Evolving Religions

[wildwood]

If Religions want to widen their flock of followers, why would they not update their 'bible' to the ever changing morals of Society.

The present archaic chauvinistic homophobic murderous enslaving traditional scriptures are enough to put anybody off. Surely if these were updated a religion would become a more attractive prospect for someone looking for extra guidance in life?

According the present tenets every muslim who doesn't behead infidels is not a practicing one, or every RC who does not condemn homosexuality is not a true christian.

[Khandro]

OG; Good post! Peoples perception of religion changes in relationship to changes in society and its mores, but the underlying truths remain constant;
The basic tenets of Christianity, typically referred to as the core doctrines, include the belief that there is only one true God; that God exists in the form of a Trinity, or three gods in one; that God is omnipresent and omniscient; and that God is sovereign and holy. In addition, a core principle is the belief that Jesus was the Son of God but became a man and was sent to earth to save mankind from death and sin.
Many aspects of the bible and standings of the church are open to interpretation but if a person is a definable as a true Christian, these tenets are what he/she believes and are inviolable.

[vulcan42]

corporal punishment
NOUN
1.
Law. physical punishment, as flogging, inflicted on the body of one convicted of a crime: formerly included the death penalty, sentencing to a term of years, etc.
2.
physical punishment, as spanking, inflicted on a child by an adult in authority.
God is good.

[keyplus90]

That really mean that 99.99% Muslims are not practising then.

You see, if a religion is what it claims to be, a word of God then there should be no need to twist it to suit people's demand. It should be practical in any given time. Even though still not everyone would believe in it or will accept it. Because that is what we call a free will.

[jomifl]

Keyplus, that is exactly what all believers do, they twist the words of their chosen (or not chosen in most cases) deity to suit their own needs, desires or lusts. That is why every major religion has so many subdivisions and cults.
You know this to be true in your own religion and christianity.

[Theland]

The bible is inspired by God.
Churches either follow it or not.

[naomi24]

All that slaughter. Some inspiration!

[Theland]

Picky?

[venator]

Wildwood, I have the answer to the problems which trouble your soul!

The First Church of Answerbank, currently dormant, is what you seek.

Just click on the magic words in red - Ab Editor

[tonyav]

Nooooooo !

[Theland]

Yes of course we advocate slaughter don't we?

[naomi24]

Who's picky?

[jomifl]

Theland,
/The bible is inspired by God./
Elswhere you have said that the bible is the word of god, so that is a bit of a climb down..whatever next?

[wildwood]

@keyplus //That really mean that 99.99% Muslims are not practising then.// - You are correct. If you claim to be a muslims than you must be a supporter of pedophilia, homophobia and murder, or you are a disloyal follower.

@Theland//Yes of course we advocate slaughter don't we?// - If you mean general western religions with 'us', then yes. Surely if, for instance, you support the murderous action of your 'loving' god as with Noah's ark, then you can not spout that god is good and forgiving!

This reiterating BS of taking scriptures out of context is uttered by the theists in the hope that they can be seen to somehow justify their belief, is just plain rubbish. If it is written and can not be changed then it must be so..... !

[SirOracle]

Jomifl Could I humbly ask that you try to find out what exactly Papal Infallibility is,before rushing into print on the matter,as you do in your post of 09.32 Sat.

[jomifl]

No need SirOracle, if you have a problem with my posting then tell me what it is, I'm not omniscient, so you will have to give me a clue.

[jomifl]

SirOracle, sorry about the typos, I occasionally have fantasies about being able to type:-(

[Theland]

Oh some of you just wish that pesky Theland would just go away.
Sorry to be the source of so much irritation.
I do not ask questions to antagonise, I simply want to know how people think without an ultimate authority to look up to.
That is all.

[naomi24]

Theland, //I simply want to know how people think without an ultimate authority to look up to. //

We use our brains.

[jomifl]

/an ultimate authority to look up to./
Have bit of self respect Theland..There is no ultimate authority, so why look up to nothing at all? ( not that that is possible, but there is no understanding the religious mind)

[Theland]

Millions of us cannot be understood?