Are all religions from God?

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Call me Z Profile
Call me Z answered

Clearly no. There is little agreement on crucial points between various theistic religions, even to the point of direct opposition; to include the number, intent, and very character of gods, even within factions of the same religion. One has to question whether (or why) any supposedly omnipotent, divine being or beings would create, sponsor or reveal such widely disparate, even contradictory sets of beliefs. All of the gods man has ever observed have been florid reflections of the ideals of those who worshipped them. 

It has been shown with copious historical evidence that all current religious dogmas are derived and evolved from still earlier belief systems, most of which are now generally categorized as mythology. There were once entire cultures of people who worshipped Zeus, Thor, or Ra; though none of these deities has ever been disproven, they have few, if any, followers now. At some time hence, so will it be with the current crop of gods.

There is little or no intelligent reasoning to conclude what now passes (or has ever passed) for god-based religion wasn't conjured by the minds of men.

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Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
You may enjoy this. I haven't seen it in over 30 years, but there was a certain randomness to what "god" decreed in at least one scene.

Steambath

TV adaptation of Bruce Jay Friedman's off-Broadway play. Tandy, Merideth and assorted others unexpectedly wake up in a steambath with no easy exit. After spending some time there, it becomes clear that the steambath is a sort of Afterlife, where indifferent souls come to tell their stories to God who happens to be the attendant picking up the towels.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167415/
Call me Z
Call me Z commented
Thanks, Tom.
It has never ceased to fascinate me how different people interpret how the divine intertwines in their lives.
Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
Imagination doth run rampant...
Soul Fly Profile
Soul Fly answered

I usually try to stay away from religious questions but I'll make an exception.

All religion is man made meaning it is man that produced religion from their beliefs. Most religions are based on one deity but not all. Some religions do not believe in any deities and instead are focused on things like  chackra, energies and mysticism. 

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Jann Nikka
Jann Nikka commented
How did you get in front of me I posted to this question first you in front of me what's up with that lol lol lol lol my photo button doesn't even work LOL LOL LOL
Zack -  Mr. GenXer Profile

No. They are from man and that's why they are flawed.

Woof Woofy Profile
Woof Woofy answered

none are nooo

Darik Majoren Profile
Darik Majoren answered

Man  . . .

is both creator or all religions, and the God/Gods that are a part of all religions.

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Darik Majoren
Darik Majoren commented
Right, but your comment lead others to believe it was theists that pushed the ideas and concepts regarding a flat Earth and the Sun as the center . . . the overwhelming body of believers belonging to the Catholic church WERE NOT advocating such things, but threatening Death and torture to those whom did . . . it is a part of historical clarification that needed rectifying as you must agree.
Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
Surprisingly, theists are not as confused about as many things as you seem to need to think they are---most importantly, the existence of God.

----Which apparently causes you a great deal of consternation.

We are not going to paint the sky black because you don't like the color blue.i
Darik Majoren
Darik Majoren commented
Not entirely sure you are on topic here Thomas . . .
John McCann Profile
John McCann answered

From god?

No, the evidence, or lack of evidence in this case, shows us that all religions are man made delusions designed to answer unanswerable ( at the time ) questions, or grabs for money and power.

A religion from gods would not look like the reflection of men we see in exrtant religions.

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Darik Majoren
Darik Majoren commented
Just ice wrote "4- "Omniscience IS a GOD LIKE attribute" - I agree with you on that, but don't forget not all God's have that attribute. For example, the God of the Bible has regrets about His actions." -
Nice try with a straw man . . . stay on topic. The only thing this proves is that man wrote this book as well as it is full of contradiction? Or God not only has Omniscience but plays dumb to be more . . approachable?
You are close minded, and your standards in which you wouldn't believe in Gods is has to happen under a Supernatural umbrella of events. Just admit that you NEED some supernatural occurrence to happen. There will always be some unknown to man's knowledge . . .
Darik Majoren
Darik Majoren commented
Just Ice wrtoe - "5- "knowing everything would make us Gods" - ok, if you're convinced of that, then perhaps that is when you'll start worshipping me and expect me to worship you."

Really . . . so you are prime example of someone perfect to follow in a cult. All someone has to do is convince you that THEY are getting knowledge from another source and you are already half way there in believing in ANY supernatural forces . .

4 and 5 were actually part of the same topic , , , Did you split them up for a reason . . .
Darik Majoren
Darik Majoren commented
Thomas it is beneath you to continue to try and bring John back to the discussion with undersided comments . . .
The constant "Baiting" can stop any time . . .
Didge Doo Profile
Didge Doo answered

Spirituality is the search for meaning. Religion is the bureaucracy of the soul.

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Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
@Dark Majinn

(Two comments necessary again.)

One of the courses that I took in addition to social psychology was philosophical psychology---so any insights I gain into the workings of the human mind by observing its production in real time are fascinating, even when not probative.

If one does not think that any gods exist, fine. If one does think that at least one god does exist----also fine.

But if you think he does not exist and I do, then our "discussions" are like checker games---every one that can be played has been played. One of us just plays with white and the other with black---equivalent to asserting or negating His existence. (BORING)

If you think that you are right in your judgment that gods do not exist, why waste your time with those of us who believe at least one does. We who believe would prefer to discuss his powers, attributes, and all the other things that He constantly reveals to us---to our great delight.

But since we have been charged by Him to "spread the good news," we feel that we still have the obligation to so act.
Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
And beyond that, since brass is mistaken for gold so easily, when I see brass being offered in place of gold, I feel a certain obligation to point out that brass is a metal alloy and regardless of looks, has very little value when compared to gold.

So when it comes to advocating atheism, I certainly do respect what you have to say, but because I understand it as well, I neither admire nor esteem your message to us theists.

But God doesn't make junk---so I don't judge you personally.

I am just sure you are wrong when you think no gods exist.
Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
Oops, sorry Didge---down one answer too far.
Michael Poland Profile
Michael Poland answered

You are the god you seek.

Its a particle not a person.

Follow the money as in,

( in god we trust).

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Call me Z
Call me Z commented
I was wondering hiw long it would take for you to trot out your little cut-and-paste standard answer. You surely stretch tons of mileage out of it.
Tom  Jackson Profile
Tom Jackson answered

Interesting question---I'm going to see what direction the answers take, but I found this on the internet: 

In looking at these major belief systems and their views of God, we find tremendous diversity:

  • Hindus acknowledge multitudes of gods and goddesses.
  • Buddhists say there is no deity.
  • New Age followers believe they are God.
  • Muslims believe in a powerful but unknowable God.
  • Christians believe in a God who is loving and approachable.

http://www.everystudent.com/features/connecting.html

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Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
I just threw this out there as a quote from the link I mentioned.

I'm going to guess it has something to do with this quote from another site on Muslim beliefs:

Belief in the Divine Decree: This article of faith addresses the question of God's will. It can be expressed as the belief that everything is governed by divine decree, namely that whatever happens in one's life is preordained, and that believers should respond to the good or bad that befalls them with thankfulness or patience. This concept does not negate the concept of "free will;" since humans do not have prior knowledge of God's decree, they do have freedom of choice.
Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
Not into this question that deeply---that's why I said I'd wait to see where it goes.

Not in the mood to parse it that deeply at the moment.

Regards...
Levi F. Profile
Levi F. answered

Ultimately I believe they are, yes. I have a more "universalist" approach to religion. I believe there is one metaphysical deity beyond our comprehension out there and I believe all religions are an attempt at accessing it, just through different cultural and historical perspectives.

Now, this could mean that some religions are closer to this God...for example, I would think that religions that advocate violence against non-believers are not particularly in harmony with God.

I call this personal belief of mine "Leviticus", after my name. No confusion intended ;)

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Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
Not to be confused with the third book of the Pentateuch, I presume.
Levi F.
Levi F. commented
Yes 'twas a joke, though I could call it Leviism, I like the look of that double I. Looks like a real cult, I mean movement ;)
Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
Yes, clever.

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