I know there is some difference in beliefs in some religions.
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In popular thought the two are the same.  But, in fact, the equation is based on a mistake, as almost all scholars (conservative and liberal alike) will tell you.\n\nSatan is, of course, the great angelic rebel, leader of the rebel angels and accuser of God's people.  (His role is not as clearly developed in the Old Testament -- we only see him three times [1 Chronicles 21, Job 1-2 and Zechariah 3].)\n\nOn the other hand, the name "Lucifer"  --in the Bible at least-- refers to someone else.  The name or title is the Latin translation for the "Day Star" in Isaiah 14.   And the  prophecy itself specifically says it is about the King of Babylon.  \n\nNote the setting -- God has just been talking about the captivity into which the King of Babylon will take Israel (as happened in 586 BC) and the promise of their return.  Then he turns to pronounce his JUDGMENT on this arrogant king and enemy of his people.\n\nThe prophecy is mostly a description of how this lofty king  is brought down to the GRAVE.   There he is greeted by other dead kings marvel that even this mighty king has been brought down, just like them!  NONE of this fits the idea that this character is Satan or symbol for him.\n\nThe basis for the misunderstanding is the HIGH language used to describe this person (e.g., "Day Star") and his lofty position.  They look at this language and think it is inappropriate to a mere human being.   But that is exactly the POINT!!    In fact, this was just the sort of language Near Eastern kings, who considered themselves sons of the gods,  used about THEMSELVES. Its use in this passage is to MOCK the king and his pretension.\n\nSomething very similar happens in a prophecy against the King of Tyre in Ezekiel 28.  Again the passage specifically TELLS us it is about the King of Tyre.  Ezekiel's language is based on a poetic description of the exalted position of the first man (Adam) who lived in God's presence (in Eden) and the clothing of a high priest (simlar to that found in Exodus 28-29).\n\nIn other words, these passages are talking about HUMAN pride and rebellion.  It may indeed resemble the rebellion of the being we konw as Satan, but these passages are NOT about Satan.
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People in the world do not know what their religion is exactly. There are so many types of each religion now, nobody knows what they are.
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I believe there are differences in religions because otherwise we wouldnt have so many problems affeecting mankind today....religion is about serving the grand creator....worship that is pure and is based on the principles from the bible and not mans thinking....religions today do not live by bible principles
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I personally think that we are afraid of differences of religions because we may be shown that what we have believed all along is not correct!   My mother was old school with her attitude that if such and such religion was good enough for her parents, it was good enough for her, and lots of folks are like that. They don't WANT to hear or learn about anything different, because then they might have to rethink everything they know and believe!  It's just easier for some to go with the flow rather than learn something new that may change everything!
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i'm not that comfortble with some rules... such as polygamy etc. i believe faith is not measured in actions but how you believe in the creator
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It's not so much the religions as it is the politics of the religion. Having faith is just having a belief - it's the religious DOGMA (telling you how to live, etc.) thay causes the problems. Why everyone wants to think that everyone else should believe in their particular brand of faith is beyond me. Why can't we all just get along. Different strokes for different folks, is what I say.
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Yes. I have researched Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity (orthodox, mostly), Islam, Zoroastrian (tho there is not much info out there), and many other ancient religions. I've learned that we are alike in our general beliefs for how a person should live (such as not to lie, kill, cheat, etc.). I've also learned that most of our differences lie in how we worship of how we attain truth, faith, and God.\n\nHere is a quote from Kahlil Gibran translated, "...each religion is merely a drop in the ocean of what is True faith..." - the human mind cannot grasp all that is there....
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Some people really dont know what religion is. Sometimes you just have to break it down, cause if someone told you about something and you didnt understand, and then they said something to describe then you would say ok yes that place. In some part of the world, people dont believe in that and talk about it. And i am not one to judge to say whether i believe the person is a christian.
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I didn't realize that we had multiple races outside of "HUMAN". Besides, not all those who disagree with organized religion are atheists. I'm a Non-Denominational Happy Pagan Person.
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Some people are religious fanatics, unfortunately. Others believe that only their opinion/religion is the correct one and you aren't allowed to think any differently, sorry this is me also ranting. You're absolutely blummin right!
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Because they believe in different ideas of the same God.
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Religion and politics don't mix.  One is "man's" law, and the other is man's interrpretation of God's (or whomever's) law.
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God didn't make varying sets of rules for different religions. Man made all religions but one, and made his own rules for each. God made a set of rules for HIS religion, the one true one.
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sean is right, but i have the predicament of protestant vs wicca, and we both go to a catholic school. take things as they come, ebrace both philosophies, sometimes its good to have different views, me and my girlfred have no qualms about each others religious practices, i tend to embrace all religions because no one religion is right, and they all have many different ways to deal with things, so dont worry, take things as they come. now if you live in Northern Ireland, then thats a real problem, lol
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Absolutely right. But have you noticed that this is only in the religous studies of the Christians. Following the beliefs of other cultures with the absence of a "rule book" the belief takes a completely different stance. Multiple gods are not inherent to fundamental change in the nature of God and Man. So does that mean the Christian beliefs are right or wrong? Maybe the old non-Christian beliefs have the answere.
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first you should stop making this so complicated. in your heart you know what you believe in. as far as the other religions are concerned,leave that to god......
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sounds like a good religion to me.