Is it Plausible that there is only One True Religion?

[Sunstone]

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?

 

[allfoak]

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?

Don't forget people.
We are as diverse as the rest of creation.

What is really in question seems to be the definition of religion.
Is there a definition that fits everyone?

 

[Mackerni]

If there was such evidence of this, then I would suspect that there would only be one religion, and possibly a few irreligious people depending on how much evidence this creator is willing to show us. I personally believe that "the Creation is the Creator" argument, where we knew at one point everything that was going to happen and have thusly chose to be blindly ignorant of the whole truth. However, with that may be, it is not only possible but probable that we will go back to our original form and become divine yet again.

 

[Thief]

If God is moving thru existence in the linear fashion as we do.....and I think He does...

He is of one mind and heart.
He will have a set of values and responses in place
and to stand with Him.... a similar (if not exacting) viewpoint might be needed

 

[Erebus]

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?

If it was the case that there is a single "true" religion authored by a creator deity, frankly I'd be astounded.

It seems to me that religions are tools developed by humans for a variety of reasons. They can be used to explain, explore or give meaning to our world. They can be sources of community, inspiration and moral guidelines. They can be positive, destructive or anywhere in between.

What they most certainly are NOT (at least, in my opinion) is universally, unequivocally true and that's if we focus solely on humans. Throw every conceivable form of life on our planet (let alone the universe) into the mix and the idea of a single, universal religion becomes even harder to comprehend.

 

[Buttercup]

I'm fairly convinced that the one true universal religion has its inception in our conscious.
Nearly every human on the planet inherently has the capacity to discern right from wrong moral action.
How this knowledge is applied toward our fellow humans is religion. And love is its highest form of worship.

 

[Sees]

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.

 

[YmirGF]

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?

I have no idea, Phil, but I can see how such an idea would appeal to fanatical religious fascists.

Once again, I am drawn back to the remarkable article you made me aware of long ago - The Authoritarians.

 

[SSDSSDSSD3]

It is reasonable to believe there is ONLY ONE TRUE RELIGION; however, it isn't a religion that would divide

 

[bobhikes]

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?

No, I believe it is plausible that we are connected to a deity (intelligence) and make our own choices. Our experiences both physical and mental define our understanding of said deity. All of us have the same interaction, but it is like a owner and his dog. We don't get the full meaning and rely on our understanding to act. We truly want to make our owner happy but may bite at the wrong time.

 

[Twilight Hue]

What is it that makes something plausible in the first place?

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

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?

Back up a step: how likely is it that this creator would author or create ANY religion?

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Don't forget people.
We are as diverse as the rest of creation.

What is really in question seems to be the definition of religion.
Is there a definition that fits everyone?

I generally use something like "a community of shared belief."

I can see there being many separate communities, and maybe different emphasis on aspects of that belief from community to community, but I would expect that the beliefs of all religions created by the same god to be compatible with each other.

 

[allfoak]

I generally use something like "a community of shared belief."

I can see there being many separate communities, and maybe different emphasis on aspects of that belief from community to community, but I would expect that the beliefs of all religions created by the same god to be compatible with each other.

Having a different perspective on the same idea is normal.
It would only be the core concepts that would have to be adhered too, the rest is up to the individual.
And yes they core concepts should be the same.

 

[George-ananda]

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?

I think there is only One cosmic source and all good religions try to lead its people there. Religions may look different because of culture and traditions and human errors.

 

[Tumah]

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?

There can be more than one path within a true religion.

 

[Sunstone]

Back up a step: how likely is it that this creator would author or create ANY religion?

The notion is obviously a hypothetical, no?

 

[LuisDantas]

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

It seems to me that while it would be plausible, it is plainly not how it happened.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

The notion is obviously a hypothetical, no?

Yes, but your question can be broken down into two parts:

- how plausible is it that the creator would create religion?
- given that the creator would create religion, how plausible is it that the creator would limit itself to creating only one religion?

 

[Acim]

I see it as plausible.

I think the theology (or study of that religion) would inevitably result in splintering and differing interpretations of ideas (really more like symbolic representations of higher ideas).

I see religion as being about a path to God/divinity, and once foundation of religion is accepted, then becoming 'closer to God/divinity.' Therefore, if the 'end goal' is attained where all individuals who are intended to be with God (by God's side) or fully realized in their own divine nature, I'd like to think it is plausible how that all came about (i.e. reviewing entire history of the universe), to find the common thread, or path, that lead all to the final destination.

But even I question that take on things. Partially cause I'd probably have umpteen thousand questions around "why not sooner?" and mostly cause in my spiritual understandings we already are there/here with God, but are blocking that awareness.

Such a religion, to me, would be far more having to do with (divine) experience and direct communication rather than judgment and scriptural (or indirect) communication.