Is Christianity the ONLY religion that does NOT allow for a different path to God???
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Amen!\n\nJOHN 14:6\n    Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.\n \nMATTHEW 7:14\n    Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.\n \nPROVERBS 14:12\n    There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.\n \nTo know more click here...\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/bibletruths_forbelievers/
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Yes I believe in God, but not the way traditional Christians do.  I'm a Gnostic Christian.
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You are not wrong. But understand that Christianity is a religion based on fear.  Follow me or burn in hell for all eternity!  Believe or be damned!  It is been my experience that many Christian believers will not even listen to another religion's argument or concepts with anything other that complete disregard.  Brainwashing at birth.  Ask the majority of people why they follow there particular religion, the answer will most likely be that it is the only thing that they have ever known.  I only speak English because it is the only language my parents and peers ever spoke to me.  Most major religions believe in the same basic principles.  Be good and the end result will be good or better for you.  Don't let someone bully you into thinking their way.  Explore all religions and find the one that speaks to you.  There are millions of good people out there who do not believe in Jesus Christ - I find it hard to believe that they will feel the wrath of God because they have not accepted Jesus into their hearts.
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Dogma is not exclusive to religion.
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The problem is that everyone IS arguing about RELIGION. Ok first of all yes I am Christian in that I follow Christ, but I don't claim a sect (e.g. Baptist, Pentacostal, etc...), and I'm not going to force my beliefs on anyone. The thing most people (especially "religious" people) don't get is that it is not about being religious, it is about haveing a relationship with the loveing God who created you. Most people choose a religion, (or choose not to) based on the structure that they like, or the rules they are willing to follow, or just because it is how they were raised, but think about it really, if you do believe in a God, whatever you may call him, then it only makes sense to ask HIM how he wants you to live, not your church. Believe me, if you ask he WILL answer you.
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you know the same God? right. so much so that you have typed it G-d...right. as for whether you really are saved or good with God, no one can be the judge of that, except God Himself. however, the only TRUE RELIGION is christianity. end of story. it's the religion behind believing what you need and having the right relationship with Jesus/God. so there ya are. the truth.
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That is an interesting query, but it raises a problem. Through the years I have debated with some knowledgeable theologians about the polytheism of Christianity and the monotheism of Judaism. The debates always ended in a stalemate.\n\nHowever, many of the religions that are not Bible based have no problem with polytheism and their believers make up the majority of people on the planet.
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I believe there is only one way to God and that is through Jesus Christ. If you believe he died for you, saved you from your sins, and ask Him to forgive you, you will be saved. I'm really not interested in this question, I want you to believe. God is the only way to heaven and if you don't confess your sins to Him you will go to hell, but if you do you will  spend eternaty(sp) with Him in heaven.
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Gnosticism agrees with the teachings of just about every religion in the world.  Orthodox Christianity is the only one with that dying for sins nonsense.  I don't know, in my opinion the truth is within us, not within a book, if it is in us all, it would be universal.  The actual words of Jesus are universal.  All that other nonsense came from Paul and is not.
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I don't, because no church suits me.\n\nMy belief system long ago came to the conclusion that christianity and islamwere both completely absurd, and that I'd be a terrible buddhist. Living in Europe, it would be hard to adhere to ethnic religions like taoism, shintô, hinduism or sikhism. I can't convert to judaism either...\n\nSo I'm still looking for a religion I can believe in, agree to, and practice without reservations.
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Not all Christians believe that. I am a christian and I personally believe that god will not punish those who were not taught correctly. Not saying that what I believe it the Correct thing from one religion to another, but it is what I believe. But I do believe that if you are taught about god, and what is right and wrong and you chose to disobey him then you might not end up in heaven. I believe that god is forgiving, and not judgmental to those that know no better.
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I am a Christian which is not a religion it is a relationship.  I checked out most of the other religions which are man's attempt to reach God.  I believe in Christianity because of the testimony of the Bible saints as well as those whose lives I have seen converted. I know that it is the only belief system that can make a difference in someones life not by doing or being good but by allowing the Living Creator of Heaven and Earth to indwell in you and His helping you to change your life around.
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no, there are many paths to God, just as there are many types of peoples,,,, cant see why you included Eskimos in that list,,, that is not a religion
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Jesus Christ is the only and true way to God. Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation for us humans and the only way to have a relationship with God. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. All of the other religions you are trying to work your way to God and doing all sorts of meaningless things to please their gods. However, salvation from Jesus Christ is a free gift since He died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. All we have to do is ask Him into our lives, make Him Lord and Savior of our lives and we are saved.
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i had difficulty with this issue for a long time, till i came to realize, that in some religions, the basic tenets of their faith only have/show, one way to God,,, a certain/one path, and while i can read some of the writings their faith is based on and see how it allows for other paths, their religion doesnt focus on that, they are not taught that, and i guess just dont see it.       if you belong to a religion that feels there is only one way, certain steps, to salvation,,, then you must feel the others are wrong,,,,,\n\nand as to the comment above about baby-boomers, hun we are some of the most free thinkers ever!
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There are nice people in every religion, be it muslim, hindu, catholic, Jehovah's witness. If they were nasty and snotty, their religion wouldn't look appealing to anyone else. Be strong in your faith. As a Christian, I have also looked at other religions wondering if mine is right. But Christianity is the only faith where God gave his only son to die in our place so we could have a choice either to die or live eternally. That's what keeps me right where I am. Don't let the "niceness" of other religions keep you from standing firm for your beliefs. Niceness doesn't hold a candle to the love of God.
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Yes! Finally after months someone makes sense! Original christianity (not bible version) was polytheistic. Jesus taught Gods! His father in heaven is supreme god (like Brahma), then there's son of god (cosmic christ), then there's the goddess Sophia, and the creator god (Ialdaboath), and many more gods. There is mention of 35 aeons (these are very high god/goddess pairs). This is what Jesus taught and even the NT gives away Jesus' polytheism. The orthodox christians wanted "one god" so they invented "the mystery of the holy trinity". Jesus was a Pagan polytheist, and there are extra-biblical scriptures which clearly state this.