Can a religious person disregard the rules of her/his religion if s/he does not agree with them and still be considered a faithful member of that religion?
2006-11-20 15:18:40 · 18 answers · asked by Mark E 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religion is all about controlling people.
If you have reached the stage where you have realised that religion is retricting you, then its time to drop religion, and become an independent spiritual person. Then you make your own rules. There is no need to be a sheep all your life.
2006-11-20 15:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
I don't know. I can only look at it from evangelical christianity, which in essence is not a list of rules (even though many, unfortunately, treat it that way, it is not the intention of the Gospel). Christianity is meant to be more of a relationship than a list of rules, so as a result, different Christians might follow different "rules". The important thing is that they share a relationship with God through Christ and that they reflect His basic values. We certainly cannot disregard His values.
On the other hand no Christian fully reflects those values, so in a sense, every one is "breaking the rules" so to speak. And that is an integral part of our faith! We live by the sacrifice of Christ for our sins. That is the central "rule".
Didn't really mean to give you a theological treatise, here, but it's the closest I can get to answering your question.
2006-11-20 15:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! There is NO circumstance where a religious person can violate, ignore, or otherwise disregard the rules of their religion. Not for the sake of expediency, not for personal gain and ESPECIALLY NOT if they are told they have to by some authority that does NOT stem from their religion. No matter what, a truly religious person must ALWAYS follow, first and foremost the rules and strictures of their religion, to do otherwise is to weaken their religion.
2006-11-20 16:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by kveldulf_gondlir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UMm i would have to say Yes if its the religion like if your involved in some church and they have rules about this religion than yes you have that right. however the church may not agree with you and could cause problems about you being a "faithful member." You didnt really give enough details about what you mean by rules of the religion so i guess your in a church and they have rules of your religion. Hope this helps
2006-11-20 15:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by mommyandbaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion just ushered you towards God`s pathway. How each soul can be saved and be back to the Almighty Father.
Children of God should never be burdened with human rules & regulation of a certain group or religion.
Leaders of religion are also human, interacting with the society and his family, relatives, community, professionaly and politically.
So, rules & regulations, dogmas of belief are affected.
If you have a good connections/relationships with the spiritual worlds and the Gods of course...then DO direct prayers, conversations, relationships, connections to the Gods, and just be silent and never be proud of your acts or confront/argue/wage war with any religious authority or create trouble with it.
Just ask the Holy Spirits guidance that you will not be led astray.
If you understand fully the rules disregarded, you may discuss it with the authorities. If disagreements are irreconcilable, search for God alone and you might discuss it with us what are your discoveries, later. Okay ???
Religion are for God...but you are with God already... does it make a difference?
Be blessed!
2006-11-20 15:47:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it would depend of whether there rules were based on diogmatic formulation or were actually the words of the divine , if you accept the text to be the true word of god then I think you have a bit of a conflict on your hands , but if you accept that the rules have been altered by human intervention then you have every right to disregard them i guess it just depends how you view the basis of your religion and the formation process of the rules
2006-11-20 15:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by harro_06 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just because someone may disagree with something taught in their religion doesnt mean they are unfaithful. What they disagree with might not be the Truth so they really should disagree with it. However, if someone basically does a lot against that religion then of course they are not faithful to it.
Most people have an issue or 2 with what is taught within their religion, and usually they are alright with the rest of it.
2006-11-20 15:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religions have rules made of men to keep a certain order. That is where legalism comes in.
When a person is born of God, person is not under the law of sin and death, but under Grace of God. So, to be faithful to God is what is important, not so much as the letter of the law. God writes His love & law of liberty in our hearts.
There are so many different religious rules in different religions. But to God the perfect religion is to visit / help the widows, orphans, etc, and to keep self from sinful living.
2006-11-20 15:25:21 · answer #8 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. What is the point of identifying yourself as a follower of a specific religion of you don't believe its teachings or follow its requirements?
Can a person be a faithful member of a society if he doesn't follow the rules (laws) of that society?
2006-11-20 15:32:21 · answer #9 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. This is of course if the Religion is true to it's Doctrine and does not spout abunch of New Age Politically Correct garbage.
2006-11-20 15:24:09 · answer #10 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the religion.
Christianity says that after believing on Christ and all that jazz, you are under a "law of liberty" which states that there is absolutely nothing that you can do that will take away your "Christian" status. However, not doing good works and continuing to sin without remorse makes you useless here on earth to further God's kingdom. He promises joy to those who do "follow the rules" and misery to those who do not.
2006-11-20 15:24:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋