Author Topic: Question for religious people... (Read 5096 times)

Hedgehog · « **on:** January 01, 2009, 01:49:21 PM »

How can you know that your faith is the right one.

Gimme a solid argument why Hinduists aren't right?

big L dawg · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2009, 01:58:32 PM »

they don't know.they just believe.and the one's that claim to know are false Profits.believing and knowing are two different things.One's just a little crazier than the other.

tonymctones · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2009, 09:48:34 AM »

ive asked my friends that for some time, if you where born in the middle east you would probably muslim. I havent researched all religions the same I will say though that I am Christian by choice. I lost my faith some years back due to personal circumstance but made a concious decison to go back to Christianity. I guess you cant know 100% but then again atheist cant prove God doesnt exist 100% either so the same could be asked of you?

ATHEIST · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2009, 12:39:02 PM »

ive said all along that what religion you are is mainly determined by what region you were raised

Hedgehog · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2009, 08:05:39 PM »

Quote from: tonymctones on January 03, 2009, 09:48:34 AM

ive asked my friends that for some time, if you where born in the middle east you would probably muslim. I havent researched all religions the same I will say though that I am Christian by choice. I lost my faith some years back due to personal circumstance but made a concious decison to go back to Christianity. I guess you cant know 100% but then again atheist cant prove God doesnt exist 100% either so the same could be asked of you?

Nice post.

wavelength · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2009, 08:14:26 PM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on January 01, 2009, 01:49:21 PM

How can you know that your faith is the right one.
Gimme a solid argument why Hinduists aren't right?

If one accepts that there are in fact other valid religions, the only logic conclusion is that the core truth must be the same in all of them.

big L dawg · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2009, 03:47:33 AM »

Quote from: wavelength on January 03, 2009, 08:14:26 PM

If one accepts that there are in fact other valid religions, the only logic conclusion is that the core truth must be the same in all of them.

or the core lie is the same in all of them.

wavelength · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2009, 04:05:19 AM »

Quote from: big L dawg on January 04, 2009, 03:47:33 AM

or the core lie is the same in all of them.

that's also possible of course

webcake · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2009, 04:18:09 AM »

Instead of being religious i just love people...

wavelength · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2009, 04:39:25 AM »

Quote from: webcke on January 04, 2009, 04:18:09 AM

Instead of being religious i just love people...

Same thing my friend, in the end there's only love! Spread it webcke!

webcake · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2009, 05:04:27 AM »

Quote from: wavelength on January 04, 2009, 04:39:25 AM

Same thing my friend, in the end there's only love! Spread it webcke!

I will, friend!!

I will!!

Spread the message!!

Spread the love!!

Team love!!

Bluto · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2009, 10:09:40 AM »

How can you know getbig is the right board?

Butterbean · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2009, 07:47:02 AM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on January 01, 2009, 01:49:21 PM

How can you know that your faith is the right one.

This is a good question.

My main answer would probably have to do w/prophecy....including how Jesus' birth, life and death fulfilled prophecy and how some prophecies that have not yet come to pass can be seen imo as set to happen (ie: mark of the beast, one world currency etc.)

In addition some people say "they know that they know that they know."

These scriptures may not make sense to an unbeliever but:

1 John 2:20
But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

1 Corinthians 1:18
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Quote from: Hedgehog on January 01, 2009, 01:49:21 PM

Gimme a solid argument why Hinduists aren't right?

It may not be a solid argument for you but personally one reason I reject Hinduism because they accept worshipping of idols.

(from http://hinduism.about.com)
"Hinduism believes in idol worship"
"Hindus also worship spirits, trees, animals and even planets."

Also from the same site:
"All human beings are divine"

I reject this as well.

Dr Loomis · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2009, 07:14:32 AM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on January 01, 2009, 01:49:21 PM

How can you know that your faith is the right one.

You can't know, it's faith.

big L dawg · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2009, 07:44:47 AM »

Quote from: Dr Loomis on January 16, 2009, 07:14:32 AM

You can't know, it's faith.

and faith is the great cop out that allows people to not have to think for themselves.

Government_Controlled · « **Reply #15 on:** March 02, 2009, 11:10:33 AM »

It has to conform to the Bible. Jesus gave insight on how to identify it. Also, his people would as a group, not necessarily individually, adhere to His Father's standards, laws, and principles. There are quite a number of ways to "know" if your faith is the "right" one.

GC/DEA_AGENT

big L dawg · « **Reply #16 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:18:59 PM »

Quote from: Government_Controlled on March 02, 2009, 11:10:33 AM

It has to conform to the Bible. Jesus gave insight on how to identify it. Also, his people would as a group, not necessarily individually, adhere to His Father's standards, laws, and principles. There are quite a number of ways to "know" if your faith is the "right" one.

GC/DEA_AGENT

would ya quit with the winking already.were already aware of the fact most bible beaters are closet homosexuals

Deicide · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2009, 02:36:01 AM »

Funny thing is, if Stella had been born in India she would be going on about Shiva, Kali and all their 'prophecies'...

Butterbean · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2009, 06:47:25 AM »

Quote from: Deicide on March 03, 2009, 02:36:01 AM

Funny thing is, if Stella had been born in India she would be going on about Shiva, Kali and all their 'prophecies'...

How do you know these things about me? Amazing!!

Deicide · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:32:17 AM »

Quote from: STella on March 03, 2009, 06:47:25 AM

How do you know these things about me? Amazing!!

It's is a relatively factual thing. If you are indoctrinated into something from an early age you are likely to carry it with you your whole life. If you had been born in Saudi Arabia, do you deny the 99% likelihood that you would be a Muslim?

Butterbean · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:12:31 AM »

Quote from: Deicide on March 03, 2009, 07:32:17 AM

It's is a relatively factual thing. If you are indoctrinated into something from an early age you are likely to carry it with you your whole life. If you had been born in Saudi Arabia, do you deny the 99% likelihood that you would be a Muslim?

If I had been born and raised in Saudi Arabia, I think the chances that I would be Muslim could possibly be high, since I wouldn't legally be allowed to learn about the good qualities of of other belief systems.

But don't fool yourself, there are Christians in Saudi Arabia but it's not in their best interest to be open about it.

Quote from: Deicide on March 03, 2009, 02:36:01 AM

Funny thing is, if Stella had been born in India she would be going on about Shiva, Kali and all their 'prophecies'...

I'm curious as to how can you state this as a fact

Deicide · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:55:18 AM »

Quote from: STella on March 03, 2009, 09:12:31 AM

If I had been born and raised in Saudi Arabia, I think the chances that I would be Muslim could possibly be high, since I wouldn't legally be allowed to learn about the good qualities of of other belief systems.
But don't fool yourself, there are Christians in Saudi Arabia but it's not in their best interest to be open about it.

I'm curious as to how can you state this as a fact

Stella you don't know about other religions as it is, what difference would that make?

tonymctones · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:00:13 AM »

Quote from: big L dawg on January 16, 2009, 07:44:47 AM

and faith is the great cop out that allows people to not have to think for themselves.

totally agree with this although everybody doesnt see it like that, i have a number of religious friends that when stumped say something like you just have to have faith. Faith is fine everybody needs faith but it shouldnt stop you from questioning things in my opinion.

Government_Controlled · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:43:42 AM »

Quote from: tonymctones on March 03, 2009, 10:00:13 AM

Faith is fine everybody needs faith but it shouldnt stop you from questioning things in my opinion.

I did. My research, which was extensive, led to my belief. I couldn't invalidate the Bible. I tried *LOL*, however, to my surprise, I failed.

If you are a reasonable person, and not looking for excuses, yet are open minded, you will see the evidence to base this faith on.

I'm not sure where most of these religions get "blind faith" as a teaching, it's definitely not taught in the Bible.

GC/DEA_AGENT

Joel_A · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2009, 11:06:17 AM »

Quote from: Government_Controlled on March 03, 2009, 10:43:42 AM

I did. My research, which was extensive, led to my belief. I couldn't invalidate the Bible. I tried *LOL*, however, to my surprise, I failed.

If you are a reasonable person, and not looking for excuses, yet are open minded, you will see the evidence to base this faith on.

I'm not sure where most of these religions get "blind faith" as a teaching, it's definitely not taught in the Bible.

GC/DEA_AGENT

I believe that Methuselah was really 969 years old, the bible said so.