Is teaching the bible to people from birth til death for 1500 years brain washing?

Question

No man on earth knows if anything in the bible really happened because no man was alive to see it and tell us about it
Everything Is here is hear say, People think they have a pretty good idea but no one can be 100% sure anything is really true.
I really like lots of the bible and it sounds devine but god said ( It's our obligation to question everything ) and thats what i do.
He said many will come in my name and many will be deceved , Hes warning you! he said MANY not a few people.
So look around who are the many preaching his name, religon
They are deceving you christans have been brainwashing you for 1500 years and you cling to every word.
Thet have no say over your salvation you do, they said this to extract money from you over the last1500 years
Keep your tithing and give it to your community food bank or other local support group.
If some one tells you that you need to pay to hear the word of god grab your wallet and get out.
You cannot buy your way into heaven.

I say 1500 years because nothing was written about jesus for the first 500 years after death and resurection so the story goes.

Answer 1

Yes it actually could be!

Answer 2

Truth is truth. My truth might not be your truth...and vice versa...but it makes it no less valid. The problem does not lie in a book or the written word; but in its multiple interpretations, subject to human error. What turns most people off is that it then used in a self-serving manner to further ones own belief system. The wisdom it contains is still wisdom and contains truth. When you add it to other truths; you begin to form a whole...and therein is where the answer lies...we are all part of a whole and no one person will have all the answers. We are equipped with innate knowledge unique to us...and all knowledge is valid...but often makes no sense until it is combined with further knowledge. We were created this way for a reason...it forces us to share and combine our own internal wisdom until it becomes an absolute...and when this happens...you have a small concept of God. It is too big to wrap our minds around it. It isn't as divisive as it first appears...as it is actually designed for unity...and it has taken me a long time to see it...but it is a start...and we have to begin somewhere... through shared ideas and concepts.

Answer 3

The teaching of any religion is about saving your soul. It is individualistic, barbaric and kinda stupid.

You can only save your own soul since it is the only thing that is yours and yours alone.

Of course there are people who would say that they can save your soul or follow this follow that if you want to be saved just so you would be under control, to do what they want you to do or be what they want you to be. It is called Power-Play. Imperialism at psychological level.

But then again, ever ask why your soul needs saving in the first place?

Is there really a thing called soul? Who has it? What species? Earth has a soul? You have a soul? My neighbour's cat has a soul? What is a soul? Anyone ever seen it? Any significant proof that soul exists?

Power-play. The same way they sell you soap after they tell you about bacteria. Only in that case, there is realy such a thing as bacteria.

God, soul, saviour... are less real than bigfoot, aliens and ufo.

Answer 4

To teach a person something is not brainwashing.

To be brainwashed is to be forced to believe in something without any rational evidence.

I do not find this to be the case with Christianity...

I used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ (e.g., see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html ).

For scientific and intellectual evidence for the existence of God, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/godsci/evidence.htm

For evidence for the historicity and truth of Jesus Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/jesus.htm

Cordially,
John

Answer 5

Nope not brain washing when people took god oout of the schools look what happend , guns entered, when people stop learning because the teachings stoped this world went to hell in a hand bag

Answer 6

The way you put it? Not really. you see things exactly as I. I'm not trying to preach God's word to anyone online here. However, If I can rightfully expressed my love for him and try to help my fellow human beings, as you mentioned, not asking for any donations, I feel the need to express my responsiblity as a way of service to him. some groups do use religion as a mean to brain washing their children, which really is horrible and unforgiveable.

Answer 7

Amen my friend!!! (and I don't believe in the bible myself)

That is about what I say about the bible as well...While I believe in the 10 commandments (more or less) you will find that the root of all of those is also in all other major religions.

Answer 8

If that were true, then new ideas and innovation would never have developed in Europe.

There would be no modern society.

Obviously there is room for spirituality and morality and education, reform and advancement.

Answer 9

It's *2000* years not *1500* years!

If you can't even get that right, why should I bother listening to you?

Answer 10

just let me add to that religion in general has been used to hurt and kill people throughout history for believing something other than that religion. people should concentrate on their own personal spirituality, not any religion.

Answer 11

yes i do believe it is brainwashing. God has more money and more houses than bill gates.