Do all religions believe in the same God?

Answer 1

Religion is a belief and conviction in any individual or a community to act instinctively in response to any foreseen or sensed fear of insecurity from the unexplained un natural or natural phenomenons experiences since the advent of man.This belief becomes a practice in written doctrine or verbal sermons passed down from one generation to another as cults ,customs and religious beliefs.When the human rationality fails to find explanation to the natural or unnatural phenomenon it takes refuge in Divinity and religion.

In most philosophies religion is not restricted to Divinity alone but a duty in ones own convictions.

In the vedic philosophy Dharma is religion not in duty to divinity alone but begins from duty to oneself,the community,the society,to the king and the state.Religion is therefore a belief,duty and practice for betterment for oneself and all.

The religion or Dharma of a King for example is to rule for the betterment for the state and the people.Religion as been misconstrued as duty towards Divinity alone and therefore does not restrict itself to religious practices in divinity but all walks of life as duty.

Answer 2

There are a growing number of people, primarily in North America and Western Europe, that postulate that regardless of which religion one may believe in, all religions should logically lead to the same road of eternal salvation, provided that each of their followers leads a moral and righteous life. This is based on the premise that a just God could not have reserved a place in heaven for only those of one particular religion. However, this line of thinking is based on purely human logic which may or may not be congruent to the logic or the master plan of a God, who is the omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe, and the principal object of faith and worship in monotheistic religions. = Key Religious Beliefs = For the sake of brevity, I have excluded minor Monotheistic religions; Polytheistic religions; Pantheistic doctrines; neither monotheistic nor polytheistic philosophies such as Buddhism; Atheism as well as Cults. I do, however, touch upon Religious Pluralism and Spirituality; albeit my main focus centers on the three major monotheistic religions, namely Christianity, Islam and Judaism, and the determination if their respective doctrines (Bible, Koran/Qur'an and Torah/Tanakh) address one and the same Deity. Spirituality: Is a personal experience, as it focuses entirely upon the individual as well as the individual's behavior, moral values and attitude towards others. It focuses on being helpful whenever the opportunity presents itself, and above all, listening to that inner voice to do the right thing. It also embraces being totally responsible for one's own actions, that are often guided by a force that is greater than the individual. Unlike religion, the individual chooses what those actions are. In many respects, Spirituality mirrors the philosophy of Buddhism, which is a path of practice and spiritual development leading to insight into the true nature of life. Buddhist practices such as meditation, are means of changing oneself in order to develop the qualities of awareness, kindness, and wisdom. The experience developed within the Buddhist tradition over thousands of years, has created an incomparable resource for all those who wish to follow a path - a path which ultimately culminates in enlightenment. Religious Pluralism: Is a view that all religions, certainly all major or ethical religions, are equally valid paths to God or to ultimate reality. For the pluralist, many religious roads lead to God and salvation. Yet, given the present cultural milieu of globalism, multiculturalism, relativism (in both truth and morality), and especially the postmodern spirit; the growing climate of religious pluralism poses a serious challenge to the integrity of each religion. Attempts to reduce a variety of religions to their lowest common denominator usually succeed in only distorting the religions. Homogenizing the religions is a costly price to pay to solve the problems of religious diversity; for in the end, the religions must sacrifice the very features that make them unique and appealing in the first place. While some rightly identify similar ethical values as a common motif, upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that even the similar moral principles are motivated by, and grounded in, fundamentally different views of the nature of reality. Religion cannot be reduced simply to ethics, as religion makes claims about the ultimate nature of reality (metaphysics), to which ethics appeal for justification. Christianity: Is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament section of the Bible. Its followers, known as Christians, believe that Jesus is the only begotten son of God and the Messiah (Christ) prophesied in the Hebrew Bible (the part of scripture common to Christianity and Judaism). To Christians, Jesus Christ is a teacher, the model of a virtuous life, the revealer of God, as well as an incarnation of God, and most importantly, the savior of humanity who suffered, died, and was resurrected to bring about salvation from sin. Christians maintain that Jesus ascended into heaven, and most denominations teach that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, granting everlasting life to his followers. While Christianity is a monotheistic religion, a more precise classification is Trinitarian - Monotheistic. Trinity (refer to note below) refers to the teaching that the one God is a Supreme Being comprised of three distinct, and eternally co-existing persons; the Father (from whom the Son and Spirit proceed), the Son (incarnate in Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. In the words of the Athanasian Creed, an early statement of Christian belief, "the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and yet there are not three Gods but one God". They are distinct from another: the Father has no source; the Son is born of the substance of the Father and the Spirit proceeds from the Father. Though distinct, the three persons cannot be divided from one another in being or in operation. The Trinity is an essential doctrine of mainstream Christianity. "Father, Son and Holy Spirit" represents both the immanence and transcendence of God. God is believed to be infinite, and God's presence may be perceived through the actions of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. According to this doctrine, God is not divided in the sense that each person has a third of the whole; rather, each person is considered to be fully God. The distinction lies in their relations; the Father being unbegotten; the Son being eternally begotten of the Father and the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father. Note: The Trinity is in contrast to Nontrinitarian positions which include, but are not limited to, the "oneness" belief held by certain Pentecostal groups as well as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' view of the "Godhead" as three separate beings who are one in purpose, rather than essence. Islam: Is a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion originating with the teachings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. The word Islam means "submission", or the total surrender of oneself to God (Arabic: Allāh). An adherent of Islam is known as a Muslim, meaning "one who submits to God". The word Muslim is the participle of the same verb of which Islām is the infinitive. Muslims believe that God revealed the Koran (Qur'an) to Muhammad, God's final prophet, through the angel Gabriel, and regard the Qur'an and the Sunnah (words and deeds of Muhammad) as the fundamental sources of Islam. They do not regard Muhammad as the founder of a new religion, but as the restorer of the original monotheistic faith of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets. Islamic tradition holds that Jews and Christians distorted the revelations God gave to these prophets, by either altering the text, introducing a false interpretation, or both. Islam includes many religious practices. Adherents are generally required to observe the Five Pillars of Islam, which are five duties that unite Muslims into a community. In addition to the Five Pillars, Islamic law (sharia) has developed a tradition of rulings that touch on virtually all aspects of life and society. This tradition encompasses everything from practical matters like dietary laws and banking to warfare and welfare. Judaism: Is a monotheistic religion originating from the codified religious practices of the ancient Israelites, based on principles and ethics embodied in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh), as later further explored and explained in the Talmud and other texts. Judaism is among the oldest religious traditions still being practiced today, and it is the originator of the Abrahamic religions. As such, Jewish history and the principles and ethics of Judaism have influenced various other religions, including Christianity and Islam. Followers of Judaism are called Jews, and while Judaism is open to converts, the Jewish collective is regarded as an ethno-religious group, for reasons derived from the sacred texts that define them as a nation, rather than followers of a faith. In modern Judaism, central authority is not vested in any single person or body, but in sacred texts, religious law, and learned Rabbis who interpret those texts and laws. According to Jewish tradition, Judaism begins with the Covenant between God and Abraham (2000 BCE), the patriarch and progenitor of the Jewish nation. Throughout the ages, Judaism has adhered to a number of religious principles, the most important of which is the belief in a single, omniscient, omnipotent, benevolent, transcendent God, who created the universe and continues to govern it. According to Jewish tradition, the God who created the world established a covenant with the Israelites and their descendants, and revealed his laws and commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai in the form of both the Written and Oral Torah. Judaism has traditionally valued Torah study and the observance of the commandments recorded in the Torah, as expounded in the Talmud. = Do Christians, Muslims & Jews believe in the same God? = The doctrines of Christianity, Islam and Judaism all basically agree on the same definition of God. Each believes that God is a Supreme Being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the principal object of faith and worship. In addition, all three doctrines also believe that Moses was a prophet of their respective religions. Despite these commonalities, the question as to whether Christians, Jews & Muslims believe in the same God can, perhaps, be surmised by examining one key religious belief of each of the three religions. Identity of God Christianity: "I believe in Jesus Christ, his (God the Father's) only Son, our Lord; who was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary." The catechetical cycle which has been studied, makes constant reference to the truth expressed by the Apostle's Creed quoted above. These words present Christ as the true God and Son of the "Father", and at the same time, as true man, son of the Virgin Mary. Source: The Vatican Islam: Allah is the Arabic form of the word "The One True God". Muslims believe that Allah is the one and only God without partners, and that the name "Allah" is unique to the sole Creator of this World and everything in it. Source: Reading Islam Judaism: God is one - the idea of God as a duality or trinity is heretical for Jews to hold; it is considered akin to polytheism. Interestingly, while Jews hold that such conceptions of God are incorrect, they generally are of the opinion that gentiles that hold such beliefs are not held culpable. Source: Basic Judaism Epilogue Simply from a logical perspective, it would appear that Christianity, Islam and Judaism have one major diverging doctrine with respect to who God is. 1. Christians believe that the "Holy Trinity" is a key doctrine that presents Christ as the true God. 2. Muslims believe that Allah is the one and only God without partners. 3. Jews believe that the idea of God as a duality or trinity is heretical. Logically, the above statements separate Christianity from both Islam and Judaism. Let us examine if there is a separating factor between the beliefs of Islam and Judaism. The real difference between Judaism and Islam lies in their basis for belief. Judaism is based on the unique historical event of a divine revelation experienced by the entire nation; whereas Islam is based on the prophetic claims of a single individual who subsequently convinced others to follow his ways. Source: Judaism and Islam By logical deduction, Christians, Muslims & Jews do not believe in the same God. My answer, in no way, is meant to favor or disfavor any person's religious belief and if such exception has been taken, I sincerely apologize that my answer has not been taken for what it was meant to be - a simple review of how Christianity, Islam and Judaism view God.

Answer 3

No, in many cases different religions worship the same God, but worship in a different way. There are many different versions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, all of which worship the same God, but disagree about who exactly is God's prophet, messiah, etc.

Answer 4

No not all of course !!\

Like Hindus they are are not beliving that God created the world