Which is the true religion - Christianity or Islam?

Answer 1

Catholics will be quick to assert that they ARE Christians; that in fact, they represent the original, true church of the first century. Yet when one gives proper respect to the Bible as God's word, Catholicism quickly runs into problems. 1 Timothy 4:1-3 - Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. "Giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy" can apply to any false doctrine, but look again at what follows: "Having their own conscience seared with a hot iron…" How else can one explain the rampant problems with pedophilia in the Catholic church? "Forbidding to marry…" A hallmark of Catholicism. "Commanding to abstain from foods…" Those under 30 or so may be too young to remember that the Catholic church used to forbid eating meat on Fridays. Even many public schools would serve fish sticks or fish Sandwiches for school lunch on Fridays in deference to Catholic tradition. This prohibition has since been done away with, but the point remains: the Holy Spirit indicated that all of these things would be indicative of a departure from the faith. The Catholic church is specifically guilty of three of the five indicators spoken of in that one passage of scripture alone. But that's not all… Matthew 23:9 - Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. What is the Catholic title for a priest? Ephesians 5:23 - For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. The New Testament church had no earthly head; yet according to Catholics, the pope is the head of the church. In every way, Catholicism replaces NT church government with their own form of traditionalism. (Jesus' attitude toward worship by tradition is unmistakable: Mark 7:6, 7 - He answered and said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: 'This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.') 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 4 - Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Whether or not it was directly intended, the idea of a man "showing himself that he is God" certainly applies to the papacy, since Catholics are taught that in matters of church doctrine, the pope is infallible. What he says, goes, no matter what scripture says, thus the Catholic doctrine of "papal infallibility" exalts the pope above God! There are still more scriptural evidences that debunk the veneration of Mary and Saints (with a capital "S"), the use of images, the practice of infant baptism, purgatory (another Catholic doctrine that has recently been amended), the divide between clergy and laity; at almost every turn, scripture contradicts Catholicism, and vice versa. If all of this is true, how can it be possible? How can the supposed "universal church" be so at odds with the Bible? Even this question is addressed in scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 -The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. To those who accept the Bible as God's word, the conclusion is clear. This is not to say that Catholics by and large are not fine, upstanding, well-intentioned people: they are, and should be commended as such. Nor is it so say that all Catholics are subject to the delusion Paul speaks of, but by all scriptural indications, they have been deceived and betrayed from the top down. It is their "upper management" that is deluded, and tireless in its efforts to keep the laity dependent upon their guidance, and ignorant of the truth. Luke 6:39 -Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?

Answer 2

Islam

Answer

Like everything in life this answer is more complex than the above might indicate. It is dependent upon any number of variables including where you were born and what nationality you are. religion is the only free will a person truely has it is a personal choice of your own views as to what religion you CHOOSE RELIGION IS A PERSONAL CHOICE

Answer 3

One thought:

Who knows? They're all just a small deviation of the one before the one before, and they all claim to have the correct version. You don't need religion to find God.

Another thought:

Most likely it would be the original Roman Catholic because this was the pure form of Catholicism and it was before Luthern, Protestant, or any other deviation of Catholicism.

A Scriptural view:

Back in Jesus' day, there was only one Christian congregation. IT was called 'the Way' by many (Acts 9:1+2 ) because it was so separate and identifiable by the teachings of Christ.

After his conversion, Paul spread Jesus' teachings, saying that ALL Christians should agree "with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought".(1Corinthians 1:10 NIV)

There IS a 'true Christianity' and it is united worldwide in what Jesus taught...but declaring one religion over another here on a public forum will do nothing but inflame and confuse.

IF you have a sincere interest in finding the true religion, and are willing to work for it, pray for God's help and he'll direct you.

The Bible is God's word, and it says " Your wordis a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105 NIV) "Your word is truth" (John 17:17 NASB)

This being the case, with an earnest desire for truth, hard work and God's holy spirit, the truth CAN be found using the Bible as your textbook. Jesus said very plainly " "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven....", so discovering 'the will of the father' is important, and can be done through prayer, Bible study and an open mind.

One can certainly believe in God by looking at creation...his handiwork is everywhere...but to give back to God what he requires, takes 'a form of worship'. The true 'religion' originally spelled out by God through Jesus, asks that Christians have one faith and meet together to accomplish God's work and to encourage one another. You can find this one faith.(Hebrews 10:24+25)(Matthew 28:19+20, and 24:14)

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Roman Catholicism was not corrupted by Protestantism. Historically the Church at Rome began well, only after time did it corrupt itself by abrogating to itself powers that were not given to it of God. Eventually the Roman Church became known as the Roman Catholic Church, the mother church of all churches world wide.

The answer to what religion is true religion is plain, it is pure and undefiled before God (Jms.1.27). "Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world."

The above is true religion, which comes from an act of God in convicting men and women of original and personal sin, pardoning them on the grounds of election in Jesus Christ (Eph.1.4), bringing them into the Church of Jesus Christ, to make up the said Church.

Answer 4

Neither. As a Jewish person, I might say that it's Judaism, and a Hindu or a Buddhist would say that their religion is the best one. The point is that religious truth is totally subjective-- it can't be proved, and it's based on belief. Thus, each of us must find a faith (or, for that matter, a philosophy) that helps us to find peace and guides us in leading an ethical life. Many people world-wide find comfort in Christianity, or Islam, or many of the other world religions. And yes, for many believers, there is only one true faith (theirs), and they are certain that all the others are false. There are some Christians, as well as some Muslims, who hold the view that non-believers are wrong and they must be converted. (And there are some religious extremists who hold the view that non-believers must die.)

But I disagree with those who say there is only one true religion. I believe that each faith has some elements of religious and moral truth. And I believe that while I have found the one true faith for me, I do not have the right to impose my religion on others, nor to judge others who do not share my beliefs. That said, while both Christianity and Islam have very conservative denominations that believe only their faith has the truth, many Christians, and many Muslims, believe in peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance.

Answer 5

islam

Answer 6

Islam