(January 4, 2017 at 1:52 am)Godschild Wrote:(January 3, 2017 at 2:28 pm)Rhondazvous Wrote: We have these people going around talking about they believe in god but not organized religion. What's the point? If god merely exists but is unable or unwilling to play a part in human affairs what difference does it make if we believe in him or not? Mere belief without a call to action has no virtue.
Could it be you do not understand what religion is when it comes to the God of the Bible. John the Baptist never attended organized religious services, he preached what the Holy Spirit showed him. He had no building nor plates to take a collection, he wasn't paid, he did tithe with what he had and that was time and loyalty. He worked in the community as hard as anyone ever has and Jesus commended him on his service. In the end he gave his life for what he knew to be true.
GC
No, he gave his life for a belief that had no basis in reality. That happens.
But does remind of an event back in the '70s. A stoner we call "Grass Head" (a devout Southern Baptist) needed to replace his toilet. I worked on removed the old one while some friends went to the supply house for a new toilet. When they got back they yelled in to ask if they should move it into the bathroom. I replied, "Yes, bring me the john of Head the Baptist."
