to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

[rebelgirl]

To little time [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I was reading a Hindu site where a fight (well argument) broke out between a Christian a few Hindu's and a Muslim. they were arguing over whose God/religion was the true religion. In many ways it was delightful, and of course endlessly entertaining.

Many of the issues arguments were the same ones we have been over on this site. I guess the most entertaining part for me was each groups conviction (and evidence) that their belief was the right-est one.

this lead me back to think on Kimoni's post where he sort of believes that they are all right/the same thing/wrong (syncretic thought).

Some questions this made me think about for everyone

-what if they are all the same? i mean what if when you die, or meet God you find out no one particular belief system was entirely correct, and that all of them were true to some degree and that reward for belief in God wasn't just restricted to you particular brand of God?
-what would you think, say, or reflect upon how you lived your life?

-what if god told you this tomorrow?
-And that you then had the freedom to choose your means of worship?
-would you change, choose a different system more liberal or more interesting?

-What if the only punishment from God that would banish you from heaven was belief that yours was the only true religion (arrogance)?
- what would you change about how you conduct yourself or practice your faith?

[Kimoni]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by rebel:
[qb] To little time [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I was reading a Hindu site where a fight (well argument) broke out between a Christian a few Hindu's and a Muslim. they were arguing over whose God/religion was the true religion. In many ways it was delightful, and of course endlessly entertaining.

Many of the issues arguments were the same ones we have been over on this site. I guess the most entertaining part for me was each groups conviction (and evidence) that their belief was the right-est one.

this lead me back to think on Kimoni's post where he sort of believes that they are all right/the same thing/wrong (syncretic thought).

Some questions this made me think about for everyone

-what if they are all the same? i mean what if when you die, or meet God you find out no one particular belief system was entirely correct, and that all of them were true to some degree and that reward for belief in God wasn't just restricted to you particular brand of God?
-what would you think, say, or reflect upon how you lived your life?

-what if god told you this tomorrow?
-And that you then had the freedom to choose your means of worship?
-would you change, choose a different system more liberal or more interesting?

-What if the only punishment from God that would banish you from heaven was belief that yours was the only true religion (arrogance)?
- what would you change about how you conduct yourself or practice your faith? [/qb]

Is it ok for me to smile from reading this? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[fOrTyLeGz]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by rebel:


I was reading a Hindu site

Happy New Year rebel! Hey can we have the url? I too would find a three way religious discussion "endlessly entertaining."

Originally posted by rebel:

i mean what if when you die, or meet God you find out no one particular belief system was entirely correct, and that all of them were true to some degree and that reward for belief in God wasn't just restricted to you particular brand of God?

You know that I don't believe in Gods. However, I get the feeling they, or it, love me.




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[rebelgirl]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Smile away kimoni [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Happy New year 40. Yes the url is http://www.hindu-religion.net/showflat.p...o=&fpart=1&vc=1 reading through it again (I skimmed much of it the first time) I have to take the Muslim inclusion back, it seems a couple of people spoke up for Mohammed but weren't in fact Muslims at least I think. again I skimmed some of the more lengthy scripture comparing posts. With such authority some of them speak though makes me [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] and LOL.

If there is a god I don't see how he couldn't love you. from what I hear of people using the term blessed I say you are, lovely picture [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

[Fledgist]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by rebel:
[qb] To little time [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I was reading a Hindu site where a fight (well argument) broke out between a Christian a few Hindu's and a Muslim. they were arguing over whose God/religion was the true religion. In many ways it was delightful, and of course endlessly entertaining.

Many of the issues arguments were the same ones we have been over on this site. I guess the most entertaining part for me was each groups conviction (and evidence) that their belief was the right-est one.

this lead me back to think on Kimoni's post where he sort of believes that they are all right/the same thing/wrong (syncretic thought).

Some questions this made me think about for everyone

-what if they are all the same? i mean what if when you die, or meet God you find out no one particular belief system was entirely correct, and that all of them were true to some degree and that reward for belief in God wasn't just restricted to you particular brand of God?
-what would you think, say, or reflect upon how you lived your life?

-what if god told you this tomorrow?
-And that you then had the freedom to choose your means of worship?
-would you change, choose a different system more liberal or more interesting?

-What if the only punishment from God that would banish you from heaven was belief that yours was the only true religion (arrogance)?
- what would you change about how you conduct yourself or practice your faith? [/qb]

The Pope was holding an audience when an aide came up to him and whispered in his ear. The Pope announced that he had to leave for a moment to take a phone call from god.

When he returned, the Pope said 'I have good news and bad news. The good news is that god has proclaimed that one church, and one church alone, has the true and complete revelation he has provided. The bad news is that he was calling from Salt Lake City.

[Guest]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by Kimoni-Kojo:
[qb]

Originally posted by rebel:
[qb] To little time [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I was reading a Hindu site where a fight (well argument) broke out between a Christian a few Hindu's and a Muslim. they were arguing over whose God/religion was the true religion. In many ways it was delightful, and of course endlessly entertaining.

Many of the issues arguments were the same ones we have been over on this site. I guess the most entertaining part for me was each groups conviction (and evidence) that their belief was the right-est one.

this lead me back to think on Kimoni's post where he sort of believes that they are all right/the same thing/wrong (syncretic thought).

Some questions this made me think about for everyone

-what if they are all the same? i mean what if when you die, or meet God you find out no one particular belief system was entirely correct, and that all of them were true to some degree and that reward for belief in God wasn't just restricted to you particular brand of God?
-what would you think, say, or reflect upon how you lived your life?

-what if god told you this tomorrow?
-And that you then had the freedom to choose your means of worship?
-would you change, choose a different system more liberal or more interesting?

-What if the only punishment from God that would banish you from heaven was belief that yours was the only true religion (arrogance)?
- what would you change about how you conduct yourself or practice your faith? [/qb]

Is it ok for me to smile from reading this? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/qb]

I wonder why you have to ask? Perhaps it is because you know better? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

[rebelgirl]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by Fledgist:
[qb]The Pope was holding an audience when an aide came up to him and whispered in his ear. The Pope announced that he had to leave for a moment to take a phone call from god.

When he returned, the Pope said 'I have good news and bad news. The good news is that god has proclaimed that one church, and one church alone, has the true and complete revelation he has provided. The bad news is that he was calling from Salt Lake City. [/qb]

[img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Not sure I'd be all that happy with the idea of the mormons being the right ones either [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

[Fledgist]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by rebel:
[qb]

Originally posted by Fledgist:
[qb]The Pope was holding an audience when an aide came up to him and whispered in his ear. The Pope announced that he had to leave for a moment to take a phone call from god.

When he returned, the Pope said 'I have good news and bad news. The good news is that god has proclaimed that one church, and one church alone, has the true and complete revelation he has provided. The bad news is that he was calling from Salt Lake City. [/qb]

[img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Not sure I'd be all that happy with the idea of the mormons being the right ones either [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] [/qb]

You have a point there. The Morons are far, far more annoying than the Catholics.

[Guest]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by rebel:
[qb] -what if they are all the same? i mean what if when you die, or meet God you find out no one particular belief system was entirely correct, and that all of them were true to some degree and that reward for belief in God wasn't just restricted to you particular brand of God?
-what would you think, say, or reflect upon how you lived your life?

-what if god told you this tomorrow?
-And that you then had the freedom to choose your means of worship?
-would you change, choose a different system more liberal or more interesting?

-What if the only punishment from God that would banish you from heaven was belief that yours was the only true religion (arrogance)?
- what would you change about how you conduct yourself or practice your faith? [/qb]

Some interesting questions, rebel. I'm not much of a believer so I don't propose to answer any of them myself. However, I am very eager to read the responses of the believers on board lane. Where are you all?????

[Kimoni]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by Jedi l:
[qb]

Originally posted by Kimoni-Kojo:
[qb]

Originally posted by rebel:
[qb] To little time [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I was reading a Hindu site where a fight (well argument) broke out between a Christian a few Hindu's and a Muslim. they were arguing over whose God/religion was the true religion. In many ways it was delightful, and of course endlessly entertaining.

Many of the issues arguments were the same ones we have been over on this site. I guess the most entertaining part for me was each groups conviction (and evidence) that their belief was the right-est one.

this lead me back to think on Kimoni's post where he sort of believes that they are all right/the same thing/wrong (syncretic thought).

Some questions this made me think about for everyone

-what if they are all the same? i mean what if when you die, or meet God you find out no one particular belief system was entirely correct, and that all of them were true to some degree and that reward for belief in God wasn't just restricted to you particular brand of God?
-what would you think, say, or reflect upon how you lived your life?

-what if god told you this tomorrow?
-And that you then had the freedom to choose your means of worship?
-would you change, choose a different system more liberal or more interesting?

-What if the only punishment from God that would banish you from heaven was belief that yours was the only true religion (arrogance)?
- what would you change about how you conduct yourself or practice your faith? [/qb]

Is it ok for me to smile from reading this? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/qb]

I wonder why you have to ask? Perhaps it is because you know better? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] [/qb]

I needed permission to do so, since I do not have "free-will". LOL!!! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] I am just kidding with you my friend. The post here did surprise me a little. After being on this board for some time, this is the first time that I have seen anyone else kind of understand where I am coming from on the subject of "which religion is right". That's all. For the record, I will never proclaim to know better, however, I do know what has been working for me. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[rebelgirl]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by MissB:
[qb] Some interesting questions, rebel. I'm not much of a believer so I don't propose to answer any of them myself. However, I am very eager to read the responses of the believers on board lane. Where are you all????? [/qb]

I too am interested in anyones answers, should anyone care to answer.

I often don't get responses from those I'm asking questions of in this forum. i think many of them really don't like me, not sure why I don't resort to name calling, and generally ask these types of question in good faith, with an honest interest in the answer. But I'm used to it. every once in a while I try in hopes that things have changed a bit in this forum. cést la vie.

[Kimoni]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Originally posted by rebel:
[qb]

Originally posted by MissB:
[qb] Some interesting questions, rebel. I'm not much of a believer so I don't propose to answer any of them myself. However, I am very eager to read the responses of the believers on board lane. Where are you all????? [/qb]

I too am interested in anyones answers, should anyone care to answer.

I often don't get responses from those I'm asking questions of in this forum. i think many of them really don't like me, not sure why I don't resort to name calling, and generally ask these types of question in good faith, with an honest interest in the answer. But I'm used to it. every once in a while I try in hopes that things have changed a bit in this forum. cést la vie. [/qb]

I have no problem answering your question(s), however, I feel that I would be doing nothing more than repeating myself in regards that I believe you are already familiar with what I may have to say from reading my past post(s) on this particualr topic. I will however, summarize my thoughts/opinions for now by stating that, I believe in a supreme source of all life, I believe that all things that appear divided such as religion, still come from one source of teaching, however, that teaching has been divided and manipulated over time. My question in turn, to those that believe that their or just one religion is absolute is. How can a deity that has been illustrated as having a level of uncalculated magnificence, a true name that cannot be pronounced by the human tongue and the titles of being omnipotent, omniscience and omnipresent, be limited to just one 'ism, 'anity or one doctrine? IMO, it just doesn't add up.

[rebelgirl]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

Thank you Kimoni, you were partly the inspiration for this thread, I didn't mean to sound like I was pointing at you saying you didn't respond actually i wasn't pointing at anyone in particular. (and I'm not really that worried if I get no further responses either)

But I do appreciate your response [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] . i understand (mostly) where you're coming from and I find it intriguing. i thought it would be interesting to see what those who do believe in one doctrine only would feel if it turns out there isn't only one.

somehow (and I could be totally wrong) but your idea's regarding God seem like they would be more desirable, at least in the idea of the resulting peace between religions if there wasn't this conviction of being correct. I'm sure your familiar with Buddhism's perspective on this pretty much the same that there are many paths that lead to enlightenment. Perhaps why I have a fondness for your idea's because i was raised with much the same views. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[musa]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

peace,
interesting questions, rebel.
expecially when you say

"-what if god told you this tomorrow?
-And that you then had the freedom to choose your means of worship?
-would you change, choose a different system more liberal or more interesting?"

let me ask some questions as well:
don't you have that choice at all times?
do you choose to follow a faith because it is interesting or liberal or because your heart tells you that is the truth?
i was born and raised in rome in a, you can guess, all chatolic enviroment.
i accepted islam in 1991 at age 23.
my mother, who travelled very little outside italy, accepted islam in 2000 atb age 70 [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Allah, God or whatever you call Him, is one, Creator of everything, He reveals Himself to mankind by blowing His own spirit in the baby when he/she is in the womb. He also manifest clear sign troughout His beautiful creation and then sent prophets with revelations.
therefore it is no strange many different people and culture have pieces of the truth. the issue is if we want to go for the whole puzzle and try to see how these pieces come togheter.
one love.

[servant]

Re: to many Gods (inspired by everyone)

”what if they are all the same? i mean what if when you die, or meet God you find out no one particular belief system was entirely correct, and that all of them were true to some degree and that reward for belief in God wasn't just restricted to you particular brand of God? -what would you think, say, or reflect upon how you lived your life?”

That I did the best I could with the gifts and understanding that I was given in this life.

”what if god told you this tomorrow?”

I would be thankful for my life thus far. I would also have a lot more questions than I do now.

”And that you then had the freedom to choose your means of worship?”

Wouldn’t change a thing.

”would you change, choose a different system more liberal or more interesting?”

No. Also, I am not sure what you mean by “more interesting”.

”What if the only punishment from God that would banish you from heaven was belief that yours was the only true religion (arrogance)?”

I have never been good with koans reb.