What is my religion called?

[Anonymous]

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Not pp, but coming from a Muslim upbringing, Christianity does not at all look like a monotheistic religion to me - it is so much more like Hinduism (different divine components) than a "true" monotheistic religion.

But it just goes to show that what we're conditioned to believe as "true" or "possible" or "real" is heavily clouded by our own upbringing. At the end of the day, all of it is as truthful and believable as the other.

Many Christians believe that one God took 3 forms. It's been an ongoing debate for two thousand years--was Jesus God incarnate, 100% divine, 100% human while on earth, or some mix of God/man? Anybody who tells you that all Christians believe "X" about the Trinity doesn't deserve your trust. Somebody who says "this is what I believe" and "here's why" or "this is what my denomination follows" deserves your attention.

Honestly, folks, this thread just goes to show that nobody should believe what their own religious teacher taught them about other peoples' religions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Could be Muslim too. Pretty standard beliefs of the faith.

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This sounds plausible. To Muslims, Jesus was a prophet, a good guy. Everything lines up with Islam. Have you looked into Islam, OP?

#8 conflicts with Islam fairly strongly, so she could not be that.

Not at all. Do you know anything about Islam, other than what you read in conservative media?

Show me an Islamic mosque that preaches all the good jews who believe in God will go to heaven.

I was raised Muslim, and attended several mosques. I was always, always taught that Jews (and Christians, and others) who may have not "found" Islam but were otherwise good, caring, kind human beings, would get into heaven.

Do you know any actual Muslims that you can talk about this with? Talk with them, instead of listening to the news. I'm not religious anymore, so my answer is not from a place of wanting to proselytize.

And your teachings on Hindus? Jains? Sikhs? Buddhists? Not as neat and clean I suppose.

[Anonymous]

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Not pp, but coming from a Muslim upbringing, Christianity does not at all look like a monotheistic religion to me - it is so much more like Hinduism (different divine components) than a "true" monotheistic religion.

But it just goes to show that what we're conditioned to believe as "true" or "possible" or "real" is heavily clouded by our own upbringing. At the end of the day, all of it is as truthful and believable as the other.

Many Christians believe that one God took 3 forms. It's been an ongoing debate for two thousand years--was Jesus God incarnate, 100% divine, 100% human while on earth, or some mix of God/man? Anybody who tells you that all Christians believe "X" about the Trinity doesn't deserve your trust. Somebody who says "this is what I believe" and "here's why" or "this is what my denomination follows" deserves your attention.

Honestly, folks, this thread just goes to show that nobody should believe what their own religious teacher taught them about other peoples' religions.

The Trinity isn't mentioned in the Bible. Roman Catholics developed that idea. Most Protestant denominations accept it, but some don't. Unitarian Universalists broke away from Christianity because they did not believe in the trinity - just one god - and because they think everyone goes to heaven. They've changed since then and many don't even believe in God or heaven.

[Anonymous]

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If God actually did come to earth the man Jesus Christ and died for your sins, I'd think He'd take exception to us putting our trust in multi-colored demigods. The whole point of Christian belief is that God so loved and identified with His creation that live in it bodily and sacrificed Himself so that we will be able to abide for Him forever in Heaven. This in its very essence requires a literal belief. But not believing in polytheistic demigods doesn't make it a small world, and those supposed beings -- Krishna, Osiris, whoever -- are nowhere near the same as who Christ is.

Love it!!!

[Anonymous]

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I was raised Muslim, and attended several mosques. I was always, always taught that Jews (and Christians, and others) who may have not "found" Islam but were otherwise good, caring, kind human beings, would get into heaven.

Do you know any actual Muslims that you can talk about this with? Talk with them, instead of listening to the news. I'm not religious anymore, so my answer is not from a place of wanting to proselytize.

And your teachings on Hindus? Jains? Sikhs? Buddhists? Not as neat and clean I suppose.

This is actually a good question.

[Anonymous]

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I was raised Muslim, and attended several mosques. I was always, always taught that Jews (and Christians, and others) who may have not "found" Islam but were otherwise good, caring, kind human beings, would get into heaven.

Do you know any actual Muslims that you can talk about this with? Talk with them, instead of listening to the news. I'm not religious anymore, so my answer is not from a place of wanting to proselytize.

And your teachings on Hindus? Jains? Sikhs? Buddhists? Not as neat and clean I suppose.

This is actually a good question.

+1. Also, I'm really tired of people who reduce the differences between Islam and Christianity to the just Trinity. As if the Trinity is the only arguing point some folks feel they have, apparently. Please, these two religions differ massively on a very large number of issues.

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I was raised Muslim, and attended several mosques. I was always, always taught that Jews (and Christians, and others) who may have not "found" Islam but were otherwise good, caring, kind human beings, would get into heaven.

Do you know any actual Muslims that you can talk about this with? Talk with them, instead of listening to the news. I'm not religious anymore, so my answer is not from a place of wanting to proselytize.

And your teachings on Hindus? Jains? Sikhs? Buddhists? Not as neat and clean I suppose.

This is actually a good question.

+1. Also, I'm really tired of people who reduce the differences between Islam and Christianity to the just Trinity. As if the Trinity is the only arguing point some folks feel they have, apparently. Please, these two religions differ massively on a very large number of issues.

And both religions should be respected irrespective of their differences. In fact, all religions should be respected, despite the fact that many of their beliefs clash or contrdict each other or are at odds with reality.

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I was raised Muslim, and attended several mosques. I was always, always taught that Jews (and Christians, and others) who may have not "found" Islam but were otherwise good, caring, kind human beings, would get into heaven.

Do you know any actual Muslims that you can talk about this with? Talk with them, instead of listening to the news. I'm not religious anymore, so my answer is not from a place of wanting to proselytize.

And your teachings on Hindus? Jains? Sikhs? Buddhists? Not as neat and clean I suppose.

This is actually a good question.

+1. Also, I'm really tired of people who reduce the differences between Islam and Christianity to the just Trinity. As if the Trinity is the only arguing point some folks feel they have, apparently. Please, these two religions differ massively on a very large number of issues.

And both religions should be respected irrespective of their differences. In fact, all religions should be respected, despite the fact that many of their beliefs clash or contrdict each other or are at odds with reality.

Nasty trolls who waste everybody's time are another thing I'm sick of....

[Anonymous]

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I was raised Muslim, and attended several mosques. I was always, always taught that Jews (and Christians, and others) who may have not "found" Islam but were otherwise good, caring, kind human beings, would get into heaven.

Do you know any actual Muslims that you can talk about this with? Talk with them, instead of listening to the news. I'm not religious anymore, so my answer is not from a place of wanting to proselytize.

And your teachings on Hindus? Jains? Sikhs? Buddhists? Not as neat and clean I suppose.

This is actually a good question.

+1. Also, I'm really tired of people who reduce the differences between Islam and Christianity to the just Trinity. As if the Trinity is the only arguing point some folks feel they have, apparently. Please, these two religions differ massively on a very large number of issues.

And both religions should be respected irrespective of their differences. In fact, all religions should be respected, despite the fact that many of their beliefs clash or contrdict each other or are at odds with reality.

Nasty trolls who waste everybody's time are another thing I'm sick of....

pp -- what in the response before yours is not accurate?

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I was raised Muslim, and attended several mosques. I was always, always taught that Jews (and Christians, and others) who may have not "found" Islam but were otherwise good, caring, kind human beings, would get into heaven.

Do you know any actual Muslims that you can talk about this with? Talk with them, instead of listening to the news. I'm not religious anymore, so my answer is not from a place of wanting to proselytize.

And your teachings on Hindus? Jains? Sikhs? Buddhists? Not as neat and clean I suppose.

This is actually a good question.

+1. Also, I'm really tired of people who reduce the differences between Islam and Christianity to the just Trinity. As if the Trinity is the only arguing point some folks feel they have, apparently. Please, these two religions differ massively on a very large number of issues.

And both religions should be respected irrespective of their differences. In fact, all religions should be respected, despite the fact that many of their beliefs clash or contrdict each other or are at odds with reality.

Nasty trolls who waste everybody's time are another thing I'm sick of....

pp -- what in the response before yours is not accurate?

Don't feed the troll

[Anonymous]

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Not pp, but coming from a Muslim upbringing, Christianity does not at all look like a monotheistic religion to me - it is so much more like Hinduism (different divine components) than a "true" monotheistic religion.

But it just goes to show that what we're conditioned to believe as "true" or "possible" or "real" is heavily clouded by our own upbringing. At the end of the day, all of it is as truthful and believable as the other.

Many Christians believe that one God took 3 forms. It's been an ongoing debate for two thousand years--was Jesus God incarnate, 100% divine, 100% human while on earth, or some mix of God/man? Anybody who tells you that all Christians believe "X" about the Trinity doesn't deserve your trust. Somebody who says "this is what I believe" and "here's why" or "this is what my denomination follows" deserves your attention.

Honestly, folks, this thread just goes to show that nobody should believe what their own religious teacher taught them about other peoples' religions.

This part about the Trinity not being mentioned in the Bible is just not accurate. It's true that the word "Trinity" isn't there, but the concept is. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all present at Jesus's baptism. They're explicitly named in I John 5:7 (you could look it up). Jesus talks about being one with the Father and further mentions the Holy Spirit. Even in Genesis 1, God says let "us" make man in "our" image. The Trinity is well-established Christian doctrine, and anyone who denies it's in the Bible just doesn't know what he's talking about.

The Trinity isn't mentioned in the Bible. Roman Catholics developed that idea. Most Protestant denominations accept it, but some don't. Unitarian Universalists broke away from Christianity because they did not believe in the trinity - just one god - and because they think everyone goes to heaven. They've changed since then and many don't even believe in God or heaven.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Not pp, but coming from a Muslim upbringing, Christianity does not at all look like a monotheistic religion to me - it is so much more like Hinduism (different divine components) than a "true" monotheistic religion.

But it just goes to show that what we're conditioned to believe as "true" or "possible" or "real" is heavily clouded by our own upbringing. At the end of the day, all of it is as truthful and believable as the other.

Many Christians believe that one God took 3 forms. It's been an ongoing debate for two thousand years--was Jesus God incarnate, 100% divine, 100% human while on earth, or some mix of God/man? Anybody who tells you that all Christians believe "X" about the Trinity doesn't deserve your trust. Somebody who says "this is what I believe" and "here's why" or "this is what my denomination follows" deserves your attention.

Honestly, folks, this thread just goes to show that nobody should believe what their own religious teacher taught them about other peoples' religions.

The Trinity isn't mentioned in the Bible. Roman Catholics developed that idea. Most Protestant denominations accept it, but some don't. Unitarian Universalists broke away from Christianity because they did not believe in the trinity - just one god - and because they think everyone goes to heaven. They've changed since then and many don't even believe in God or heaven.

This part about the Trinity not being mentioned in the Bible is just not accurate. It's true that the word "Trinity" isn't there, but the concept is. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all present at Jesus's baptism. They're explicitly named in I John 5:7 (you could look it up). Jesus talks about being one with the Father and further mentions the Holy Spirit. Even in Genesis 1, God says let "us" make man in "our" image. The Trinity is well-established Christian doctrine, and anyone who denies it's in the Bible just doesn't know what he's talking about.

[Anonymous]

you are definitely not a unitarian...conservative or not.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Not pp, but coming from a Muslim upbringing, Christianity does not at all look like a monotheistic religion to me - it is so much more like Hinduism (different divine components) than a "true" monotheistic religion.

But it just goes to show that what we're conditioned to believe as "true" or "possible" or "real" is heavily clouded by our own upbringing. At the end of the day, all of it is as truthful and believable as the other.

Many Christians believe that one God took 3 forms. It's been an ongoing debate for two thousand years--was Jesus God incarnate, 100% divine, 100% human while on earth, or some mix of God/man? Anybody who tells you that all Christians believe "X" about the Trinity doesn't deserve your trust. Somebody who says "this is what I believe" and "here's why" or "this is what my denomination follows" deserves your attention.

Honestly, folks, this thread just goes to show that nobody should believe what their own religious teacher taught them about other peoples' religions.

The Trinity isn't mentioned in the Bible. Roman Catholics developed that idea. Most Protestant denominations accept it, but some don't. Unitarian Universalists broke away from Christianity because they did not believe in the trinity - just one god - and because they think everyone goes to heaven. They've changed since then and many don't even believe in God or heaven.

Actually, Early Christians did. Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholicism flowed from Early Christianity.

[Anonymous]

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This part about the Trinity not being mentioned in the Bible is just not accurate. It's true that the word "Trinity" isn't there, but the concept is. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all present at Jesus's baptism. They're explicitly named in I John 5:7 (you could look it up). Jesus talks about being one with the Father and further mentions the Holy Spirit. Even in Genesis 1, God says let "us" make man in "our" image. The Trinity is well-established Christian doctrine, and anyone who denies it's in the Bible just doesn't know what he's talking about.

THus confirming that the Trinity is not mentioned in the Bible