(December 20, 2014 at 11:47 am)Brucer Wrote:(December 20, 2014 at 9:47 am)whateverist Wrote: So it sounds like you have a less than fundamentalist mind set if you don't immediately go for choice #1, Brucer. If you care to elaborate, I'm interested. And don't worry, de-conversion is not on my agenda. I prefer that people choose their own mindset. I'm just nosey to understand the details.
I don't subscribe to the typical Christian "fire and brimstone" doctrine whatsoever.
Actually, that's "whateverist", but I hear you. Go on.
(December 20, 2014 at 11:47 am)Brucer Wrote: There is a difference between following the teachings of Jesus and following church doctrine. They are completely exclusive.
I like where you're going with this. I'd like to go one step further in the same direction. Why accept the church's book? Is there really any reason to think the bible is the literal, revealed word of God? Nope. Why not just follow Jesus but toss the bible?
(December 20, 2014 at 11:47 am)Brucer Wrote: The main reason I chose number two is because it more reflects that truth of the Jesus situation, in my opinion.
Hmmm, so no God necessary? Jesus the teacher will do? I like it. Makes a hell of a lot more sense without the hocus pocus of heaven, hell, creation and so forth.
