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This thread isn't about any one religion, or subset of any given religion, or any particular world view. It's about any/all sharing their thoughts about religious ideologies and what perceptions they have regarding religion and various religious ideologies in general. So, regardless of whether you are a theist,an agnostic, an atheist, a pantheist, a deist, or whatever your world view is, list something about religion you find to be good, bad, or ugly and state your case for your claim.
The Bible teaches that there are only 2 types of religion...one is true, all others are false...false religions love being friends with the world...James 4:4; 1 John 5:19...
The Bible calls religions who give their allegiance to human governments instead of to God prostitutes and He will destroy them....Revelation 17:1, 2, 5, 17; 18:8, 23, 24...
The only way to become God's friend is to get out and separate from false religions...2 Corinthians 6:17,18...
That link is worthy of it's own thread. There is a LOT of info contained in it, and I would think it would generate a lot of discussion and debate. It addresses much more than just 'cruelty.' Thanks for sharing.Cruelty in Basic Christian Teachings
Instances of cruel and unjust behavior by the biblical God are seen in the most basic Christian doctrines. Some of God’s acts that harmed the innocent are as follows.
https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/reasons-humanists-reject-bible/
Cruelty in Basic Christian Teachings
Instances of cruel and unjust behavior by the biblical God are seen in the most basic Christian doctrines. Some of God’s acts that harmed the innocent are as follows.
https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/reasons-humanists-reject-bible/
The Bible teaches that there are only 2 types of religion...one is true, all others are false...false religions love being friends with the world...James 4:4; 1 John 5:19...
The Bible calls religions who give their allegiance to human governments instead of to God prostitutes and He will destroy them....Revelation 17:1, 2, 5, 17; 18:8, 23, 24...
The only way to become God's friend is to get out and separate from false religions...2 Corinthians 6:17,18...
Dogmatic intolerant religions always say they are the only true religion and all others are false.
That is an easy cop out in order to avoid searching for the truth...
Dogmatic intolerant religions always say they are the only true religion and all others are false.
And how do you know the one you chose is "the truth?" Because it claims to be? You must believe all the advertisements on TV.
To be fair, I would suggest most religions say they are the only true religion - at least, in post-pagan days, anyway. It's easier to be tolerant of diverse religious views when your own religion worships a pantheon, rather than just one god.
It's the ones that can't go a day without telling someone else they are wrong that you're describing. Sadly there are a lot of those too, but it's not an automatically implied behavior. Some denominations and spin offs are worse than others...every demographic has it's "awkward" (ranging from petty to murderous for the religious) element. As a Christian, my faith isn't dependent on telling others they are wrong. I feel sorry for folks who can't say the same.
I said "dogmatic intolerant" religions. I didn't say all religions.
It is true non-monotheistic religions were tolerant. They could always find room for one more god. Monotheism brought religious intolerance to the world.
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