Johnson,Dia

   · Misunderstanding in Christianity, Islam, Neopaganism etc. · New Religious Movements (NRMs) are often called "//cults//." · C ults are dangerous: · Christianity is growing · There is a very common belief that the Ten Commandments are a set of rules of behavior that everyone should feel comfortable following. In fact, the first five Commandments (or four, depending upon which translation that you use), are purely theological in nature, require people to worship Yahweh, provide curses for the children, grand children and great grand children of anyone who refuses to worship Yahweh. The Commandments are thus quite unacceptable to followers of religions other than Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)  ·  ** Jihad: ** This is often translated as "//holy war//" -- a call to fight against non-Muslims in the defense of Islam.   ·  ** Wicca: ** They worship a God and a Goddess, and do not have an all-evil entity such as Satan in their pantheon of deities.
 * Research Question: ** Is ignorance the main cause of the many misunderstandings in religion?
 * Introduction: ** There is a big misunderstanding when it comes to religion. Much of the misunderstanding is a result of the ignorance obtained by the followers. The concept of religion is unethical as the organizations are segregated into different groups. We are all given the ability of choice and perspective, which Is the main cause of our different views. These different views in some individuals seclude their minds from worldwide beliefs. Therefore the topic of misunderstanding in religions is exposed.
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These quotes explain some of the many reasons of misunderstandings in religion. It is mainly focused on Christianity, Islam and Neopaganism. According to the source New religion movements are not positive organizations. It is said that they recruit members by the methods of brainwashing, which is mostly frowned upon. As of Christianity, back in the 1st and 2nd century CE, it was a new religion movement until it became more popular. Also the five of Ten Commandments are said to be an outreach to everyone, but then it is stated that it mainly focuses upon Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Jihad is the violent defense against non-Muslims. Even though many Muslims believe it is a personal struggle within them to overcome. · People differ in what they expect from religion. · When we don't agree on who God is or agree on His attributes or where He dwells or how He deals with people. · Misunderstandings in religion are, due to cultural differences, different mores' or customs; maybe even moral codes of conduct associated with the way people live. · S ome misunderstanding about religion comes from the need to see some supernatural interaction of God in the lives of the followers. · Some do not know the basic tenets of The Holy Bible but say they are Christians. There are those who never go to church but want to be married in the Church because it is "traditional." Others never go to church but want their funeral rites held in the Church. They think this will keep them from going to Hell. · The Torah forms the first five books of the Old Testament of the Holy Bible. · The Islamic religion claims Abraham as father because he was father to Ishmael. Abraham is also father to Christian believers as well through spiritual adoption, by faith. The above quotes state that our cultural differences, mores or customs are the reasons for our misunderstandings. Many people have their own interpretation of what religion is, which separates them from each other. A lot of people claim to be Christian without following the basic principles of the religion. Also even though many religions differ they are also similar. Such as Christianity and Islam which both have faith in the leader Abraham. This is one of the few sources that actually have a factual statement of our many interpretations of religion. There are many reasons of why we think the way we do and it is stated in this article. Many people would agree as it connects to their beliefs and perceptions. Also even though our religions are separated into different groups, they still connect within the faith of their followers. · "'It is Allah Who is my Lord and your Lord; then worship Him. This is a Way that is straight.'" (3:51)  · But said Christ: "O Children of Israel! Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." Whoever joins other gods with Allah,- Allah will forbid him the garden, and the Fire will be his abode. There will for the wrong-doers be no one to help. (5:72)  ·  Quran makes it clear that all messengers were sent with the message of monotheism, that there is no God but the true God, and only He deserves all worship. · So notice what Jesus says against his people, he accuses them of making the word into nothing, making it of no use, making it of no effect, and rather they have disregarded the book of God for their own man made traditions. · So notice how Jesus accuses his people of laying aside the commandment of God, which is the Book of God, their Torah, and replacing it with their own man made traditions as well, he even goes further and says they REJECT the commandment so that they can keep their own man made traditions. · In fact the Quran accuses the Jews of being polytheists · And Allah knows best  According to the Quran, there is only one god that is the all mighty and powerful, which deserves all worship. Any other belief other than this one is considered wrong and does not reach the standards of true faith. Quran told all that messengers were sent to speak of the worship of one god and no other. There must be a true straight path of faith, no mixture, distraction, nor diversity. Also it is said Jesus accuses his followers of false worshiping. They forget the true meaning of their religion and mold it so that it best fits their daily lives and expectations.  Within the wording of both Allah and Jesus, the thoughts and ideas of molding their followed religions appear. Also many followers were accused of not being particularly faithful.  · Non-homocentric religions are more abstract · Contain a stronger-willed subset of the human species · The humbling nature of the size of the universe, the insignificance of the Human race lend themselves more to abstract religions in place of anthropomorphized monotheisms. · Gods and spirits have //Human// character traits and desires, 'projecting' them into inhuman beings · ** Monotheism ** A belief system that has only one god. [|Islam], [|Judaism] , [|Christianity] Baha’i. · ** Organized monotheism ** Specific texts, creeds, structure and beliefs. Often older, more traditional and more conservative than other types of religion. Organized religions are more dogmatic in nature. · ** Implicit monotheist ** A person who follows a single god religion simply because his culture or family do. Many children are "implicit Christians" which means they are Christian because of their family, not because of their beliefs. · ** Explicit monotheist ** A person who makes adult and informed choices to follow a single god religion, having decided that it is what they believe. The above source describes the general categories of religions. The definitions are descriptive, which gives them the appearance of trust and seriousness.
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 * Religion is ignorance **
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· It makes spirits to explain phenomenon and then burns those who disagree with the spirits -- the ghosts, the magic, the supernatural, the gods, the daemons, the sucubi, the incubi, the serpents, and the devils. · Men of science will not have this crutch of superstition and dogma. · The fission of atoms, the plasma, the background microwave radiation, the Red Shift, among other things. · By faith people believed the world was flat, that the rainbow was a sign of God that fire was brought to us by the god Prometheus! ·  Religion provides no real answers. It will excuse the existence of the Universe with "God made it, because everything must be made." · As people still believe that -- in some way -- we got here by the powers of a god, of the unseen, scientist labor in observatories and laboratories, searching for the causes of our existence, the reasons that we really exist today.

The above quotes speak of the ignorance within religion because it defines what is right and wrong. If the rules and laws are not followed correctly then the individual is frowned upon as if they are the essence of evil. Religion is the gathering of beliefs that consists of no real answer. There is no factual evidence of the existence of a creator. As religion is still followed by faith many scientists are searching for the true answers that consist of atoms and particles. Many people would disagree with these statements because they have so much faith in the religion that they worship. The individuals would probably feel insulted as their religions are put on to the table and dissected by the many scientist that search for fact rather than fiction. I believe that I might be a Unitarian or Buddhist. It was once believed that fire, was brought to us by the god Prometheus! The quotes from Quran. Jesus once accused the jews.
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 * The information I gathered has helped me understand the reasons of why people think the way they do and where their thoughts were originally created. I also have a clearer insight on religion and understand it more than I once have. **
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 * Importance to the world today: **
 * Religion is now the common basis and leverage of our society. It is of most importance within many and most people lives. It is the key to faith and belief and a reason to live your life to the fullest but the correct way in which there is not consequence. **
 * Religion is the creator of modern day people. **