The #ReligionMindVirus, with the help of a sociopathic clergy, evolves to survive. If it becomes too tolerant, it dies off because there's nothing that mandates and sustains the belief. For a religion to survive it must become an intolerant clique that is designed to keep its members hostage.
For Christians, Christ taught acceptance as we are all morally fragile and make mistakes. “Punishment” is a judgement. Christ teaches “judge not lest ye be judged”. Anyone looking for revenge is simply not a Christian according to the Bible.
My religion is nature. And sometimes it is severely cruel as well. Masses really do not think independently and do best with guardrails. Hopefully gaurdrails are fair and reasonable. See nearly all religions punishments guidelines. Now teach critical thinking and reasoning.
Any religious or polítical or philosophical ideology which does not benefit humans & their communities has value only in its ability to control those humans & their communities.
Ya, nobody is singling out any specific religion, they are all garbage.
When I hear the apologists claim that there are many good people in religions, you know what? They would also be good people without religion.
There are also a lot of evil fucks involved in religions, justifying their acts.
Couldn’t agree with you more. I’d seen thru how religion is and abandoned it few decades ago and I dare say, I’m free and living an even better life than those who are religious.
Religion is for the weak minded and thus being manipulated.
The early Christian church largely believed in universal salvation (everyone going to heaven). Like the Jewish Traditions it flowed from it didn't have a well-developed image of hell and thought it was temporary.
External damnation didn't become doctrine until as late as 250 c.e.
Religious zealots are people who have strong feelings about a religion or cause and want others to share those feelings. They may take their beliefs too far, refusing to tolerate other perspectives or conflicting beliefs.
I've thought what a sick thing to believe there is a place where people go after death to be tortured for all eternity. It's an even sicker thing to teach small children.
My view of a religion is accepting all gods children regardless. When you don’t preach that you become a cult pressing your ideals. Why is there so many variations of Christianity? Why isn’t it all the same. It’s the same book. Do you think the authors of the Bible would recognize it today?
If you pick and choose parts of a religion, you are not practicing that religion (this is not an attack aimed at you, I am just not letting religion off the hook here).
But also, a cult is a word with a specific meaning. It's not that, alas.
If your want to cherry pick definitions try this one: Sociological Context
A group characterized by strong devotion to a leader, idea, or cause, often to the point of extreme dedication and control over members’ lives.
These groups may employ manipulation, isolation, or pressure to maintain control.
Have you heard what Christian Nationalists preach…not sure I would call them a religion. Pretty scary stuff. They are even going around trying to take over small towns. Sounds very cultish to me.
Reformed Orthodox say you're a willfully lying heretic for your opinion. Baptists would say you shouldn't be allowed to call yourself a Christian because you don't read the Bible. Catholics will say you mean well but are confused.
That condemns unfortunately, the Queran with such passages: Christianity with its crusades: and Judaism, who had a thing about the Romans....But it is not the religion. If these religions are practiced with true devotion to the higher principles of their calling, they are forces for good.
Well, we will agree to disagree. Rigid reliance on the texts is problematic. Although I think we can well do without organised religion if we can internalise their best moral principles into our social framework and behaviour.
8 Human principles of ten commandments? Christ's injunction: "Love thy neighbour as yourself.".. The life sayings of Confucius or the Hindu Vega's? The personal development teachings of Buddha? Even Islam, where it teaches respect for fellow believers. I agree these can be secular. But undertaken.
Atheists have no problems with morality. We commit far fewer crimes than religious people. When there is no magic man in the sky or below ground to blame things on, you take personal responsibility for your actions and behaviors.
Someone make me understand how a mighty God who created every single one of us will tell some of us that we are better than the other some make that make sense!
Religion was written by men who wanted the power to control women & children & poor. There are some religions that are kind & loving, but it was just a get out of jail free card.
Man: I think it was, "Blessed are the cheesemakers"!
Gregory's wife: What's so special about the cheesemakers?
Gregory: Well, obviously it's not meant to be taken literally. It refers to any manufacturer of dairy products.
It's actually kind of funny that Orthodox Judaism has a rule that people who aren't Jewish are not allowed to follow all of the rules of the Jewish Sabbath - they have to break at least one. (Not that this can be enforced.)
In my life religion doesn’t play any part , but I definitely have respect for people to choose or follow religion they were born into. Everyone should have the right to have religious beliefs and practice it according to their needs . Unfortunately, it’s not a perfect world, but it’s not my fault.
Simple truth, every individual is responsible for their own peace. How the individual obtains their peace is up to them. However, the greatest obstacle to achieving peace is the individuals own ego.
Well that’s just crazy talk sir…..
I do believe that my delusions are an exceptionally fun and inclusive place for all to enjoy….. all I ask is that you remove your shoes before partaking as I have just installed new carpet. 😂🤣🥲😅🤣
I really hate Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof. We’re supposed to relate to this guy, but he rejects his daughter for daring to fall in love with a non Jew. Choosing religion over your child is NEVER OK. As a gay man, I’ve heard that story quite enough, thank you.
If you're referring to the Bible, it's the only primary religious text I'm very familiar with--
Religious leaders can make the bible say anything they want. It's blatant manipulation and has caused many wars.
Again, I am not speaking about what the religious leaders say. I am speaking about what the Bible (and other foundational religious texts) actually says. The faith cannot be separated from it-the faith is rooted in it.
Christianity has always been a political tool. Look how the Bible was compiled. A literal G7 convened in Constantinople to align on the propaganda msg to keep the 1% in power by telling us the poor are righteous, while church leaders lived in luxury… and promise of eternal hell if you didn’t agree
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When I hear the apologists claim that there are many good people in religions, you know what? They would also be good people without religion.
There are also a lot of evil fucks involved in religions, justifying their acts.
Religion is for the weak minded and thus being manipulated.
External damnation didn't become doctrine until as late as 250 c.e.
"If your President calls for the punishment of those who do not follow him, your President is evil."
But also, a cult is a word with a specific meaning. It's not that, alas.
Don't all religions meet that definition?
A group characterized by strong devotion to a leader, idea, or cause, often to the point of extreme dedication and control over members’ lives.
These groups may employ manipulation, isolation, or pressure to maintain control.
Dunno what to tell you, friend.
It's about Power & The Grift
I knew exactly what I was saying when I said it. I was not wrong.
I've yet to hear what Religion bases its morality on other than 'God said so'.
(hashtag research: i may incorporate this perspective into my understanding of spiritual experience.)
(disclosure: i may be anti-christian and kinda bigoted in that way, however i am open to soulful healing energies 💜 #LetHumanytEvolve)
Your religion is evil.😎
I have been a heretic since 2nd grade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFuwG7MwRaw
& FUCK YOU ALSO
Gregory's wife: What's so special about the cheesemakers?
Gregory: Well, obviously it's not meant to be taken literally. It refers to any manufacturer of dairy products.
Or else.
I do believe that my delusions are an exceptionally fun and inclusive place for all to enjoy….. all I ask is that you remove your shoes before partaking as I have just installed new carpet. 😂🤣🥲😅🤣
We cannot let religion off the hook for the untold harm it does.
The actions we take in the name of religion are no different from those we take in the name of a Big Mac or Trump; they are just brands.
Religious leaders can make the bible say anything they want. It's blatant manipulation and has caused many wars.
That isn't the same as faith.