Pick and choose from each religion - Page 2

J. Damascene · 04-03-2008, 09:07 PM

I could go on, but there is no need to...[/quote]

I think there is a need. That statement is entirely irrepresentative of what Catholics actually believe. The only reason I did not report this post is that I wanted to give you a chance to defend this statement. However, so that this thread is not hijacked, either PM me or start a new thread on the subject.

Boanerges · 04-03-2008, 09:44 PM

beforHim God told the Israelites in the Old Testament not to mix religions as this was an abomination.

smellycat · 04-03-2008, 10:19 PM

mixing truth with lies is adam and eve.we have Jesus to stop lies.

freedom07 · 04-04-2008, 06:13 AM

How can we pick and choose good from bad? What is good? YHVH (God) is "Good". The heart of Man is Sinful and only through the Holy Spirit are we able to receive things that are approved by God which is the ONLY source (His Word) of good. religions are a dime a dozen today and most are based on Man's theory and a God they created. "Trust not in your own understanding".

Mark_18 · 04-06-2008, 12:05 AM

The good in other religions and people alike, just happens to be their. It is of God, and Jesus teaches it because it is good.

People have good in them, but it comes from one place.

Good is good. Complete and pure good is God.

Rumely · 04-07-2008, 10:18 AM

Why confine oneself to picking and choosing from other religions? If one is that astute, why not just whip up a batch of homemade religion from scratch? It'd be just as good and probably better, fresher ingredients, you know.

If one chooses one's own truth, why bother with a religion at all? You set yourself as the highest authority, so why not just develop a philosophy of life and go with that? Or why even go to all that work and formality? Why not do and think whatever you feel like at the time?

I may not have all the answers, but then I don't have to. I just stick with the One who does.

beforHim · 04-09-2008, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Housesitter

We are not dealing with a philosophy but with a relationship with God therefore the only valid answers are what you call church answers. The philosophies of man will not lead to truth.

Apologetics are one of God's many tools to bring people into a relationship with Him. I agree whole heartedly with what you're saying, and I often exort others about this as you have me, but only when people are trying to either give answers to sound smart, or they don't realize at all that church answers are the best or are even applicable (look at the faces on youth when you tell them to have a relationship with Christ, to pray, or that God is with them- blank).

But actually, all this aside, I went back and reread what everyone put, and I indeed found philosophical stuff. I need to look better next time. Anyway, thx for all the replies! More are always welcome, of course.

Vex · 04-09-2008, 03:32 AM

You can find good teachings in any religion, but you can find salvation in only one.

Boanerges · 04-09-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vex

You can find good teachings in any religion, but you can find salvation in only one.

Agreed. And another thing- God calls mans best effort at producing good and righteous works nothing more than filthy rags tainted with ulterior motives and underlying reasons.

Ginger · 04-14-2008, 01:39 AM

The Koran says the Judeo/Christian Bible is the truth:

Sura 5:43: "But why do they (the Jews) come to thee for decision, when they have the Torah in which is the command of God."
5:46 "We sent Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), confirming the Taurat (Torah) that had come before him, and We gave him the Injeel (Gospel), in which was guidance and light and confirmation of the Taurat (Torah) that had come before it,"
Sura 5:50 "And let the People of the Gospel judge by what God has revealed in it. If any fail to judge by what God has revealed, they are licentious."
Sura 6:154 Then, We gave Moosa (Moses) the Book [the Tauraat (Torah)], to complete upon those who would do right, and explaining all things in detail and a guidance and a mercy that they might believe in the meeting with their Lord.
Sura 10:94 "If thou wert in doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee, then ask those who have been reading the Book from before thee: the Truth hath indeed come to thee from thy Lord: so be in no wise of those in doubt."
Sura 32:23: "We did indeed aforetime give the Book to Moses: Be not then in doubt of its REACHING (THEE): And we made it a guide to the Children of Israel."

Hope that helps.

Ginger

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J. Damascene Former Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 288 Rep Power: 0	I could go on, but there is no need to...[/quote] I think there is a need. That statement is entirely irrepresentative of what Catholics actually believe. The only reason I did not report this post is that I wanted to give you a chance to defend this statement. However, so that this thread is not hijacked, either PM me or start a new thread on the subject. Last edited by Boanerges; 04-04-2008 at 01:06 PM. Reason: the posted qouted removed from discussion

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Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 14,604 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 16	beforHim God told the Israelites in the Old Testament not to mix religions as this was an abomination. __________________ Love, in the final analysis, is wisdom. --E.W. Kenyon

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freedom07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 1,194 Rep Power: 2	How can we pick and choose good from bad? What is good? YHVH (God) is "Good". The heart of Man is Sinful and only through the Holy Spirit are we able to receive things that are approved by God which is the ONLY source (His Word) of good. religions are a dime a dozen today and most are based on Man's theory and a God they created. "Trust not in your own understanding". __________________ Romans 6:4 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

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Mark_18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 639 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 1	The good in other religions and people alike, just happens to be their. It is of God, and Jesus teaches it because it is good. People have good in them, but it comes from one place. Good is good. Complete and pure good is God. __________________ Mark 1:8 - "I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!"

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04-03-2008, 10:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
smellycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 4,813 Rep Power: 6	mixing truth with lies is adam and eve.we have Jesus to stop lies.

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Rumely Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakeville, Minnesnowta Posts: 298 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 1	Why confine oneself to picking and choosing from other religions? If one is that astute, why not just whip up a batch of homemade religion from scratch? It'd be just as good and probably better, fresher ingredients, you know. If one chooses one's own truth, why bother with a religion at all? You set yourself as the highest authority, so why not just develop a philosophy of life and go with that? Or why even go to all that work and formality? Why not do and think whatever you feel like at the time? I may not have all the answers, but then I don't have to. I just stick with the One who does.

04-09-2008, 03:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Vex Former Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	You can find good teachings in any religion, but you can find salvation in only one.

04-14-2008, 01:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ginger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 129 Rep Power: 1	The Koran says the Judeo/Christian Bible is the truth: Sura 5:43: "But why do they (the Jews) come to thee for decision, when they have the Torah in which is the command of God." 5:46 "We sent Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), confirming the Taurat (Torah) that had come before him, and We gave him the Injeel (Gospel), in which was guidance and light and confirmation of the Taurat (Torah) that had come before it," Sura 5:50 "And let the People of the Gospel judge by what God has revealed in it. If any fail to judge by what God has revealed, they are licentious." Sura 6:154 Then, We gave Moosa (Moses) the Book [the Tauraat (Torah)], to complete upon those who would do right, and explaining all things in detail and a guidance and a mercy that they might believe in the meeting with their Lord. Sura 10:94 "If thou wert in doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee, then ask those who have been reading the Book from before thee: the Truth hath indeed come to thee from thy Lord: so be in no wise of those in doubt." Sura 32:23: "We did indeed aforetime give the Book to Moses: Be not then in doubt of its REACHING (THEE): And we made it a guide to the Children of Israel." Hope that helps. Ginger