What would it take for you to change your faith to another?

[Kirran]

Not that much. I'd just have to feel that another faith's imagery, language and ways of thinking about things were more applicable to me than those of my particular Hindu philosophy's, in terms of fostering ongoing spiritual development and the values of compassion, honesty and humility. It is feasible that this could happen, for example with Buddhism, Sikhism or Daoism, or possibly even certain branches of Islam or Christianity.

 

[anonymous9887]

To see all theists in the world believing in the same god. Overnight.

That would pass Hume's miracle test, I think.

Ciao

- viole

As a bible student the bible for tells that all false religion will be destroyed and the true religion will stand alone. We are awaiting an attack on religion.

 

[anonymous9887]

The only question is what amount "some" actually is.

So do you think it's the majority?

 

[Kirran]

As a bible student the bible for tells that all false religion will be destroyed and the true religion will stand alone. We are awaiting an attack on religion.

All religion other than Advaitic Hinduism will be destroyed?

More seriously, there can certainly be truth in many different religious paths. I would say that the Bible saying this would be its writer putting faith in human nature to ultimately be true, honest and just.

 

[viole]

As a bible student the bible for tells that all false religion will be destroyed and the true religion will stand alone. We are awaiting an attack on religion.

Yes, every book might say that. For sure I would write it if I want to promote what it contains. No matter how nonsensical it is.

But I was not talking of destruction. Destruction of the competition would never make me change my "faith".

I was talking of all theists getting a revelation from the same true God at once.

Do you think it can happen, or is destruction a sine qua non to achieve that result?

Ciao

- viole

 

[Quintessence]

Didn't I just answer this not a scant few days ago? I'm just going to quote myself:

My religion changes all the time already. A religion that doesn't change and grow with me is worthless.

 

[anonymous9887]

Yes, every book might say that. For sure I would write it if I want to promote what it contains. No matter how nonsensical it is.

But I was not talking of destruction. Destruction of the competition would never make me change my "faith".

I was talking of all theists getting a revelation from the same true God at once.

Do you think it can happen, or is destruction a sine qua non to achieve that result?

Ciao

- viole

If your getting at, that that's impossible then I agree. But to me at least if every religion is destroyed and only one remains standing, is that not evidence, with something that was predicted beforehand?

 

[anonymous9887]

All religion other than Advaitic Hinduism will be destroyed?

More seriously, there can certainly be truth in many different religious paths. I would say that the Bible saying this would be its writer putting faith in human nature to ultimately be true, honest and just.

But what if your religion was destroyed along with mine and another religion stands alone for some reason? How would you respond? Hypothetically speaking.

 

[Kirran]

But what if your religion was destroyed along with mine and another religion stands alone for some reason? How would you respond? Hypothetically speaking.

Well, for there to be no Hindus left I'd have had to switched religion already. For one religion to survive, I would by definition have to be a follower of that religion.

 

[viole]

If your getting at, that that's impossible then I agree. But to me at least if every religion is destroyed and only one remains standing, is that not evidence, with something that was predicted beforehand?

Yes, but that would still not change my faith. By being part of the destroyed set, you see?

I make the assumption that your question does not apply to people who will gnash their teeth for all eternity.

Ciao

- viole

 

[anonymous9887]

Yes, but that would still not change my faith. By being part of the destroyed set, you see?

I make the assumption tha t your question does not apply to people who will gnash their teeth for all eternity.

Ciao

- viole

Well actually i believe that God will make will make everything clear before christ coming, the destruction of religion would be something that would make it evident and people will have a final opportunity to submit to god. To me it makes sense god would make everything clear before he comes to judge. Thats the only way i think he would come to judge, when he made it evident, and then we willfully rejected his word.

 

[anonymous9887]

At least Jehovah or YHWH the god I know is very rational and gives plenty opportunity for repentance, when you really get to examine him closely you'll get to see how he operates.

 

[viole]

Well actually i believe that God will make will make everything clear before christ coming, the destruction of religion would be something that would make it evident and people will have a final opportunity to submit to god. To me it makes sense god would make everything clear before he comes to judge. Thats the only way i think he would come to judge, when he made it evident, and then we willfully rejected his word.

Question. Many people died in the meantime. Believing in no god or the wrong god. Did God make it clear for them too before judgement?

Ciao

- viole

 

[Akivah]

All people have their own faith. What would it take to convert you to another faith?..... Opinions?

For me personally, it was a change in how I perceived the world.

I started as a secular Jew, Jewish in name only. I didn't believe in G-d and didn't do anything with the religion. Over time, my perceptions changed and I began asking myself questions that I didn't have answers for. My self search led to a recognition of G-d and an embracing of Judaism.

 

[anonymous9887]

Question. Many people died in the meantime. Believing in no god or the wrong god. Did God make it clear for them too before judgement?

Ciao

- viole

It wasn't time for the good news to be world wide as it is now.
But to those individuals that died in ignorance will get a chance at resurrection
when you are in ignorance jehovah god does not hold it against you, it's when you know the truth and choose to turn away from it, that your in trouble,when your willingly choosing to oppose is the problem
acts 24:15 and 1timothy 1:13

 

[Jumi]

A belief system the triggers such a massive "high" that it should be listed as class A drug. I can find plenty of bad reasons to justify believing it later.

Oh there's quite a few of those. I suggest going for truth and balance is better in the long run than bliss.

 

[viole]

It wasn't time for the good news to be world wide as it is now.
But to those individuals that died in ignorance will get a chance at resurrection
when you are in ignorance jehovah god does not hold it against you, it's when you know the truth and choose to turn away from it, that your in trouble,when your willingly choosing to oppose is the problem
acts 24:15 and 1timothy 1:13

If the ignorant has a chance in resurrection, why on earth are you guys knocking at so many doors in order to remove that ignorance?

Ciao

- viole

 

[Jumi]

All people have their own faith. What would it take to convert you to another faith? Many people say we'll I need to see a miracle or see it in the bible, but I think even if people saw what they wanted they still wouldn't change it. So what does it really take? Opinions?

The facts would have to favor the faith. It would have to be something useful that would be lifechanging.

 

[anonymous9887]

If the ignorant has a chance in resurrection, why on earth are you guys knocking at so many doors in order to remove that ignorance?

Ciao

- viole

Because it's our duty if we do not warn the sinner it will fall on us. Ezekiel 3:18
god commands us to warn people
Matthew 28:19,20 and Matthew 24:14

 

[anonymous9887]

So its either we are responsible for not warning people, but once you are warned it's on you now, between you and god