Out of all the religions in the world, why is Christianity the right one?

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Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years ago
Out of all the religions in the world, why is Christianity the right one?

Firstly Yes, I am a christian and a very passionate one at that. I don't want to cause any stir with this question but I only seek new responses that I myself may not already know..

You see I was asked this question Last week on my campus and was then involved in a long tiring discussion leading into the night. And if you're wondering, I defended god pretty good! But after all that, it lead me to wonder what other persons Christians or non-Christians thought about this topic. Maybe I or someone else could learn some new knowledge about the truth. I hope this question isn't out of place.

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DawnMSamoraposted 9 years ago
Hi Dwight. How are you? How nice of you to ask this question.
Religion is always a stir when brought up haha My mother always said, "there are two things friends and family should never discuss, religion and politics".
My belief is there is only a right religion for the individual. I believe in "God" not the religion.
I think Christianity may be the world's "right" religion because it has been around for so long. This is what people are used to, out of habit? Don't get me wrong, I am a "Christian", but anyone can say that right? Many things are only people's opinions. We love to label things and debate about which one is better for people. I do not believe there is really any one "right" religion, even though I am a Christian.
Thanks DawnM
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  That's a really good answer Dawn...I Like how you are able to identify that you are a christian but at the same time abide in safe net . Decent . I like that as Christians we don't shy away from the tackling questions but can defend our faith. Thks
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  DawnMSamoraposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you Dwight. I grew up "Southern Baptist ". I never like to be labeled anything but the definition of "Christian " is more of who I am than any denomination. I was taught to witness to people, but witnessing has always been hard for me to do.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Cool.............Did you know that baptist songs from the USA play a huge role in almost every denomination in Jamaica. A lot of their songs are either re-written so much so that I used to think that these songs came from Jamaica when I was a boy.
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  DawnMSamoraposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi again Dwight,
  I did not know that about the baptist songs! That is really cool and interesting!
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dashingscorpioposted 9 years ago
Perception is reality. Almost every religion believes in a God.
Generally speaking what makes one "right" over another is where the individual was born or their early religious indoctrination via their parents. Very few people stray from their early teachings.
Odds are if you were born in Iran your allegiance most likely would be with the Islam faith. If you were born in Israel you're likely to align yourself with Judaism beliefs, in India it would be Hinduism, in China Buddhism and so forth.
I believe God made man and man made religion.
One of the reasons there are so many different denominations under the Christian banner is because various groups disagreed on the merits of some scriptures. Taking pride in one's nation, group, or religion is normal.
The notion that: "We're right and every other group is going to hell!" has led to wars and decisiveness among groups for centuries.
One of the best things the founding fathers did in the U.S. was making sure it was not a "religious state" by openly encouraging and giving the rights to practice any religion a person wants.
Too bad there is not more of a "live and let live" mentality when it comes to religious beliefs and non believers as well.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you for you're comment dashingscorpio. Glad you could stop by.A few questions your way. Why is there a BC globally and not something else. Why when people swear or die they're quick to call on Jesus. Stand for something or fall for everything.
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  dashingscorpioposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  The term BC & AD are designations are numbered years used with the Julian and Gregorian calendars. The Roman Empire influence. Dionysius Exiguus had a desire to replace Diocletian years with a calendar based on the incarnation of Christ in 525.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you again dashingscorpio, especially for verifying the facts. Now, for there to be a BC or AD Isn't that a proof of life of christian core characters and values. What do you think existed -50 to +50 years around the BC era?
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I'm sorry, you're saying that because a Catholic monk set up a calendar around what he believed to be the time of Jesus, there must have therefore been a time of Jesus? That's a logical fallacy. Now, incidentally, it's CE & BCE.
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  dashingscorpioposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight, There is a whole slew of history regarding the various calendars including the Mayan calendar. Lots of folks believe A.D. stands for "after death" of Christ. It really stands for the Anno Domini dating system. Calendars prove nothing.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks for your comment Julie McFarland. And no, I'm not basing my entire argument on just that unproven fact. But it does add to the puzzle. You see what you don't know can sometimes be evidence. Can you tell me 100% if Christ existed then.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  No, it is not 100% proven that a historical jesus existed as a single person in first century Judea. What you do not know cannot be used as evidence, that's the argument from ignorance (fallacy) or the god of the gaps (another fallacy)
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  How closely have you studied science? Reading as a layman, or are you a physicist?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Well I Am an Engineer, sooooooo I'd land myself somewhere in between.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ah. .. I see. I've had experience with engineer apologists. Have a good one.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you so much for stopping by Julie McFarland.....It was nice talking to you.... I hope I'll soon stumble into you once again on hubpages
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I'm sure you might.
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  dashingscorpioposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight it appears you've had a change of heart. In your new question asking how can you "prove" anything, you said:
  "My conclusion is that NOTHING is really factual or true. NOTHING can be completely proven".
  I assume that includes religion too
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I'm glad that you came back over....and (LOL) no i haven't had a change of heart at all! I knew that some of you might have thought so..But in fact the reason why i asked that question is quite the opposite because it tramples the atheist's logic.
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  dashingscorpioposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Atheist say you can't prove there is a God and therefore they don't believe. Christians however frustrated usually will attempt to prove there is. As you stated nothing can be proven! That's why it's pointless for them to argue. Live and let live
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  My friend, my friend....you continue to not see what's being said. Christians shouldn't want to prove god, because it's about faith (anti-proof). It's atheist that want's the proof. Go back to the question how do you prove anything.
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tsmogposted 9 years ago
Any religion is always wrong once a religion is right.

Religion is a funny thing becoming very important once one ascribes the religion with a deity. There once was not any religion. That is a good mind exploring exercise for any individual, which could lead to a group discussion.

The etymology of religion points out the word with a purpose did not exist until the 5th century and has since then been redefined. In other words there was not a need for 'religion' until the 5th century. Could we suggest the 5th century metaphorically is similar to that of a five year old discovering religion. May we then see how religion redefines itself for an individual, coupling, group, and etc through a lifetime experience.

Religion has defined formal meanings seen in its elemental forms within dictionaries, yet there are countless books written on religion. That attests there seems to be disagreement for any 'set in stone' meaning for religion. It simply is diverse and most likely always will be. IMHO it becomes convoluted.

For instance I lend meaning toward it being "a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith" (Source: Merriam-Webster.com). In other words religion exists without any assignment to a deity. I accept no one person's religion remains the same while most likely all persons have more than one religion. Religion transforms adding to and removing through the simplicity of change predicated by need while it experiences growth, decay, regrowth - renewal, or transforms while interacting beyond its working definition.

That is just viewing religion. Now, comes the decision. Does an individual assign religion to a God, a god, or gods or does a God, a god, or gods assign religion to an individual?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Interesting Mitchell. I applaud you for your facts. However you trying to demystify from the lexicon "religion" is kind of a fallacious argument. In fact it's Non sequitur. Even when the word didn't exist,the core ideals of religion did from creation
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  tsmogposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Interesting your viewpoint. Nice! (Nice is a one word comment with the meaning of speechless I use mostly with poetry, which I truly Love :-) I ponder your last statement lending toward truth speculatively being maybe a cause for creating the word.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Good Morning Tim Mitchell, it's nice to see you again . thank you for your comment.
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JMcFarlandposted 9 years ago
Might I ask why you think Christianity is the right one? Everyone else I've met from every other faith says something similar about theirs. What proof is there to make an informed, logical determination when choosing a religious beliefs. Sure, you can bring up apologetic arguments Luke kalam, ontological, tag, etc. But I knots of no one who converted because of those arguments. Most of the time, I've found that people accept the religion they are raised in as true, or the predominant religion in their culture. This does not seem like justification of that belief, not does it demonstrate that belief to be true.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  And can I ask you one more thing my friend...What would it take for you to believe in god....Describe to me what grand event must take place before you can play the character of one falling to her knees before Christ ?? What's the evidence you want?
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Any evidence would be nice. Truthfully, it doesn't have to be a grand event. I don't know what would convince me, but if your God is true, it sure does - and doesnt seen the least bit ingested in doing it. I guess it doesn't want my salvation
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You see Julie that's what I wanted to bring out. This constant talk of wanting evidence from atheists has for a long time seem like a hyperbolic version of doubting Thomas. the truth is if god stood in front of you,you still would ask for evidence.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  How do you know? I care about truth, and if I'm going to believe something, I want to have confidence that it's actually true. How do you determine truth without evidence, and why believe something not proven to be true?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Julie that's the problem you see. Nothing can be 100% verified so there has to be faith. Nobody can prove that this all isn't a dream. If you tried that you'd be crazy. So we have to all have belief. faith is apart of everyday life.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Trust and confidence is not the same as blind faith in something. Is good capable of providing evidence? Yes. He doesn't. He demands faith, expecting us to ignore the way or brains work in every other aspect. Appeal to faith is absurd.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I like how you called god "he"....It seems that there's some history there . I can see you have a difficulty accepting faith which just leads me to the same thing over and over again. Atheist can't accept faith because it denies logics 1Co:2:14
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Being able to speak in Christian language is simply because I used to be one. Looking for deeper meaning there is silly. you're just saying I can't understand you because I don't have your magical spirit Being. That's silly, too.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  you know Julie I realize that you keep asking for evidence and the truth is i used to ask when I was younger until god started showing up A LOT IN MY LIFE! My advise to you is to ask him to reveal himself to you. If you mean well he WILL ANSWER.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Appeal to emotion and personal experience? That's not convincing to me, and there's no reason for me to believe that you're telling the truth. How do you differentiate between perception and reality?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ummm...I wasn't appealing to your emotions or trying to but if i did that's good to know.
  Check this video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKsnt8J_E6o
  I hope you understand Jamaican patois.
  
  And no laughing okay
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Personal experience is emotion based and entirely subjective, doubt you think? How do you verify it? How do you test it? Without that, how do you believe it is external?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Are you saying that the billions of Christians are all self-experiencing the religion? cause I can definitely say otherwise....On the other hand did you enjoy and understand the video He was lost and had a lot of questions like you but found god.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Do you think that the thousands of Muslims, Hindus, etc. That have personal experiences that they attribute to their gods is equal proof that their gods exist? Is it not special pleading to say no?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Haven't you ever heard of Muslims converting to Christianity and what they had to say.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3lHueRXvh0
  even the last video I sent to you; the man was a Rastafarian thought he had seen a vision telling him to serve sillasy.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Haven't you seen the videos of Christians converting to Islam? Does that make Islam more true? That argument works both ways, you know. Personal experiences are not solely exclusive to Christianity by a long shot.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Lol! Yes that's the cliche response to such a question. but there answers to all that....you're even proof, I mean how strong was your belief and dedication to god..did you have any real experiences with him and finally what caused you to leave?
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  My faith in God was probably as strong as you think yours is. But that didn't make it true. Any more than the faith of Jews, Muslims or Hindus makes their beliefs true.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You know the bible speaks of god's people being drawn away from the faith. But i have to tell you that you're faith was not anywhere where min is today. Like is said I'm a radical christian for Christ I've had all the evidence iIve needed to guide
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Did you know me when I was a Christian? Were you in training to be come a missionary? Did you go to Bible college? How do you feel that you are in a position to judge my former faith just because I no longer have it? This is baseless assumption.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  when you start having miraculous events taking place in your life day in and day out you can then understand where I am. When can start communicating to god on a hear and answer basis you'll have an idea. education has nothing to do with salvation.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  And you know I didn't experience any of those things how? Because I no longer believe? That's incredibly arrogant, don't you think?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  OK Julie if you did that's great....and if not then you're just playing with me.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight, if the existence of "God" could be proven, then you would not need belief. You are free to continue believing whatever you choose. Neither you nor anyone else can "prove it." "Faith" is of your own making to suit your need.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Good day jonnycomelately I think that it is the complete opposite. You see if god could be proven then more people would believe however sad that would be; simply because there are many "doubting Thomas's"
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Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years ago
To answer your question Julie McFarland I thought I might need more words to do so.

In anyway, firstly, I try to respect all religion. Now I'm going to answer you question in a way you might not like. You see there is an unprecedented love and inexplicable explanation that you get from the god effect of Christianity when you become intertwined; something that fluffs you up and overwhelms you from day to day, something that discombobulates your sorrows and worries from day to day, something that empowers you more than the normal man, something that transcendence the love you have for a woman and your family (agape love), something that you feel is dubious to science, Some thing that makes you want to love others and to minister and share this joyous treasure you've discovered (This is only found in Christianity, "Ministering" along with a few of its cousins), Something that would make you smile wholeheartedly at a man that just slapped you across your face. Something that makes you live a good life.

And you see that's the thing about Christianity, It defies logics. In fact it says so in the scriptures; it also says that the natural man like your self just can't simply fathom the things that I've described above, in fact it says that you'll see them as foolishness (which you might; read all of 1st Corinthians 2).

And then you see that is where the debate about Christianity will always most likely end "FAITH". In order for you to understand anything I'm saying you actually have to take a leap of faith and accept Christ and not just study him or try out Christianity (because god gave us the chance to choose and wants us to come to him with that right intention so he can identify his own.)

But then again there is also the issue of other religions and being born into one. Again unlike most religions the scripture does actually explains this. And it is here People often wonder if they could believe in a god that would allow (key word) other people to die out of faith, just for is own will. However what I've learnt is that you can't put a limit on god.(read Romans 9) this explains some of how god's will is unprecedented and inexplicable and also how he will even choose and/or allow people to die outside of the christian faith for his greater will.
That again is why ministering is so important which is what we do.
I really like that you aren't afraid to ask questions and do hope that this will one day lead you to fall on your knees and accept Christ. Thx
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I was a Christian, and got a degree in theology with every intention of becoming a missionary. I have read the Bible in many languages. I could no longer believe it was true. The answer you described can be found in followers of every religion.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  that's too bad.......you know they say that the most avid atheists were Christians. Whenever you start looking for too much logical proofs and allow yourself to be poisoned by babbling knowledge 2Tm2:16, U unknowingly are slipping away from "faith".
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  That's actually not what happened at all. I attempt not to make blanket accusations and assumptions about complete strangers, especially believers. You may want to try the same sometime. It might lead to a more productive, longer conversation.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Okay......cool. I'll However pray that you'll one day truly reconnect with him. If you've ever had any true experience with god VS knowledge, I hope you'll remember those and rekindle the fire.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  If that God out of all proposed gods is real, I wouldn't want to - but thanks anyway.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  cool...
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  cam8510posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  "the natural man like your self just can't simply fathom the things that I've described above, in fact it says that you'll see them as foolishness." If true, why are you explaining it, and why was the Bible written as God's explanation of Himself?
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  ".. looking for too much logical proof.." i.e.,stop using your brain. ".. to be poisoned by babbling knowledge.." Slipping away from "faith" is the only sensible way to go. IMHO
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  that is so true Chris, why am I trying to explain? But you see what i found over the years is that atheists still crave explanation even when you tell them that the bible says that they won't understand.
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Say Yes To Lifeposted 9 years ago
Christianity teaches that it is the One True Church, and all other religions are false. Actually, that's typical among all 3 Abrahamic faiths. DawnMSamora - actually, compared to other religions like the Hindu-based and Far East Asian ones, Christianity has not been around very long. By claiming to be the One True Faith, it is essentially tooting its own horn.
Likewise, not all religions claim to be the True One. Recently, I stopped by a Shinto shrine out of curiosity. A woman there explained to me when Christianity entered Japan, the citizens were VERY put off by that thinking. Since no religion can answer ALL questions, none have the right to claim to be Absolute Truth. Shinto is a polytheistic religion, and quite liberal in considering other religions. Most Japanese people practice a second religion along with it, including Christianity. In fact, Shinto got its code of ethics from Confucianism.
Recently, I've come to the conclusion that any religion that claims to be Absolute Truth should be suspected as a cult. There is great significance that out of all world religions, Christianity and Islam hold the record for having the most cult spinoffs.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi it's nice to see you Yoleen...You know i weep because of the fact that people are being deterred from Christianity because of the negative groups and individuals professing god (past and present). I beg you to try him for yourself PLEASE .
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  Say Yes To Lifeposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight - tx for your concern. I DID try Him for myself. I was also in a cult, putting my life in danger. Because Christ didn't make me a new creature, I couldn't save my niece from joining a cult. I don't believe Christianity is right for everyone.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  That's sad to hear my friend. But you're are right....Christ isn't for everyone (M't:22:14:) even though he wishes for all to be saved. (2Pe:3:9). From what i understand you had a bad experience that shaped your beliefs. Get back up brush off yourslf
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  Say Yes To Lifeposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight - you may want to check out the series I wrote on the 10 most practiced religions. Here's the link: http://sayyestolife.hubpages.com/hub/Wh … nt-of-View
  It's my attempt to get back up.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Wow Yoleen...very detailed and factual. But then again you're just stating most of what is already known dabbled with a few of your perceptions. I felt like i just asked you who you are; you choosing to describe all your organs and their functions.
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  Say Yes To Lifeposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  LOL!
  Yes, I described those religions from an objective point of view. I have written 3 other hubs describing other religions; the link to each next one is at the bottom. Since Christ didn't make me a new creature, I'm exploring other avenues.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I can see you're a good person Yoleen and i like how you have a thirst for knowledge and the truth....that is a good thing :)The major difference between me and you would be my strong spiritual back ground and experiences. good luck getting back up:)
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight, I'm curious. You keep telling people to try Jesus for themselves, not knowing anything about them, or whether or not they have. Have you tried Allah for yourself? How about Buddah or Thor? how else would you determine truth?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I'm glad you asked Julie. Ever since I was a boy in many religious debates, including my physics teacher all told me try other religions.That's why i asked this question! I want to learn more than what I already know to become a better minister
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Do you not think it's arrogant to think that people who do not believe in your version never tried it? Or to tell them to "just try it" without reason to, when you haven't tried any of the others out there?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I have a knowledge of other religions but I want more. Mind you...I've been in a lot of debates throughout my life and still I can't see why not to choose god. There is more to Christianity than just a book and ordinances. We need to accept god wholy
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Knowing about other religions in a debate setting is hardly trying them for yourself, as you are encouraging others to do with yours. Why not to choose god? Perhaps because none of them are proven to be true? That seems like a great reason.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ahh.... I'm glad you said. You're looking for proof my friend and that's where you'll surely fail! Christianity is not about proof in fact it'st the complete opposite; it's faith Heb:11:1:. wish we could talk face to face writtenwords are so limited.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Could you have faith that gravity didn't work and then fly? Why is faith a good reason to hedge your bets on a god, but not in any other area of your life?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  That's a fallacy my friend "a false analogy" you're comparing something fictitious and imaginary to a completely documented historical and well debated concept for centuries that merely requires a small leap of faith to complete the deal.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Regardless, do you use faith to make any other decisions in your life, absent evidence? Can you give an example? Why have faith in your God, but not in any others? Are you admitting you have no evidence for god?
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Faith is not evidence of anything except faith. When you go into work, do you rely on faith to perform engineering, or do you rely on facts, evidence and science? Why do you think that is? Faith is belief without good reason.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You speak with a lot of fallacies and self defining terms my friend Non sequitur. But nonetheless Julie you should know that everybody has a little faith in them even you. don't you try to first believe that you'll do a good job before you do it?
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Okay, which statement was a non sequitur, and why assume they all have to logically follow each other rather than stand on their own as individual points? I believe I can do a god job because my track record shows that I can, and do. no faith.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  "Faith is not evidence of anything except faith" A conclusion without sound facts. You said "(believe).....good job" belief and faith are kin Julie. definition-"accept that (something) is true, especially without proof" no one can 100% prove anythg
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You're confusing faith with confidence and trust, and that's what my belief is made up of. You brought up doubting Thomas. When he asked for evidence, did he get it? According to the story, yes. So what's wrong with wanting evidence?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Like I said Julie in my previous comments. Atheist can't accept faith because it is ant-proof. which really makes this a cyclical non-ending argument. YOU CAN'T PROVE FAITH :)You can't tell me what evidence you're looking. Isn't there even one to see
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Let's try this a different way. If god desires all to be saved, why don't you pray and ask him what will convince me and then answer with that. your God, if true, surely knows. should I just make something up that would convince me?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Who looks worse. Wondering in the dessert for evidence of a castle or staying home with faith to believe for a castle. You know the fact that you can't tell me what evidence your looking for also means you have no evidence that god isn't real.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Shifting the burden of proof is just a glaring admission that you can't/won't do it. I'm not claiming that no gods exist. You're claiming that a specific god exists. I don't accept your claim. demonstrate it's true. The onus is on you.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Not bad Julie i like that so at least we've made some progress so we know that there is a god. but............mhhh.....which god to choose right? I want ensure that i'm interpreting the correct thing..so you do believe in (a god)?
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You misunderstand. No progress has been made. My atheism is and always has been a lack of belief in any gods. I do not assert that there are no gods. That is strong atheism, and it's incredibly rare. a lack of belief is far more common.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Umm julie you do realize that you're kinda contradicting yourself in your last 2 comments right? First you said-
  "I'm not claiming that no gods exist"
  Then you said-"My atheism is and always has been a lack of belief in any gods"
  Please explain?
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You understand, don't you, that not believing in something is not believing in the opposite? Atheism is the lack of belief in Gods, not necessarily the belief that no gods exist. There are spectrums of belief and non belief, this is pretty basic
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  are you sure that you said this right?"not believing in something is (not) believing in the opposite" shouldn't it be believing in the opposite. the enemy of my enemy is my friend. however i'm glad to know that you've some microscopic belief in god(s
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You're putting words in my mouth. Since you don't seem to be understanding, I'll make a comparison. not believing in aliens doesn't mean that I positively believe that no aliens exist. I do not have a belief in any God. The null position.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Continuing from above....me along. I've had enough spiritual experiences for myself and as a group of people. when i was younger I used to wonder about those who aren't as privileged as me. I've seen and taken part in most of the 9 gifts.
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  JMcFarlandposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  That has nothing to do with the continuing conversation. You saying you've had most of the 9 gifts sure may make you feel special or superior, but saying it doesn't mean anything. you've refused to demonstrate a simple request. Why?
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  DawnMSamoraposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Yoleen,
  Sorry I did not see your comment until now. Thank you for the correction on the longevity of the religions. I read a while back that Christianity had been around longest. Thanks for correcting. -DawnM
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Julie...sorry I took so long to respond to your comment...We don't always have the internet in Jamaica....Plus I needed some time off from hubpage to get some work done...I'm not sure I remembered what your last comment was about."simple request"
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Yoleen, I agree with you. I am not a religious person, but know that I treat others much better than most who claim to be religious that I have met. It saddens me how wars have been started in the name of "religion." I believe in empathy and nature.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  High chelsea it's nice to see you again..I like the your hair I regret that many people judge the entire scope of religion off the bad apples. PEOPLE PLEASE NOTE---THERE ARE BAD CHRISTIANS!!
  But then there are the good ones
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks, Dwight, you're sweet. You are correct. There are bad and good people in every walk of life and within every belief sector. That's why I hold true to empathy and nature. With that I cannot go wrong.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  In error I thought you were from Nigeria, Dwight, sorry for that. Are you minister of a church there in Jamaica?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ummm nope...I'm just passionate about god..But i don't have an office as yet
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You seem to be passionate about your own self-esteem, being closer to god via your "faith" and talking down to those whom you think are less "fortunate" than yourself. Ego.... Christ-like? I don't think so. Only my opinion, of course.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi I'm glad you used words like "you seem" And "my opinion". If I've ever talked down to anyone I'm really sorry and i try to make that evident.And so I have to disagree with you there. I realize that you're mostly here for sarcastics and as a critic
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Nyc1996posted 9 years ago
I'm a Catholic Christian and I believe that there is no 'right religion'. Everybody gets to choose what they believe in and we must respect that.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks for your comment Nyc.....and yes we must learn to try and have respect for everyone.....However even though I'm not handing out any objections, why do you believe that there is no right religion? Or were you just playing it safe?
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Medusa13posted 9 years ago
Why is ANY religion "right"? After all, religion is "man" made. In the scope of things, humans have been around for such a minute part of the earth's history. We (humans) are not so significant when looked at it this way. Did religion exist prior to humans? Do other animals have or practice religion? These are just my thoughts on the matter.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hey Chelsea it's nice to have you on the matter I like the new perspective you're bringing to the table.However what you're saying is all based off theories, and because we can't answer them doesn't mean religion is excluded. theyre only questions
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Religion is based only on theories as well.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Interesting point Chelsea..But could you tell me one of those theories?
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  For one, the bible is only a book of stories. For those who say it is more than that, these are simply theories.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  How do you know that they're all stories???
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ALL4JESUSposted 9 years ago
What a wonderful question! And very well presented! Thank you!

The immensity of God is the great mystery. Even atheists have to admit the world is a miracle. The old joke about proving to the atheist that God exists and inviting them to dinner and asking afterwards if they believed there was a chef is a little trite but very true.

If Christianity is not the "right" religion then the question becomes why it is not right? Isn't it logical that our maker loves us? Isn't it logical that is a fight between good and evil? The question in Christianity is whether Jesus was the son of God. If you pass it off as a romantic notion and nothing more, and you are wrong, you have allot to lose. IF you consider it but are unable to believe all you need to do is pray with an open heart.

The bible says the only sin God cannot forgive is the close heart. Believing is a state of grace. What religion in the world is more hospitable, more accepting?

Yes, man enters into the "religion" and messes everything up from excluding people from communion to talking about fire and brimstone to precluding women from leading congregations. It is man and the evil inside of man that is wrong.

Search your heart and pray and God will guide you to the right religion. Your job is simply to do the homework and be silent and know him.

"We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls."
Mother Teresa

'for the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart' (1 Samuel 16:7). He knows her motives as well as her actions. What is of greater concern to us is our own salvation. Am I a true Christian?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Wow I'm really getting some nice answers..Sorry it took me so long to respond....But nice answer. I can only hope that some of the non-believers on this site will take what you had said
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  DawnMSamoraposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I love your answer also, All4Jesus! I like when you say, "The bible says the only sin God cannot forgive is the close heart." I have not heard this before; but when I think about it, this makes sense. Thanks, DawnM
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jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years ago
"But i have to tell you that you're faith was not anywhere where min is today. Like is said I'm a radical christian for Christ." A quote from yourself, Dwight.

The arrogance you display is everything that the person you claim to worship was not. All of your rhetoric and replies to Julie McFarland set you up as being superior and closer to your "God" than anyone who does not have your "faith." Even your reply to my comment here will be met with more glib evangelical presumption that you think I must ultimately believe as you do..

Everything about your religion that you display here is a reason for me to reject that religion.

Yet, of course, I can never deny you your fun and entertainment.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I noticed that our comments are being ignored here. Perhaps we have valid points?
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  He's adept at side-stepping around uncomfortable questions. If there's a chance he will be "caught out," then such questions will be ignored. This is how I see it, but might be mistaken.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi guys I'm sorry that i took so long to respond.You see I don't always have the internet in Jamaica .... Anyways yes i'm not afraid of being an ambassador for Christ, even though I'm not the most righteous person. I still have much to work on
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You may be right, he may be from Nigeria, LOL!
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I see you guys are enjoying yourselves with this topic...I'm really glad for that. Hopefully you can have a change of heart and see the light.
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  Stargrrlposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  No, you don't have valid points...keep flattering yourselves. Your comments are ignored because they are confrontational, and less than polite.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you so much strgrrl it feels really good to have some one defend you. I realize that the same thing they are accusing me of they do ten folds. Guys I'm really sorry if I offended any of you but plz know that I'm just here to share Christ
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peter565posted 9 years ago
I don't think Christianity is the right one. It is just not evil
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ummmmmm...Interesting I can see that you've brought some difference...Short and spicy But it kinda makes what you said opinionated.
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Cynthia Hooverposted 9 years ago
Is there a "right religion"? I do not think that as a Christian that judging anyone or any religion is wrong. It just is not my place to do so. I believe in God, and as such I do not believe in judging others. Is there a "right religion" who knows. I just know what I choose to believe and put my faith in. WE all have that right no matter what religion is in question.

A good Christian will not judge others period (in my opinion). but merely share their faith with others. A healthy debate is always good - so long as you are not forcing your beliefs on others. Faith should come naturally in whatever religion you choose to believe in.

I do not gauge my faith based on thinking it is the "right" one. I put my faith in God - PERIOD. It was my choice to make and put my faith in God. Not because I felt that it was right above all others - It is right for me though.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Very nice Cynthia hoover ....Sorry I took so long to respond. This is exactly why I asked this question; to get the opinions from those who are both Christians and non-Christians...so i can learn something....I think i just did
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I wish other religious people could be like you, Cynthia. Then the world would be a better place!
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Lol
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  DawnMSamoraposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I like you Cynthia. We have the same thinking:) Yes, a (real/ good) Christian will not judge others. I believe also, but never look down on anyone if they don't believe as I do. Like Dwight, I am interested in others' thoughts and beliefs. --DawnM
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Author Samposted 9 years ago
My dear friend. i love that question. But before answering that question, there is one thing you needed to understand.

Today, not all called 'Christian' are actually Christian. Christianity as we know it today, is not the Christianity Jesus originated. so to get the answer right, you need to know what true Christianity is today.
Yes. As for your question, according to the bible, we have one true GOd. He has one True Worship. And the history of Christianity found in the bible shows that the religion is a continuation of God's dealing with men. True, all religion of the world today may claim to be the true one. The truth is, there is no other book that is so complete, regarding religion, God, and humans than the bible.
Christianity is an extension of Jewish religion, which teaches the truth about the only true God. it is the only Religion that explains God well.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  All true sayings my friend....Sorry it took me so long to reply...I can see you have some wisdom
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  Juliet Christieposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  What is right to some right is relative.Religion is man made.It is best to believe in the Creator of all that was made. I do not believe the big bag theory and I believe the earth was created by a Superior . being. Does that make me a Christian
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  No. But I urge you to continue seeking out that superior being that you speak of..Hopefully you'll find yourself serving Christ....Believe me when i say there is a wealth of joy with him...However the journey is still not easy
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Stargrrlposted 9 years ago
Christianity is the only religion where God actually humanized Himself in the form of Jesus and came to die for us. Christianity is the only religion where you are saved based on faith and not rated according to your works. The Christian God is a personal God, and we were created for union and fellowship with Him. This is what makes Christianity the right religion.
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  All religion is man-made. Therefore, there is no RIGHT religion. The universe exitsted well before that of man.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  We have a saying in Jamaica "Way up stay Up!" basically I'm just saying Great Answer stargrrl!!! And mostly because it's nice to have some support around here. I was seriously pondering where my brothers and sisters were
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  Stargrrlposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Yes, the universe existed before man...as did God, who created it.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Nice one
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  Maggie Bonhamposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You evidently are not familiar with all the gods who became men. Take a look at "incarnation" on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incarnation
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  ummm me or stargrrl
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Austinstarposted 9 years ago
On whose authority do you proclaim that Christianity is the "right one"? And BTW, for those of you who think Christianity is the oldest religion. You are wrong. There were many religions before Christianity, not the least of which is Judaism.
Don't believe everything just because that is what you want to hear. Do some actual research before you make blanket statements.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_religion
People were worshiping gods thousands of years before the "Christian" god was even thought of.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  He speaks from Nigeria... a country with a very sad reputation for distorting the message of Spirit which christians claim was taught to them by an enlightened man called Jesus. Ugly "christianity," in my view.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  ummm Hey guys..Just poking my head in here:) Lela everything you said Is well known already, but again it's just facts and in no way discredits Christianity..Like everything else religion evolves with time but god remains the same.
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  God is a man-made idea as well. Just because people believe a god exists doesn't mean it is true.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I thought he said he was Jamaican? A country even more brainwashed than those in Africa perhaps. The deal is that what he has been told all his life about Christianity isn't the truth. It's the same as the Santa Claus fantasy.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Wow isn't it also a stretch to believe that you can have over a billion brain washed Christians as opposed to a few millions of atheists. The way I see it it is more plausible to believe that atheists are brainwashed.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Christianity's membership is currently declining while atheism and agnosticism are experiencing a dramitic increase. Again, you are. believing in the equivalent of Santa Claus. There is no evidence to support god or santa
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Not a "stretch" really, Dwight, when you consider it's the atheist mind that refuses to be brainwashed.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  But you see the term brainwashed you use is totally opinionated, and just comes back to us not being able to tell who is brainwashed, which again is just another means for nobody actually being able to prove anything..Hence there is belief and faith
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coconellyposted 9 years ago
Hi Dwight as a fellow Christian I also asked my mother the same question as well not too long ago. In the evil corrupted world we live in it seems that Christianity is the only hope due to its promises that the Lord gives as seen in Revelation that we will live once again, have new bodies, never die, and live in the kingdom of God forever, if you accepted Christ as your savior. Unlike other religions such as Catholicism, Islam, and Judaism they all have different views on the Afterlife. Some examples of these are Muslims who believe that if you please God you'll go to paradise, Catholics believe you'll get salvation if you're born again meaning that you must be baptized and have confession, and Jews believe you must do good things to be saved. But in Christianity you don't have to do anything to receive salvation, because God is so merciful and loving all we have to do is believe and have faith that His Son is our savior and our ticket to Heaven of being saved.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi coconelly you're so right.... It's really nice to see another fellow christian I almost thought that hubpages was void of them. I can only hope that those who are non-believers can see what you have had to say.
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kbdressmanposted 9 years ago
I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the things I appreciate about our leadership is that they have said several times that Non-members should bring all the truth they have discovered in their lives with them, ponder our message, and see what we can add to the truth they already have.

There is truth in EVERY religion. From a Christian standpoint:

-Muslims know there is one God and worship Him devoutly

-Jews believe in a Messiah that will be a political savior for them when He comes (Christians know this appearance as the second coming of Jesus Christ, Jews expect it to be the first coming of somebody else)

-Taoism teaches that balance is important

-Hinduism has a great respect for life

-Buddhism teaches wonderful tenents like Self Control

I believe that Christianity can embrace each of these beautiful aspects of the other religions and add additional light and truth and correct misinformation found as well.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  That sounds very enlightened, pleasure to read, Kd, Is that just your personal view, or do you feel your church promotes this as a general rule?
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  kbdressmanposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  One of our apostles shared this idea in an address at the last general conf. that responded to the question, "Why do Mormons Share their Beliefs So Actively?" Quote is too long to paste: See 2:51-3:32 of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBzKAFF4Sdc
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you again. I have looked at the video and make my choice to not accept the existence of god or the claims made about Jesus. I get the message that I am absolutely free to choose, without being judged by other humans for doing so.
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  kbdressmanposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You're spot on about not being judged. You'd like that church leader. He gave an address in a recent conference on respecting the agency of those who choose not to accept our message. :-) Thank you for being able to respectfully disagree.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Wow kbdressman....Thank you so much for your comment...I like the new variety of answers I'm getting. I really hope that somebody learns something from all this Yes we are free to choose jonnycomelatel its one of the golden Ideals of Christianity.
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vink21778posted 9 years ago
Hey Dwight
It is really good to listen you believe in all the religions and you are comparing one with another but you know what your question is really unmature.
Religion is something which connects our soul to the creator,the ways to connect can be different.Some meets God through meditation ,Some through religions,Some soul connect to god neither through meditation nor through religion ,they connect to god by serving the society e.g- yeshu masih.
So yes you are right ,Christianity is the right one because you are following it.There is no fast process to meet our creator .You must have patience and you must believe in whatever way you are following
Hope my answer is valueable to your curiosity.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Yes vink21778 , your input is highly valuable along with anyone else who wishes to add their thoughts. I like the colorful flavors that you brought to the topic. You see i asked this question so that I and others could learn something new.
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  It's an interesting one. I like that it is an open-minded one. That is something that is needed more in our world.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Very true instead of an argument people should know how to just share, assimilate and regurgitate a non-hostile, fair and well thought out answer.
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Darrell Robertsposted 9 years ago
Hi Dwight,

I have not studiedall the religions in the world, but I have looked at a few of the mainstream and some of the less known.

First, what is religion? Some suggest that the word itseld orginates with the latin language from "ligare" meaning to bind.

Religions bring people together who have common view on the world and usually have some scripture that the group accepts as the truth from a higher authority.

To be honest, faith is the key to the religion. I mention this because unless all must agree, then it is not a fact. For example, you throw an apple up in the air under normal conditions it will fall to the ground. No once could deny that because it is a fact we could all see it, and the event itself is the proof.

That said, I do not know anyone who was there during the times of the Bible, Quran, Bhagavad-Gita, Holy Tablets, Torah, and any of the other scriptures. From reviewing history we see that usually the winners of wars tell the history that they desire to be told to the masses.

I wish I could say that I knew the absolute truth and I could say there was one "right" religion. I have seen they way people behave when the issue of religion arises and I seen what have been done in the name of God.

From an analylitica standpoint, I see that there are higher forces than humans such as nature, on a planetary as well as a cosmic level. THe only thing I could conclude that is the right religion is the religion of life, peace and happiness.

Live and let live in peace, try to be happy and help others to be happy. Where we will go when we die, who knows. That is up to God, but all the religions say oour action here will determine where we go when we die.

I hope this helps in some way. I wish you nothing but the best on your journey.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  What a prodigiously interesting response my friend. I like the build you develop before arriving to a conclusion. As a christian though I want to tell you that Christ is real. The evidence is to have faith in him wholeheartedly then comes proof.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight, your need to keep telling people is your "stuff." It's like you are trying to convince yourself by getting others to believe the same. If you really have "faith" then give up wanting to control. What you want is irrelevant.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Sooooooooo......you want me to stop ministering?
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Previously you said this: "Yes we are free to choose jonnycomelatel its one of the golden Ideals of Christianity." You do not know another person's needs. You only presume you do. Evangelism presumes your way is the right way. It ain't!.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I will tell you about the goodness of Jesus and how wonderful he is.....Then you can choose if you want to follow him. I would love to see you one day following Christ. I CAN'T AND WON'T FORCE YOU. But I will pray for you tonight, i promise .
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight - Please write a hub presenting your evidence that "Christ is real". I would love to read it.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  LOL....I'm sorry It's just that I find myself having to repeat the same response over and over again....I Keep telling my Non-believer friends that as a christian YOU DON'T LOOK FOR EVIDENCE TO PROVE GOD. IT'S ABOUT FAITH (ANTI-PROOF/EVIDENCE).
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  So,you don't have any credible evidence, then. You just believe what you have been told to believe on faith. Good luck with that.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ahh now that's the comment I'm looking for.....My friend I've already passed through my time off asking questions and seeking evidence from I was a child...You now need to seek him for yourself so that you can find that proof in him you look for.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Let me be blunt. In praying for me you have made a judgment about me. Don't. The only responsibility you have is your own life. Just make sure it's in no way hypocritical.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ummm..........okay cool. But everybody needs prayer, so if you can pray for me too please do
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  ".....okay cool. But everybody needs prayer,...." in your humble opinion, whether they think they do or not.
  Ok, very free-thinking......
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  My friend you keep thinking that I believe that someone or you did something wrong but that's not the case. When i said that everybody needed prayer it could mean any basic life struggle. I'm just praying for a a happier trouble-free life for them:)
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Darrell, I like your conclusion very much! I may not agree with the God part, but living in peace, trying to be happy and helping others to be happy as well is well put!
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Ann810posted 9 years ago
Because Christ still lives on within Christians, due to us accepting Him into our hearts. And He was more than a prophet, Christ healed the sick, raised the dead, cast out demons, was crucified for the whole worlds sins and diseases, and Christians can do as He did, just practice stirring up the gift. The only way to get to God (the heavenly Father) is through Christ, (there is no other way to get to God). John 14:6
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  hallelujah Sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're speaking my language You sound like someone who is filled. Where have you been all my life....umm I meant for the duration of this question
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MarieLBposted 9 years ago
Hi Dwight Phoenix, I will answer the second part of your question, where you asked what other Christians think about the subject.

I too am very secure in my faith about God and about Jesus Christ, however, I belong to no religion now. I think each has similarities and each has some very good and deep precepts, but there is also what I call a "lot of fluff" which is purely to accommodate that grouping, and not to necessarily please God/Christ.

My answer to the first part of your question why is . . . ..would be. I respect your view of Christianity, but I do not share it. In my mind, there are many ways to God/Heaven/Hereafter/ Enlightenment. I think different people find different ways to express their faith.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  It beggars the question, what do you mean by pleasing God/Christ? If that pleasure is all about your perceptions of what is "right" or "wrong" according to your interpretation of scriptures, then your perceptions may very well be "wrong."
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  MarieLBposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  To jonnycomelately - It is the religious Christians that seem to choose ways that they say "please God". My view is that God does not need our feeble attempts and Christ is purely an example of goodness.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ahhh interesting view Marie...Thanks for bringing more color to the topic I'm glad that you believe in Christ...I also implore you to seek him out fervently, wholeheartedly and truthfully, and in your search I pray that you find him completely.
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Maggie Bonhamposted 9 years ago

To answer your question, your religion isn't necessarily the "right" one. In the history of the world, there have been somewhere around 5000 religions. Each one of them claimed or claims to be the "right" religion because their god or gods said so.

Right now, Christianity is the most popular religion, followed up by Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism rounding out the top five according to http://www.infoplease.com/toptens/organ … ions.html. All the other world's religions have equal to or arguably more believers together than Christianity.

My thought is that it's your business to believe what you believe, but I follow science and a faith older than your Christianity. I was a Christian at one time, but there are too many logical disconnects in it and your bible for me to take any of it seriously. Plus, with all honesty, I dislike your god. (Putting on the flame suit as we speak.) Any god that sends people to eternal torture for not believing in him is not a good god, in my not so humble opinion.
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  MarieLBposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  "You've got me all wrong" quote from 'God's Message to the World' by Neale D Walsch. Whilst I cannot uphold the premise that Christianity is the best religion, I think your last two lines show that your view of the God may not be right either.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Oh, I think Maggie's view of a vengeful, jealous, spiteful, murdering god is definitely the very picture of the "Christian" god.
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  Maggie Bonhamposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Have you read your bible, Marie? Even if you just take the New Testament writings only, you'll find a vengeful and petty god. The Old Testament is worse.
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  MarieLBposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Maggie, I could not insert my comment under yours. I do not follow the Bible teachings. Again I quote ""You've got me all wrong" quote from 'God's Message to the World' by Neale D Walsch. That is my Bible now.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi again my friends I find that the definition of a religion many times is stretched beyond what it should mean... 5000? Most of them aren't short of an "old wife fable" "bed time story" or "culturally flamed" which spreads through a social build.
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  Maggie Bonhamposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight -- I am offended that you consider my gods to be an "old wife fable" "bed time story" or "culturally flamed. " Educate yourself that there are people who do follow the old gods and who consider Xianity nothing more than a bedtime story.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Sorry maggie I'm just seeing your comment. I apologize if i truly offended you...But what I'm saying is true a lot of so called religions were just tales. In Jamaica for example there are a lot of spiritual stories which sometimes sparks panics.
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  Medusa13posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Awesome! LOL
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  Maggie Bonhamposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  No, Dwight, your religion is just made up tales. You have no real proof. This is why you think that other religions are hogwash. (Now, how did that make you feel? Angry? Good. That's what you do to other people when you discount their beliefs.)
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  My friend no religion has full proof in fact, nothing in this world has ultimate proof. there's just faith..and i'm used to conversations like this so it felt normal but again i apologize if I'm still out of line. In fact I'll stop if you want??
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Surely "faith" has no substance. So there is nothing to prove/disprove.
  But at least no one can disprove your theories, Dwight. You are safe there in your own little world.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Did you know that u contradicted the bible by saying that faith has no substance when the bible says that "faith is the substance of hope".But then again you claiming that I'm in my own world is opinionated,without any proof;soI cant take it seriosly
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  Maggie Bonhamposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight -- faith is nice; proof is better. Your religion isn't the "right" religion anymore than mine is. Your just happens to be the one that has half the world's followers. The other half are pretty sure you're wrong.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Maggie, Christianity does not have half the world as followers - more like one third. 2nd is Islam, 3rd is Hindu.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Suit your self, Dwight. You are in charge of your opinion, me of mine. The main difference is you take the bible seriously, I don't - nor you interpretation of it. Is that "faith" self-designed to suit your opinion?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Sounds like an Interesting question Johnny (can I call you that?), but I'm not really sure what your trying to ask and how that really steps on the bigger picture?
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  Maggie Bonhamposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Lela -- I think I saw something on Wikipedia (yeah, it can be wrong) or something similar that said about half, when you count all the denominations. But that (and I) could be wrong. Regardless, it is not in the majority when you consider all others.
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tvs290posted 9 years ago
A very bad thought,when you say that. You can think that christianity is the right one, but cannot say that 'Out of all the religions in the world' that plain Racist and stupid. sorry if it hurts but it's true. You have a very Bad evil thing in your empty space mind.
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  MarieLBposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  tvs290. Please note that this is a 'safe place' where anyone can voice an opinion. Insults are NOT in order here. Try to understand the other person & respond in a kind, civil way.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks Marie but it's okay....I understood that when I had asked this question that it had the likelihood of affecting a lot of people personally....I however accept that and am willing to take all the lashing with it. tvs290 thank you
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  megan porterposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  if you have nothing nice to say dont say it at all he has an opinion
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Himanshi Singh25posted 9 years ago
firstly, your question itself raised a question.!! who told you that christianity is world's right religion?
any person of any religion wouldn't say that their religion is bad. whether you are a believer or an atheist you can't go against of your religion. for you may be this is the right one but for the it may not be. hope you got your anwser.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks himanshi singh......I ask this question because it is one of those questions that can never seem to find it's answer. While on the other hand I am a very fervent highly convicted man of god have found my evidence in Christ.
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  Himanshi Singh25posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  seems tht you are highly devoted!! gud luck...
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  lol thanks... but umm I really mean no disrespect. I'm not overly righteous nor do i want to trample anyone's belief...i'm just compelled to share my joy
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  Himanshi Singh25posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  thn thats gr8 !!
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You know......You crack me up why am I not following you on hubpages ?
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  Himanshi Singh25posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  the answer lies within you
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Cool then I won't wait another second : ()..I see you're new on hub pages...Can't wait to read some of your stuff.......A writing freak huh
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  Himanshi Singh25posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  go ahead
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Chriswillman90posted 9 years ago
Well if you want to start an online religious war, then this is the way to begin. There's no way anyone can pick one particular religion and deem it the right one. Every religion has their own set of attributes, beliefs, deities, and moral guidelines that discriminating any religion is not fair.

I was born into a Catholic household and religion was a huge deal for us, so I understand why people feel so strongly about a set religion. However I was and am very tolerant of other religions and that's how it should be. Imagine if the entire world was able to accept everyone else's religious background.

The world might actually evolve and transform hate into tolerance and we might all become a better civilization for it. I think in the future that religion will continue to be phased out and it might actually be a good thing on certain levels.

Of course we would probably find a plethora of other things to fight about so phasing religion is unlikely to fix too much. I just hope people follow the correct moral compass and learn to be tolerant because that's what I always believed religion should be. It shouldn't choose one group of people over another and it shouldn't discriminate against other religions.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks for your comment Krzysztof; very thoughtful. I like where your coming from, and in away I myself believe that in the far future much of the fight over religions will fizzle out. I mean look at us now we can discuss it without a fight, right?
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Dynablobposted 9 years ago
Good question Dwight! Christianity is unique from all other religion in that other religions leave it upon the individual to earn their salvation or way into Heaven but not Christianity. Christianity as I'm sure you know teaches that there is nothing a man can do to earn his salvation or pay for his way into heaven. Jesus paid for our salvation with his death on the cross therefore salvation is a free gift from God if we would just believe that this is true and confess and believe in our hearts that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. When people have doubts that Christ was the son of God I point to the countless prophecies He fulfilled, so many prophecies that in my mind it is undeniable.I believe Christianity is the only true religion and therefore the one right religion. But that's just me.I don't know if this answers your question but I hope it helps in some way. Thanks for the question Dwight. - Dan S.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I see that sort of teaching as the reason many people stop even trying to do the right thing. They lie, they steal, they exploit in greediness and selfishness... yet call themselves "saved." BS ! Just drop the religion and be real.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  So, If I just say those magic words, "confess and believe in our hearts that Jesus Christ is the Son of God", we will all go to this ephemeral place called Heaven? Sweet!
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  Dynablobposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hey jonnycomelately I totally agree people use this teaching as a free pass to sin freely but it's not meant to be. The Apostle Paul addresses this in Romans 6 "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dan, if you can really know what that man said, to whom, in what circumstances, then you will know he was not talking to you and me. When your christianity brings you into this century with relevance to me, then I will listen.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate. I like how you were able to give a less than a biased view.
  Thumbs up good comment.
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  Dynablobposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Lela confessing and believing in your heart aren't things you say to be forgiven but things you must do. Saying the words won't save you but believing it will. Also Heaven is not ephemeral I think you may be misusing this word. Thanks for the comment
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I was being facetious, of course. I don't believe in your magic gods. But keep on believing if it helps you to be a decent human being.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Lela Don't U realize that the concept of god and his love is everywhere. Even the Judicial systems benefited largely from religion -In god we trust- Come on America! When you swear, I bet a time or 2 you called on Jesus;God is everywhere. No Escape!
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  The physical universe is everywhere. Your mythical sky daddy is nowhere to be found. There is no evidence for a god or gods. If you have evidence of a man-thing that lives in the clouds, please share it with us.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  My friend again because there is no evidence of your liking for god. that doesn't mean that he isn't real. A lack of evidence isn't grounds for disapproval.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  So you still believe in Santa Claus in spite of the lack of evidence that a big white guy can deliver presents to every good little boy and girl in the world in one night. No evidence for Santa exists.he's not real either. No evidence for god= no god
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Lela I already told you that Santa clause is a bad example and in anyway most Jamaicans don't know who that is. But yes a lack of evidence isn't grounds for what you don't know. Haven't you heard of the god particles, dark matter and etc...
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight. You are boring me. Please continue your self delusion because it seems to make you happy. Just know that not everyone in the world is hoodwinked by your make believe god things.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ummmm..actually the god particles and dark matter are scientific theories now being highly pursued. Sorry you didn't understand
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I'm sorry YOU don't understand. Dark matter, and Higgs-Boson particles are all still part of the NATURAL universe. They are NOT "gods".
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  @Dwight "A lack of evidence isn't grounds for disapproval." If you sat in a courtroom, being tried, and the judge said this to you, would you be happy about it? Of course you would not. So how can your "faith" allow such a situation?
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  "Maybe I or someone else could learn some new knowledge about the truth." I see you delete my comments now... ok. But how about opening your mind to other aspects of "the truth?" Your god surely does not need you to protect him?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  No Johnny I didn't delete your comments, what do you mean? And Lela your missing the point those scientific theories are highly pursued but are not proven just like my god. by the way johnny how did you get to comment twice, that's pretty cool.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  The Higgs-Boson particles HAS been detected in the Hadron collider. Dark matter has been found, but is currently not understood. That's just a matter of time. And yet a god or gods still has not been detected even after thousands of years searching
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You're giving false statements when typed in google the first thing you see is "Dark matter is a hypothetical kind of matter that cannot be seen with telescopes but accounts for most of the matter in the universe.." (real but no proof)
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You are not getting good information in your search, try physics.org instead. And learn to keep up with fast paced and recent news.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  How to comment twice?
  I have a pssionate belief in Gremlins and they answer my every need!
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Lela those 2 scientific theories i mentioned are not fully yet proven.The standard model that Higgs particle is found in is to this day still not complete and is still a variable. In fact both theories had no proof but were still pursued blindingly.
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  Lady Guinevereposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  A couple of other site: ScienceDaily, Natgeo, Smithsonian
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Wow. That's the same exact thing that I am saying about your god theory. But you are misinformed about physics for sure. I suppose you'll be telling us that gravity is still a theory too, right?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Come on Lela you're taking this in circles. These theories started out as just pure guesstimates without any proof (blind statements). But yet scientists still pursued. So like I said a lack of evidence doesn't mean something isn't real !
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  MarieLBposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  This started as an interesting debate. Seems to me it has been degraded into a brawl. I have lost interest.
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  Austinstarposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Obviously there is no getting through to you, Dwight. So believe what you will.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  ----Asides from the topic---- Just came out of a test awhile ago and it was horrible! anyway I'm sorry guys that we don;t seem to be getting anywhere . I suppose that's why the debate between Christians and atheists are perpetual
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Dwight, it can get us somewhere useful if we learn to - accept, unconditionally......I am happy to accept that you have your belief(s) and "faith," and not wish you to change that. Can you accept my position without wishing me to change?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Yes sir You know you just gave me about the most unbiased heartfelt comment since the entire duration of this discussion. atleast It felt that way. I won't force you to Christianity nor anyone else.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  You did not answer my question. You side-stepped it.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ummmm....no actually I did I started by saying "Yes sir". Meaning Yes I Can accept your position without wishing you to change.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Ok, thank you. My error.
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praveengosainposted 9 years ago
There is more freedom in Christianity than other religions. That's why it attracts me. In India as well many Christians live freely and enjoy their live.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Interesting view.....but I'm not completely sure i get what you're saying. are you saying that there are less ordinances/rules........less rituals and more grace?
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Besarienposted 9 years ago
Christianity is right for me because I am deeply inspired by the example that Jesus set in aiding the poor, the sick, and the weak. He also taught tolerance and forgiveness. To me, that is a formula for goodness that I can believe in and try to emulate.

Other Christians take a completely different message from the Bible. Non-Christians find whatever is right for them also. I think so long as a person's beliefs cause no harm nor seek to control others, they are "right enough."
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Awesome my friend thanks for your comment
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Steven Lindquistposted 9 years ago
I think it is important to point out a few important details related to your question. First religion and spirituality are two different things. You can include belief in that as well. Religion is just the organized structure behind belief and spirituality so that common understanding and representation can be made of a practice. Christianity has many different aspects and sects. There may be written information still not released by the leading churches dating back to early recorded history of Christianity. Please do some research on the history of Christianity and come to some understanding how politics played a large role in its spread. Secondly, the concept of God is universal and the same themes echo in many religions. Notice how I said religions. In the spiritual sense there are fundamental similarities in all belief structures. I think that the question is a wise one and one should be open to understanding the complexities of belief as it relates to culture, place of origin, and family. Many may believe that Christianity is the root cause of many atrocities in the world and still is responsible for some bigoted and hateful speech. Some sects believe in some harsh interpretations of the written records. Thirdly, the records almost state that Christianity is a by choice religion and salvation is by choice not mandatory. It is important to take a close look at our own belief and see whether it is related to the belief in the organization or structure of religion or by the intended spiritual meaning of the texts. Good question and enlightenment can come from all sorts of different insights. Just because you don't believe in another God doesn't mean that millions of other people's belief structure is incorrect or corrupt for them.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thumbs up!!! Thumps up!!! what I liked:
  
  Segregating religion from spirituality
  Identifying the spiritual similarities in different religions:)
  Your unbiased and understanding tone
  Christianity isnt the sole cause of war:)
  
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megan porterposted 9 years ago
Hello i like your question. Good on you for being a christian if that is what you like then you be a christian. All religions are different in different ways, what religion you are you are no one can tell you different. Anyway im quite confused at the moment too, i am completely stuck on Christianity and Buddhism. I like the fact of never dying and always being reborn, but then in Christianity i like the fact you can die and then still be with the ones you love. I don't know if god created the world or if there was a big bang or if Jesus was real. No one knows if its all fiction. No one really knows the real answer. I hope that helped and i think you should check out my blog. I am new on there now but i wont be for long hopefully xx

dream it believe it and achive it
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Cool...... Well as a human being I can tell you to keep searching until you find where you belong and is comfortable.But as a Christian I MUST share with how great our god is and that accepting him will put all your doubts to rest; replaced by joy:)
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  megan porterposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you i would love to learn some more about your relidgion i mean if you are willing to talk about it i am interested in things like this i might even blog about it x
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  where's your blog ?
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  megan porterposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  just click on my name it will come up
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  (LOL) Oh I thought that you had a blog outside of hubpages
  
  Let me check it out......
  
  Okay so just returning from my short journey and i saw that you're new here. So let me be the first one to say welcome to hubpages!
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MonkeyShine75posted 9 years ago
I would love to answer your question Dwight, but I can't
I don't think the Christianity of today is the correct one.
For those attacking Dwight, he's asking a question, so why are you attacking him?
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks Mara ..... And that's an interesting view too. It's a unique answer, and I can understand it. It's like I've been telling people I don't serve Christianity or religion but god, because a lot of it as become more corrupted over time.
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lone77starposted 9 years ago
It depends on what you mean by "religion." If you mean a regimented, doctrine that all members must adhere to, then I think no religion is the right one.

Truth is an elusive goal of all personal forms of inquiry -- scientific, spiritual and otherwise. Truth doesn't change because of our limited beliefs. Thus, our limited beliefs are wrong, because they are incomplete.

Like any physical destination, there may be many ways to get there. So long as the destination is the same -- Truth -- then any road that gets you there is good. The problem is that most people are clueless about the destination and end up following a shabby, tattered shadow of the path, but which leads in the wrong direction. All of Christianity's denominations fit this description. I discuss this in more detail in my new book, "Watered Down Christianity."

http://tharsishighlands.com/books/water … ianity.php

So many of today's Christians say that you have to "follow Christ," but they don't have any idea that that truly means. I suspect that most of them are not following Christ, because it's extremely difficult. I also suspect that Gautama Siddhartha (the Buddha) may well have followed Christ, though he lived 500 years before Yehoshua of Nazareth was born. We have to understand what "following Christ" means. We also have to understand what Christ said about the First being last, and the Last being first. And we need to understand what he meant by his statement that you can tell a tree by the fruit it bears.

The greatest spiritual path is that one which leads to non-self-concerned Love. Nearly 1700 years ago, an Emperor derailed Christianity for selfish, political purposes. The "religion" has never recovered since then.
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  jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Emporers of Commerce, Religion and Politics continue to derail our World today. Selfishness, greed and desire for control continue as singularly human traits.
  God's Chosen? Most definitely not!
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Excellent.... I enjoyed reading your answer. It was very informative. And I have to get my hands on that book too. I agree that Christianity has been diluted
  Question though....from your tone I'm not sure if you saying you believe in the "past god"
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  Perspycaciousposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I liked your response to the question "What is God?" Could you have done it in the "10 words or less"?
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musicbacsposted 9 years ago
Hi everyone! Personally, I agree to all what others are saying, but do not accept some of them. But first this is what I believe. Christianity is NOT a religion. Anybody can be a christian and belong to other religion. If I may suggest, the question should be asked is why Jesus Christ is the right one in a religion? Because it is Christ that makes one a Christian.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Wow I never saw that one coming Interesting spin to a question. So you're saying I should ask if Christ is real as opposed to Buddha, Zeus, Muhammad and etc... But you know that would group a couple of religions (judaism, islam, Bahá’í and etc)
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Rachel L Albaposted 9 years ago
For me Christianity is the right religion because I love my Lord, Jesus Christ. To be a Christian means to be like Christ and that should be the goal for all Christians. Of course, He is the only one who could be perfect and it would be extremely difficult for any of us humans to be perfect in every way but we can be as much like Christ and His character as we can. When Jesus walked on this earth, it was said about Him that He talked with authority because He lived what He spoke. He didn't say one thing and do another. God/Jesus loves everyone and died for everyone. That's why I think Christianity is the best religion.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Rachel. It's nice to know that your serving god. I which out non-believing friends on hubpages could understand what we are experiencing.
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manatita44posted 9 years ago
I have said that you are a good man, Dwight, and you are moving in the right direction. Your question I also perceive to be sincere and you are seeking answers. First have a look at what you said:

" ..involved in a long tiring discussion leading into the night. And if you're wondering, I defended god pretty good!"

Tiring and long, right? Also, why do you feel the need to defend the One who created you? Isn't it easier to Love? How could you have best served this person, who also has the Light of God shining in the Heart?

Sometimes, silent Love is a better option than long drawn out arguments which destroy the very Spirit it seeks to defend. Never do what makes you weak. Your purpose is to walk towards the Light or Love, and away from darkness; to move away from the mind-room, to the room of the Heart. That is the childlike room.

Humility is the key. The Sun shines on the rich and poor alike; a tree, when it is laden, bends down and offers its fruits to mankind. We walk and trample upon the grass every day, and yet it does not complain. Be like the tree, the Sun and the grass. Try to feel a consecrated oneness with others. How can we Love God whom we cannot see, unless we love man, whom we can see?

The Unmanifest, has to be loved through the manifest. We can best please or glorify the Divine, through the myriad forms that He has given us. No need to change your Faith, simply your nature. Be mindful of others Faith. Respect and be tolerant, be like our Lord and you will find Love. Much peace.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  I highly favor your response manatita44; very enlightening and true. You see ever since my younger days in high school I've always been battling between the softer loving and the intellectually rigid ministerial approach.
  Thanks for your warm words.
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  manatita44posted 9 years agoin reply to this
  No shame. Insight is noble. Work with what you have, accept without expectation and move on. Most significantly, continue daily prayers at quiet periods. Allow Grace in and you will be fine. Much Love.
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  Dwight Phoenixposted 9 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you....
  
  God bless you manatita44 : )
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