Christianity's view of other religions...?
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Because their ancient book of tribal myths tells them too.\n\nThey have no proof, only because thier "Bible" tells them so.\n\nThey even condemn other versions of Christianity!  So it's no wonder why they can't play nice with the other kids on the block.  They can't even play with their own "kind" nicely.\n\nSupposedly Hiduism is the oldest religion, dating some 5,000 or 6,000 years ago.\n\nNow that's old for a religion.
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Well, I don't think everybody says this about their religion.  I don't really follow a religion but feel my spiritual beliefs are best for me, not necessarily for someone else.  I feel other religions and beliefs are good for their followers as long as they are sincere.  \n\nThe only religion that seems to claim it is the only way is Christianity in my experience.  And then within Christianity all the different churches separate themselves with exclusive claims to this or that.  Though, I know several Christians that are very accepting and respectful of other beliefs.  So why are some so pushy?  I think it's because of money and power behind the scenes and from argumentative to sincere concern from its followers.  Unfortunately, it's the   \npeople behind the scenes that have set up the followers to believe a certain way (all so they can get more money and power) which causes them to act in a righteous or zealous way.  \n\nOf course, there are extremist in other religions, such as Islam.  But again the true religion of Islam is very spiritual and loving and it's only the extremist regimes looking for power and control that convince their followers to do what they do and that it is the right way to God.
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No but some christians do have the bible so far up there ass that they can see anything else. I am a christian but I do not believe in pushing my beliefs on someone else or got all irate about how someone else believes or acts. I am only responsible for myself and can only make decisions for myself.
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A lot of religions share similar themes. Most have taken ideas from past religions and sort of reformed them.  It can be confusing with so many religions out there.  I take a anthropological mostly agnostic view on religion.  I know there is something, but who knows what, and who knows which religion is the one to follow.
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Nope.  Christianity swept the world but, that doesn't make any other religion invalid.  If it did, there would be no other religions anymore.
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You know, I don't even really mind that some religions think others are wrong.  That's to be expected.  What bugs me is that most religions feel the need to convert people who don't wish to be converted.  By their very nature, a person's religious beliefs exclude all OTHER religious beliefs.\n\nThe REAL issue at stake, I think, is how we deal with that.  You and I don't have the same beliefs.  I think yours are wrong (not morally wrong, merely incorrect), and you think mine are wrong.\n\nSo what?  So we don't agree.  Big deal.  Doesn't bother me a bit.  I am perfectly okay knowing that there are other systems of belief out there that do not match my own.\n\nBut there are FAR TOO MANY people in the world that simply cannot abide that someone else out there would DARE believe something different.  And even more frightening is the number of people who would take some kind of action against "the faithless" or "the infidels" or "the unbelievers," or whatever they are calling us this week.
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i was going to say that voodoo developed from christianity, but fortunately i checked some sources first.  despite what i had believed, it does predate christianity.  thanks for teaching me something today...\n\nas for the rest of your question, i think that christianity considers all other religions, whether they are older or younger, to be "dark" (as in false and evil) religions.  \n\npersonally, i think that any religion which worships a god who commits the acts God does in the old testament, sentences people to eternal suffering because of their beliefs, allows so much pain in the world despite being all-powerful, and bribes people with the idea of heaven rather than doing good for its own sake is a "dark" religion.\n\nunlearn34: there is NOT a story of a great flood in all cultures.  it is true that many cultures have stories of major disasters in the past, but not all claim it was a flood.  its mostly mesopotamian cultures which have a story of a great flood.  likewise, it is mostly mesopotamian cultures which have religions so similar to christianity, as would be expected since ideas in close proximity to each other tend to share characteristics.  away from that region, however, there a religions which are nothing at all like judeo/christian beliefs. \n\ni think that the ubiquity of disaster stories probably partially comes from real events in the past which were passed down orally, and took on mythic proportions, and partially from a human love for stories of destruction, rebirth, and sharp dividing lines of eras.  also when you consider that there are relatively few avenues for a cataclysm to take - fire, earth, water, air, etc, it would be unlikely for cultures not to have roughly similar stories of past cataclysms.
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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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Christianity is a religion.
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thank you first, for making a point that you didnt want to offend anybody and you respect all religions. If Christianity was orven to be false in the aspect that "Jesus was not our messiah" and he never lived at all, i would go to Judiasm, because it has the same basic principles, i would have to go through judiasm and muslim after christianity and then become an atheist. but i hope it doesnt come to that
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Christianity is not a religion. It's a relationship with God. Of course it's up-to-date. The Holy Spirit guides us and helps us apply the Bible to our daily lives.
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Why? Can a Pagan not follow Christ's teachings? Seems to me they can if they want to do so. Lots of people consider themselves 'christian' and probably are not. Who are we to judge?
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I think religion should be about your hopeful belief in God and your way of worshipping that. Not about a particular group (IE catholic).  \n\nChristians as a cult...no. somegroups of christians are. .... hell David Kerash (sp?). But don't label all Christians as one thing.
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Lets take it further. There is only one belief system in the world whose God humbled himself, came to earth, and suffered & died for his followers. And that is why Christianity stands apart from the rest and makes it so unique. See, the other gods demand, demand, demand. But Christianity's God loves and gives and blesses!
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I'm a Pagan.  I don't find Christianity offensive as much as I find some of the ignorant, abusive followers of Christianity offensive.  Christianity is supposed to be a religion of peace and love, yet we see much name calling and abuse directed at us from certain followers of the faith.
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There were many religions before Christianity. Judaism is one, just the Old Testament. Other religions have multiple Gods and Goddesses. Some have none. Christianity is not the only and not the first and maybe not even the right religion.
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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.