Why are you your Religion?

[Tlaceceyaya]

Why do you think I care?

You say you like Jesus minus religion but some of Jesus's teachings were taken from another religion... like 'love your neighbor as yourself'

And those teachings were taken from other places or simply made up.

[Blouman Empire]

I was raised in a Roman Catholic home and was pretty pious considering I was worrying if I was doing something immoral all the time. But now I don't really care too much about religion considering there are over 13,000 religions I think. I also have the philosophy live and let live since I beleive you voice opinion as long it doesn't harm someone.

And you don't worry if you do things immoral anymore?

I don't think worrying if you are doing something immoral is something that comes with religion.

[Menassa]

You say you like Jesus minus religion but some of Jesus's teachings were taken from another religion... like 'love your neighbor as yourself'

And those teachings were taken from other places or simply made up.

Correct, but if you claim to like a certain philosopher you should now that he may not have stated all his teachings.

[Ordya]

Why do you think I care?

You say you like Jesus minus religion but some of Jesus's teachings were taken from another religion... like 'love your neighbor as yourself'

"Love thy enemy" didn't.

[Blouman Empire]

And those teachings were taken from other places or simply made up.

Correct, but if you claim to like a certain philosopher you should now that he may not have stated all his teachings.

If we skip the whole was he real was he not real debate.

If he did state them then they are still his teachings and his statements even if others also taught similar teachings.

[New Acardia]

I converted to Lutheranism because I considered it to be true.

What were you before you were Lutheran ? If I may ask.

[The Darwinian People]

I am a Gnostic Christian.

I am Gnostic because I am constantly hit with the unsettling feeling that the world is inherent evil and/or false; the concept of which is explored in a number of Gnostic scriptures.

I am a Christian for many reasons. First, I agree with Christ's moral teaching. Second, Christianity is part of my national culture/tradition/identity. Third, the thematic battle between light and dark and the heroic sacrifice are both concepts that resonate with me.

[Menassa]

Correct, but if you claim to like a certain philosopher you should now that he may not have stated all his teachings.

If we skip the whole was he real was he not real debate.

If he did state them then they are still his teachings and his statements even if others also taught similar teachings.

Or he copied: 'Those who came before' to sound more like a prophet.

[YellowApple]

Why do you think I care?

You say you like Jesus minus religion but some of Jesus's teachings were taken from another religion... like 'love your neighbor as yourself'

Just about every religion in existence today borrows from at least one other religion. Hence my viewpoint that it's better to focus on adhering to the universal concepts - like being kind and generous to others - than to prioritize one particular implementation of those concepts.

[Czechanada]

I am a Gnostic Christian.

I am Gnostic because I am constantly hit with the unsettling feeling that the world is inherent evil and/or false; the concept of which is explored in a number of Gnostic scriptures.

I am a Christian for many reasons. First, I agree with Christ's moral teaching. Second, Christianity is part of my national culture/tradition/identity. Third, the thematic battle between light and dark and the heroic sacrifice are both concepts that resonate with me.

Zoroastrianism had that whole emphasis on the battle between light and dark first.

[Hydronium]

Why do you think I care?

You say you like Jesus minus religion but some of Jesus's teachings were taken from another religion... like 'love your neighbor as yourself'

I am an almost extremist christian, just so you know. Anyway, the most likely reason why Jesus used philosophies from other religions is to use something that the, at the time, radical Greeks and Romans would understand. Plus, just because something is used by another religion doesn't make it untrue, as long as it's in the Bible, too. For example, most religions say that murder is bad. This philosophy is in the bible too. And to defend the bible, a lot of Bible teachings have almost direct references in real life. For example, there are water marks on rocks all around the world at one time. The probability of this is happening is so slim, it is almost impossible for it to be coincidence. Ask me about anything in the Bible, if you want.

FYI, I was also raised a Christian in the deep south of the USA. (Georgia)

[Anollasia]

I'm Muslim because I was raised that way.

[Ordya]

I'm Muslim because I was raised that way.

That's the second worst reason to be any religion.

[Czechanada]

I'm Muslim because I was raised that way.

Just remember that I'm the Caliph here on NSG.

[Hydronium]

I'm Muslim because I was raised that way.

That's the second worst reason to be any religion.

Shut up. Ps. are you a christian?

[Anollasia]

I'm Muslim because I was raised that way.

That's the second worst reason to be any religion.

What's the first?

I'm Muslim because I was raised that way.

Just remember that I'm the Caliph here on NSG.

I'm not a stereotypical one, though.

[Reggae Magmia]

I'm Muslim because I was raised that way.

That's the second worst reason to be any religion.

What's the first?

That's the second worst reason to be any religion.

Shut up. Ps. are you a christian?

Careful, I think that's flaming.

And look at his sig.

[Blouman Empire]

I am a Gnostic Christian.

I am Gnostic because I am constantly hit with the unsettling feeling that the world is inherent evil and/or false; the concept of which is explored in a number of Gnostic scriptures.

I am a Christian for many reasons. First, I agree with Christ's moral teaching. Second, Christianity is part of my national culture/tradition/identity. Third, the thematic battle between light and dark and the heroic sacrifice are both concepts that resonate with me.

Zoroastrianism had that whole emphasis on the battle between light and dark first.

Which means he isn't allowed to believe that

[Czechanada]

That's the second worst reason to be any religion.

Shut up. Ps. are you a christian?

That's certainly not very Christian to tell someone to shut up.

[Hydronium]

That's the second worst reason to be any religion.

What's the first?

Shut up. Ps. are you a christian?

Careful, I think that's flaming.

And look at his sig.

I was just defending the guy.

[YellowApple]

Shut up. Ps. are you a christian?

That's certainly not very Christian to tell someone to shut up.

^ This.

So much for loving thy enemy

[Hydronium]

Shut up. Ps. are you a christian?

That's certainly not very Christian to tell someone to shut up.

Maybe that's true, but still, why are you messing with that guy. The "shut up" was your fault.

[Ordya]

That's the second worst reason to be any religion.

What's the first?

Just remember that I'm the Caliph here on NSG.

I'm not a stereotypical one, though.

The first is "because I thought it was my only choice." They're similar but not the same.

[Laxara]

I say we all worship the Sun again :3

[YellowApple]

What's the first?



I'm not a stereotypical one, though.

The first is "because I thought it was my only choice." They're similar but not the same.

I'd like to hear your rationale as to why those are inherently bad reasons.

I'm not bashing or attempting to start an argument. Just curious.