If being "Christian" publically in this country were actually about tolerance and mercy for one's fellow humans... but no, it's about hatred and control. I'm convinced those same concepts are behind a lot of Paul's letters.
I believe that Jesus had some incredible things to say, that just about everyone could learn from. I also believe that the bible is the product of generations of committee meetings by men who were products of their times.
It's also been translated a few too many times to be absolutely certain that it's exactly as the statements were originally intended.
Just about every religion I've learned anything about has some pieces of grace, some portion of the answer for how humanity is supposed to treat each other for peace and harmony to permeate our societies. Most importantly, no one has the only hotline direct to the higher power, to be the single and unique interpreter of truth, wisdom, grace, justice... and religions that realize that have my respect. The rest? Are cults.
Sorry, ranting. Stopping now...
I don't know how to manage a long term relationship of any sort with someone who disagrees with me on these issues. I've tried. Just a word of caution.
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Date: 2003-10-08 09:15 am (UTC)If being "Christian" publically in this country were actually about tolerance and mercy for one's fellow humans... but no, it's about hatred and control. I'm convinced those same concepts are behind a lot of Paul's letters.
I believe that Jesus had some incredible things to say, that just about everyone could learn from. I also believe that the bible is the product of generations of committee meetings by men who were products of their times.
It's also been translated a few too many times to be absolutely certain that it's exactly as the statements were originally intended.
Just about every religion I've learned anything about has some pieces of grace, some portion of the answer for how humanity is supposed to treat each other for peace and harmony to permeate our societies. Most importantly, no one has the only hotline direct to the higher power, to be the single and unique interpreter of truth, wisdom, grace, justice... and religions that realize that have my respect. The rest? Are cults.
Sorry, ranting. Stopping now...
I don't know how to manage a long term relationship of any sort with someone who disagrees with me on these issues. I've tried. Just a word of caution.
Hang in there... and *hugs*