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Originally posted by Esoterica
Provide numbers for this statement, please.
Originally posted by iceofspades
Is it just me or do Christians generally have an extreme lack of individuality and ability to think for themselves? Has the bible become your brain? Do you enjoy going to church because of the sermons?
Originally posted by iceofspades
Umm, I don't mean to question your intelligence but this is not something you can simply take a poll on.
Originally posted by Esoterica
Originally posted by iceofspades
Umm, I don't mean to question your intelligence but this is not something you can simply take a poll on.
Yes it is. If you can take a poll on ketchup preference, you can certainly take a poll on religious belief. Now, such a poll may not have been conducted, but you could very well do it.
Originally posted by iceofspades
Is it just me or do Christians generally have an extreme lack of individuality and ability to think for themselves? Has the bible become your brain? Do you enjoy going to church because of the sermons?
The reason I'm asking this question is because I believe Christianity (many other religions as well) seem to take the place of individual thought. Reply below if you agree or disagree...
Originally posted by iceofspades
Again I must challenge your statement. This issue is not as simple as religious belief or...ketchup preference. Please think about your posts before you post them.
Originally posted by Esoterica
Originally posted by iceofspades
Again I must challenge your statement. This issue is not as simple as religious belief or...ketchup preference. Please think about your posts before you post them.
I asked a simple question: What factual backup do you have to support your claim, or is it simply a 'belief'? If it is impossible to attain factual information, please explain why and how it is impossible. Then explain why, in the lack of such factual evidence, you believe as you do.
There is nothing wrong with an opinion, as long as you aren't ashamed to admit it is only an opinion.
Originally posted by LadyV
The problem from the way I see it, is that most Christians do not study for themselves.. They sit and listen to the opinion of a minister/preacher/priest and nod in agreement. They read the bible....but they do not "study".
Originally posted by iceofspades
Let me take an opportunity to rephrase my statement. Churches tend to take the place of personal decision-making even if it is not in the right. For example, my sister joined a church some time ago which was more like a cult. The leader (whom I have had countless verbal arguments with), taught his followers that their blood families mean nothing to god and that the church is their new family. He also told her that medicine is evil and she should not take anymore. In turn, she stopped talking to our family and has some serious problems medically.
I understand that this situation does not represent all, but it does indeed represent a large many Christians.
Originally posted by Samhain
I believe Jesus to have been a revolutionary and a threat to the status Quo.just as he would be today.
"Love God!!and Love each other !!!"
Jesus wouldnt be hanging out in mega million dollar churches or drive a BMW with a WWJD sticker on it.he has been manipulated into an industry that feeds on peoples natural tendency to herd together.if jesus came back today like he did 2000 years ago,as the lamb.then his influence would have to be stopped just like they stopped it the first time.we had our chance at a perfect world,and we hung it on a cross and watched it die.Thankfully,i see his message DESPITE all the crap both sides of the christian issue spew out.i wish people could think for themselves and not look to some church thats more interested in their money than their peace of mind and soul.So many people just blindly follow.it amazes me.