Aug
27
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Religions from God
God Almighty, revealed the religion to the entire mankind through his prophets who lived in different ages, in different parts of the world and in different societies, right from the period of creation of the first man Adam who is the first prophet until Muhammad who is the last prophet.
The existing religions such as Hinduism/Vedism, Zoroastrianism/Mazdayasni, Taoism, Judaism, Islam are the ones revealed by and originated from God who is one and only one. Jainism, Budhism and Christianity are not separate religions. When Jainism and Budhism are a part of Hinduism, Christianity is a part of Judaism. This is because Mahaveer, Gautama Buddha or Jesus were not sent by God to institute a new religion separate from the religions that had been revealed long before them and were in practice at their time ie Hinduism and Judaism. But God sent them to preach the morals, impart wisdom to peoples and to dispel man-made traditions that had gone against God-revealed religions.
Similarities Between God’s Religions
As Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Judaism and Islam had originated from one and the same source who is God Almighty, these religions are closely inter-related and have many common beliefs, rituals, worship, rules, laws, morals, and wisdom. The reason for the similarities is that God’s law is universal and as such his religion is universal too. Some people think that the similarities between religions are due to one religion borrowing beliefs and philosophies from other religion(s) and vice versa. But they are mistaken and have failed to notice or hardened their hearts to refuse to believe that the author of these religions is one God and hence the similarities.
One Religion
Worship (Yajna/Yasna/Salat), other rituals, laws, morals, knowledge, wisdom and many other teachings found in Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Judaism, and Islam are fundamentally same and corroborate each other. Hence these religions are like several branches in a tree and these form part of, and constitute basically ONE RELIGION of God Almighty.
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Religions from God
God Almighty, revealed the religion to the entire mankind through his prophets who lived in different ages, in different parts of the world and in different societies, right from the period of creation of the first man Adam who is the first prophet until Muhammad who is the last prophet.
The existing religions such as Hinduism/Vedism, Zoroastrianism/Mazdayasni, Taoism, Judaism, Islam are the ones revealed by and originated from God who is one and only one. Jainism, Budhism and Christianity are not separate religions. When Jainism and Budhism are a part of Hinduism, Christianity is a part of Judaism. This is because Mahaveer, Gautama Buddha or Jesus were not sent by God to institute a new religion separate from the religions that had been revealed long before them and were in practice at their time ie Hinduism and Judaism. But God sent them to preach the morals, impart wisdom to peoples and to dispel man-made traditions that had gone against God-revealed religions.
Similarities Between God’s Religions
As Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Judaism and Islam had originated from one and the same source who is God Almighty, these religions are closely inter-related and have many common beliefs, rituals, worship, rules, laws, morals, and wisdom. The reason for the similarities is that God’s law is universal and as such his religion is universal too. Some people think that the similarities between religions are due to one religion borrowing beliefs and philosophies from other religion(s) and vice versa. But they are mistaken and have failed to notice or hardened their hearts to refuse to believe that the author of these religions is one God and hence the similarities.
One Religion
Worship (Yajna/Yasna/Salat), other rituals, laws, morals, knowledge, wisdom and many other teachings found in Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Judaism, and Islam are fundamentally same and corroborate each other. Hence these religions are like several branches in a tree and these form part of, and constitute basically ONE RELIGION of God Almighty.
Aug
25
How Religion Can Lead To Violence
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Christina Pomoni
Religion has often been the root cause for violent acts. Focusing on the interpretation of moral claims about good and evil, religion encompasses tradition, history, and faith and as such it reflects the social construct of a culture that views a particular religion as indisputably true. Extreme religious commitment is often expressed in the form of extremist behavior and terrorism as religious beliefs are mainly based on faith rather than reason. In this context, the higher objective truth echoed by religion may require confrontational solutions when put at stake.
Religious violence is closely related to the nature of the religious imagination, which has always had the predisposition to project images of cosmic war. Many fanatic believers feel that they are God\’s only representatives on Earth and as such they need to be God\’s defenders. This means that when a religious conflict arises it cannot be resolved through dialogue. Instead, disagreements escalate and social tensions occur as a result of absolute solutions. Moreover, religious violence can be seen as an intellectual course of action that reflects context-dependent meanings. This explains why religious extremists emphasize greatly on the symbolic aspect of their acts.
Often, fanatic believers adopt a religious faith because they need to feel secure in a dangerous world. In this context, religious extremism is characterized by a group, which considers itself as being terribly suppressed and demoralized, and asks for freedom through the annihilation of the group of oppressors. When their religion is disputed, they react emotionally and often violently. Religious violence is expressed through physical abuse, vandalism, torture or even murder. Moreover, the act of suicidal attack reflects fervour of social integrity, which is used to stimulate interest about global social and political shifts.
Many religious fanatics believe that there is only one religion: the one revealed by God to humanity. This top-down approach leaves no doubt that the best religion is the one each one believes at and at the same time any other religion is a bottom-up faith, meaning all other religions are created by humans in their need to express their love for God. In this context, it is impossible for a religious fanatic to accept that, apart from own religion, the top-down religion, there are other religions, equally respectable and top-down, which should be respected.
This top-down concept is applied in all religions. Islamic religious extremism is driven, not only by fanaticism, but also by the urge to overcome poor education, poverty, and political instability in the Middle East. Encompassing the fervour of destroying anything anti-Muslim, Muslim religious violence mirrors the power of Allah. Similarly, Jewish terrorism performs extremist attacks against Palestine as they cannot accept any peaceful settlement with the Muslims. Something similar happened in Christianity. Called from the Eastern Orthodox Byzantine Empire to conquer Jerusalem, the Crusades were military conflicts between the Christian Europe and the rest of the world, namely Muslims, Mongols, Magyars, and Slavs.
Apparently, no one can tell what is the right religion and if there is a right religion. However, in the name of religion, innocent people are brutally beaten and killed. Although it may seem contradictory, religion repeatedly leads to violence. God bless us all.
Religion has often been the root cause for violent acts. Focusing on the interpretation of moral claims about good and evil, religion encompasses tradition, history, and faith and as such it reflects the social construct of a culture that views a particular religion as indisputably true. Extreme religious commitment is often expressed in the form of extremist behavior and terrorism as religious beliefs are mainly based on faith rather than reason. In this context, the higher objective truth echoed by religion may require confrontational solutions when put at stake.
Religious violence is closely related to the nature of the religious imagination, which has always had the predisposition to project images of cosmic war. Many fanatic believers feel that they are God\’s only representatives on Earth and as such they need to be God\’s defenders. This means that when a religious conflict arises it cannot be resolved through dialogue. Instead, disagreements escalate and social tensions occur as a result of absolute solutions. Moreover, religious violence can be seen as an intellectual course of action that reflects context-dependent meanings. This explains why religious extremists emphasize greatly on the symbolic aspect of their acts.
Often, fanatic believers adopt a religious faith because they need to feel secure in a dangerous world. In this context, religious extremism is characterized by a group, which considers itself as being terribly suppressed and demoralized, and asks for freedom through the annihilation of the group of oppressors. When their religion is disputed, they react emotionally and often violently. Religious violence is expressed through physical abuse, vandalism, torture or even murder. Moreover, the act of suicidal attack reflects fervour of social integrity, which is used to stimulate interest about global social and political shifts.
Many religious fanatics believe that there is only one religion: the one revealed by God to humanity. This top-down approach leaves no doubt that the best religion is the one each one believes at and at the same time any other religion is a bottom-up faith, meaning all other religions are created by humans in their need to express their love for God. In this context, it is impossible for a religious fanatic to accept that, apart from own religion, the top-down religion, there are other religions, equally respectable and top-down, which should be respected.
This top-down concept is applied in all religions. Islamic religious extremism is driven, not only by fanaticism, but also by the urge to overcome poor education, poverty, and political instability in the Middle East. Encompassing the fervour of destroying anything anti-Muslim, Muslim religious violence mirrors the power of Allah. Similarly, Jewish terrorism performs extremist attacks against Palestine as they cannot accept any peaceful settlement with the Muslims. Something similar happened in Christianity. Called from the Eastern Orthodox Byzantine Empire to conquer Jerusalem, the Crusades were military conflicts between the Christian Europe and the rest of the world, namely Muslims, Mongols, Magyars, and Slavs.
Apparently, no one can tell what is the right religion and if there is a right religion. However, in the name of religion, innocent people are brutally beaten and killed. Although it may seem contradictory, religion repeatedly leads to violence. God bless us all.
Aug
24
MyOpinionOnly
Why do people call him a Muslim, and think that the word is an insult? What’s wrong with being Muslim? He’s not, but if he were – is that a problem? Not everyone that believes in the Muslim religion is bad. There are extremist in every religion. What’s the issue?
Why do people call him a Muslim, and think that the word is an insult? What’s wrong with being Muslim? He’s not, but if he were – is that a problem? Not everyone that believes in the Muslim religion is bad. There are extremist in every religion. What’s the issue?
Aug
23
Larus64
I am searching for information about the basis of the seven day adventist religion. What are the beliefs, moral character and so on?
I am searching for information about the basis of the seven day adventist religion. What are the beliefs, moral character and so on?
Aug
22
A Religious question, What makes you believe your religion is the right religion?
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zed
What makes you believe that your religion is the right religion? You were most likely just born into that religion. Why do you think that you are right and the hundreds of other religions are wrong?
What makes you believe that your religion is the right religion? You were most likely just born into that religion. Why do you think that you are right and the hundreds of other religions are wrong?
Aug
22
C
The religions we have before us today, may not have been as accurate as it was 2000 years ago, because we humans cannot detect change outside of our limitations of life (100 years) So how do we know religion is the same? Also what if we perceived text from the bible differently from the past? How would we ever know?
The religions we have before us today, may not have been as accurate as it was 2000 years ago, because we humans cannot detect change outside of our limitations of life (100 years) So how do we know religion is the same? Also what if we perceived text from the bible differently from the past? How would we ever know?
Aug
19
MyOpinionOnly
Why do people call him a Muslim, and think that the word is an insult? What’s wrong with being Muslim? He’s not, but if he were – is that a problem? Not everyone that believes in the Muslim religion is bad. There are extremist in every religion. What’s the issue?
Why do people call him a Muslim, and think that the word is an insult? What’s wrong with being Muslim? He’s not, but if he were – is that a problem? Not everyone that believes in the Muslim religion is bad. There are extremist in every religion. What’s the issue?
Aug
18
What do Christians mean when they say that Jesus Christ died for our sins?
Filed Under Religion & Spirituality | 1 Comment
Ravenreed
I don’t understand the concept of Jesus, the son of God, being sent among us as a human, and being killed to atone for our sins. All of us alive today were born 2,000 years after him, so how did he die for my transgressions? Is God the Father (according to the trinitarian model) an angry, vengeful type that decided that “someone must pay!”?
I don’t understand the concept of Jesus, the son of God, being sent among us as a human, and being killed to atone for our sins. All of us alive today were born 2,000 years after him, so how did he die for my transgressions? Is God the Father (according to the trinitarian model) an angry, vengeful type that decided that “someone must pay!”?
Aug
18
What is the difference between a cult and a religion?
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Beanstalk92656
How would you define a cult? How would you define a religion? Are cults a sub-category of religion or not?
How would you define a cult? How would you define a religion? Are cults a sub-category of religion or not?
Aug
15
What was the website about true religion that told a story of masters and mentioned always looking at a clock?
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guruwander
There was a website a few years ago that was something about the true religion and it had these stories about a guy who learned the truth from a number of different teachers. The truth was about how there are more than one path to God and prayer is talking to God but meditation is when God talks to you. There were also things about some people look at digital clocks and often see the same particular time. There were links to books that the author had put out as well. I can’t find the site now, does anyone know what it is?
There was a website a few years ago that was something about the true religion and it had these stories about a guy who learned the truth from a number of different teachers. The truth was about how there are more than one path to God and prayer is talking to God but meditation is when God talks to you. There were also things about some people look at digital clocks and often see the same particular time. There were links to books that the author had put out as well. I can’t find the site now, does anyone know what it is?