True of False--only one correct religion with the truth?

True of False

http://youtu.be/I1PFyiyWuVs

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

#1   Jan 11, '14, 2:08 pm

ggarcia19 New Member   Join Date: December 20, 2013 Posts: 36 Religion: baptised Catholic, raised Pentecostal

only one correct religion with the truth? I really don't think it's morally right for any one religion to say they are the only true religion and that everyone else is wrong. If any one religion claims to be the only truth, then they must surely be a lie? What do you think?

#2   Jan 11, '14, 2:15 pm

JonNC Forum Elder   Join Date: December 15, 2007 Posts: 15,322 Religion: Evangelical Catholic (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by ggarcia19 I really don't think it's morally right for any one religion to say they are the only true religion and that everyone else is wrong. If any one religion claims to be the only truth, then they must surely be a lie? What do you think? On the surface, it seems to me one would be a fool if they didn't think the religious faith they are a part of was true. That doesn't mean, however, that I have a say regarding others at the second coming of Christ. I believe Lutheranism is a true reflection of the catholic faith, and I believe that whatever flaws or errors other Christian groups have are the purview of grace. And if those others are under God's grace, who am I to pronounce condemnation. Jon __________________ Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and as# are feeding? Good Christians, fear, for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, The cross be borne for me, for you. Hail, hail the Word made flesh, The babe, the son of Mary. William C. Dix

#3   Jan 11, '14, 2:18 pm

MilesVitae Junior Member   Join Date: November 1, 2010 Posts: 336 Religion: Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by ggarcia19 I really don't think it's morally right for any one religion to say they are the only true religion and that everyone else is wrong. If any one religion claims to be the only truth, then they must surely be a lie? What do you think? Well, that's only a problem if there is, in fact, not one true religion. So, why do you think there can't be one true religion?

#4   Jan 11, '14, 2:47 pm

Judas Thaddeus Regular Member   Join Date: July 5, 2013 Posts: 2,007 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by ggarcia19 I really don't think it's morally right for any one religion to say they are the only true religion and that everyone else is wrong. If any one religion claims to be the only truth, then they must surely be a lie? What do you think? Very recommended video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ5tEzXxSvs __________________ Oh Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, Near Kinsman of Jesus Christ... The Apostle Saint Jude Thaddeus is "The Miraculous Saint," the Catholic Patron Saint of "lost causes" and of "cases despaired over."

#5   Jan 11, '14, 2:53 pm

Kliska New Member   Join Date: November 11, 2013 Posts: 874 Religion: Christian, Protestant

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by ggarcia19 I really don't think it's morally right for any one religion to say they are the only true religion and that everyone else is wrong. If any one religion claims to be the only truth, then they must surely be a lie? What do you think? Is your POV pointed at Christianity or a specific church or denomination? __________________ Thanks to sweeetlilgurlie on Narniaweb for the sig

#6   Jan 11, '14, 2:56 pm

Lynxdk Junior Member   Join Date: July 4, 2008 Posts: 196 Religion: Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by ggarcia19 I really don't think it's morally right for any one religion to say they are the only true religion and that everyone else is wrong. If any one religion claims to be the only truth, then they must surely be a lie? What do you think? Catholic means Universal. Your definitions of "Morally Right" and "only" are what's wrong.

#7   Jan 11, '14, 2:59 pm

CWM31 New Member   Join Date: October 24, 2013 Posts: 10 Religion: LDS (Converting to Catholicism)

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? As i have been LDS from the beginning of my life and just realizing the last several months that my faith is just yet another line of those 30k plus denominations, it is a wonder to me why there must be so many, to me these sects may preach of Christ and perhaps teach sound moral doctrine but in the end i have found that the Roman Catholic Church is the original church that Jesus himself founded. Its principles to me are sound and great in many ways. These other faiths sadly have not motivated me, but now the Catholic Church has. I realize we may all have differing opinions but the RCC is the church for my time as the most correct and to me, Christ centered faith.

#8   Jan 11, '14, 3:10 pm

ggarcia19 New Member   Join Date: December 20, 2013 Posts: 36 Religion: baptised Catholic, raised Pentecostal

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by Kliska Is your POV pointed at Christianity or a specific church or denomination? As a child, I was forced to believe that the Pentecostal church was the only true religion. When I drove the city bus in Houston, Texas, the Jehovah witness would tell me everyday that Jesus and God are two different people and that everyone else is wrong. When I worked for a pest control company that belong to Mormon, they gave me flyers that said Joseph Smith had the only right and correct church and that all other religions was apart of a apostasy. When I went to war in Iraq, the Muslims believed that the Christians are equal to them but there teachings of Jesus Christ was not correct. is it right to say you are the only true church and that everyone else is wrong?

#9   Jan 11, '14, 3:15 pm

ggarcia19 New Member   Join Date: December 20, 2013 Posts: 36 Religion: baptised Catholic, raised Pentecostal

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by Lynxdk Catholic means Universal. Your definitions of "Morally Right" and "only" are what's wrong. If a Pentecostal preacher or Jehovah Witness tells you that, there church is the truth everyone else is wrong. What do we say? I just don't feel like it's right for any person to teach in such way.

#10   Jan 11, '14, 3:18 pm

Karen107 Junior Member   Join Date: January 17, 2013 Posts: 316 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? I believe everyone believes that their church is the true church. I didn't know the history of the Catholic church until I had a spiritual encounter with Christ and I looked at my church quite objectively. I found so many answers from my analytical mind, let alone my spiritual mind. I realize this is the Church that was founded by Jesus Christ and the Apostles and the more I learned about it, the more it validated my beliefs that I was in the right place. One thing I knew all along was that every time I took of the Eucharist I was being spiritually nourished by Jesus Himself. I may not have kept my faith so long had I not known that one thing, and that's something that other churches don't believe in. I believe God has set his plan in the Catholic church. It holds the truth, though other religions have pieces of the truth, the Church holds the fullness of the truth and I would look to it for answers. It has 2,000 years of history to figure the answers out and I trust in it because Jesus trusted in it.

#11   Jan 11, '14, 3:19 pm

Lynxdk Junior Member   Join Date: July 4, 2008 Posts: 196 Religion: Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by ggarcia19 If a Pentecostal preacher or Jehovah Witness tells you that, there church is the truth everyone else is wrong. What do we say? I just don't feel like it's right for any person to teach in such way. Because it ~isn't~ right for anyone to teach that way. You Learn by Example. People keep thinking that you have to ~teach~ people the Truth, when the ~only~ way you can, is by your own good example. I could care less what "religion" you are. What "religion" do you think "God Is"? I scare those Jehovah's away somethin fierce and quick ;-)

#12   Jan 11, '14, 3:20 pm

Judas Thaddeus Regular Member   Join Date: July 5, 2013 Posts: 2,007 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by ggarcia19 As a child, I was forced to believe that the Pentecostal church was the only true religion. When I drove the city bus in Houston, Texas, the Jehovah witness would tell me everyday that Jesus and God are two different people and that everyone else is wrong. When I worked for a pest control company that belong to Mormon, they gave me flyers that said Joseph Smith had the only right and correct church and that all other religions was apart of a apostasy. When I went to war in Iraq, the Muslims believed that the Christians are equal to them but there teachings of Jesus Christ was not correct. is it right to say you are the only true church and that everyone else is wrong? Technically all religions (CAREFUL!) has some truth, but only ONE religion has ALL Truth. God is One, just check that video, THEREFORE the Truth must be ONE. Christianity says that Jesus is God. Islam says that Jesus is NOT God. Only one is right. The Original Christian Bible has 73 books. Many later Christian bibles have 66 books. Only one is complete. Mormons say God is a man who BECAME a god. Christianity says that God is the Eternal Divine Creator. Makes sense that only one of these is accurate, right? One King, One God, One Law. __________________ Oh Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, Near Kinsman of Jesus Christ... The Apostle Saint Jude Thaddeus is "The Miraculous Saint," the Catholic Patron Saint of "lost causes" and of "cases despaired over."

#13   Jan 11, '14, 3:24 pm

Lynxdk Junior Member   Join Date: July 4, 2008 Posts: 196 Religion: Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by Judas Thaddeus Christianity says that Jesus is God. Islam says that Jesus is NOT God. Only one is right. Here we go again with the word "only"... Jesus, alone, by his own self, is not God the Father, Nor is he the Holy Spirit... He is One of 3, Whole, and Complete within their own selves. They don't need us, they only want to Share Their life, with Us.

#14   Jan 11, '14, 3:28 pm

Judas Thaddeus Regular Member   Join Date: July 5, 2013 Posts: 2,007 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by Lynxdk Here we go again with the word "only"... Jesus, alone, by his own self, is not God the Father, Nor is he the Holy Spirit... He is One of 3, Whole, and Complete within their own selves. They don't need us, they only want to Share Their life, with Us. Great, not sure how that relates to my point, but I have no disagreements there. __________________ Oh Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, Near Kinsman of Jesus Christ... The Apostle Saint Jude Thaddeus is "The Miraculous Saint," the Catholic Patron Saint of "lost causes" and of "cases despaired over."

#15   Jan 11, '14, 3:32 pm

Lynxdk Junior Member   Join Date: July 4, 2008 Posts: 196 Religion: Catholic

Re: only one correct religion with the truth? Quote: Originally Posted by Judas Thaddeus Great, not sure how that relates to my point, but I have no disagreements there. God, even still, loves Judas. What else doesn't relate?