(May 20, 2013 at 6:54 pm)swata224 Wrote: "I'm a Christian and I have a relationship with Christ but I don't believe in religion."
This is a direct quote from one of the RA's in my residential college today.
I think by religion she's talking about the rules and regulations of religion, yet she follows those rules ie. goes to church every Sunday, says Grace before every meal etc.
I'm just wanting a bit of help deciphering what motive would be behind this oxymoronic statement, and maybe a bit of insight into why someone would believe this?
Thanks everyone!
T
lmao, it is so simple.
So Jesus is a focal point. It is the same as joining a local soccer club if you like soccer. It's about soccer. "Jesus" is about compassion. Like being in a country. I don't believe in every rule it has, but I understand people working together to help the most we can is a good thing.
It is quite simple when you see humans as human. When you understand that saying "I do" is just words to help you focus on a commitment to your partner in marriage. You will understand following "Jesus" as just words to help focus on "compassion" and "service" to others.
of course not everybody needs it. Or does not need it. Both atheist and theist need to understand that part. People don't like theist because of what theist do, not because of what they believe.
