Thread: Christianity

I don't have so much of a beef with Christianity specifically, just organized religion in general.

It's easily the most divisive and destructive force in the world today.

Originally Posted by bradybaker

I don't have so much of a beef with Christianity specifically, just organized religion in general.

It's easily the most divisive and destructive force in the world today.
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Ohhhh... I would object to this. I don't think the problem with Christianity and other similar religions is their organised nature. I think the problem, is that their pantheons are exclusive. So, the problem is theologically exclusive religions. Any religion that says "You're wrongand we're right", and that can't acculturalise with other religions, is the problem.

So, I have no problem with forms of paganism, buddhism, hinduism, etc. Even if they ARE organised.


As for why I'm anti-christian? I acknowledge that the majority of people need some form of religion or spirituality as a crutch. It's a basic human need. I have my own religion, history.

My beef with Christianity, is that as far as religions go, it's so utterly STUPID, and has so much bad shit associated with it, such as the idea of "sin", etc. And, the majority of believers don't seem to stop and THINK critically about theior beliefs. I mean... at least buddhists are sensible and rational, and look to science and other religions and cultures with HOPE. But, Christianity is just such an IGNORANT religion.

Originally Posted by bradybaker

I don't have so much of a beef with Christianity specifically, just organized religion in general.

It's easily the most divisive and destructive force in the world today.
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Totally agree with this

Next to that for me Christianity is just a mix of older religions... Same old same old, just in another jacket.

I do not need a priest nor a book to believe in God.

Originally Posted by bradybaker

As far as the old testament goes, it WAS what was wanted. As far as the new testament goes, I cannot say as of yet. Though I've read the entire old testament, I have yet to read the new testament.
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Not sure about that! Both the testaments have been heavily edited! Translation faults, changes on purpose, misinterpretations etc etc

Originally Posted by braha_kahn

Not sure about that! Both the testaments have been heavily edited! Translation faults, changes on purpose, misinterpretations etc etc
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Actually, the NRSV of the bible is very faithful to the original. In many cases, it is a direct trnaslation from hebrew scrolls, or greek when the hebrew is unavailable.

And in any case, I suggest you have a good read of the old testament. The sheer prevalence of violence and genocide, and completely horrific things, and God\s advocating of them, goes WAY beyond translating or editing errors.

Originally Posted by The

Actually, the NRSV of the bible is very faithful to the original. In many cases, it is a direct trnaslation from hebrew scrolls, or greek when the hebrew is unavailable.

And in any case, I suggest you have a good read of the old testament. The sheer prevalence of violence and genocide, and completely horrific things, and God\s advocating of them, goes WAY beyond translating or editing errors.
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Could be I do not know... But too be honoust I have my doubts :-)

But still we (catholics) don't have the full picture because there are a lot of writings left out of the Bible... Gnostic Gospels etc