The Right Religion?

[Verminicious Knid]

I've been thinking about this for a while and I'd like to hear other people's viewpoints.

How does one decide that their religion is the true one?

You can speak from your own experience, or just from your observations of religious family or friends.

[CosmicNoodle]

A lot of people (not all) don't think about there religion bit simply follow it because its what they where taught from birth. Many just blindly follow without reading nderomg about the possibility they may be wrong. That's the sort of religious following I disagree with.

But a lot of people decide which religion is right for them by looking at the values and teachings and deciding which one best fits there world views. I know 3 people who have decided on a religion based on that. But I can only speak from my experocance with 3 people, which admittedly is a position of ignorance.

Anyway, I've said my bit.

[DeadEyes]

There was already another thread about this not so long ago:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=215908
And as I was saying then: there is no such thing as a true religion.

[CrazyPerson101]

Honestly, I don't think there is a real "right" religion ( funny how im saying this cause im a christian )... Anyway, Every religion has it's beliefs, I believe and will stand up for my religion but I also know its not perfect, the bible ( I'm using it as an example ) is a man made book, written by men, changed by men. Honestly, it's really hard to really tell if its true or not, thus this applies to any religion. If you believe in something, you have faith that it is the true religion. Now someone else may think a different religion is the "right" religion but thats the beauty of free will, you can choose to believe in whatever you want. Honestly, personally, even though I am religious, I don't really think there is a "true, Right" religion if that makes any sense.

[Verminicious Knid]

Honestly, I don't think there is a real "right" religion ( funny how im saying this cause im a christian )... Anyway, Every religion has it's beliefs, I believe and will stand up for my religion but I also know its not perfect, the bible ( I'm using it as an example ) is a man made book, written by men, changed by men. Honestly, it's really hard to really tell if its true or not, thus this applies to any religion. If you believe in something, you have faith that it is the true religion. Now someone else may think a different religion is the "right" religion but thats the beauty of free will, you can choose to believe in whatever you want. Honestly, personally, even though I am religious, I don't really think there is a "true, Right" religion if that makes any sense.

I know exactly what you mean, my beliefs don't really correlate with what I think is right. But I'm a massive worrier, and there's always something eating away at me inside, "You're wrong! You're going to go to hell!"

[DeadEyes]

Brainwashing is a very powerful tool. It's very hard to be able to get rid of all those false principles and ideas that were hammered in your mind as truth, at such a young age.

[CrazyPerson101]

I know exactly what you mean, my beliefs don't really correlate with what I think is right. But I'm a massive worrier, and there's always something eating away at me inside, "You're wrong! You're going to go to hell!"

I know what you mean, but honestly, I don't think you'd go to hell for expressing your opinion, if you do, I'd like.... :whoops: wow ya know ? but honestly, it's okay to have an opinion, it maynot be the same as someone elses BUT it's our own personal little thought/belief. If you believe/think something to be the way as it is, then that's okay. like for example, I'm Bisexual, It's against my religion to be gay or bi but I'll live my life how I want to, it doesn't make me believe in my religion any less, I don't see the big fuss about it. but that's an example... But I hope you get my point, its hard to type it, its MUCH easier said than typed

[Verminicious Knid]

I know what you mean, but honestly, I don't think you'd go to hell for expressing your opinion, if you do, I'd like.... :whoops: wow ya know ? but honestly, it's okay to have an opinion, it maynot be the same as someone elses BUT it's our own personal little thought/belief. If you believe/think something to be the way as it is, then that's okay. like for example, I'm Bisexual, It's against my religion to be gay or bi but I'll live my life how I want to, it doesn't make me believe in my religion any less, I don't see the big fuss about it. but that's an example... But I hope you get my point, its hard to type it, its MUCH easier said than typed

As a bisexual guy myself, I just want to say that you shouldn't be treated any differently by your Christian faith. The teachings on homosexuality in the Bible are alongside teachings that prohibit eating sea-food, tattoos, wearing clothes of mixed fabrics and having sex with a woman on her period. It's clear that Jesus didn't intend people to follow those rules, heck, it's common sense that none of those rules apply.

Jesus said not to judge unless you want to be judged, some Christians need to follow that approach when it comes to LGBT :D

[Typhlosion]

I have yet to see someone convert from Hinduism to Judaism or vice-versa (okay, this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_converts_to_Hinduism#Judaism) and this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_converts_to_Judaism#From_Hinduism) exists) but in the majority of cases one who studies religion will either use their studies to confirm their beliefs or dismiss them as a whole. For any person, what they perceive as a correct religion doesn't stray too much from what they've been told from birth.

There is no right religion, or any one more correct than another; there is no way to prove any deity, rather, only to dismiss deities with described incoherent (either logical or historical) qualities. The best answer is irreligion.

[CrazyPerson101]

As a bisexual guy myself, I just want to say that you shouldn't be treated any differently by your Christian faith. The teachings on homosexuality in the Bible are alongside teachings that prohibit eating sea-food, tattoos, wearing clothes of mixed fabrics and having sex with a woman on her period. It's clear that Jesus didn't intend people to follow those rules, heck, it's common sense that none of those rules apply.

Jesus said not to judge unless you want to be judged, some Christians need to follow that approach when it comes to LGBT :D

exactly, exactly , exactly, I love how people now say : a woman has to wear skirts and has to dress like a woman and aman has to wear pants and stuff like that and not have long hair like a woman... Uhh hello, back in the day, you couldn't just get a hair cut ! guys had long hair and beards but still the long hair part and etc. People with power and money take an religion and bend it and twist it for their gain in some way

[Verminicious Knid]

exactly, exactly , exactly, I love how people now say : a woman has to wear skirts and has to dress like a woman and aman has to wear pants and stuff like that and not have long hair like a woman... Uhh hello, back in the day, you couldn't just get a hair cut ! guys had long hair and beards but still the long hair part and etc. People with power and money take an religion and bend it and twist it for their gain in some way

Ahahaha, I'm seeing a lot of myself in your opinions :') Don't let those narrow minded Christians get to you (Not saying they are, but you know!) because for any fault they may point out with you, they've probably committed about 10 of them just doing that. Just be a good person and stay true to your beliefs :)

[CrazyPerson101]

Ahahaha, I'm seeing a lot of myself in your opinions :') Don't let those narrow minded Christians get to you (Not saying they are, but you know!) because for any fault they may point out with you, they've probably committed about 10 of them just doing that. Just be a good person and stay true to your beliefs :)


I understand what you mean and actually fun fact, the bible says no sin is bigger than any other sin so I could go do every bad thing imaginable, I'l be judged for it but I won't be like OMG YOU HAD SEX BEFORE YOU WHERE MARRIED ! YOU'RE GOING TO HELL or etc. and I will :3

[Verminicious Knid]

I understand what you mean and actually fun fact, the bible says no sin is bigger than any other sin so I could go do every bad thing imaginable, I'l be judged for it but I won't be like OMG YOU HAD SEX BEFORE YOU WHERE MARRIED ! YOU'RE GOING TO HELL or etc. and I will :3

Precisely, nowhere does it say God hates Gay people or any of that crap. God knows we'll never live up to his standards completely, that's why Jesus died on the cross, to provide us with, essentially, a ladder to Heaven. But with being Christian comes two fundamental commandments- Love God and Love thy Neighbour.

Last time I checked, screaming 'GOD HATES YOU' isn't very loving :rolleyes:

[CrazyPerson101]

Precisely, nowhere does it say God hates Gay people or any of that crap. God knows we'll never live up to his standards completely, that's why Jesus died on the cross, to provide us with, essentially, a ladder to Heaven. But with being Christian comes two fundamental commandments- Love God and Love thy Neighbour.

Last time I checked, screaming 'GOD HATES YOU' isn't very loving :rolleyes:

You my good man are awesome and you should know that. nuff said

[Whiskers]

My cousin told me he believes in God "just in case he is real"
I promptly walked home

[DeadEyes]

For any person, what they perceive as a correct religion doesn't stray too much from what they've been told from birth.

The apple never falls far from the tree. You may have the illusion you choose your religion, while in fact you didn't choose anything at all.

My cousin told me he believes in God "just in case he is real"
I promptly walked home

Right, religious people assume their so called god is real, without any evidence. That's called faith.

[phuckphace]

religion and culture are pretty well correlated. that explains a lot, imo.

[Stronk Serb]

I started reading Friedrich Nietzche's "Also Sprach Zarathustra". It's kinda hard to understand but I got to the part where he pretty much calls religion a sickness and abomination. I agree with that statement, it's a mere tool to control the masses and when you hammer it into someone's head it can hardly be pulled out. Most of the believers are blindly following it without question, like sheep. By abolishing religious indoctrination in schools we would get a brighter new generation. Übermenschen. That's my interpretation of the word, someone who can think for themselves, not who blindly follows the edicts of fools.

[sweetcake]

There has been days where I question my religion and God, but at the end of the day I always seem to get pulled back. There are a few things and rules that I disagree with so it isn't flawless. But I still think it's the right religion for me. I'm Moslem btw.
There are some statements in the Quran that has been scientifically proven, so I guess that's another plus.

[Zachary G]

its all in what you believe to be true within yourself, thats all it is.

[Babiole]

The reason why most people don't change their religion is because most people aren't interested in following religions other than the one they were born in. It's the reason why most of France is Catholic, despite most of our Catholics not going to church (I never go to church except for weddings, christenings, and funerals), tolerating divorce and abortion, and many of us not observing Lent. I probably know more Catholics who don't observe Lent than ones who do.

I'm already used to being Catholic. If I decided to convert to say, Islam or Buddhism, I'd have to learn a whole new set of rules. Even if I joined a Protestant or Eastern Orthodox church, I'd have to get used to their rules. Personally, I disagree with some positions of the Catholic Church (such as their position on same-sex marriage and abortion), but most other stuff I'm cool with, so I feel no need to leave Catholicism.

I don't care that the Bible isn't scientifically accurate, but we've got to remember that the early days of civilization were very different from today, and we can't apply today's standards to something that took place 5,000 years ago.

[DeadEyes]

religion and culture are pretty well correlated. that explains a lot, imo.

Right, it's about doing just like everyone else.

its all in what you believe to be true within yourself, thats all it is.

It's not because you believe god is true in your heart that it makes it real.

[Kikkia]

I am a very skeptical person, but I like the idea of having moral guidance, but then I see all of the broken logic. That is why I have decided to not really care. Were only hear for a very short time. It is impossible to disprove any religion... or anything for that matter. so what is the point of arguing. In my eyes it's all the same... Pay us money and you'll live forever... Well thats my two cents.

[Babs]

I'm an atheist, I don't believe any religions to be true, however I don't think atheism is the "one true path" and that people should do what works for them, as long as it's not hurting anyone else or imposing their beliefs onto them.

[Daniella98]

I'm an atheist, I don't believe any religions to be true, however I don't think atheism is the "one true path" and that people should do what works for them, as long as it's not hurting anyone else or imposing their beliefs onto them.

Well said. The right religion is not always the one which is "true". Some (probably untrue) religion makes the best of some people and make them happy. In my perspective, that makes it the right religion for them.
The same religion brings out the worst in other people. - wrong religion.

Personally I dont believe in anything remotely godlike. Believing in a god is for me the same nonsense as still believing in Santa. But it works for many people. And dont misunderstand this and think that my god is Santa.

Sorry to have stepped on some believers feet. Both in gods and Santa

[darthearth]

I'm a Christian, and I believe it's true primarily because I accept the account of Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus as recorded in Acts as historically true and accurate, and if I take the record that way, I don't see much of a way out of the veracity of the proposed claim of the resurrection.

[Leprous]

In my opinion there is not a single right or 'true' religion. People are free to believe in whatever they want, but they should not shove their religion down anyone's throat. I respect all relgions, I'm an atheist, but if religious people force their believes on someone, then they're doing things that seem wrong to me. I don't think anyone can say their religion is right, because other people will say it's not true. Everyone can believe in different things, just respect eachother, that's my opinion.

[DeadEyes]

I'm a Christian, and I believe it's true primarily because I accept the account of Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus as recorded in Acts as historically true and accurate, and if I take the record that way, I don't see much of a way out of the veracity of the proposed claim of the resurrection.

The bible is no historical evidence, and no historical evidence ever proved the existence of any god. For Atheists like me, the bible and all of it's supernatural content is simple mythology.

[normalperson]

i am not religious (per say) but i am spiritual my dad is a Jehovah's witness (not a small cult look them up there's over 8 million of them) i agree with most if not all of what their interpretation of the bible says like we've been on earth for about 6,000 years etc. but i do not attend meetings and i do not think much about it either. but to each his own:)

[Arkansasguy]

I've been thinking about this for a while and I'd like to hear other people's viewpoints.

How does one decide that their religion is the true one?

You can speak from your own experience, or just from your observations of religious family or friends.

First consider if it comports with basic metaphysics. If it believes in two all-powerful beings, then it's obviously false. Then consider which has the best argument for it.

[the main man]

Honestly, none can answer this because all religion is slightly different from person to person and know one knows for sure what waits or does not in the afterlife.

[Saint of Sinners]

I'm not religious, but my religious friends say it's because they know other people who have had the same experiences

[Dennis98]

There is only one unique God , but every religion sees Him on different way and every religion has different opinion about how should we praise Him and pray .. I don't think that there is any "right" religion , all religions are right , all of them spread love , tolerance , peace and harmony . So I think that all religions are right , and differences between them are just some unimportant shades .

[Seth Green]

The right religion is Googlism.
http://www.thechurchofgoogle.org/Scripture/Proof_Google_Is_God.html

[Kahn]

No religion is the "right" religion. I disagree with the idea of religious orginization, although I know it will continue to remain a reality. Each person's view is a subjective perspective on the mass consensus of the people, whatever theology or perspective on life they subscribe to.

[Perfectly Flawed]

Choosing the right religion for you comes down to looking at all the belief systems of every religion you can think of and choosing which one best correlates with your beliefs. No religion can be proven to be the "right" religion, so your best bet is to just go with the one you believe to be the most righteous.

The right religion is Googlism.
http://www.thechurchofgoogle.org/Scripture/Proof_Google_Is_God.html

I support this movement.