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| How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 12:55pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Lets be honest, we are all born into a culture , religion and tradition. We are a product of these factors plus the additional factor of parental upbringing. Considering that there are over 50 world religions including the main ones , i.e Islam and Christianity each with a plethora of denominations or sects , especially in Christianity with over 40,000 sects and still growing, how can one be 100% confident that his/her religion and sect is the right one ?? Mr A is a Muslim and can swear with his life that Islam is the one and true religion and without this no one can be saved, Mr B is a Christian who believes that anyone who does not believe in Jesus is forever lost. But they were born into these religions and were tutored from kindergarten that they ONLY worship the true GOD. Furthermore at a high level , the Sunnis believe the Shiites are hell bound and vice versa, Deeperlife believe they have the right doctrines but so do Christ embassy and redeemed. We have so many doctrines, teachings, beliefs etc , but HOW DOES MAN FILTER THROUGH ALL THIS CONFUSION TO KNOW WHICH IS THE RIGHT WAY ? Knowing that 40% of the worlds population will never agree with Islam or Christianity or may not even have heard about them, how can we be so sure that we are right and they are wrong and we are saved but they are damned. What is the premise for your conclusion ? Please help me here. 65 Likes 13 Shares |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Rilwayne001: 1:12pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
 All is well 2 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by plaetton: 1:21pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Lol. Since all them cannot be right , it is then likely that all of them are wrong. But seriously, the explanation is right there in your face. Beliefs are mere mental constructs. Different minds, different personalities, different cultures , all have different mental constructs. What happens once in a while is that some dominant and charismatic individuals either persuade others or bamboozle others to follow and adopt his(usually male) own mental constructs for some time, until the another rises to start the cycle again. That's how we ended up with countless religions and countless sects and denominations. 46 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Weah96: 1:29pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
A Muslim and a Christian won't disagree about the majority of issues in life, except when those issues are separated along religious lines. They will both agree that a plane is a plane, a car is a car, a cellphone is a cellphone etc. The minute they arrive at Jesus, an imaginary figure, all hell breaks loose. 38 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Microtee(m): 1:42pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
We shall know the truth and it shall set us free 6 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Maamin(m): 1:58pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
There is No religion, there is no Denomination...But there is God and is not define by any established religion or denomination. He only wants to fellowship with every individual..through our own little individual understanding of his existence. Wonder why so many Atheist in the Religion section anyways!  26 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 2:07pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
There is no true path to achieving divinity. Your purpose on earth is to spark the light within you. That is where your true glory lies. 7 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by davien(m): 2:11pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Nobody knows...all theists can do is have a strong dogma that it's right... |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by shdemidemi(m): 2:12pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
We must first admit in our heart that creation and our being is beyond what an imperfect man can put together. After scaling the hurdle of consciousness of a supernatural being, our next inquisition should be narrowed to who he is and how he can be known. Every religion of the world touch a bit of the supernatural being. We must discern what religion esteem the creature to the religion that points us to the creator. The next hurdle should be the religion that best describes man and the one that best describe God in His fullness. This might demand a lot of interest, study and willingness to learn. 8 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Longstride: 2:42pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Maamin: interesting ... And how did you arrive at this conclusion sir? 3 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Maamin(m): 2:53pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Longstride: I arrived at this through careful knowledge of God the almighty. Know his creations then you know him. |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 3:05pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Countless people were saved outside the religion of those days , For instance , Job : "In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil." - Job 1:1 Others included Caleb, Ruth , etc who were favoured because they lived an honourable life in reverence for God. So , why is this not applicable today ?? Why can a man who lives a righteousness life with the fear of God not be acceptable in God's sight ? 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by plaetton: 3:08pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
shdemidemi: Hhhmm! So, we first create god, then we give him super natural attributes, and finally, we compare and contrast to see whose god is better, yours or mine. Interesting , but familiar. Fix a problem with the problem. Lol. 9 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Longstride: 3:51pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Maamin: god wants to 'fellowship with every individual' ...and you know this because you studied his creations  2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Maamin(m): 4:05pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Longstride: How will you believe in an unseen God since you dont believe in the works of his hands? Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse  2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Longstride: 7:36pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Maamin: My question was: god wants to 'fellowship with every individual' ...and you know this because you studied his creations |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Maamin(m): 8:02pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
Longstride: Yes of-course why do you keep repeating that? |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 8:13pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
There's only one God. Only one true religion. |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Longstride: 8:17pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
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| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by johnydon22(m): 8:40pm On Dec 11, 2014 |
am so so following this thread... **grabs one bottle of beer and seat down for front seat deh look** Nobody is even sure of their religion... lmao |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by McSterling(m): 9:04am On Dec 12, 2014 |
This is an honest question that believers do not like to ask themselves. You are a Christian or Muslim simply because your parents were, and thus indoctrinated you with it. Some of you overzealous Christians would have been terrorists by now, had you been raised in a Muslim home. 38 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 10:07am On Dec 12, 2014 |
Many are avoiding this topic because they refuse to change and start to think for themselves. They have left the thinking and decisions to Pastors, MOG, Imams , Sheiks and so on and so forth. It's really sad that grown men and women refuse to make use of the greatest wonder and gift to MAN , i.e the BRAIN. Think people , don't be scared, come lets talk.  25 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by johnydon22(m): 11:18am On Dec 12, 2014 |
MzNelly: which God be that and which religion be that abeg 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 11:21am On Dec 12, 2014 |
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| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by johnydon22(m): 11:26am On Dec 12, 2014 |
MzNelly: please how can i figure it out when i dont know... please tell me. since you know it  |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 11:39am On Dec 12, 2014 |
johnydon22:Read the Bible, search for answers. I can't tell you what to do or who to believe in. 1 Like |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by johnydon22(m): 12:06pm On Dec 12, 2014 |
MzNelly: its not about what to do or who to believe in... i am asking you who you think is the real God is and which religion be the true religion just like you said.. |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by honourhim: 1:29pm On Dec 12, 2014 |
frosbel: The gospel of our Lord Jesus christ is the 100 percent true religion. There's no two ways about it. As for denomination, there's nothing like true denomination. Jesus did not introduce denomination to us so it doesn't count. What the bible told us is to assemble. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 1:32pm On Dec 12, 2014 |
^^^ How can you be so sure. Suppose you were born as a Hindu or Muslim or Buddhist , would you say the same thing ? 14 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by nep2ra(m): 1:35pm On Dec 12, 2014 |
Well, what do you know!!!! A topic that is bound to make people to critically question the origin of their belief and faith - or on the flip side make them avoid using their critical thinking faculty while shouting themselves hoarse on why their way is the One True Way. frosbel, sadly you are not going to get anywhere with this. Some people are so set in their ignorance. 6 Likes |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by nep2ra(m): 1:38pm On Dec 12, 2014 |
Nobody knows anything for sure! It seems to me most religions just make it up as they go along to suit cultural, social, and political contexts. I believe a Supreme Being(s) made the Universe and other things we cannot see or comprehend as humans. Any thing after that, is just something to preoccupy man's mind and intellect with or make mischief. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Do You Know Your Religion Or Denomination Is The Right One by Nobody: 1:54pm On Dec 12, 2014 |
johnydon22: Like I said initially, there's only one God. The one in heaven. No one is arguing that fact. About the true religion? It has to be the ones who base their teachings on the Bible. That's all.3 Likes |
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