations would have lots of different beliefs.

 

[Baladas]

I don't think so.
One true religion seems as likely to me as one true musical genre...absurd, and sadly limited.

 

[Jainarayan]

Since this assumes the existence of one overarching supreme deity, which I don't believe in, then I have to say no. I don't believe it to be plausible that there is only one true religion.

 

[lovesong]

I believe there is only one truth, but by looking at that truth from different angles we can get many different interpretations, all of which carry aspects of the full truth.
When someone asks me how I see truth I show them this image:

"It's all how you look at it."

 

[Jedster]

Is it plausible that a deity who created life would author or create only one true religion? Why or why not?

Anyone who has experienced the glory of life/being/existence knows that whatever process is in operation cannot be contained in any book or belief system completely.
We and all our systems are just parts of that which is larger. We the blind people, in our writings/poetry/art etc , are trying to describe the whole elephant.
The 'one true' claim is merely an outlet for our (spiritual?) egos and is participating in the decline of the human race.

Consider that life is remarkably diverse. Everything from bacteria to elephants, algae to roses. How is it plausible that the creator of such diversity could go on to author or create only one true religion?
It is not plausible

 

[Jedster]

I believe there is only one truth, but by looking at that truth from different angles we can get many different interpretations, all of which carry aspects of the full truth.
When someone asks me how I see truth I show them this image:

"It's all how you look at it."
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Nice one.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

Is it plausible that a deity who created life would author or create only one true religion? Why or why not?

Consider that life is remarkably diverse. Everything from bacteria to elephants, algae to roses. How is it plausible that the creator of such diversity could go on to author or create only one true religion?

It's plausible. If there is a God then s/he has....I dunno...preferences and beliefs. That would include preferences and beliefs about us. The true religion is the one closest to that belief.

For example, if God wants to be left alone, the Deists 'win'. If God likes assclowns, Fred Phelps is smiling in heaven.

Chances are, even if there is a God, all the religions are man made and wrongish. But a true religion is at least plausible.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

One true anything is a pretty rare occurrence...in regards to religion, I think it is similar to the concept of one true culture and neither exist.

We need to go out drinking one night, and I can introduce you to the own true culture.

 

[Shia Islam]

Is it plausible that a deity who created life would author or create only one true religion? Why or why not?

Consider that life is remarkably diverse. Everything from bacteria to elephants, algae to roses. How is it plausible that the creator of such diversity could go on to author or create only one true religion?

The only creator is the only God who deserves to be worshiped..

Then, why this God will ask humanity to follow different religions rather than unite in worshiping this one God?!

 

[LuisDantas]

The only creator is the only God who deserves to be worshiped..

Then, why this God will ask humanity to follow different religions rather than unite in worshiping this one God?!

Isn't the question rather why he did not present such an unified creed?

 

[Shia Islam]

Isn't the question rather why he did not present such an unified creed?

He did present such a unified creed.

All the Abrahamic religions asking humans to worship this one God.

 

[muhammad_isa]

Isn't the question rather why he did not present such an unified creed?

Almighty God has given mankind spiritual guidance. It is mankind who have split religion into different factions. The truth is out there. It's part of the test whether we want it or not.

 

[LuisDantas]

He did present such a unified creed.

All the Abrahamic religions asking humans to worship this one God.

I honestly wonder how people can even consider such a belief. It is not like the facts support it in any way.

Almighty God has given mankind spiritual guidance. It is mankind who have split religion into different factions. The truth is out there. It's part of the test whether we want it or not.

Religion is supposed to take the individual into consideration, if it is to have any use at all.

Why it would need connection to a hypothetical god is another and far more questionable matter.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

It is both possible and plausible. But there is no reason to believe that the ultimate and universal religion has been revealed yet.
What has been revealed so far, in parts, may not be the Whole story, but each is relevant only to those to whom it. has been revealed.

 

[Sees]

It is both possible and plausible. But there is no reason to believe that the ultimate and universal religion has been revealed yet.
What has been revealed so far, in parts, may not be the Whole story, but each is relevant only to those to whom it. has been revealed.

I think it's a good point to not see religion as finished business yet.

Religions are most often thought of as something completed and handed over in past event/s, instead of something continuously evolving...primarily thanks to proselytizing religions which need a product to present for sale. The most perfected, truest, awesome-ized claims and questions don't take the reality of their nature into account.

Just as there is rarely, if ever, a one true anything in nature - there is also rarely, if ever, something stagnant and complete. Things piling up high in the Very Unlikely category.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

I have always thought of religions as "work in progress"
This is more evident today in some Christian denominations than in others.

Even Islam has "flavours"... though they all show great antipathy towards each other. As they attempt to maintain a universal and "absolute" faith.

Historically Religions do change over time, as does their emphasis placed on various details of their dogma.

Religions are in no way exempt from the truth " that change is inevitable"

 

[Thanda]

Is it plausible that a deity who created life would author or create only one true religion? Why or why not?

Consider that life is remarkably diverse. Everything from bacteria to elephants, algae to roses. How is it plausible that the creator of such diversity could go on to author or create only one true religion?

The true religion would conceivably be charaterised by it's adherence to truth.

Truth is truth, there is no diversity to it. There are underlying principles that exist which cannot be wished away. These are principles which are true under all circumstances and in all places. These principles are the truth.

It also important to note that although there is a diversity of life there is but one God. It this God upholds and embodies truth. And therefore, in a sense, truth is singular. It is one in him. Anyone who receives and follows any principle of truth draws nearer to this one God. And the more truth he learns the nearer he gets. This is true for anyone anywhere in the world. If we all followed the truth which we have received we would all draw nearer to the one God. And it is conceivable that eventually our understanding of God, of goodness, evil etc. would become very similar, even the same - because the truth is the same.

But there are many superficial things in religion - things which are more cultural than anything else. And how truth and true principles are applied may differ depending on circumstances people find themselves. I believe God understands this and works with people of all nations accordingly.

 

[Sleeppy]

The original singularity birthed the diverse cosmos.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

He did present such a unified creed.

All the Abrahamic religions asking humans to worship this one God.

Yeah...let's not let a little thing like Trinitarianism get in the way of things.