Why are people so against the idea of more than one God?
371549
Fear is right\n\nEarly in their developments the two largest (and most violent/expansionist) religions on earth were competing directly with polytheistic religions.  And by competing I mean subverting, burning and just generally doing nasty things.  In my opinion this is due in large part to the extreme persecution faced by the monotheist movements before they started to come into the majority.  \n\nIn any event the entire concept of multiple deities had to be crushed completely to ensure control.  In both cases deities other than the one "true" god were either vilified or absorbed into the early monotheist movements as something less than what they were.\n\nThe extreme prejudices displayed by members of the two above mentioned religious movements are symptoms of social controls enacted millennia ago by monotheist leaders to ensure the continued control their populace.
197490
Some people don't know they're all from one God.
1172706
The problem isn't hate between the two religions as a whole, it's certain people not accepting others beliefs. These people just aggravate the issue. I'm an atheist, and I've never had any issue with people of other religions, though a few have had issues with me. \n\nI hate it when I see people blaming just one side, or one religion. It's a major issue, as is hate between almost all religions, but because atheism isn't generally considered a "religion" per se, the tension is right at the surface.\n\nNo matter what theistic religion you are, your beliefs are basically the same; that there is a God, and an afterlife, or some sort of driving source of the universe. Because Atheism doesn't follow thsi idea, people see it as easier to openly attack.\n\nWe all need to learn to accept each other for what we are. We can't possibly change someone elses religious belief through sheer force of will, no matter how hard we try. We're all different, and we're all perfect that way.
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It's kind of a new concept, but folks have been trying to reconcile the different 'versions' of religions for years.\n\nGod is not 'one' with the universe. He's the creator, everything else is the created.\n\nGod is 'One', 3 persons, - one god head.\n\nThe only human person to come to earth as God, - is Jesus. Others may not have even made this claim, - but his followers may have exalted, him to that status.\n\nAnd no, God the Father did not appear as these other forms. If another religious icon, aligned correctly with Bible teachings, -then great. I still give credit to the original author, - ie God of the Hebrews.
718166
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.
503532
For the same reason there are many languages.  We have different ways of seeing the same thing.  There is no god but [fill in the blank].  The name is about language, not about God.\n\nBut then, I believe in many lesser gods, as well.  And goddesses.
666440
The short answer is YES. Look at it this way: if there is really only one God, why are there so many versions of the bible and why are there so many variations of Christianity? If you really want the answer to your question (and I dare say you DON'T) check out the two book below.
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I will agree that many go off of hear-say!\n\nmany people judge other religions off there own, because they are mutually exclusive.\n\nFor example, Jesus says he is the only way to a right relationship with God, so the others must be excluded.\n\nChristianity says God came to man for salvation, most other religions say your works gain you favor with God, again it can't be both!\n\nAs for half truths, people like to be God and choose what they like from religions. \n\nSome like the salvation of Christianity , but don't like that God disassociates himself with homosexuality. So they take the Love aspects of God, but dismiss the Just aspects of God!
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I agree. God is one Krishna Allah Jehovah, etc.  One God many religions.  Krishna Says in the Bhagavad Gita (Song of God) " Whenever their is a decline in religious principals and the truth appears to be lost, I appear again and again or send my representative to reestablish the Truth."  So now we can see why their are so many religions with so many misunderstandings.  Go to http://www.stephen-knapp.com for universal truths
162983
The same goes if some other religion is true, then it is unfair to many others including Christans.\n\nPerhaps the true religion was that of the Norse with Odin, Thor and all...then we're all in trouble.
371076
Facts ... I believe in "God". I am not able to accept the Christian version of monotheism. I consider it illogical and it makes no sense to me. I do not lie awake at night not believing. The Bible is not perfect. It has been mistranslated by numerous translators in various translations. Christianity is not the worlds longest running religion. There was Judaism and Hinduism and several others prior to 2000 years ago that are still alive and well. You asked for facts. Those are facts. I'm not Christian. That doesn't bother me. You are Christian. That doesn't bother me either. Instead of worrying about others and their relationship with "God" or their lack of same maybe there's something else you need to be looking at? Just a thought. And that's a fact. :-)
940924
I like your logic, and I agree.  I believe all gods are one God, just different names/aspects.  The supreme ruler is an IMMENSE being, and mere humans with our human brains cannot possibly interpret the whole thing as it is.  So we look at aspects of the supreme being.  I see one part, and you see another part.  But we're seeing the same Being.
54543
It may not be "wrong," but it may be illogical. If you say you believe two religions that both claim to be the only true religion, you can't believe in one without contradicting the other. If you say you believe in both, you are then really saying that neither are true since you deny their claims of exclusive truth.
157674
The Muslims and Jews worship one God(the same God),but christians on the other hand worship a man in addition to God.Infact,they worship him more than they worshp God himself.There shall be no other God before me?mmmmm???
516601
There isn't just one god -- humans in various cultures and at various times have created the god they wanted to believe in, which is why there are so many different beliefs and so many religions.  If there really was a real, single god would there be so much chaos as to "his" truth, and so many bad things being done is "his" name?\n\nAll religions claim they have the full truth, and anyone who doesn't accept that truth is wrong (or sinful, or going to hell, or infidels, or whatever).  With so many contradictions between the various religions, they can't all be right...and I don't believe *any* of them are right.
934734
There is only one God.\nAnd that God is Kind, Generous, Loving, Forgiving, etc.\nPeople may call Him by whatever name but they shouldn't bring in some other partner with Him.
891598
Which god? There seems to be more than one anyway. Maybe they have elections every few centuries or something.