A Question to the Theists Here

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How can one decide to only follow certain aspects of a religion and reject the rest because it doesn't fit their chosen belief system? It's like choosing toppings on a pizza that you like or dislike. Religion doesn't work this way. Either accept it all or reject it all.

Why not?

Because we are talking about religion. There has never been a middle ground on religion.

A middle ground is one of the ways in which different denominations can be formed.

Either repent and accept Jesus or burn in hell. One could give millions to charity every year to help his fellow man but if said person didn't accept Jesus then it's eternal damnation for you.

That's one view of Christianity, but not necessarily an accurate portrayal of all religion.

I'm against the ideals and actions of most religions personally, but you're going about this the wrong way.

We aren't talking about politics. We are talking about religion. Granted both have a sort of blind, ignorant, and arrogant following. Politics were created by man but so was religion so I lose ground on that one. Remember religion, unlike politics, isn't up for debate though.

What the hell are you talking about? There is always debate within religion. Have you never seen a Muslim debate a Christian?

It is absolute truth and God is infallible, right? If one is to question the Holy Book then one is to question the religion itself. Don't believe me? Ask your nearest Fundamentalist Muslim. You can't because it is punishable by death.

Even if I grant your assertion, does that mean that one religion is representative of all? If I say that Cadillacs are prone to falling apart on the highway, does that mean all cars are unreliable?

Hitler was also a Christian. Can you give me a different example?

RAmen

Actually her example was spot on, and the fact that Hitler was a theist is completely irrelevant to the conversation.