Why is your religion the true religion?

[JustWondering]

Why are your beliefs (whatever they are) correct and everyone else's wrong? Note: I am agnostic (there could be gods but I have not met any).

 

[Smoke]

I reject the concept of one true religion or philosophy. That's my philosophy.

I don't make any truth claims about it, but I think it makes you better able to keep learning.

 

[te_lanus]

Why are your beliefs (whatever they are) correct and everyone else's wrong? Note: I am agnostic (there could be gods but I have not met any).

This should have been in the jokes department then we could have had some fun. but it is not so here goes:

:jester3: :bonk:

 

[Katzpur]

Why are your beliefs (whatever they are) correct and everyone else's wrong?

I think there are varying degrees of right and wrong. I can't imagine thinking that I'm 100% right and everyone else is 100% wrong. After all, we all have certain beliefs in common. The beliefs we have in common are either right for all of us or wrong for all of us. For example, let's just take the statement of belief, "There is a God." If there is a God, then everybody who believes there is a God is right on that one point and everybody who doesn't believe there is a God is wrong. If there is no God, then the reverse is true. Well, that's a pretty general statement, but I believe the general principle holds truth with other, more detailed, specific beliefs as well. No two beliefs which actually contradict each other can both be true. They could both be false, or one of them could be true.

I realize I didn't really answer your question, but if I didn't think my beliefs were correct, I wouldn't believe them, would I? I just don't care about convincing people that they are. They work for me and that's all that really matters.

 

[Riverwolf]

So far, based on what I've read, there's one spiritual path, with many different languages that we call religions.

The spiritual path I've chosen (I hope) will work for me, but it may not work for others.

 

[Renji]

I have faith in God and I believe in my religion...

 

[idea]

Truth exists, everyone has at least a piece of the truth or they would not survive long. No one has all of the truth (we are still waiting for further light and knowledge). Part of the test of this life is to see what you will believe... Anything that teaches "God is Love" sits well with me.

Here is what my guide to the scripts says about it:

CHURCH, SIGNS OF THE TRUE.
Doctrines and works of a Church that show it is approved by God and is the means the Lord has established for his children to gain the fulness of his blessings. Some of the signs of the true Church are as follows:
Correct understanding of the Godhead: God created man in his own image, Gen. 1:26–27. The Lord spoke unto Moses face to face, Ex. 33:11. Eternal life is to know God the Father and Jesus Christ, John 17:3. The Father and Son have bodies of flesh and bones, D&C 130:22–23. The Father and the Son appeared to Joseph Smith, JS-H 1:15–20. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, A of F 1:1.
First principles and ordinances: Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, John 3:3–5. Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, Acts 2:38. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost, Acts 8:14–17. Become children of God by faith in Jesus Christ, Gal. 3:26–27. Repent ye, and be baptized in the name of my Beloved Son, 2 Ne. 31:11–21. They who believed were baptized and received the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, D&C 76:50–53. Proper priesthood is needed to baptize and to give the gift of the Holy Ghost, JS-H 1:70–72. The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are described, A of F 1:4.
Revelation: Where there is no vision, the people perish, Prov. 29:18. The Lord reveals his secrets to his prophets, Amos 3:7. The Church is built upon the rock of revelation, Matt. 16:17–18 (D&C 33:13). Woe unto him who shall say the Lord no longer worketh by revelation, 3 Ne. 29:6. Revelations and commandments come only through the one appointed, D&C 43:2–7. We believe all that God has revealed, A of F 1:9.
Prophets: The Church is built upon the foundation of Apostles and prophets, Eph. 2:19–20. Apostles and prophets are essential to the Church, Eph. 4:11–16. Joseph Smith was called to be a seer, prophet, and Apostle, D&C 21:1–3. We believe in prophets, A of F 1:6.
Authority: Jesus gave his disciples power and authority, Luke 9:1–2 (John 15:16). Nephi, the son of Helaman, had great authority from God, Hel. 11:18 (3 Ne. 7:17). The prophet is to receive commandments for the Church, D&C 21:4–5. No one may preach the gospel or build up the Church unless he is ordained by someone who has authority, D&C 42:11. The elders are to preach the gospel, acting in authority, D&C 68:8. Any who preach or administer for God must be called of God by those in authority, A of F 1:5.
Additional scriptures to come forth: The stick of Judah will be joined with the stick of Joseph, Ezek. 37:15–20. The coming forth of latter-day scripture was foretold, 1 Ne. 13:38–41. We believe that God will yet reveal many great and important things, A of F 1:9.
Church organization: The Church is built upon the foundation of Apostles and prophets, Eph. 2:19–20. Apostles and prophets are essential to the Church, Eph. 4:11–16. Christ is the head of the Church, Eph. 5:23. Christ's Church must be called in his name, 3 Ne. 27:8. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, A of F 1:6.
Missionary work: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, Matt. 28:19–20. Seventy were called to preach the gospel, Luke 10:1. They were desirous that salvation should be declared to every creature, Mosiah 28:3. Elders are to go forth, preaching my gospel, two by two, D&C 42:6. The gospel must be preached unto every creature, D&C 58:64.
Spiritual gifts: They began to speak with other tongues, Acts 2:4. The elders are to heal the sick, James 5:14. Deny not the gifts of God, Moro. 10:8. Spiritual gifts are listed, D&C 46:13–26 (1 Cor. 12:1–11; Moro. 10:9–18).
Temples: I will make a covenant and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them forevermore, Ezek. 37:26–27. The Lord shall suddenly come to his temple, Mal. 3:1. Nephi built a temple, 2 Ne. 5:16. The Saints were chastened for failing to build the house of the Lord, D&C 95 (D&C 88:119). The Lord's people always build temples for the performance of holy ordinances, D&C 124:37–44. Building temples and performing ordinances are parts of the great latter-day work, D&C 138:53–54.
(Guide to the Scriptures | C Church, Signs of the True.:Entry - Temples)

 

[JustWondering]

This should have been in the jokes department then we could have had some fun.

Perhaps. I have asked this question more than once but though I get responses from people telling me what they believe noone ever seems to be able to give me a clear reason/explanation of why they believe what they believe.

 

[Smoke]

Perhaps. I have asked this question more than once but though I get responses from people telling me what they believe noone ever seems to be able to give me a clear reason/explanation of why they believe what they believe.

I think dogma, whether in religion or philosophy, is an intellectual pitfall. When you are constrained by dogma, it makes you unable to consider the data objectively. That's why I reject dogma.

 

[TheKnight]

Why are your beliefs (whatever they are) correct and everyone else's wrong? Note: I am agnostic (there could be gods but I have not met any).

I don't see religion in terms of right and wrong. But I see them in terms of goals and means to get to those goals.

I believe that my religion (Judaism) is the best religion for reaching the goal I believe should be primary (refinement of humanity and this Earth). Other religions can and do work towards that goal, however I believe that Judaism offers the best way to get there. That doesn't mean another way is wrong.

 

[DadBurnett]

I believe in God and Christ, but not in religion. There was a time when I did and when I thought my religion the one and only true one. I have come to realize that my faith in God and Christ does not fit within the constraints of any religion. That does not of necessity make me right or others wrong.

 

[Katzpur]

I don't see religion in terms of right and wrong. But I see them in terms of goals and means to get to those goals.

I believe that my religion (Judaism) is the best religion for reaching the goal I believe should be primary (refinement of humanity and this Earth). Other religions can and do work towards that goal, however I believe that Judaism offers the best way to get there. That doesn't mean another way is wrong.

That's very much how I see my religion.

 

[Storm]

Why are your beliefs (whatever they are) correct and everyone else's wrong? Note: I am agnostic (there could be gods but I have not met any).

Not everyone believes this. Many of us view the various religions as different paths up the same mountain.

I reject the concept of one true religion or philosophy. That's my philosophy.

I don't make any truth claims about it, but I think it makes you better able to keep learning.

I think dogma, whether in religion or philosophy, is an intellectual pitfall. When you are constrained by dogma, it makes you unable to consider the data objectively. That's why I reject dogma.

What he said.

 

[Kerr]

Why are your beliefs (whatever they are) correct and everyone else's wrong? Note: I am agnostic (there could be gods but I have not met any).

I do not believe in that there is such a thing as the "true religion".

 

[phuti]

Here's what I think: that many consider religion as being Christian, or Muslim, or Bhudism, etc. But indeed I've come to understand that true religion as Apostle James said it is this:

"Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."

If any who considers himself to be somehow "religious" does these things, then his religion is true. For what in the world can be above love? Some show their religions in use of big fancy words, clothing, and whatever, but neglect the very basic, whether Christian or not!

If one who is a muslim has compassion on a poor widow or orphan who is distressed, and a christian doesn't, which do you think would be accepted before God? Is it not the one who had compassion? Even so far as one who'd consider himself a Bhudist or whatever "religion" he may be. For God is Love. And anyone who has love has God.

 

[Storm]

Here's what I think: that many consider religion as being Christian, or Muslim, or Bhudism, etc. But indeed I've come to understand that true religion as Apostle James said it is this:

"Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."

If any who considers himself to be somehow "religious" does these things, then his religion is true. For what in the world can be above love? Some show their religions in use of big fancy words, clothing, and whatever, but neglect the very basic, whether Christian or not!

If one who is a muslim has compassion on a poor widow or orphan who is distressed, and a christian doesn't, which do you think would be accepted before God? Is it not the one who had compassion? Even so far as one who'd consider himself a Bhudist or whatever "religion" he may be. For God is Love. And anyone who has love has God.

Wouldn't that include atheists, too?

 

[Riverwolf]

That's very much how I see my religion.

I think it's how many of us see our own respective beliefs or religions.

 

[Riverwolf]

Here's what I think: that many consider religion as being Christian, or Muslim, or Bhudism, etc. But indeed I've come to understand that true religion as Apostle James said it is this:

"Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."

If any who considers himself to be somehow "religious" does these things, then his religion is true. For what in the world can be above love? Some show their religions in use of big fancy words, clothing, and whatever, but neglect the very basic, whether Christian or not!

If one who is a muslim has compassion on a poor widow or orphan who is distressed, and a christian doesn't, which do you think would be accepted before God? Is it not the one who had compassion? Even so far as one who'd consider himself a Bhudist or whatever "religion" he may be. For God is Love. And anyone who has love has God.

Nicely put.

The original definition of the roots for our "religion" meant "union." It typically meant union with God, but I believe it can also mean union with people; therefore, a religion can also be something that brings like-minded people together, or something which drives a person to be with other people, or, *ahem*, HELP other people.

I think James was spot-on... I should probably read his epistle. lol

(By the way, it's Buddhism. )

 

[RomCat]

My religion is the one, true, religion because
it was founded by Jesus Christ, God and man.

 

[Katzpur]

My religion is the one, true, religion because
it was founded by Jesus Christ, God and man.

I don't believe Roman Catholicism was founded by Jesus Christ, which is why I don't believe Roman Catholicism is the one true religion. On the other hand, if I were to have to choose between being a Catholic and being a Protestant, I'd choose to be a Catholic in a minute.