...to which religion do we go?

One of the most amusing aspects of religion is the large number of them, and how each claims to be the only "right" one. The followers of each religion stand a chance at some kind of "eternal reward" while everybody else is doomed. There are even sects within major religions that are the only one "doing it right". So, how does one choose? Just roll the dice and hope you don't crap out? Just blindly foolow along with what you were fed growing up, never questioning?

A teacher gives a test. One of the problems is 6 + 6 = __. The answers the kids give are 9, 13, 11, 8, 7, 15 - everything but 12. And each one firmly believes that his answer is right. Religions are like those kids - they can't all be right, but they can certainly all be wrong.

For many, religion is a very personnal issue,

so the right one is the one that feels right to the individual.

I chose the one that made most sense to me. I looked at all (the major) religions. I read their books (bibles), talked ,asked, listened and attended. I was hen able to make a decision of which i'd follow. I do believe mankind inherently believes in a diet. The drawings,writings and even the social structures paid reverence to a god be it spiritual, beast, crafted or a man himself.

Not Americans, from the looks of most of 'em.

This post has been edited by MattV: Aug 15 2007, 09:51 PM

what is also really funny is that in any other religion besides christianity they have to earn their way to heaven or others there is no heaven... Christianity is the only religion where you do not have to follow a ritual to be saved...

now to get on topic.... I believe there is only one right way. That is by following Christ Jesus.

-Steve

Well you could always take this test to tell you what religion is right to you: http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html

Here were my results: as of May of 2007.

1. Liberal Quakers (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (97%)
3. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (96%)
4. Secular Humanism (88%)
5. Reform Judaism (87%)
6. Theravada Buddhism (83%)
7. New Age (78%)
8. Neo-Pagan (76%)
9. Mahayana Buddhism (71%)
10. Taoism (69%)
11. Nontheist (69%)
12. Orthodox Quaker (65%)
13. Sikhism (61%)
14. Bahá'í Faith (57%)
15. Jainism (57%)
16. Seventh Day Adventist (54%)
17. New Thought (53%)
18. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (51%)
19. Orthodox Judaism (49%)
20. Scientology (49%)
21. Hinduism (46%)
22. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (45%)
23. Islam (40%)
24. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (32%)
25. Eastern Orthodox (30%)
26. Roman Catholic (30%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (12%)

This post has been edited by yano: Aug 15 2007, 10:08 PM

Sounds very interesting that they come up with that.... kind of stupid in my opinion, but I'll do it anyways once I get the time.

-Steve

I took that quiz - my religion (Mormonism) was second (hah!) - Sikhism was first.

I tend to be more believing of religions that believe that one's quality of life is more important than obeying their leaders and following rituals. If a religion will permit one to enter into glory for following a deity while being a total jerk, or likewise put someone in the depths of fire for not following a deity, but living a good life, I have an issue with it.

I personally believe that the most important thing to do on this Earth to ensure "redemption" is to be kind to humanity. Do your best to strive to make the world a better place.

This post has been edited by Glunny Wootness: Aug 15 2007, 10:50 PM

Took the quiz. 100% "Non theist". Which is the PC way of saying Atheist. Which is what I am. What I'm not, though, is "politically correct".

I thought that about 5 questions were way to vague or not applicable. I would be # 4, It asked no question about the Christ.

1. Orthodox Judaism (100%)
2. Orthodox Quaker (98%)
3. Eastern Orthodox (93%)
4. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (93%)
5. Roman Catholic (93%)
6. Islam (92%)
7. Seventh Day Adventist (88%)
8. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (87%)
9. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (79%)
10. Sikhism (74%)

For the most part, a person's religion is a matter of habit, and not of real choice; where and when a person is born is the determining factor. Is an unexamined religion worth having?
Z

I disagree with your assessment. I believe the majority of Christians that truly love Jesus have made an active decision to engage the LORD.

I have seen people come from various parts of the world and make a decision to love Jesus. Where and when may indeed be a factor for some...but for the majority of those that love Jesus, Christianity transcends location and time.

Is that you Mr. Weed? I am beginning to see you are pretty much an echo box for Mr. Nietzsche. Glad we can all think for ourselves.

The LORD had very prolific statements that apply to philosophers that think they were great....Two come immediately to mind...


And

(Both NKJV)

This post has been edited by StatisticalAnomaly: Aug 18 2007, 10:03 AM

I'm gunna guess that universalism is a nice way of saying agnostic...I hope so, cause that's what I am. And that's kinda right too because i have a few buddhist beleifs such as reincarnation and karma. I dunno about the rest, lol, but w/e.

1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (95%)
3. Theravada Buddhism (93%)
4. Liberal Quakers (91%)
5. Neo-Pagan (88%)
6. Mahayana Buddhism (76%)
7. Taoism (76%)
8. New Age (75%)
9. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (70%)
10. Jainism (61%)
11. Reform Judaism (61%)
12. Nontheist (60%)
13. Orthodox Quaker (57%)
14. Sikhism (53%)
15. Scientology (48%)
16. New Thought (45%)
17. Hinduism (43%)
18. Bahá'í Faith (42%)
19. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (32%)
20. Seventh Day Adventist (28%)
21. Orthodox Judaism (24%)
22. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (23%)
23. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (20%)
24. Islam (17%)
25. Eastern Orthodox (12%)
26. Roman Catholic (12%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (10%)

I think that there should be no religion and people should live as one and help each other, cause when that happens, the world will be in peace. But that'll never happen cause people are selfish...

Regards,
TheYoda

Without the mumbo-jumbo, that's basically what Jesus' teachings were about.

"Take care of yourselves and each other and everything will be all right". - "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy"

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Sorry, can't remember what book or movie that quote is from.