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Originally Posted by JeffLV
I respect this statement. It's pretty similar to the quote and philosophy I've mentioned before:
There is more than one way to climb to the top of a mountain. I don't think there is just one way or one right religion. There are elements of truth to be found in all of them, and I believe a real understanding comes from the study of all major religions, philosophy and spirituality. Most of all it comes from a curious and open mind. Even one that adheres to a single religion like Islam or Christianity should have an open might about its interpretation. As you said, these books were written hundreds and hundreds of years ago, they must be understood in translation and in historical context.
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Well there are many very religious people with all kinds of degrees and study, and millions of followers who would disagree with you.
I would wager several billion people believe that there religion is the one true religion, and any doubt or acceptance of other religions would lead to... um... hell.
Maybe you have heard of the Southern Babtists? There is only one way to heaven according to them. I imagine that wahabbism teaches the same thing.
Ixtellor
P.S. I personally agree with you, but then I am agnostic, meaning I am reasonable.