Most correct religion for mankind

[budha3]

All religions have at least one aspect that is true; otherwise who would follow them?

 

[Gaura Priya]

How about Unitarian Universalism? One can be Christian, Muslim, Jew, atheist, Hindu (me!), humanist, pagan, Wiccan, Buddhist, etc. and live under a happy umbrella with an olive in a cocktail glass as a symbol!

 

[javajo]

I know God judges everyone fairly, so I understand the universalism idea somewhat. And there are good things and things in common in all religions as well. But there are also many opposing teachings in religions. For example, a Christian says Christ was crucified while a Muslim would say he was not. So, we must examine what evidence we have and try to come to the truth.

 

[cynic2005]

It was previously suggested that Judaism is the most correct religion for mankind. Yosef, a secular Jew, disagrees.

Is Judaism the most correct religion for mankind?? If not, is there another in particular that fits the bill?

I think we all can agree that a religion can be right or wrong for an individual, but collectively or universally, is there one that stands out as a brighter beacon to guide all of humanity?

~ sunsplash
A spiritual seeker on a quest with questions

If the scripture of that religion documents the murder of Philistine women and children, and then justifies this murder as the will of God, then no. These scriptures, among various scriptures of religion, are noted to be the most genocidal. I think it is no coincidence that Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, have all engaged in warfare in the name of God.

To me, the religion that accredits itself the most correctness is actually the least correct. The most correct religion to me, is not a religion that has been tainted by warfare and genocide. By this criteria, I would say that if any religion is the most correct, it would be Buddhism.

 

[cynic2005]

There is a true religion. Why do you think you are created if it is not that you be should worship and be grateful to your creator. It is from God that we all come from and to him we shall return.

The problem is that most men are stubborn and arrogant creatures. The signs are clear for those who can see with both their eyes and their hearts. We are different from other creatures because we have freedom of choice. We need to use this freedom for good. Hence there is redemption and punishment on the day of judgement and all will be judged by their deeds.

You must be the one to make the effort to study and genuinely do your research on religion and the true message of God. Did you think that you were created without a purpose?

Islam is the religion for all. In fact we believe that Jesus , Abraham, Moses (peace be upon them) were all messengers of God . We have the Qu'ran as our guide which are the protected words of God which was sent to mankind as a mercy from God and as glad tidings to the true believer.

The problem with assuming that there is a one true religion, is that one must ignore the subjective and relativistic nature of what we call truth. In the history of religion, once a religion emerged, it eventually would schism and fracture into several versions of the same religion. People would interpret words and sayings a bit differently, and not agree on certain fundamental principles. Religion is as diverse as the people who are practicing it, because our individual perceptions and interpretations are different and always will be (even under the same religious umbrella people will not agree).

A one true religion would never be possible, because in order to maintain it, you would need some form of mind control. Hence, in the history of Catholicism which sought to create a one true religion, there were several forms of social control such as burning at the stake, boiling, torture, excommunication, etc, all with the intent on changing one's mind. This ultimately did not stop schisms as there was the reformation, protestantism, and now there are over 500 denominations of Christianity that all think they are chosen.

You simply cannot control people's perception and experiences which amount into individual belief systems. How one person perceives reality and self-regulates their behavior, thoughts, and emotions will always be different than how another person perceives and self-regulates. To super impose one system of perception and self-regulation over another is simply arrogant, ignorant, and preposterous. It is a direct assault on freedom and the human mind.

This presumption of there being a "one truth" is like saying there is only one side to a three dimensional square, when in fact there are six sides.
If you want to talk about "truth" than I suggest you take your own advice and take an eclectic approach to truth... study all religions... but not just all religions, study all philosophy, science, culture, etc. Study other cultures where your entire belief system becomes completely incompatible, because the fundamental cultural ideas in which your beliefs are based and the ones of the other culture are extremely different.
I can give you an example of such... I personally am going into the mental health field. American psychology is largely based on ideas such as logical positivism, individualism, associationism, materialism, structural functionalism, all the way down to Greek philosophy that originated from Socrates and Aristotle. Hell, whenever you perform a treatment modality, you are paying tribute to all your cultural ideas, and all the ideas of the cultures that contributed to yours.
One problem in providing mental health to people of varying cultures is that some cultures have absolutely no concept of mental health. You speak of mental health and individualism, individual responsibility and they will look at you like you are crazy, because in their perception of reality, there are no such things, and such ideas are strange and alien to them (I am talking about native American culture). There is no such thing as individualism, because everything is inherently connected with each other. There is absolutely no concept of mental health, but any problems are a direct result of disharmony with nature and the environment.
The problem here, in treating native Americans with American psychology, is the same problem that religions (which seek to impose the one "truth" onto others) face. We have ideas and beliefs that are so different, that they differ to the fundamental core (despite some similarities). When you speak of your "truth," and the logic and reasoning that it applies, it can come off as strange, alien, and irrelevant to someone else, because the way someone else thinks is completely different to the point that little of what you say applies to them. Are such people really being stubborn and arrogant? Or is truth more subjective and multiple sided than what you give credit?

 

[arimoff]

Most correct religion for the world is the believe in One G-D and that there is only One G-D everything else is just details to your taste.

 

[blane]

You ask such a general question and you expect to get to where? I am not sure any meaningful conclusion can come outta this since there are tons of different guys over there with tons of different opinions. No one can persuade the other about the best religion

 

[Orias]

It was previously suggested that Judaism is the most correct religion for mankind. Yosef, a secular Jew, disagrees.

Is Judaism the most correct religion for mankind?? If not, is there another in particular that fits the bill?

I think we all can agree that a religion can be right or wrong for an individual, but collectively or universally, is there one that stands out as a brighter beacon to guide all of humanity?

~ sunsplash
A spiritual seeker on a quest with questions

If you are willing to learn I would suggest the Greater Arts (magics) of the Mind.

One who is willing to become their self is already set along the path of Nature's Will.


This link may help you understand...
http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/comparative-religion/97211-satan-universe-16.html

This link may be easier to understand

Satanism for Dummies


If you are open minded perhaps when or even if you read this, the common sense will overwhelm you or not .

Either way, it distinguishes the difference between mass manipulation, and self becomming.

 

[Breathe]

Most correct religion for the world is the believe in One G-D and that there is only One G-D

Does that mean polytheistic religions are the least correct for mankind, then?

Why, or why not?

 

[xkatz]

As Guru Nanak said, "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim."

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

I know God judges everyone fairly, so I understand the universalism idea somewhat. And there are good things and things in common in all religions as well. But there are also many opposing teachings in religions. For example, a Christian says Christ was crucified while a Muslim would say he was not. So, we must examine what evidence we have and try to come to the truth.

I believe that you can break down religion in to two areas the exoteric and the esoteric. The exoteric is the rules and regulations of any faith. The esoteric is the mystic experiences of seers and sages of any particular faith. The exoteric side differs greatly between faiths. All of them have different rules and scriptures. The esoteric is much more alike even though people lived in different parts of the world and came from from different cultures. People might label the experience in a way that contradicts the explanation of a mystic on the other side of the world. But in reality they are very much alike.
An example of this is when Paul says "It is not I who live but Christ who lives with in me." To me as a Hindu it makes perfect sense, Many have the same experience in what we call Samadhi (One of the lower Samadhi's). A Buddhist might call it Buddha consciousness. There are some differences but it is amazing how much these experiences are a like.

The exoteric side of religion I have very little interest in defending or talking about. It has caused much pain and suffering over the years.

 

[Orias]

Simply combine them all. Spirituality at it's fullest

 

[arimoff]

Does that mean polytheistic religions are the least correct for mankind, then?

Why, or why not?

Arguing whose god is right only brings to conflicts, having one ruler puts everybody on same page thus brings to peace.

 

[England my lionheart]

It was previously suggested that Judaism is the most correct religion for mankind. Yosef, a secular Jew, disagrees.

Is Judaism the most correct religion for mankind?? If not, is there another in particular that fits the bill?

I think we all can agree that a religion can be right or wrong for an individual, but collectively or universally, is there one that stands out as a brighter beacon to guide all of humanity?

~ sunsplash
A spiritual seeker on a quest with questions

I do not believe there is,i think religions had its day in regards to whats best for the world,lets face it religions done more harm than good,in fact i am struggling to recount any good at all.

 

[Breathe]

Arguing whose god is right only brings to conflicts, having one ruler puts everybody on same page thus brings to peace.

Ahh, I understand.


However, I've noted that polytheistic religions often tend to be easygoing about whom one worships. In all my time I've never encountered someone arguing over whether Apollo or Frey is more right (as an example).

 

[arimoff]

Ahh, I understand.


However, I've noted that polytheistic religions often tend to be easygoing about whom one worships. In all my time I've never encountered someone arguing over whether Apollo or Frey is more right (as an example).

Well these days no body is gonna argue that but I'm sure back in the day people would have this kind of discussions. Anyways what I meant was when everybody follow same rules or laws a lot of arguments just disappear.

Just one example of what I mean, Jews claim that Israel was given to them by G-D while Muslims claim that Israel is an Arab land. What if Jews stayed Jews and Muslims stayed Muslims but both believed in the same G-D? would there be a conflict that we are witnessing right now?

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

Arguing whose god is right only brings to conflicts, having one ruler puts everybody on same page thus brings to peace.

Its usually the people who believe in one God who do all the fighting over religion.

 

[Truthshallprevail]

Its usually the people who believe in one God who do all the fighting over religion.

Swethaswethara Upanishad, Chapter 6, Verse 9, Na casya kasuj janita na cadhipah, which means of him of Almighty God, there are no parents they have got no lord. Almighty God has no true father, he has no true mother, he has no true superior.

Swethaswethara Upanishad; Chapter 4, Verse 19 Na Tasya Pratima Asti of that God there is no Prathima, there is no likeness, there is no image, there is no picture, there is no photograph, there is no sculpture, there is no statue.

Swethaswethara Upanishad; Chapter 4, Verse 20; no one can see the Almighty God and it is further mentioned in Bhagwat Gita Chapter 7, Verse 20; all those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires, they worship many Gods.

It is further mentioned in Rig-Ved Book 8, Hymn 1, Manthra 1 Ma chitanidi sansad worship him alone, one God, praise him alone. It is mentioned in Rig-Ved, Book 6, Hymn 45 Manthra 16, praise him alone, worship that one God and the Brahma Sutra of Hinduism is dvitiya naste neh na naste kinchan Bhagwan ek hi hai doosra nahi hai, nahi hai, nahi hai, zara bhi nahi hai. There is only one God not a second one, not at all, not at all, not in the least bit.

These are mentioned in the Vedas. Some Hindu school of thoughts believe in one God.

 

[Breathe]

would there be a conflict that we are witnessing right now?

I believe there would still be a conflict, sadly.

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

Swethaswethara Upanishad, Chapter 6, Verse 9, Na casya kasuj janita na cadhipah, which means of him of Almighty God, there are no parents they have got no lord. Almighty God has no true father, he has no true mother, he has no true superior.

Swethaswethara Upanishad; Chapter 4, Verse 19 Na Tasya Pratima Asti of that God there is no Prathima, there is no likeness, there is no image, there is no picture, there is no photograph, there is no sculpture, there is no statue.

Swethaswethara Upanishad; Chapter 4, Verse 20; no one can see the Almighty God and it is further mentioned in Bhagwat Gita Chapter 7, Verse 20; all those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires, they worship many Gods.

It is further mentioned in Rig-Ved Book 8, Hymn 1, Manthra 1 Ma chitanidi sansad worship him alone, one God, praise him alone. It is mentioned in Rig-Ved, Book 6, Hymn 45 Manthra 16, praise him alone, worship that one God and the Brahma Sutra of Hinduism is dvitiya naste neh na naste kinchan Bhagwan ek hi hai doosra nahi hai, nahi hai, nahi hai, zara bhi nahi hai. There is only one God not a second one, not at all, not at all, not in the least bit.

These are mentioned in the Vedas. Some Hindu school of thoughts believe in one God.

I see myself as not a polytheist but a monist.