new to religion, which one is right & true

[Tarheeler]

No, but the OP did specifically ask about which Christian denomination would suit him.
And, at least for that, fellow Christians would probably be a better sounding board.

 

[Vultar]

If you read up on the scriptures, you would note that Jesus did not believe in the need for a physical church.

Best of luck to you...

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If I wanted followers, I would have joined Twitter

 

[BruceDLimber]

so my question is which religion is the correct one?

If you examine the Baha'i scriptures, you'll discover that almost all religions are legitimate and true!
I quote:

"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)

Best,

Bruce

 

[-Peacemaker-]

and a Christian is somehow more free from bias?

If you were looking for a great book on agnostic thinking, something that you felt gave a fair and accurate analysis of agnosticism wouldn't you first go to a fellow agnostic for a suggestion?

 

[ChristineES]

hi guys im a new believer in our saviour jesus christ and god, creator of heaven & earth.

so my question is which religion is the correct one?
Christianity
Jehovah's Witness
catholic
any help or guidance would be appreciated.

ric.

The only thing I can say to help you is to study the various holy books of the various religions. Using books the explain the religion is fine if you want to know about them but it if contemplating being part of a faith, I would say the holy writings of each religion or speaking to others who follow a particular faith the best way.

 

[Iti oj]

Be ready for the posibility that there isn't a religion that fits a perfect truth. You said you found "unsavoury things" in Jehovas Witness. You might find something similar in all religions you look into. You have two options: either you can go with a religion closest to your sense of truth and forgive it for it's imperfections; or you can go with no organized religion at all and simply follow your personal sense of spirituality and trutext
Good luck searching!

This :yes:nhave you used the beliefomatic test

 

[tumbleweed41]

If we all knew which one was "right and true", this would be a very boring debate forum.

 

[Infinitum]

If we all knew which one was "right and true", this would be a very boring debate forum.

There's always something to debate about. How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?

 

[james2ko]

Poor fella is probably more confused now than he was before..no worries ric.. If God wants to reveal His true religion to you, he'll know where to find you.

 

[Godobeyer]

hi guys im a new believer in our saviour jesus christ and god, creator of heaven & earth.

so my question is which religion is the correct one?
christianity
jehovas whitness
catholic
any help or guidance would be apprechiated.

ric.

did you convert from other religion to christianity ?

 

[9Westy9]

If you were looking for a great book on agnostic thinking, something that you felt gave a fair and accurate analysis of agnosticism wouldn't you first go to a fellow agnostic for a suggestion?

nope. I'd ask everyone. My qualm with the OP is that he/ she assumes that a denomination of Christianity is "the correct one". Also if he/ she wants a Christian opinion then it'd be better addressed to Christians only. Preferably in a DIR or same faith debate section

 

[F0uad]

The definition of Religion is just a label the Jewish prophets never named there religion neither should you, if you want people to label you as a follower of Heshua(p) call yourself a Follower of Heshua(p). The term ''Christian'' was used by Heshua's(p) Enemies and not hes friends.

Believing in one god is the most important then the rest comes

 

[Shermana]

hi guys im a new believer in our saviour jesus christ and god, creator of heaven & earth.

so my question is which religion is the correct one?
christianity
jehovas whitness
catholic
any help or guidance would be apprechiated.

ric.

Something close to what is referred to as "Messianic Judaism", which is belief in Jesus as Moshiach while abiding to the Mosaic Law, most likely not as Paul taught it. Feel free to ask for details.

 

[nnmartin]

hi guys im a new believer in our saviour jesus christ and god, creator of heaven & earth.

so my question is which religion is the correct one?
christianity
jehovas whitness
catholic
any help or guidance would be apprechiated.

ric.

I have recently come to believe that the true religion is The Essence.

The Essence is comprised of 3 levels.

1. The Magical Earth

2. The Human Consciousness Bodhisattva channel.

3. The Divine Plane of Existence.

I hope that helps:candle:

 

[Hevenly Heathen]

thanks for the replies guys, i feel im right in believing but just confused as to where to go. i have originally been swayed toward jehovas witness as i have family and friends who are, but in my quest for truth found unsavoury things.

cheers
ric

Do you need to belong to a group to practice what you believe in? If you feel what you believe in is true, practice it with all your soul and in what ways you feel is right and whatever ways you become inspired to.

Good luck

 

[Shermana]

If you were looking for a great book on agnostic thinking, something that you felt gave a fair and accurate analysis of agnosticism wouldn't you first go to a fellow agnostic for a suggestion?

Not necessarily. Would you go to a Catholic to get the objective version of historical Catholic-related events and Church Father history? Would you go to a Mormon to ask if Joseph Smith was truly a prophet? You may get their perspective perhaps. But a "fair and accurate analysis"? I don't think so. Likewise with "Christianity" as a whole.

 

[Shermana]

No, but the OP did specifically ask about which Christian denomination would suit him.
And, at least for that, fellow Christians would probably be a better sounding board.

Didn't he ask which one was "right and true"? Or did he ask which would suit him personally?

If he wants to know which one is "right and true", then I think Atheist and Agnostic and Jewish input would definitely open up more avenues to historical and scholarly perspectives, regardless if they believe in it, to help him ultimately arrive at the fact that the Truest form of Christianity which actually follows what Jesus taught in the scripture (as opposed to Paul) which leads to improvement in one's Spiritual standing is to be a sort of non-Pauline (ahem) Messianic-Jew of sorts (though the "Messianic Jewish" movement itself is not what I'm referring to).

If it's one thing I can appreciate non-Christians for, they often (not always) are more prone to the actual details than the "Christians" like to discuss or even know about.

 

[garrydons]

Tarheeler's suggestion is good. Try to open different DIRs here in Religious Forum. Read and study them carefully and religiously. There is Judaism DIR, Christianity DIR, Islam DIR, Hinduism DIR,etc. I am pretty sure if you are really sincere in knowing the truth, you will find it.

 

[Tarheeler]

Didn't he ask which one was "right and true"? Or did he ask which would suit him personally?

If he wants to know which one is "right and true", then I think Atheist and Agnostic and Jewish input would definitely open up more avenues to historical and scholarly perspectives, regardless if they believe in it, to help him ultimately arrive at the fact that the Truest form of Christianity which actually follows what Jesus taught in the scripture (as opposed to Paul) which leads to improvement in one's Spiritual standing is to be a sort of non-Pauline (ahem) Messianic-Jew of sorts (though the "Messianic Jewish" movement itself is not what I'm referring to).

If it's one thing I can appreciate non-Christians for, they often (not always) are more prone to the actual details than the "Christians" like to discuss or even know about.

Well, after reading the OP and not just the title of the thread, I thought it was very obvious what he was asking: which type of Christianity from a set list (general Christianity, Catholicism, or Jehovah's Witness) was correct.

But maybe the drive to push their own religions and/or pov's has just become so great with some of our members that it overshadows all else.

 

[Shermana]

so my question is which religion is the correct one?
christianity
jehovas whitness
catholic
any help or guidance would be apprechiated.

The way I see it, he's asking which religion overall is the correct one, and then listing some examples, the equivalent of an "etc." after "Catholic". So thus, by "the correct one" I don't think he's limiting his question to which of these is it. Thus, if one who believes there's is right says so, that's the kind of "pushing their beliefs" that is called for in this type of question. Now if they're actually willing to defend their claim, that's another story. I don't see why asking in a DIR would answer which one is "The right one". I think an objective debate forum where all perspectives are allowed would thus be the most efficient means of getting the widest variety of opinions and scholarly claims, if you limit to a "Christianity DIR" you will most likely not get opinions that are against the common "Christian" ideas.

Perhaps he'd like to answer: Did you mean to say "Which of these on this list is correct" or "Which one overaell is correct (such as)" with what should be read as an "etc" of sorts after "Catholic"?