Many religions- many paths

All rivers lead to the Ocean; similarly all religions lead to the Godhead - this unifying view brought people of different faiths, languages, races and cultures together to throw off the British colonial yoke in in India. Gandhi's "My Experiments with Truth" makes for an interesting read for anyone interested in the subject. Unfortunately he was assassinated by a religious bigot who could not tolerate his kindly policy towards the war-mongering Moslems. Pose, your view is certainly utopian and is a philosophy that will promote harmony and peace. When economics, politics and greed seize philosophy and religion wars occur . Whether the war takes the shape of planes crashing into buildings or an early morning round-up and shooting of Palestinians it is still war. Can we find a way.....without making others wrong... you ask. My view is that: While a few can evolve into this higher state of consciousness that will "live and let live" most will seek to prove their righteousness by damming others.

There is only one way and only one God, the way is through Jesus Christ and not through Buddha, Mohammad, Allah, or whom ever god or great man you believe in. Since many other religions have conflicting views as to who is right and who is wrong, how can you expect them all to go to heaven and get along? Our world is imperfect, and we can get along with people and not fight, but I cannot be silent about my faith just because others do not like it and I pray that all will come to the knowledge of God, and that Jesus Christ is HIS son and they rule in Heaven over the whole universe. Respecting traditions is one thing, but that means because one person is from India, and another one is from China, and one is from Ireland, that they have to believe in Shiva, Communism, and Wiccan or the old Celtic religion, and that they cannot be converted? Is our religion determined by our background and the country wherein we were born and the religion that was there in ancient times. That sounds rather cruel to me that you do not think Christians are allowed to convert, whereas Muslims, Buddhists and Wiccans can.

springlady is right. Being a Christian there is only one way to heaven to be with God Jesus said very plainly that "I am the Way, Any that want to get to heaven must enter through me". Now that said I won't condem any one that doesn't agree with me because only God knows the heart and he alone is to judge the heart.

Hi Pose123! My sentiments exactly! Let us not all be judgemental to one another and let us just find goodness in each other. We all have our own beliefs, religion and traditions and we have to learn how to respect and get along with one another. With that, I believe that we will have a beautiful life together. Take care and have a nice day. More blessings to you my friend.

hi pose you right ,but i want just to ask you if you are musilman or .....?

yes, that's right Pose. There's ,many ways to praise the Lord. And I think if someone praise the Lord with all his heart, will be good for others too.

"Can we find a way to practice our own faith, without making others wrong for the way in which they practice their faith?" Sadly for so many they are incapable of doing that...Either because thats how they've been raised or thats how their specific religion has commanded them and so on.....I personally feel that its NECESSARY and important for us to all stand strong in our beliefs but ALSO allow, accept and actually praise/applaud etc those who belief different to us because they are strong and proud just like we are....

Yes, you are corretc on these one my friend. It's not about the differences of religion nor beliefs, but the faith we have in it and the way we are living by these religions we believe in. We'll all walk the same path when time comes, so it would be better if we all love one another and treat each other as brothers & sisters.

Hi Pose, There is only one true God and that is the living God. He is the God Who loves us beyond measure...enough to send His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to come and take away our sins. He loved us so much, that He made a way for us to be with Him forever. We are sinners and because we are sinners, we need Christ. Some can deny it all they want. The Truth is that we need Him desperatley. I pray that many will come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. He is the greatest! You will be saved and have an abundant life. Yes, you will have struggles, but you will never be alone because Christ is there with you thru it all and will get you thru it. Knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior...the greatest thing there is! God bless!

Absolutely true. I totally agree with you and I have been reflecting on this for years now. But the only answer I arrived at was, it's not possible to raise your voice when nobody wants to listen. But, your actions can speak louder. They surely can make an impact on the environment. They can surely help people to understand what you want to say. And The Art of Living Guru Shri Shri Ravishankar is doing it already. He has reached unimaginable places on the earth and talked to all the world leaders, and even met extremist groups and religious leaders and convinced them of the common goal of every path. And all of us can do the same. But how? By first realising the truth ourselves, and then leading others following a different path by making them understand the common truth thats under the water. The oceans have different names and different colours, but they all taste the same. Don't they? They are all salty. Similarly, the paths and religions, all have a different name, but the goal is the same, the ideals and morals and prinicples are all the same. They are not different at all. The only way to practice our own faith without proving others wrong is by following it quietly and not stepping over another's boundaries. We must respect and give each other enough space. :)

I don't know what to say...and I am just wonderin' why so many religions exist when there's only one God. But God is good. He respects each one us that's why He gives us our own free will as a gift. I just hope everyone will come to know who is the real God before it's too late... Though I respect everyone's religion or what they believe in.

I welcome every religion and I don't have a problem with people practicing different faiths ,but I have a problem with people putting bombs in their bodies and killing people in the name of God.

i believe in one god only (allah) and about all religions i respect them and i like to learn how to live together in peace not to kill each other just talk . muslims,christians and jews,all of us must learn to cooperate .

Dreaming of a perfect world... and how wonderful would that be?! I've never had a problem accepting people for who they are... and what they believe is part of that. My wish has always been for people to understand and care about each other, not hurt or try to win points... wish it wasn't so hard for some to accomplish! But we can hope, and maybe see some positive changes in our generation!