With so many different religions from which to choose, how does God expect us to know which one is correct?

Question

While all religions claim to be valid, they also say that the others are false, so you can't tell who is telling the truth. Some believers cite their religious texts as proof, but just like the claims made by modern religious leaders, the religious texts are unverifiable sources.

It can all be very stressful sometimes. Is it possible to make an informed decision when choosing which religion is the right one?

Answer 1

Pure Religion:  James 1:27.  Also: Acts 4:10-12.  The Father said if you reject My Son, you reject Me. (It is all about The Sacrificial Lamb and what He has done for you!!)  Jesus.

Answer 2

Well, Jesus is the Son of God -- the Word become flesh so I opt for the Church founded by Jesus -- the Roman Catholic Church.  True, I was born into it, but I've studied many others and I choose Catholicism over and over again.

Answer 3

How about a belief in God with no religion...

In the science of botany, one finds that there are different plants depending upon where one looks. Some plants thrive in acidic soils, while some like it dry and live in the desert. Some like high altitude and others like the shade. So using the botany analogy, it can be seen that God sets things up depending on what is appropriate for the environment at hand. The same goes for religions and their respective scriptures. None is right or wrong, just appropriate for the situation at hand.

I don't think it is appropriate that the Bible be used everywhere, just like I don't think it is important that the Quran be in the library of every believer. God guides people how He wants.

When one looks at religion as a whole, the overriding concern is righteous behavior.  That is where the concern should be.

There is no requirement, spiritual or otherwise for being associated with a specific religion.

Answer 4

I have to say the bible states that you'll know by the love shown, as well as the unity between brothers and sisters. Why not do some digging into the JW's. They have the same lessons no matter where in the world you go, what language you speak. That is every meeting too. Not just one. I hope you have a great day.  

Answer 5

The proof is in the pudding. Only the Bible claims to be God's Word and to contain the very words of Almighty God. Only the Bible contains prophecies that have been fulfilled with 100 percent accuracy 100 percent of the time. Only the Bible states that God saves us by grace through faith. Only the Bible tells us how the Almighty Creator humbled Himself, became a man, lived a perfect and sinless life, died for each one of us and rose from the grave. Taste of the Lord and know that He is good.

Answer 6

Yes you can make an informed decision.  First make a list of all religions founded by men for God.  Then make a list of all religions founded by God for men.  The first list will have several thousand entries.  The second will have only two.  The Jewish faith, founded by God under His Old Covenant with the human race; and the Catholic Church, founded by God in the Person of Jesus Christ under His New Covenant with the human race.

Answer 7

the true church, is the one, that can be historically dated back to the time of Christ. If you study history, you will know the true church.

Answer 8

There is only one way. Dump all the religions. If you truly believe a God exists, open your heart to Him and pray. He will be faithful to answer and guide you. That's it! Be careful. If your heart is not sincere ... if you seek other than the truth, you could end up with the wrong god. That would not be healthy.

Answer 9

I think Scientology is the right one.

Answer 10

In all love,

Having read many of the Holy text of the world's religions, it appears that all take you to the same place of loving God,  loving your fellow man, and living a life of honesty while recognizing the beauty of life and the divine nature of all things.  Religion is where culture meets with the word of God.  The different religions are but the many paths to the same truth and realization.

The religion of your family is usually a good place to start because you will be surrounded by your loved ones.  This is a huge advantage because it offers you a support system that is hard to beat.

Be mindful that the rite, dogma and understandings of the organizations that surround the Holy Books are often not the teachings of the teacher's words that inspired the Holy Books in the first place.  Not to condemn any of them but they are a means to an end and not the end themselves.

Anything that you see that is less then love is probably suspect as it relates to being an authentic representation of the words of the enlightened of God.

If there is an absolute... it is love.  Anything less then love is a lie or an illusion.

If you want to read more about the common teaching of all of the diverse Holy Books of world religions check out the blog on this web site:

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-0shzQ.Q4eqv...

Blessings and peace to all,

All in all,

Nony

Answer 11

Why do you call the TRUTH, " religious bias c**p?"

Because that's what it is, the TRUTH.

Answer 12

True worshippers are recognizable because they practice love, unhypocritical love.

Answer 13

This is why I'm agnostic I mean think about it.

Christians say you go to heaven or h**l when you die

Buddhist Say you are reborn when you die

Atheist say you return to the earth

I'm agnostic because I think when you die you die there is no where to go because not all religions say you go to heaven they all state you go somewhere else no one really knows where you go. I just think religion is some way to explain things easier for none scientific pepole (No offense to Christtians not calling any one stupid)

Answer 14

God/the divine/the transcendent/whatever appears to each of us in the form to which we're most receptive.  To say that bad things will happen to anyone who does not believe as you do is a man made atrocity, and it is a worse atrocity to take it upon yourself to make those things happen.

Answer 15

The first number in the numerical system is 1!  We have to research and find the Original name and belief of the supreme being.  English is a new language made up of various European and aboriginal languauges, yet the belief in God and his religion has to start there.  All scriptures bear witness that there is only 1 God.  The many beliefs stem from custom, traditions, and at times out of fear for a certain leader.  But also, all scriptures also say that in the end, God will chose 1and 1 only.  The word universe is comprised of 2 syllables, uni(one) and verse(truth)!!!  One-truth, one God, one religion..Study history and see where and why there came these changes.  Good luck.  I too was given this task years ago!!!!

Answer 16

According to Revelations, the Great Harlot (aka Babylon the Great) shall be destroyed.  Guess what she symbolizes?  Religion.