Hello Peake1,
I was a JW for 11 years and when I came out of the org. I was face with the same situation. I believe you are correct that the bible refers to one path for the worship of God. There has never been an ocassion when God accepted multiple forms of worship. Just as there is one God there must also be one truth. There must be a division between what is true and what is false.
Like you I had a difficult time with the trinity doctrine. I studied a number books from evangelical and refromed theology perspectives. I desparately tried to convince myself of their arguments in order to believe in the trinity. In the end I had to admit that I just didn't agree that the bible taught this doctrine which is supposed to be of such importance. The reason why so much use of theological and philiosophical terminology is used to explain the trinity is precisely for the reason that it is not clearly presented therein.
To make a long story short, after alot of studying and investigation, both from biblical sources and secular, I concluded that christianity it self is held together by very weak evidences and reasons in light of the explanations regarding God in the old testament and secular history in mind. Although it seems to be presented as strong evidence it is easily exposed with honest investigation.
This however does not mean that we should conclude that God doesn't exist as many have done. Rather some portions of the bible clearly show proof of some divine authorship, at least at one time, which cannot be said about the New Testament. One thing is for sure and that is that God is One, He alone desreves worship, and He has used prophets in the past to guide the righteous.
After much prayer and investigation I was led to the path of Islam, which proclaims the divine oneness of God as creator and Lord of all that exists. We accept the prophets of old including Jesus and Prophet Muhammad, a descendant of Abraham (Peace be on them both) who was sent as a guide and mercy to all mankind. This is why we can find great parallels between the Law of Moses and the Islamic laws since their source is in fact the same God.
The Quran exhorts Christians by saying:
5:77 "Say" O' People of the Book! do not exceed the limits in your religion going beyond the truth, and do not follow the useless desires of people who went wrong in old times-those who misled many and wandered from the even path""
3:64 Say: "O People of the Book! come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but Allah; that we associate no partners with him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah." If then they turn back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to Allah's Will).
There is so much more that can be said, and many proofs that show the divine authorship of the Quran. The west has done much discourage interest in Islam but we should look past that and examine it for ourselves. If you would like any more information just let me know.
Piercingtheveil81
