I might be one of these people really. I've studied and read the bible quite a bit, and I hold it in high regard as a good guideline to be a better person.
What I run into amongst Christianity is really one of two things. Primarily, the Church of Love and Acceptance. This is really only a church because they say God and Jesus a lot. They pick happy things out of the bible and ignore the rest. Second, the Church of Rules and Regulations. These feel the constant need to save you from yourself. They have fully interpreted the bible for you, do as you're told. These are the rules, if you question the rules you must come to the same conclusion exactly how we always have because that is the right way. I don't think these people mean harm, but they are similar to politicians in that they are quick to place rules and cast judgement, but fail to look at themselves to see how hypocritical they are being with their own rules.
I've always thought that the bible (particularly the new testament) deferred a lot to personal responsibility and critical thinking, and, well, we all know how little those two things work out today.
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I might be one of these people really. I've studied and read the bible quite a bit, and I hold it in high regard as a good guideline to be a better person.
What I run into amongst Christianity is really one of two things. Primarily, the Church of Love and Acceptance. This is really only a church because they say God and Jesus a lot. They pick happy things out of the bible and ignore the rest. Second, the Church of Rules and Regulations. These feel the constant need to save you from yourself. They have fully interpreted the bible for you, do as you're told. These are the rules, if you question the rules you must come to the same conclusion exactly how we always have because that is the right way. I don't think these people mean harm, but they are similar to politicians in that they are quick to place rules and cast judgement, but fail to look at themselves to see how hypocritical they are being with their own rules.
I've always thought that the bible (particularly the new testament) deferred a lot to personal responsibility and critical thinking, and, well, we all know how little those two things work out today.