Religion Will Always Be A "Handful". The Reason is "Why"?

I was talking to some people the other day. Christians, Hindus, Muslim etc. 

They all said the same thing. What many people practise as their religion today is not what was originally taught by the founders, originators of those religions.

Then Buddhism was mentioned. Buddhism too is subject to interpretations. There are different interpertrations and sects in Buddhism as well.

Here is some copy paste :   

'For nearly 500 years after his death, the Buddha's teachings were passed through generations of the monastic community by oral tradition.  In the late first century BCE they were first written down in a collection known as the Pali Canon. Since then a variety of additional texts and translations have appeared.  During Buddhism's 2,500 year history, several thriving sects have emerged, each with a unique take on the teachings of Buddha and daily practice. . . contrast the three dominant strains of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, along with a fourth-Zen Buddhism-that grew out of Mahayana . . '

There is no need to talk about the sects in Islam - especially the Sunni and Shias who have been killing each other for a long time.

There is also no need to talk about the sects in Christianity.  Or in Judaism.

Even the newest kid on the block, Sikhism has its sects.  A little bit more copy paste:

'Sikhism one of most revered religions in the world today. Their basic principles of unity, peace and simple living with high ideals appeals to many.

Over the years the sect broke into smaller communities and sects who chose different influences of the ten Gurus. 

These sects have certain beliefs exactly similar to main stream Sikhism and others that cause a difference in ideology every now and then.

Most of these sects preach the beliefs of Sikhism, but have chosen to stay away from the Amrit initiation ceremony. 

There are others who do not claim to be offshoots of Sikhism, but readily respect Gurbani and other Sikh scriptures. 

The seven major sects, believed to have originated from main stream Sikhism are   

1. 3HO / Happy Healthy Holy Organization. Yogi Bhajan was the creator of this esteemed organization.
2. Namdharis
3. Nirankaris.
4. Nirmalas.
5. Radha Soamis.
6. Sindhi Sikhs.
7. Udasi

I think all religions need to go back to the basics.  

Here are the basics.

1. The issue of proof.

What proofs do you have to back up what you say? This is very important. We need evidence. Real proof. Scientific evidence.  Lets start with your beliefs. Show some proofs.  This is lacking a very great deal.  That is why the questions never get answered. That is why no real solutions are offered. 

2.  The deviation from the original teachings.

Sometimes the original teachings have been lost forever. The original text are not there anymore.  So what were the original teachings of the founders?  Can we determine that first?

Other times, the original teachings and the original texts are still there. But the interpretations by the priests and the scholars have overtaken the original teachings.  So much so that the current version of the religion has no relation to the original text.  

Here I can speak about the Quran.  The present day "political Islam" or "popular Islam"  has almost nothing to do with the Quran - the original text.  Everything is completely different from the Quran.

The Shariah Law? It is not from the Quran. 

There is no punishment for apostasy in the Quran. 

There is no stoning the adulterer in the Quran. 

There is no headcover in the Quran. 

Hijab does not mean headcover in the Quran.   

Even the assalamualaikum is different from the Quran.

The Quran says "Salamun Alaikum'"  (Surah 6:54).

Why dont the Muslims follow their Quran?

Is it a sin?

Is it a crime to follow their own Quran?

If someone says Salamun Alaikum to you, would that be a bad thing to do ?

The point I am trying to make is : 

Whatever your religion, go back to your original teachings. 

What do the original teachings say?

Your religions became great because of the ORIGINAL teachings of the founders and the original texts.

The original teachings made them useful and great religions. 

3.  The inability to explain Why?

When you next go to your churches, synagogues, temples, mosques etc go to the holy men and ask 'Why?' 

If we must believe like this, please explain Why?

If we must do this, please explain Why?

If we will burn in hell, please explain Why?

If we will go to heaven, please explain Why? 

If we will go to a hereafter please explain Why?

It is just a simple question. Keep asking Why?

If you think you are an adult (and not some childish village person pretending to be adult or pretending to be educated)  then you will not be afraid to ask 'Why?'

Ask the big questions  - 

Why does our god exist? 

Why does our god choose this particular mode of belief (systems) for us?  

Why? 

Whatever answers are provided. you must keeping asking Why?

Just one word Why?

When they cannot answer the "Why?"  anymore, then you will arrive at your truth.  

That truth must be exactly the same as mine. I think so.