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Which religion is correct?

Postby Sanghyeok » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:17 am

As title says, which religion is most likely to be true? There exist many religions in our world today, practised by different people and with varied histories and beliefs. So, which one of them do you believe to be correct? Which one answers the most questions correctly, or which one makes the best arguments, which one is most logical? Is Christianity more correct than Hinduism? What about Zoroastrianism and Islam? Can they even be compared?

In my opinion, the most likely religion to be true is a polytheistic religion. My reasoning is that having competing Gods make more sense than having a single immortal God.
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Postby Insaanistan » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:21 am

I believe it is Islam. It’s belief in the Big Bang and evolution, it’s emphasis on equality of all races and genders, the fact that while not pacifist in doesn’t condone senseless slaughter, it’s encouragement of treating those of other faiths equally, it’s emphasis God is one and one alone, all are some of the reasons I believe it is true.
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Postby Arcturus Novus » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:21 am

It gives me some comfort to think Judaism has it the most right, even if I'm not exactly a good adherent. I like the idea of one all-encompassing deity who has made Himself known to so many people in so many different ways, whose followers strive to improve and prepare the world for the day when He welcomes them all into an eternal peace. It's at least partly escapism for me, admittedly, but in days like this it's hard to not want an escape, y'know?
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Postby Sanghyeok » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:23 am

Insaanistan wrote:I believe it is Islam. It’s belief in the Big Bang and evolution, it’s emphasis on equality of all races and genders, the fact that while not pacifist in doesn’t condone senseless slaughter, it’s encouragement of treating those of other faiths equally, it’s emphasis God is one and one alone, all are some of the reasons I believe it is true.


But why do you think there is only one God?
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Postby Travislavania » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:23 am

(my opinion, none) religion is a scam invented by poor people to make money.

everyone has a right to support whatever they want.
the most realistic religions are the ones that believe in reincarnation, (-- may sound dumb, personally i believe in science.
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Postby Insaanistan » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:24 am

Sanghyeok wrote:
Insaanistan wrote:I believe it is Islam. It’s belief in the Big Bang and evolution, it’s emphasis on equality of all races and genders, the fact that while not pacifist in doesn’t condone senseless slaughter, it’s encouragement of treating those of other faiths equally, it’s emphasis God is one and one alone, all are some of the reasons I believe it is true.


But why do you think there is only one God?


If there is a God, why would they need aid? Shouldn’t a God be one who has ultimate power, on who needs no partners in controlling the universe?
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Postby Empirical Switzerland » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:25 am

I'm a Christian, and many other religions seem either interesting or bad.
I dislike some religions, which I won't say, but I still feel like a God would love everybody, regardless of what they do, and that is the Christian God.
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Postby French Volta » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:25 am

Christianity of course.
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Postby Insaanistan » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:25 am

Arcturus Novus wrote:It gives me some comfort to think Judaism has it the most right, even if I'm not exactly a good adherent. I like the idea of one all-encompassing deity who has made Himself known to so many people in so many different ways, whose followers strive to improve and prepare the world for the day when He welcomes them all into an eternal peace. It's at least partly escapism for me, admittedly, but in days like this it's hard to not want an escape, y'know?


I respect Judaism very much. It shares much in common with Islam.
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Postby Phoenicaea » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:25 am

i believe hellenistic paganism, truly, has the more wit and true, honestly. ‘theism’ also accepted.

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Postby Travislavania » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:27 am

Empirical Switzerland wrote:I'm a Christian, and many other religions seem either interesting or bad.
I dislike some religions, which I won't say, but I still feel like a God would love everybody, regardless of what they do, and that is the Christian God.

but he causes plagues, viruses ,disasters? if god truly loves everyone then would this happen?
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Postby Insaanistan » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:27 am

Travislavania wrote:(my opinion, none) religion is a scam invented by poor people to make money.

everyone has a right to support whatever they want.
the most realistic religions are the ones that believe in reincarnation, (-- may sound dumb, personally i believe in science.


Why is that?
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Postby Empirical Switzerland » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:28 am

Travislavania wrote:
Empirical Switzerland wrote:I'm a Christian, and many other religions seem either interesting or bad.
I dislike some religions, which I won't say, but I still feel like a God would love everybody, regardless of what they do, and that is the Christian God.

but he causes plagues, viruses ,disasters? if god truly loves everyone then would this happen?

He puts us through challenges to make us stronger as a people. Either way, those who die will go to Heaven with him for eternity.
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Postby Baloo Kingdom » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:28 am

Personally I believe in the salvation of all Abrahamic Religions, as I am a Christian, and I believe that because we share the same God, it is also the true God.
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Postby Insaanistan » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:28 am

Travislavania wrote:
Empirical Switzerland wrote:I'm a Christian, and many other religions seem either interesting or bad.
I dislike some religions, which I won't say, but I still feel like a God would love everybody, regardless of what they do, and that is the Christian God.

but he causes plagues, viruses ,disasters? if god truly loves everyone then would this happen?


In Islam, we believe most bad things that happen to you are tests from God. Also, some bad things are “blessings in disguise” as we say.
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Postby Eurasies » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:28 am

I do not believe that any religion is called the "correct one", if you ask a Christian he will say that his religion is correct, if you ask a Hindu he will tell you that his religion is correct, if you ask an atheist you I will say that no religion is correct
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Postby The Holy Therns » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:28 am

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Postby Champagne Socialist Sharifistan » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:28 am

Sanghyeok wrote:
Insaanistan wrote:I believe it is Islam. It’s belief in the Big Bang and evolution, it’s emphasis on equality of all races and genders, the fact that while not pacifist in doesn’t condone senseless slaughter, it’s encouragement of treating those of other faiths equally, it’s emphasis God is one and one alone, all are some of the reasons I believe it is true.


But why do you think there is only one God?

Consistent laws of physics imply design to me. A being above the laws of physics and able to design them would probably be only one in number. If such a being exists, how can any other being call itself a god?
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Postby Arisyan » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:28 am

Oddly enough, Buddhism. It's support pacifism, protecting the environment and doesn't believe in one higher being. I'm not like a devout buddhist or anything, but it's got some good wisdom there. but in the end, no religion is truly correct because the concept is flawed. (plus, reincarnation makes a ton of sense. It's not like when you die you just lay there in a sea of blackness)
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Postby Baloo Kingdom » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:29 am

Travislavania wrote:
Empirical Switzerland wrote:I'm a Christian, and many other religions seem either interesting or bad.
I dislike some religions, which I won't say, but I still feel like a God would love everybody, regardless of what they do, and that is the Christian God.

but he causes plagues, viruses ,disasters? if god truly loves everyone then would this happen?

No, we cause plagues, viruses, and disasters as a result of our sin. God is like a parent, they'll let you get yourself in trouble, but they'll warn you of the consequences.
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Postby Sanghyeok » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:29 am

Insaanistan wrote:
In Islam, we believe most bad things that happen to you are tests from God. Also, some bad things are “blessings in disguise” as we say.


I really dislike that claim...that anything bad is simply a test. It's one of the reasons I don't really believe in a single God.
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Postby Travislavania » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:30 am

Empirical Switzerland wrote:
Travislavania wrote:but he causes plagues, viruses ,disasters? if god truly loves everyone then would this happen?

He puts us through challenges to make us stronger as a people. Either way, those who die will go to Heaven with him for eternity.

ok, i need proof of heaven/hell, are they invisible?
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Postby Empirical Switzerland » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:30 am

Baloo Kingdom wrote:
Travislavania wrote:but he causes plagues, viruses ,disasters? if god truly loves everyone then would this happen?

No, we cause plagues, viruses, and disasters as a result of our sin. God is like a parent, they'll let you get yourself in trouble, but they'll warn you of the consequences.

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Postby Geneviev » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:30 am

No matter what my religion is, my own religion will always be the correct one.
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This is interesting because Im going through a religious crisis right now.
But I consider myself a Christ-Muslim.
Someone who celebrates and practices holidays from both but eats pork (bacons really good and hard to give up) and why not?
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