What makes YOUR religion so "true"??

Letranknight, in defense of what you said about the last part being dangerous, well thats meant for people who are Muslims. I am surprised that by already reading the Quran, you have still a lot of negativity towards Islam. However you are right about ignoring the person before they turn agressive. In fact I think you should report him/her. mrscallands, I thought you said you are going to trash any religion here.

No.... that's not what I said at all. In fact, my words from my response verbatim were "I'm NOT bashing it for them or anyone else. I just could not convert." As far as what I said in my response, I was only stating the reasons why I could not convert... but more than likely that is the same reason why I couldn't convert to ANY other religion, not just Islam. Thanks for sharing!!

I agree that it can be quite aggravating.. especially people coming unannounced to your home. I find that to be annoying. I learned a little about the Islamic faith my junior year of high school when I had taken Advanced World History.. I found it to be uneventful, confusing and hard to adapt to.. especially with the new and different practices.. I don't know. I'm not bashing it for them or anyone else. I just could not convert. I love my religion and my God too much to even think twice. I agree with you, though. Thanks for sharing!!

Okay I am not saying that who is trying to convert who is wrong here, this is my experience. When I was a young woman, a Christian had approached me as well. I found it totally irritating until my friend told me of their intentions. My friend said that they were just trying to save me so there was nothing I should be so agitated about. That really changed my views about someone trying to tell you of their faith.

I've had people of other faiths try to convert me as well.. it's just that the most vivid examples that I can remember were the Muslim guy and the occasional Jehovah Witness visitors. However, I cannot agree with your last statement... I don't think that that is necessarily always the case. Some people are just people.. they don't have to pick up "bad habits" from anyone of any other faith or anything like that. Some people are just the way that they are. And, I took that as an acceptable excuse and went right along.. that's why I never disrespected him or started a disagreement with him. But, different strokes for different folks!! Thanks for sharing your views!!

I can understand... when people speak of their faiths to others.. and there's nothing wrong with that... at all. I have had plenty of pleasant discussions about religion whether it were similar to mine or not and found it most enjoyable to learn about new or different faiths. HOWEVER... if there is a discussion about religion... and there is someone who is trying to "FORCE" their religion on others (so to speak) by bashing the other person's religion or trying to point out flaws or anything remotely close TO that... I find that to be disrespectful, irritating and unethical. And that is only anyone's behalf from any religion.

There is a lot to know about the Apostolic faith in relations to Christianity. And, I am, by no means any expert or leader in the church. I have grown up learning the Apostolic faith and it involves worship in many forms... whether it is praying, shouting out, moving your body. It is not stiff or anything like that. The atmosphere is very welcoming and you do what you feel when you feel the Holy Ghost spirit. We read the King James Version of the Bible and obey it thoroughly. Some religions are cult-like and worship the "man" or "woman" that stands between them and God.. this religion is NOT like that at all. Whatsoever. We conduct the Communion ceremony every Easter per the Bible. There are deacons, elders and ministers who would position in the church. However, the "preacher" or leader, if you will, is called the Apostle. His wife being the First Lady of the Church. The oldest woman in the church being the Mother of the Church. We also have Evangelists come and visit our church and many of those of the Baptist faith, as they are quite similar. We believe in baptism...and tarrying. We believe in repentance for our sins. I do not know the complete history of my religion so don't get me to lying, but we don't have statements of faith that we believe in. And we believe in testimony. I will just say this... Traditions within the Apostolic Christian Church are said to help encourage believers in their commitment to serving the Lord, help to knit generations together, and provide close harmony among the various congregations.. If you are curious to know more, I'm sure there is more available on the Internet such as Wikipedia or whatnot. Thanks for commenting!! And for your particular interest in my religion.

I made a typo. I meant that... *I do not know the complete history of my religion so don't get me to lying, but we DO have statements of faith that we believe in and recite.

Amen!! Thanks for commenting!!

Sikhism is a religion Praticed In india, and its followers are called sikhs.They tie turbans on their head and have mustach and bread,But some are clean shaved like, I am,In India their are four main religion practiced, Hinduism, Sikhism, Muslimism,adn Christianty.I Hope you Understadn now

What is Sikh, if you don't mind my asking?? I am curious to know. But, I agree it can be quite frustrating sometimes. People just don't know when and when not to test certain people on certain issues. Thanks for sharing!!

It is great that you feel that way about your faith. I feel like that about my faith, too. Which is how we should exactly feel. I never made this post to bash the Islamic faith or any other faith for that matter. I was just providing an example for an experience that I have been through here recently. I do not feel bad towards the Islamic faith or any other faith.. I just believe what I believe in. But I respect other's beliefs as well. There are SOO many people who don't do this. Thanks for sharing!!

It's OK I know that it washust an example, I didn't mean that u have any bad feeling about Islamic faith, I talked in general.. wellcome ^^

My brother is a moslem and same with my other relatives, they say moslem terrorist are not real moslems. Well, same with Christians, people that do things that Jesus did not want them to do are not real Christians, they are called christians by name. Just using the name just to have something to say they are. Jesus didnt force the people of its time to believe in him. But who ever is telling the truth or whatever the true religion is, we will see in the final. I respect all people!

Yes that definitely is true... EVERYONE could not possibly all be on the same page.. it's impossible!! Thanks for sharing!!

I totally agree!! It is very rude!! Thanks for sharing your views!!

When it comes to religion... I always base everything off of this one statement... "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink it." Though we can freely share our religious ideals and views with each other.. if a person is not WILLING to accept it.. then we should respect that and leave it alone. It should never reach the point or argument or disagreement because that will do nothing but make matters worse.. you definitely will have lost a potentional "conversion" then.. I suppose. Because I never took too kindly to disrespect and tend to block out the true message once that point is reached. I just wish that everyone would take the time to step back and just IMAGINE themselves in someone else's shoes, but their own... just sometimes. Thanks for sharing your views!!

And that's exactly how it should be!! Thanks for commenting!!

Yes I am an Apostolic Christian and will tell you and everyone else that I am very proud to be and love my God. However, I do not force my religious views onto others if they are unwilling. And, also I will not sit and argue about which is better or about the differences because I view it as pointless and I don't have time. At the end of the day, I will believe what I want to believe and vice versa.. so it is just wasted time and energy.. not to mention against most religions anyway. Think about it!! Thanks for commenting!!

I never was asking the members of MyLot.. PERSONALLY... what made their religions true.. which is where I think you misinterpreted... That title that I created for this discussion was just the mere thought I perceived when individuals try to "convert" me to their religion. Because even after I have said no, they lacked the respect to understand that. That was MY issue... not the fact of which religion was considered "better" than the other or "more true". As far as the other aspects go, our religions seem very similar. I had this discussion once before with friends a long time ago.. and I explained how I thought that every religion was just the interpretation based on culture.. in different languages.. with different practices.. I truly believe that... Thanks for sharing your views!!

I can definitely understand that. Well.. at least you all came to a conclusion that you all could agree upon!! That is always a good thing. Thanks for commenting!!

It is a pity that you have met such a Muslim. I am a Muslim and I have met Muslims who think that they are above me. Shame on them.

I think it's great to be well-rounded in almost everything that you do because it makes you a more experienced and wise person in life. I respect that. I haven't ventured outside of my religion that I have learned to grow, love, learn and accept God into my life.. ALL my life. However, I took several years of Advanced World History and learned about other religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Pagan even the older religions that Egyptians and Aztecs and Mayans practiced. It is quite interesting to learn.. and some you may understand the concept... while others you may disagree with completely. This is just how people experience and learn what THEY want to accept in THEIR lives. I agree with you wholeheartedly about the Divine Spectrum. As always, thanks for sharing your views!!

I could not agree more. If people stopped pointing out other's differences, maybe they'd have time enough to focus on themselves. That's just how I feel. I think it's great that you and your friends have such an understanding relationship when it comes to the religion issue. It sounds like you guys have a lot of respect for each other. Keep the faith!! Thanks for sharing your views!!

If one strongly believes in ANY religion wholeheartedly, it is SUPPOSED to be what they feel is the true and considered "right" religion. I feel that way about my religion just as you do or anyone else would. But, to try and DEMEAN someone else for what they believe or FORCE your beliefs onto someone else who is unwilling.. is just WRONG. I do not agree with that at all. We will all find out soon enough. Thanks for commenting!!

Anyone should feel that way about their religion. If they truly believe in it!! Thanks for commenting!!