The one religious truth

i believe that all religions are based on one simple but can also be seen as a complex design and that is a perfect world.... if all the nice things in every religion was put into hand then the world would be free of all free will ignorance and hate.... it would be classed as perfect (except for the natural disasters of course) in my mind (not following any religion) all religions are there to set rules from (whichever god they choose to follow) for a perfect world.... whichever god they choose the only problem being racists and such people who judge people on their religion or whatever and fill the world with hate

I totally agree. But, I wonder, at what point in evolution did humans become creative enough to think of such things? I wonder this, because if you look at animals, they dont have any structure. But us humans (if you believe in evolution, which I do) came from primates. I wonder if some other animal had evolved quicker, what would the worl have been like?

yes indeed. all religions have commonalities. and I also feel that there is only one original religion and from that other religions branch out.it is nice that you have such reflection.I actually learned a very interesting thing about religion in Brahma Kumaris.So do visit their website.It may help you answer your question.You may log on to www.bkwsu.org. Good Luck!

I have studied all the religious scriptures and have found few common underlying factors, firstly the origin of all religion was basically to make people rise against some oppressor or ruler that was cruel and unjust. all aimed to bring the society's outcast in to the fold of the main stream society all preach non-voilent means to attain freedom and voilence has been okayed by muslim religion but only in self defence otherwise not. all teach to proprgate love and kindness to one and all. I have really felt that man invented religion to suit his own purpose and God is not interested in religion but only is interested in humanity. God does not need any religion but man does.

Riptide, As a Pagan, I would have to agree wholeheartedly with your assumption. ~Donna

I think many religions are definitely based on the same fundamentals. Love one another, obey laws, be truthful, faithful to spouse, etc. They're all great qualities, or morals, to help society run smoothly. I also think that certain religions branched off of other ones. For example, if a leader didn't like a certain aspect, he may create his own religion taking what he likes, leaving what he doesn't, and creating some of his own laws.

That is what Islam tells.Religion is one but our followers made branches out of it for their gain.Adam (s.a.w )was first prophet he preached one relegion,and others followed him,some how these teachings took branches and we have to face the unrest.

Riptide you are right, to a very large extent, although tribes have been found where there is no concept of love, not even a mother's love for her child. There are still cannibalistic tribes and tribes that sacrifice their children. It can be said that in every tribe, however remote, right back in history until now, there is one common feature. No tribe has ever been known that does not worship something or someone. Man was made to worship and man had always worshipped. Man has made gods of stone, wood, and iron; has worshipped sun, moon, stars, lightning, clouds, fire, and water; animals of all sorts and many other things. We see the same today as man worships self, possessions, ideas, philosophies, and just about anything. Why has man always found something to worship? Because that is the way he was created. He was made to worship the living Creator God but many turned their backs on Him on followed their own ways. Today, we find that many religions start with the same Creator God, but they diverge at Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to be reconciled with God and to have eternal life with Him. Other religions deny that Jesus is the only way. The Bible recorded that this would be the case: that the Chief Cornerstone, Jesus Christ would be rejected and that He would be a stumbling block to many peoples. The biggest difference in beliefs today is that Christians believe that God is reaching down to man through the Lord Jesus Christ, while others believe that man must try to reach up to God. Good discussion.

Some of the polytheistic religions didn't have these common points. For the most part though, I agree with what you are saying. One might argue that religion is nothing more than series of fairy tales told to teach people behavior and socialize we animals.

Hi Riptide, I'm happy you took the interest in looking at various religions. As a Muslim, Islam is a religion and is a way of life. The Messenger (pbuh) was sent to this world to instill the good behaviour to mankind. And we believe, that the differences between success and failure in whatever field is the behaviour of that person. If he has good behaviour than all his actions will be good or otherwise. I've not studied other religions, sorry. Howerver that is my limited knowledge. Keep on studying and asking.

It's interesting that a number of your respondents have said, 'I believe' this or that...but what are they basing this on? Believing that religion was 'created' to control doesn't make this idea true. Believing that all religions are basically the same isn't even realistic, when you look at the difficulties they have in coming together. Believing that they were all one religion at one time and branched out isn't borne out in reality by the history of religion as we know it. You say you don't want to take the Bible as a basis for looking at religion because it would be too much of a bias...but what basis are you going to take when it comes to religion? Your own 'belief' as a number of your respondents have?

No matter where we are in the part of the world, we are all moral beings and part of our make up is the inward sense of right and wrong. People of old have known this and their encounter with other people helped them formulate a belief of what is morally upright and what is not. Thus we see the striking similarity between all religions of the world.

I agree with you completely. There is no reason one religion couldn't have branched off into the many different ones we have today. It makes perfect sense to me. Great theory!

the one and true religion that is of God was written in the Bible 2000 years ago. A religion that is pure. Doing the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ.

All religions are common and teach the same things in different ways. Actually I believe that religions are formed to control the people, who donot have control on themselves. In the process the people who have started the religion started thinking themselves as saviours of the world. For one who has a complete control on himself the religion is not required in any case. So let us not bother much about the religion and keep going on the right track.

Good question. First and foremost, use the Bible as the foundation. Sometimes there is really no other way to make an illustration becuase people believe because of God's Word, not our actions. So stick to God's Word.

The one religious truth? That there is a god, and that he wants you to do good. The rest is icing on the cake.

agree wholeheartedly. I heard someone say christianity is about faith and not proof once you claim proof you are no longer christian. although i dont like christianity any way you cut it be it the logical fallacies or the moral ones, the jesusfreaks are just that. scary people best avoided outside the realms of the internet.

hi rip, It was great to know that people like u still exist who belives that the teachings of all relions r same...we the people try to distort it according to our own wish ... I do remember that when we were small we hardly knew which caste or religion we belonged to..... the other day my kid came n asked me whether a particular religion was bad.....I was really awesruck ....I really didnt know what to tell him....after sometime I md him understand that its nt the religion that is bad or good it is the handfulof people who twist it according to their own selfish motives ..i dont know how much he understood....but i think it is upon us parents to teach our children that all religion r same because they try to teach the same moral values.....

U ARE QUITE CORRECT. IN FACT ALL THESE RELIGONS HAVE SAME BASIC IDEOLOGY I.E. IS TO LOVE HUMANITY AS WE KNOW HUMAN HAS INTRINSIC TENDENCY TO REBEL,EGO FOR EACH OTHER. SO RELIGON WAS MADE TO UNITE ALL THE HUMAN KIND IT MADE HUMANS TO BEND IN FRONT OF GOD WHICH ENABLED THE 'TEACHERS'/GURU TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF HUMANITY