[missed call]

Originally Posted by ndigila

Are you sure it is the same God?

Christianity - Jesus is God
Judaism - Jesus was an impostor
Islam - Jesus was a prophet
Buddhism - Jesus was a buddha
Hinduism - Jesus could be God (but in this case God can be whoever/whatever you want)

If the same God who became man in the form of Jesus told these other four religions that Jesus did exist, but was just a normal human, and then watch the religions fight for supremacy, then my friend, that God cannot be trusted.

I said God, the creator.

[Type R]

Original question: "how do you know your religion is the "right" one?"

Answer: "by waiting until you die."

Options: -

(a) Nothing happens at death. Blackness. You are non-existent. You really die. Like being anaesthetised in an operation. ETERNAL BLACKOUT. Interpretation: religious people were conning you all along, just to get your money and to control you.

(b) You go to heaven.

(b1) The people in heaven are your religious mates. Fine - your religion was the correct one.

(b2) Strange people in heaven. Your religion was wrong, or maybe you were a dmn atheist/agnostic, but you were a very nice guy/chick, like the thief on the cross next to Jesus.

(b3) Everybody is in heaven. Hitler, Idi Amin, Foday Sankoh, Mashada tribalists, Pol Pot, George W Bush, Matheri, Inspecteur Clouseau!!! All religions were the right one. God is the father of all and loves all his children. Even human parents visit their criminal children in jail, so who is God to send any baby to hell!!!

(c) You find yourself roasting but you never burn up (laws of physics suspended), never go into shock, never get used to the environment, never lose your voice or your mind (psychology laws also suspended). The place is full of sexy horny people, thieves, liars, adulterers, murderers who can't murder.

Interpretation: you're still a member of that religion.

[ndigila]

Originally Posted by missed call

I said God, the creator.

It doesn't matter. Christianity points to a historical figure and says that man is God incarnate. All other religions disagree with this fact and so they cannot be worshipping the same God as Christians.

Besides, Jesus was also involved in creation.

[rake81]

like someone said - you may have to wait till you die
but in the meantime - just be a good person
treat everyone like you'd like to treat them - and have a special
place for God in your heart - i think thats what truly matters

[ndigila]

Originally Posted by rake81

like someone said - you may have to wait till you die
but in the meantime - just be a good person
treat everyone like you'd like to treat them - and have a special
place for God in your heart - i think thats what truly matters

A good person according to who's standards? Everyone has different standards of what 'being a good person' means.

[rake81]

Originally Posted by ndigila

A good person according to who's standards? Everyone has different standards of what 'being a good person' means.

DUH!!! i think its pretty obvious what a good person is - i dont think i have to explain that ... but u can take it as u like ...

My point remains i don't know which religion is best - the most you can do is make sure you have a good relationship with God ...

Oh! and earlier i meant' treat everyone like you'd like them to treat you

[ndigila]

DUH!!! i think its pretty obvious what a good person is - i dont think i have to explain that ... but u can take it as u like ...

Actually its not obvious. Suicide bombers are good people (depending on who you ask.)

My point remains i don't know which religion is best - the most you can do is make sure you have a good relationship with God ...

And the question remains: which God are you going to have a relationship with?
Oh! and earlier i meant' treat everyone like you'd like them to treat you
And since everyone has different standards, the way I may like to be treated may be a way that you hate to be treated (consider sadomasochists)

[pebbles-Nibbles]

I am glad that Jesus is such a force that He doesn't have to defend Himself. He stands true regardless of what people might say or think. Every knee shall bow!

[rake81]

Originally Posted by pebbles-Nibbles

I am glad that Jesus is such a force that He doesn't have to defend Himself. He stands true regardless of what people might say or think. Every knee shall bow!

AMEN!!! to that

[a.wanjala]

Just accept that you don't know who has it right. Maybe there isn't a god, maybe god's chosen people or a small tribe on an island somewhere. Be a good person, and if there is a god he should accept you for being you.

A good person, of course, is subjective. Be what YOU consider a good person. I think thats the best you can do.