Christianity is a terrible religion. You believe everyword of a Bible which was Censored and Edited by Old Fanatic Catholics. Anytime a new book is discovered, instead of teaching to fellow Christians - it is told to dismiss them. Why isnt the Apocryphals taught in Sunday School, What about the Gospels of Mary and Thomas?? Why is there word different from Peter and John?? These things could bring a New understanding to Christianity, to God himself...But they Dismissed as Uncanon works, because a group of men gathered around a said so...NOT KNOWING WHO's WORD WAS FACT OR FICTION?? The book of Judas could be true all we know, but his named has been stained by his more known traits. Pope Gregory made the Assumption she was prostitute, It is never mentioned in the bible that she was prostitute or even a sinner. Christian beliefs are watered-down...I rather seek peace of the body and mind with Buddist principles...
2006-09-06 17:56:38 · 8 answers · asked by Chris D 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Only the gnostic bibles and the douay version have been messed with by the Catholics. The dead sea scrolls are for real. I will say, however, that through modern translations, the Catholics have attempted to mess with the dead sea scrolls, too. Good thing the KJV is still around for those of us who don't read greek or hebrew! Learn more about this and see lots of evidence: http://www.amazingdiscoveries.org/media/total-onslaught/ Click on 'battle of the Bibles' or 'changing the Word'.
2006-09-06 18:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by adrift feline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The books of the canon in the Bible went through great scrutiny before they were placed in the Bible. There were several criterion that the early church used (it was a "catholic" church, but not in the same sense we use the word today) to determine which books were in the canon and which were not.
First, there was authorship. If a book was written by an apostle or an associate of an apostle such as Luke, then it carried apostolic authority. The apostles were those who had seen Christ in one form or fashion and were thus eyewitnesses and had firsthand knowledge of his teachings.
Second, there was catholicity -- this means that the books of the New Testament were widely used by churches. Some books that even the apostles wrote didn't receive wide circulation, and as a result were lost or didn't end up in the canon.
Third, there was the consistency test. This test was used to make sure that the writing aligned with the teachings of other books. Some books presented doctrines that were not taught by any other book or that contradicted other books.
Fourth, there was the test liturgy. Many of the books in the canon, especially the epistles would often be read at weekly gatherings. These books were considered to be useful for teaching and doctrine, and were thus added to the canon.
Many of the apocryphal writings were not written until some time after the books bible, and most of them would have failed one or more tests. The church towards the end of the 4th century decided to finalize the canon because of the plethora of manuscripts and writings that were being produced. Many of these were Gnostic writings, which had almost overtaken the church a century earlier and they were still combating in some regards.
It would seem to me that the Bible we have today has stood the test of time and had already survived over 2 centuries by the time the 4th century. It would be safe to say that it is a reliable, trustworthy book, in spite of new findings.
I don't follow the logic -- Christianity is screwed, so I will follow Buddhism...That is nonsequitor. Why not Islam or Atheism? For such a statements to stand, you need to tell why Buddhism is a better alternative to Christianity. As far as I am concerned it is not, and based on your lack of argumentation, I have no reason to accept it.
Also, if you were a practicing Buddhist, you probably wouldn't be concerned about sacred Christian writings. A true Buddhist would try and clear his or her mind of such things. This lash out against Christianity seems to show that there is a logical inconsistency between lifestyle and claimed worldview.
2006-09-07 01:34:28 · answer #2 · answered by The1andOnlyMule 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem is that christianity went from a philosophy to a religion. When Jesus was alive he was just a philosopher - the church wasn't organized until after he died. Nothing good comes from organized religions...
2006-09-07 01:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by danelamont 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sound more like a personal statement then a question. Let me help you out, you posted your BLOG on YAHOO ANSWERS silly. This is where you ask people questions and they help you with an answer. Why don't you try MYSPACE make some friends and tell them how you feel.
2006-09-07 01:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Betty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And it's important for you to blather this to all and sundry for what reason...? If you want to have the feeling that your beliefs are superior to anybody else's you will have to persuade them one at a time, just like everybody else. Otherwise, go on in uncertainty.
2006-09-07 01:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah..I'd follow a dead person (Buddah)
The one that I follow is not dead...He has risen!
Why argue something you know nothing about?!
2006-09-07 00:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by Judah's voice 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
""Christianity is a terrible religion. ""
Answer to question is NO
Thank YOU -- I will treasure your PROFOUND STATEMENT!
2006-09-07 00:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thanks for the bigotted campaign. Clean up your own backyard.
2006-09-07 02:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋