and that their guru is jesus christ?
2006-06-12 05:17:36 · 11 answers · asked by emma 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Only some Christians....those who's beliefs are fanatical, extremely fundamental, and basically absurd to the sane, awake mind. And, in a general sense, all branches of Christianity are sects...splinters of a basic group.
2006-06-12 05:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your phrasing belies a perspective of some form of Supreme Truth, that all human religions are only imperfect guesses at approaching it, and all are led by a charismatic spiritual leader.
In truth, I think "sect" is inaccurate. Sect implies a deeply defined distinction that runs throughout the religious, political and social spheres. That ecumenism (the efforts to find common ground between the denominations) exists is a testament to a much closer connection than would be described by sect.
Moreover, the Christian perspective of Jesus Christ cannot be compared to that of a guru (although some who don't follow a Christian understanding of Jesus may say He is a guru). Christ is believed to be both fully human and fully divine, the Son within the Trinity, who imparts salvation through supernatural grace. Gurus, on the other hand, are human beings (though held to be divinely inspired) and are not worshipped as deities generally; the spiritual salvation they are said to impart stems from knowledge, not grace. The key difference here is that a guru teaches what a person must DO, while Christ does the work; the Christian merely must decide whether to respond to the grace given him or her.
2006-06-12 05:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Veritatum17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The only difference between a sect and a religion is the number of followers, and the power they have. But in essence, Christianity is no more than just a sect.
2006-06-12 05:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically speaking, Christianity is a cult. The religion grew from the teachings of a charismatic leader. However, the sensibility of catholicism (small "c", not capital "C") got mixed in with it. The religion has grown from its cult status, but that's how it started.
It's inappropriate to call it a sect, because there are now multiple branches of Christianity, and a loose definition for "sect" is one particular group among other groups (that usually share similar outlooks/purposes/and so on).
2006-06-12 05:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by satyr9one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have developed many different denominations and yes I do think some so called christian divisions are sects.
2006-06-12 05:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Di-USA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but I sure feel sorry for you!
you will never know what real hope is.
you will never know what it's like to love to the deepest degree. and you will never know what it's like to close your eyes in death and awake to walk on streets of gold.
you will never know how it feels to have someone love you enough to die for you.
you will never understand the true meaning of Christmas, and the awesomeness of God.
it's sad actually.
I know by no means that I will be picked as the best answer, and this is far from what you were looking for in a answer, but all the answers are here, all you have to do is look.
2006-06-12 05:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is a cult just like any other cult.
It is irrelevant which sub-cult a person follows, it is still a cult.
2006-06-12 05:38:02 · answer #7 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He (JESUS) is OUR LORD AND SAVIOR....We Christians belong to the Lord Thy God...that's all that matters.
2006-06-12 05:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by masya_art 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure most christians are totally laughing at this one!
Even I'M laughing!
LO freakin' L
2006-06-12 05:24:34 · answer #9 · answered by Spencer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that might be a play on words,,,and nothing else....
2006-06-12 05:23:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋