Why do all religions think They are correct?

[diverup13k 0]

Can someone please explain to me why all religions think that theirs is the only right one. Being that I am Agnostic I really don't understand

[muff528 3]

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Can someone please explain to me why all religions think that theirs is the only right one. Being that I am Agnostic I really don't understand

Why would anyone subscribe or adhere to a religion that they thought was one of the wrong ones?

[BillyVance 34]

The ones that think their religion is the correct one are just being ignorant. Some believe in Abraham, Some in Jesus, some just God, others Buddha, and so on. To each their own. Just mind their own fucking business and leave the other religions alone and the world would be a whole lot more peaceful.

Wishful thinking...

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[RonD1120 62]

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Can someone please explain to me why all religions think that theirs is the only right one. Being that I am Agnostic I really don't understand

It is really quite simple. One has evidence of being correct and the others think they are correct. To put it another way, the others claim evidence of being correct and only one thinks it is correct.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[diverup13k 0]

I understand what you say however I can not understand the closed mindset of some people. Should we not be open to the possibilities that are out there?

[billvon 2,989]

>Why would anyone subscribe or adhere to a religion that they thought
>was one of the wrong ones?

To me that's like asking "why would someone freefly if they thought that discipline was one of the wrong ones?" The question presupposes that there is only one right one, or that only one has any value. I'm not sure that's true. (despite what some skydivers say . . . )

[Zenister 0]

because the unfortunate truth is belief in 'Right & Reward' is the only motivatation most humans understand and respond to enough to endure the process of learning about themselves to improve their lives (and the lives of others if they make it far enough down whatever 'path' they chose to follow.)

None of them are 'correct'. Not one. There is no evidence (despite the Christian's continual misunderstanding and misuse of the word as illustrated above) to support ANY religious belief or claim of 'Truth or Correctness'.

However the results of applying oneself to PROCESS of exploring (pretty much all currently existing religions) are demonstrable and clear. Unfortunately the process itself is subject to abuse and control like every other form of social engineering, particularly when applied to the weak willed who have no real desire to seek answers but would rather be told what to do...

the sheep metaphor is incredibly applicable to nearly all who profess religious fervor, the zealots who proclaim 'Right & Correct' to reinforce their own doubts and insecurities in the comfort of the herd.

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[muff528 3]

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>Why would anyone subscribe or adhere to a religion that they thought
>was one of the wrong ones?

To me that's like asking "why would someone freefly if they thought that discipline was one of the wrong ones?" The question presupposes that there is only one right one, or that only one has any value. I'm not sure that's true. (despite what some skydivers say . . . )

I can't see that comparison. Just about all religions I can think of are dependent on faith to some degree. Most carry some reward or penalty on the "other side" based on the level of commitment or adherence to that belief on "this side". I'm not sure what diverup means by "open to possibilities". Some religions require some level of denial of some earthly "possibilities" or experiences. Believers are generally happy to comply with these constraints. Problems occur when the practitioners of that religion require followers of other religions (or non-believers) to comply since that may directly conflict with their beliefs. What I don't understand is, in a society which guarantees "freedom of religion", why an atheist would give a rats patootie whether a believer in a given religion prays or doesn't pray in any place, public or private. Why does it bother them? I think "freedom of religion" is joined at the hip with "freedom of speech" and a public display of faith serves the same purpose as a soapbox...... as long as it doesn't deny another his rights. You really don't have a right to silence anyone but you do have a right to put your hands over your ears (or your kid's ears) and say "lalalalalalalaallalalala! (hastily written.. don't know if I got my point across)

[dcfreefly 0]

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It is really quite simple. One has evidence of being correct and the others think they are correct. To put it another way, the others claim evidence of being correct and only one thinks it is correct.

Exactly. Xenu, our galactic ruler will be returning soon. I saw the evidence on the cover of da tabloids.

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Can someone please explain to me why all religions think that theirs is the only right one. Being that I am Agnostic I really don't understand

Why would anyone subscribe or adhere to a religion that they thought was one of the wrong ones?

Pretty much answered it.

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[maadmax 0]

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Can someone please explain to me why all religions think that theirs is the only right one. Being that I am Agnostic I really don't understand

I believe it is the process we go through when we try to come to grips with that which can never be known.
Why else would anyone claim to be a democrat and have the answers in the same sentence? That has always been a mystery to me.

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[kelpdiver 2]

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Can someone please explain to me why all religions think that theirs is the only right one. Being that I am Agnostic I really don't understand

In large part, you need to separate religion (faith) from the man made institutions around it, which are much more self serving. Sharing is not in their interest. In the older days, control of the people was a primary interest.

[Opendore 0]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/religion

It's a http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/belief .

I think that will answer the question. That is only in the English language though.

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[kallend 2,026]

Because they are all equally unproven and their followers are all equally deluded.

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[Andy9o8 2]

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Why do all religions think They are correct?

Because most of them are wrong.

[turtlespeed 219]

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Can someone please explain to me why all religions think that theirs is the only right one. Being that I am Agnostic I really don't understand

It is really quite simple. One has evidence of being correct and the others think they are correct. To put it another way, the others claim evidence of being correct and only one thinks it is correct.

I think the whole faith deal comes into it . . .

You either follow a false God, or you you have faith that you follow the only God.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[Channman 2]

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Can someone please explain to me why all religions think that theirs is the only right one. Being that I am Agnostic I really don't understand

Some people might think we are closed minded on the issue, well we are, but we can afford to be, were right.

[billvon 2,989]

> Just about all religions I can think of are dependent on faith to some degree.

Agreed there.

>What I don't understand is, in a society which guarantees "freedom of
>religion", why an atheist would give a rats patootie whether a believer in a
>given religion prays or doesn't pray in any place, public or private. Why
>ddoes it bother them?

Well:

1) It doesn't bother most of them

2) Some atheists have a very strong belief in their atheism, and are as evangelistic as some religious types. These are in the minority, but are very vocal.

But in any case, the question "Why would anyone subscribe or adhere to a religion that they thought was one of the wrong ones?" isn't quite fair, because some religions (like the Unitarians) don't believe that there are wrong ones.

[muff528 3]

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>> Just about all religions I can think of are dependent on faith to some degree.

>Agreed there.

>>What I don't understand is, in a society which guarantees "freedom of
>>religion", why an atheist would give a rats patootie whether a believer in a
>>given religion prays or doesn't pray in any place, public or private. Why
>>ddoes it bother them?

>Well:

>1) It doesn't bother most of them

>2) Some atheists have a very strong belief in their atheism, and are as evangelistic as some religious types. These are in the minority, but are very vocal.

Yes, they are free to evangelize and proselytize as they wish. Those who don't want to hear it can just tune them out.

>But in any case, the question "Why would anyone subscribe or adhere to a religion that they thought was one of the wrong ones?" isn't quite fair, because some religions (like the Unitarians) don't believe that there are wrong ones.

Now that's a little "zen" sounding! How can the Unitarians (whom, as you say, believe there are no "wrong" religions) accept the "right-ness" of a religion that thinks they are the only "right" religion. IOW If the Unitarians believe other religion is not "wrong" then they must be "right" in the belief that they are the only right religion.

[turtlespeed 219]

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2) Some atheists have a very strong belief in their atheism, and are as evangelistic as some religious types. These are in the minority, but are very vocal.

Sounds like you describe Atheism as a secular religion.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[billvon 2,989]

>Sounds like you describe Atheism as a secular religion.

Evangelical atheism does indeed share some characteristics of religion (although strictly speaking it is not one.)

[turtlespeed 219]

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>Sounds like you describe Atheism as a secular religion.

Evangelical atheism does indeed share some characteristics of religion (although strictly speaking it is not one.)

I guess that depends on your definition of religion. The belief in a non-diety is the same as a belief in a diety.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[muff528 3]

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>Sounds like you describe Atheism as a secular religion.

Evangelical atheism does indeed share some characteristics of religion (although strictly speaking it is not one.)

I guess that depends on your definition of religion. The belief in a non-diety is the same as a belief in a diety.

Hmmmm...... Is the belief in a non-deity the same as non-belief in a deity?

[jakee 1,489]

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>Sounds like you describe Atheism as a secular religion.

Evangelical atheism does indeed share some characteristics of religion (although strictly speaking it is not one.)

I guess that depends on your definition of religion. The belief in a non-diety is the same as a belief in a diety.

How do you believe in a non-deity?

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[turtlespeed 219]

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>Sounds like you describe Atheism as a secular religion.

Evangelical atheism does indeed share some characteristics of religion (although strictly speaking it is not one.)

I guess that depends on your definition of religion. The belief in a non-diety is the same as a belief in a diety.

How do you believe in a non-deity?

I honestly don't know - I don't.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun