(October 22, 2015 at 9:34 pm)Drich Wrote: If that were true why hasn't the religion died? Even with false religions their is something powering belief something that underscores what is promised from that religion. In this life Christianity makes claims that are generally reserved for next level, next life people in other religions. (Prophets and even Demi gods) That's a pretty tall order to fill for 2000 years if it was only as you say don't you think?
You know, you're right- that is totally a reason to accept and follow Hinduism's Sanātana Dharma, "the eternal law" or the "eternal way".
Except it's 3000 years, not two.
A Christian told me: if you were saved you cant lose your salvation. you're sealed with the Holy Ghost
I replied: Can I refuse? Because I find the entire concept of vicarious blood sacrifice atonement to be morally abhorrent, the concept of holding flawed creatures permanently accountable for social misbehaviors and thought crimes to be morally abhorrent, and the concept of calling something "free" when it comes with the strings of subjugation and obedience perhaps the most morally abhorrent of all... and that's without even going into the history of justifying genocide, slavery, rape, misogyny, religious intolerance, and suppression of free speech which has been attributed by your own scriptures to your deity. I want a refund. I would burn happily rather than serve the monster you profess to love.
I replied: Can I refuse? Because I find the entire concept of vicarious blood sacrifice atonement to be morally abhorrent, the concept of holding flawed creatures permanently accountable for social misbehaviors and thought crimes to be morally abhorrent, and the concept of calling something "free" when it comes with the strings of subjugation and obedience perhaps the most morally abhorrent of all... and that's without even going into the history of justifying genocide, slavery, rape, misogyny, religious intolerance, and suppression of free speech which has been attributed by your own scriptures to your deity. I want a refund. I would burn happily rather than serve the monster you profess to love.
