(August 11, 2013 at 12:28 am)Locke Wrote:(August 11, 2013 at 12:05 am)Minimalist Wrote: All churches make their own version of the fucking bible.
No.. A few do, but most just take it horribly out of context. The toughest part today, since there are thousands of denominations, is not verifying the validity of the Word of God, but doing the work to study to find out whay it really says, as most churches don't really hold to it.
And who has the authority to determine what it really says? Each individual? That's no good...instead of thousands of denominations, you'll have billions of interpretations. Who is right in that scenario...(lemme guess, you?) Being a good Christian, you better let everyone know the truth you found...too bad they are doing the same! Oh, the tribulations...
Maybe instead, a group effort? Nope, we have that...the current denominations! But lo!...some are using the scriptures out of context, and not following Jesus(as you see fit). Nope, another group effort isn't going to do squat...but add another name to tax exempt status rolls.
Pray on it?
Nope. No answer there.
Back to the Bible. But no one can come up with a definitive, universally accepted version of what it really means! What to do, what to do...
I know.
Accept it's limitations, quit trying to claim your interpretation is a monopoly on truth, and insist others do the same. I'd prefer you just chalk it up as ancient myth, but I'm reasonable. Realize your personal relationship with a necromanced dogooder is just that: personal. Fuck it if every other professed Christian does the same...but with a different viewpoint. Just remember the book y'all base it on brought you to the point that none can fully agree, and that that says little for the religion overall. Accept it may just be irrational to believe, so best keep those beliefs private...out of schools surely, out of laws definitely.
And when you finally drop dead, remember...you lived as best you thought Jesus wanted. With a little luck, you'll be rewarded with eternal face time with him. Maybe 1 on 1, since the other sinners guessed wrong.
Bah. If Christianity wasn't wonky enough, the constant inter denominational bickering seals the deal. Too bad the babble wasn't written with clarity of intent. A united front would at least be encouraging. As it stands, it's pathetic.
Thus endeth my rambling, sayeth the bag of pooh.
