How can people choose one religion over another when the person don't know if its ultimately the correct one?
535503
There is NO correct religion. all the religions of the world are highly manipulated. just be yourself dont follow any religion.
542805
Religion is a personal choice. People have many different beliefs.\n\nThat said,I am happy with my choice. I fit my religion. I'm not fanatical about it and it is a private issue with me many times.\n\nIf there is anything I need to know or want to know,my priest is always more than happy to oblige to talk to me and/or answer my questions. \n\nIf I feel the need to be more involved and learn more,there are special meetings that are held by various organizations within the church. These usually are set up to address a specific topic.\n\nI can't think of anything that I would want to change.  I believe there are enough options and choices within my church for me to learn what I want to know about.  \n\nThe last 2 priests that we have had have been exceptionally gifted and talented and this helps to bring across a more intellectual view of the church and God. Which in turn helps me to be a more informed person.\n\nIf I think of anything I'll come back,but I really am happy with my church and I can't think of any changes that would greatly benefit the church. I think everyone is doing the right things to make our church and our religion a proud community of people.
889758
It's not about choosing a religion first. It is about coming to know God by seeking him and asking him who he is--and then he leads you to the truth about himself.\n\nSo, that is what I would recommend: Seek to know God. Pray, ask him for faith, ask him to bless you with the knowledge of who he is. Keep your eyes open, and pay attention to where he guides you.\n\nSeeking God is not a game. It is the entire purpose of our life on earth. Just because some humans have misunderstood God and have created religions that attempt to point people in the wrong direction does not mean that it is God who created a game. it is actually people who created the game. God doesn't play games with human souls.\n\nBest to you in your search for the true, living God.
196931
There is no correct religion . . . \n\nIf you have to believe something . . . believe in your heart.
276532
politics and religion dont mix you will love one more than the other as well have to choose between them
275401
People like being validated.  If there is someone who disagrees or says she believes differently from he does (regardless of whatever religion), then it does feel like he may not be validating her beliefs in a particular religion.\n\nEveryone wants validation that they are.....okay, accepted, cool, being told that they are the person they want to be, that they are in the "right religion" or in the "right path".\n\nAnd sometimes that desire for validation comes from fear of being lonely or being left out, or even the fear of "being wrong".  No one wants to be left out.  No one likes being "wrong".   *shrug*  Just the basic Psych 101.   I agree not to blame it on a certain group or what not.
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There are currently from 1,000 to 20,000 different religions depending on the survey.  Many of them consist of worship to jealous god or gods.   If you choose the wrong religion, then you may wind up in Hell.\n\nIf you are playing the odds, the only sane choice is to be agnostic.  At least that way, no god will get pissed at you for worshipping a false god or gods.
911038
I am going to use religion as an example as religion is what people use 90% of the time to make choices. I am also going to use myself as an example to make my point clear as I know myself best.\n\nWhen I was a Christian I did not practice very well. So I did not hold the laws of Christianity very high. So I made bad choices and my choices made me a bad person. I did many many stupid things that I can't take back. I hurt many people that I can't unhurt.\n\nBut when I became Muslim I realized that I really did believe and wanted to practice. Plus what good would it do to do as I did before, just with a different religion. Would I be any different,no! So I choose to practice the laws of Islam and my choice made me a better person. I am now a wife and mother instead of some one night stand or an abused girlfriend. I am clear headed instead of filling my mind with drugs and alcohol. I could go on and on but I think you get my point.
286175
I truly believe we should all make our own decisions on what we believe.  Take all the information and come to your own conclusion.  Keep researching and learning.  No one has all the answers or there won't be questions.  If something feels right to you - it is right to you - and that is most important.  The bottomline, regardless of all the extra fluff people add, is love God, love one another.  If we all practiced this the world would be a better place.  Good luck finding you peace!  Take Care and always ask!
1086579
Try beliefnet.com.  It has a test that will tell you what belief system you are closest to.  From there, you can search the net for info to see if it fits your life.  It's a unbiased third party, unlike any person could be.
757624
The only two religions that teach close to the same God is Judaism and Christianity. All others are vastly different and contradictory. Since they oppose each other-they all can not be the correct one. So, only one can be right. The trick is-which one? We must compare and choose-and hope we are right. Fortunately for people in the western countries, we have the "freedom" and the "resources" to check them "all" out. I personally know a man with 2 doctoral degrees in religion, a D.Min, and a Ph.D. He is an Arab. He is convinced that Christianity is the correct one. I too believe that Christianity is the correct one. I have 2 degrees also in religion, but not a doctorate. I understand that most people in the world do not have a chance to compare religions, or the resources either. Some would have to forfeit their life to change-this is sad. Christian missionaries give their lives to help other people learn about Jesus. They do not do this to raise an army or to overthrow a government, they do it to save lives only. This one fact alone should make people all over the world at least want to examine a religion that cared so much for them that they would die to bring it to them. This is one reason I think my religion is right.
537855
No religion is right or wrong.  It's  all about faith.  If you feel so strongly about your beliefs, is it so hard to accept that they feel the same about their own.  Sometimes a rational question and answer session is best.  Ask why they feel the way they do.  Explain why you feel the way you do.  More often than not, people find  common ground even when they think there isn't any.  There are some fanatics that can't be reasoned with--They should be deposited into the nearest pit of fire!
759518
When it comes to religion, a lot of people are unable to accept anything aside from what they were raised to believe or have come to believe.  They believe that their way is the right way, and everything else is just bunk.
373311
The answer to this question is difficult because humans tend to interpret things differently and then when you add religion to the mix it just gets that much more difficult.  Christianity comes in many "flavors" Not all believe exactly the same and some may allow for more personal interpretation of their doctrine than others.  One sect for example may view premarital or extramarital sex as a sin, but view abortion as an even worse sin because it is the shedding of innocent blood.  Others may view both acts as equal on the sin level.  In any case each person has their agency to do as they wish and it sounds like she made the decisions that she was comfortable with at the time.
717474
It depends.  Some people find that another religion works better for them.  Some people just can't live with the falsehoods they have discovered in their own religion, and find solace and truth in another.  \n\nI myself was raised Christian, almost converted to Judaism, then did convert to Hinduism.  I now find that I actually appreciate Christianity MORE through studying Hinduism.  I am not sure why this is but it is true.  Now I feel confident that I have studied enough about religions that I need to focus on my own and become the best Hindu I can be.
1103439
I don't think there is any point where you can just *decide* to believe.  At least, I never found a way too.  Instead, I researched different religions, and tried to determine which ones would have positive effects on me.  Once I found a few that I thought might work, I put them into practice. When nothing clicked, I moved on to another.   After going through this several times, I realized that I DID have firm religious beliefs, but they didn't come from any one religion.  Mine come from Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Wicca, to name a few.\n\nI think calling mine a "path" is very accurate, because I am constantly searching for Truth, and I will follow it wherever it leads me.
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you have to decide which one you want to believe in.\n\nHowever, you shouldn't dismiss the idea that all the religions on earth is incorrect. There's nothing wrong with not being in an organized religion.\nIf you can work out what you believe without listening to all the people trying to change your religious beliefs, then you'll be stronger for it.