Do God really care about which religion people follow?

[Spice]

Did Abraham know of Jesus?

Those who haven’t heard of Him are not accountable to Him.

That makes it sound like no one should be telling the story of Jesus -- their souls would be safer, huh?
I don't think so. His message should be shared, and that message was how to live a righteous life doing God's will.

 

[mangalavara]

If God really care about which religion we humans follow and punish us with hell just because we believed wrong then God is not loving and just.

I would add that such a god is also unreasonable, especially within a paradigm where a finite human being has only one chance to 'get it right.'

It can be argued that the whole idea of 'religion' is a Western concept. If that is the case, does God care which version of this Western concept a person subscribes to? A person might as well earn a bachelor's degree at the 'right university' in order to be deemed truly educated.

 

[Tinkerpeach]

That makes it sound like no one should be telling the story of Jesus -- their souls would be safer, huh?
I don't think so. His message should be shared, and that message was how to live a righteous life doing God's will.

Well that’s one way to look at it.

I suppose one could use that argument to support abortion also since they are sending the aborted fetus directly to Heaven they are actually doing a good thing.

Someone should let planned parenthood know.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Question: Do God really care about which religion people follow?

My answer: I believe that to have a good heart is what matters. Is our actions who matters to God , not which religion you follow

Whats your answer to this question?

I believe that each monotheist constructs their god for themselves and that, usually, this god will be an expression of the believer's own ideas of perfection and virtue.

So if you think it's better for God not to care about religion, that's precisely how God feels, too. OTOH, if you think that it's better for God to insist on a single religion, then that's also precisely how God feels, too.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Well that’s one way to look at it.

I suppose one could use that argument to support abortion also since they are sending the aborted fetus directly to Heaven they are actually doing a good thing.

Someone should let planned parenthood know.

That's the logical implication.

Take mainstream Christian beliefs at face value and the greatest marytr of our time is Andrea Yates: by very standard Christian theology, she sacrificed her own chance at Heaven to guarantee that her children would get there.

 

[Spice]

Well that’s one way to look at it.

I suppose one could use that argument to support abortion also since they are sending the aborted fetus directly to Heaven they are actually doing a good thing.

Someone should let planned parenthood know.

It has absolutely NOTHING to do with abortion. And that is not a subject I wish to discuss let alone debate.

 

[InChrist]

Interesting. Which religions are you deeming "worthless?"

All, even Christianity as merely a religious practice.

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

All, even Christianity as merely a religious practice.

You are aware, I suppose, that most people (about 2/3, actually) never have any religious or spiritual "experience" at all. Without religious practice, it is unlikely those people would find any way to connect with their faith. Do you think that would be a good thing?

 

[Sand Dancer]

Question: Do God really care about which religion people follow?

My answer: I believe that to have a good heart is what matters. Is our actions who matters to God , not which religion you follow

Whats your answer to this question?

I think any decent god would care about your actions, not your beliefs. We are on this earth together, so we need to be caring and try to get along.

 

[Sand Dancer]

It doesn’t say they are going to Heaven though. Christ was very clear that the only way in was through Him.

Think about the thief on the cross next to him who was about to die also, he had no time left to do good works or love or anything, except accepting Jesus.

Jesus saw his sincere heart. The thief didn't say the Sinner's Prayer.

 

[Sand Dancer]

I think that the world would be a better place if people behaved towards each other with decency, respect, inclusion and common sense.

It doesn't really matter what they do or don't believe.

Especially since belief doesn't necessarily make you a nice person.

 

[Tinkerpeach]

That's the logical implication.

Take mainstream Christian beliefs at face value and the greatest marytr of our time is Andrea Yates: by very standard Christian theology, she sacrificed her own chance at Heaven to guarantee that her children would get there.

Of course judgement is reserved for God.

It’s possible He could base that off of what they would have done if they lived also.

Jesus saw his sincere heart. The thief didn't say the Sinner's Prayer.

I’ve never said it either, don’t even know it.

 

[Tinkerpeach]

It has absolutely NOTHING to do with abortion. And that is not a subject I wish to discuss let alone debate.

But you are discussing it by replying to it.

 

[SalixIncendium]

But you are discussing it by replying to it.

You're instigating by suggesting she's discussing it.

Do you want to stay the course on derailing this thread?

 

[Link]

Question: Do God really care about which religion people follow?

My answer: I believe that to have a good heart is what matters. Is our actions who matters to God , not which religion you follow

Whats your answer to this question?

A good heart and a person with righteous action would follow the guidance of God.

 

[Spice]

A good heart and a person with righteous action would follow the guidance of God.

Indeed, if they stay with the simplicity of "love one another." If they try to read more into what God wants, then they could end up paving their road to hell with their good intentions.

 

[SalixIncendium]

In your personal opinion, of course. However, I believe differently. I don't believe that a person has to follow your God in order to have a good heart or to take righteous action. I've demonstrated this in my own life and have seen it in the lives of others who don't believe in the biblical God or in any gods.

I don't believe a person needs to diminish another's personal god's qualities, attributes, or intent in order to make their own personal view appear superior to another's.

Your experiences are for you. No need to push them upon others.

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

I don't believe a person needs to diminish another's personal god's qualities, attributes, or intent in order to make their own personal view appear superior to another's.

Your experiences are for you. No need to push them upon others.

I don't believe I said anything wrong, but you are entitled to your own personal opinion, just as everyone else is.

@Link, I decided to delete my response to your post because you and I have a friendly history. I don't want to say something that might upset you. Peace.

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

I think that the world would be a better place if people behaved towards each other with decency, respect, inclusion and common sense.

It doesn't really matter what they do or don't believe.

^ This. Well said, in my opinion.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I don't believe I said anything wrong...

...and you are entitled to your own personal opinion, just as everyone else is.