Christianity is based on Jesus, yet Jesus never spoke of Christianity, and was against religion and religious laws and practices. Jesus's message was simple, so where does the Christian religion and all its numerous doctrines come from?
2006-11-22 03:11:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wow where did you get this information? Christianity is called Christianity because of the followers of Christ that would be those called Christians. Where did you ever get he was against religious laws? He said that not one jot or title shall pass away until he returns. Jesus came to fufill the law not to destroy it. god is the same yesterday today and tommorow although mans relationship to God does change.
2006-11-22 03:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by djmantx 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Christians by definition are people who follow the teachings of Christ, and Christianity therefore is the entire body of people who follow what Christ said. Even though the gospels don't say the word they clearly teach the idea, that Christ words should be followed.
Christ was against the abuses of religion not religion itself otherwise he would not have participated in Passover.
While some sects of "Christianity" may have made up some doctrines all of the essential doctrines come straight from the pages in the Bible. What may have confused you is that sometimes we take complicated ideas that take allot of time to explain and just give the idea a name so we don't have to explain it every single time we talk about it.
2006-11-22 03:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Maxine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is man-made. Jesus didn't speak of Christianity because it wasn't formed until after he died was resurrected and ascended into heaven. The numerous doctrines come from people's interpretations of God's Word.
Which religion is right and which one is wrong? You choose the right one for you. Christianity is a walk with Jesus, it has no church, WE are the church that Jesus speaks about and will come and gather to go with Him again. Bless you for this question.
2006-11-22 03:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Study a little bit more. First, Christians was a name given to us by the pagans because we believed in Jesus Christ.. Second, Jesus wasn't against Jewish law(he even said that he didn't come to abolish the law.). He lived a perfect life and followed all the laws. After he died we entered into a new covenant(why we don't follow the Jewish traditions). Thrid, It's more then just a simple religion it is a realationship.
2006-11-22 03:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by jack 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christianity is basically a extension of Judaism that is meant for non Jews.
Non Jewish believers do not have to keep all the ceremonies as the Jews are still to do, but we both must trust Jesus as Savior and live holy lives.
2006-11-22 03:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It isn't. Christianity is a RELATIONSHIP. Catholicism, Methodism, Calvinism, Baptist, and all the rest are religions. That's why it's stupid to claim 'freedom of religion' as a defense against Christian morals and Christmas celebrations. Religions are much smaller than Christianity.
2006-11-22 03:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Where have you read that Jesus was against religion??? How do you explain the phrase "Peter you're my stone, and over it I will build my Church" (sorry if the translation isn't perfect, but in Spanish is what is said)
2006-11-22 03:24:49 · answer #7 · answered by esther c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right - Following Jesus is a relationship - totally different. I heard it this way - Religion is man reaching up to God to find Him - but Relationship is God reaching down to man - through His Son Jesus Christ. That is so beautiful to me.
2006-11-22 03:14:57 · answer #8 · answered by jworks79604 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
right in that Jesus was against religous practices and traditions; becuase the true and living God is about having a spiritual relationship; not customs and traditions.
2006-11-22 03:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THe bible, namely the New Testament.To kjesltad, i am definately differnt than Christ, in that i am a sinner. THe only way I can be saved is if I give myself to Christ and let him take my sins from me.
2006-11-23 13:08:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋