What do you think when you find some wrong with the teachings of your religion?

@gengeni (3308)
Indonesia
February 2, 2011 9:40am CST
Suppose you find / feel there is an invitation / call / teachings / commands that conflict with conscience or human values. whether you will try to justify it on things they will be to find the right words? or would you just let these things without such an extent that people eventually forget about it? you dare to interpret the teachings / invitation from the verse or the source they will be with your own way to the result which will be produced in accordance with your character? or?
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@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
3 Feb 11
In my religion there are at least two false teachings which to me, really mess with the image my religion portrays of God! And also influences how some of the religion behave or more exactly what their attitude may be.. I find it very unfortunate and talk to as many folks, peacefully and in a low key manner about it as I get the opportunity to. But since I believe all untruth will fall/crash and disappear, and only truth will remain, I don't worry about it unduly, nor confront other believers about it, simply try to be a better example and to love people which is what I believe my one rule is (To love God and thus I will love my fellow person, because by loving God we become filled up with Him, if it is Him we are truly hooked up with! and if I am truly loving him that is..)
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
2 Feb 11
The teachings of a religion must be based on God's word which is the truth. If a religion conflicts with the Bible then I would look for another religion. John 17:17 (King James Version) Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
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@nakula2009 (2325)
• Indonesia
16 Feb 11
I profess religion teaches me respect for one another, respect one another, love one another, and people who need the help, of course, are on the road with a distinguished and devout in religion.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
For me it is not the true religion try to attend the Jehovah's witnesses in your place they teach about the truth.
• India
3 Feb 11
I will raise my voice for an honest word of mine as thats my duty for my next generation. That's my duty towards humanity. There is not any community or religion that shows that the person belongs(having) that certain religion or community. The biggest religion that GOD have showed signs off is just "HUMANITY" And we all are humans, to fulfill our duties towards humanity. I vow towards to fulfill this duty in my home, in my state & in my country. Are you with you?
• India
3 Feb 11
Are you with your kids(next generation)?
@dadindine (230)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
My faith is different from my religion but I do respect the teachings, every religion's teachings for that matter. I just try to live based on the common rule in every religion's teachings, as far as my understanding is concerned and that is to "Treat others the way you want others to treat you." Basically, to make this world a better place not just for human beings, but also to everything we see on this planet.
• India
3 Feb 11
I’ll just ignore it and move on with my own conscience. Religion was created for us and not the other way. Any doctrine or command or teaching of my religion that clashes with my conscience or the prevalent social values of right and wrong, is not for me to follow. I am not and can never be a blind follower. One thing I understand clearly is that all religions are like fences...either you belong inside the fence or you are an outsider, who is to be discriminated against or converted... I do not subscribe to such views. To me, humanity is the greatest religion and the truth is there for everybody to seek... it can never be imposed by insular commands and doctrines.
@urbandekay (18278)
3 Feb 11
All statements need interpretation;' interpretation is part of the process of understanding all the best urban
@the52poet (126)
• United States
2 Feb 11
First of all, religion is man made, there are few truths to found in religion which do little more than make 'surfs' please the 'masters'. Truth is what you seek, and it is not found in churches or religion. It is found in our hearts and in our minds. We KNOW when something 'feels wrong', and generally it turns out to be a wrong course we have travelled. Truth is the mystery of the universe. It is what we all seek. Even those who become wrapped in the dogma of religion. Some find truth. some do not. Some never search, and some spend a lifetime searching. Truth is simple, it is nature, it surrounds us. When we question it or try to make it bend to our will, we lose. Truth will find you if you simply ask and quit trying to 'discover it' by study or teachings.
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
I am a practicing Catholic but there are times that I question the teachings in our Bible especially when I feel it doesn't seem to apply to the reality of the world. But each time this happens, I pray for guidance. And almost always I find the connection between the teachings and my life. It may not however happen instantly, sometimes it takes years, but eventually I get enlightened. For me, it's just really about faith.
@dollar3235 (2062)
• India
3 Feb 11
The more I read and try to know, I tend to feel the irrelevance of religion. The moment I find something wrong with the teachings of my religion, my faith in the truth increases and it becomes more clearer.
• Indonesia
2 Feb 11
If you would prefer to do what your conscience says of the Commandments of God, then everything would be contrary to religious teaching according to your views. Because the case was a spiritual matter, contrary to the case Earthly matters. Even the worldly cleverness is foolishness with God Now, Are you more trust what your conscience says than what God says? because the teachings or commands that are in your religion it is a clear word of God, and unfortunately, God is never wrong Greetings
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Hello gengeni! I have met people looking for true religion and for years they've been searching for it trying one after the other but still they couldn't find it. Search for God and not religion alone. Focus on your relationship to God for when you have that close relationship to Him you will have a better understand. It's not the teachings that ignites our faith but our experiences with Him.