Why should I believe in your religion and faith? (ritual, Creator) - Page 3

Booko · #21 04-03-2008, 05:49 PM

As for my religion's views of other religions, this is probably the clearest explanation:

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There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God. The difference between the ordinances under which they abide should be attributed to the varying requirements and exigencies of the age in which they were revealed. All of them, except a few which are the outcome of human perversity, were ordained of God, and are a reflection of His Will and Purpose.

(Baha'u'llah, The Proclamation of Baha'u'llah, p. 114)

As for what *you* should believe, one of the principles of our faith is independent investigation of the truth. So I think that means...you will have to check things out and decide for yourself?

Enjoy your search!

whereismynotecard · #22 04-03-2008, 05:49 PM

I don't know... I just don't think there is a reason for life, and I intend to make the most of having to exist...

tomspug · #23 04-03-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish-Hunter

When you say we have to seek after God, it implies that God is hiding from us. Why would the Christian God hide from us? I know the Christian Faith is one of grace (unmerited favor). It seems if we are required to seek after God, we are working by seeking after Him. There appears to be lots of work involved in seeking after God. Does that make Christianity an apparent contradiction?

It implies that WE are hiding from God.

Draka · #24 04-03-2008, 05:51 PM

I always have quite the time trying to explain my beliefs, but here's a quick shot at it for you.

I believe that there is a Divine Source/Energy/Deity that flows through and is a part of everything. We are a part of it and it of us and everything else. Our spirits are "peices" of it. The life force that is a part of all living beings. We contribute to it and eventually return to it after many incarnations. Gods and goddesses are manifestations of different aspects of the Source. This "energy" exists through all. All life, all space, time, universe...everything and everywhere.

By acknowledging that all is connected and a part of the Divine we recognize that all life is special and cherished. That includes all found around us in nature. We revere the life in all as we are all related and a part of the One.

There is more to it of course. That should give you an idea though.

tomspug · #25 04-03-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camanintx

Wrong!

Can Everything Come to Be Without a Cause?

I didn't see any scientific data in there...

Fish-Hunter · #26 04-03-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tomspug

It implies that WE are hiding from God.

If the Christian God is everything that is good and wonderful, why would people hide from Him? You do believe the Christian God is good, right? There is a passage in the Christian Bible that states God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.

Fish-Hunter · #27 04-03-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Draka

I always have quite the time trying to explain my beliefs, but here's a quick shot at it for you.

I believe that there is a Divine Source/Energy/Deity that flows through and is a part of everything. We are a part of it and it of us and everything else. Our spirits are "peices" of it. The life force that is a part of all living beings. We contribute to it and eventually return to it after many incarnations. Gods and goddesses are manifestations of different aspects of the Source. This "energy" exists through all. All life, all space, time, universe...everything and everywhere.

By acknowledging that all is connected and a part of the Divine we recognize that all life is special and cherished. That includes all found around us in nature. We revere the life in all as we are all related and a part of the One.

There is more to it of course. That should give you an idea though.

This seems very similar to eastern oriental religions. Is that correct?

camanintx · #28 04-03-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tomspug

I didn't see any scientific data in there...

Of course you wouldn't, but it shows that atheists can support an ex-nihilo creation of the universe, something you seem to believe is reserved for theists.

I actually support the theory that energy/matter has existed eternally. If you want scientific evidence of this I suggest you look up the Law of Conservation of Energy.

tomspug · #29 04-03-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish-Hunter

If the Christian God is everything that is good and wonderful, why would people hide from Him? You do believe the Christian God is good, right? There is a passage in the Christian Bible that states God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.

Yep. You're right there.

People hide from God because they are self-reliant. That's what sin is. And when God forces a confrontation with people or if they choose to turn to him, they feel shame because of it.