ok then now i get it. so christian religion is about reading the bible...?

Question

and choosing what i personally think it is the meaning.
So there are as many christian religions as christian believers.
It sounds to me as if this religion is really anarchic since everyone decides and interprets the message...On the other hand it is quite convenient as well because you can adapt it to your own needs

Answer 1

Lectio Divina is Latin for “spiritual reading” and represents an early monastic technique of prayer which continues in practice though less widely, intended to achieve communion with God as well as providing special spiritual insights and peace from that experience. It is a way of praying with Scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God's Word.




History
Lectio Divina was first expressed in the year 220 AD. It was found that to read the Bible profitably it is necessary to do so with attention, consistency and prayer. The systematization of “spiritual reading” into four steps dates back to the 12th century. Around 1150, Guigo II, a Carthusian monk, wrote a book entitled “The Monk’s Ladder” (Scala Claustralium) wherein he set out the theory of the four rungs: reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI stated, “This is the ladder by which the monks ascend from earth to heaven.”
Method
Lectio is typically practiced daily for one continuous hour. A selection from the Holy Scriptures is chosen ahead of time, often as a daily progression through a particular book of the Bible.
Time
Selecting a time for lectio divina is important. Typical methods are to pray for one hour in the morning, or to divide it into two half-hour periods, one in the morning and one in the evening. The key is to pre-select the time that will be devoted to the prayer, and to keep it. Using the same time every day leads to a daily habit of prayer that becomes highly effective.
Place
The place for prayer is to be free from distractions. This means it should be isolated from other people, telephones, visual distractions, etc. Some find a religious icon to be helpful. The same place should be used for lectio if possible, especially as one first begins to practice it. Familiarity with a location reduces the possibility of distraction away from the prayer. Some practitioners conduct other devotions, such as praying before the Catholic Eucharist, as a preparation for Lectio Divina.
Preparation
Prior to reading, it is important to engage in a transitional activity that takes one from the normal state of mind to a more contemplative and prayerful state. A few moments of deep, regular breathing and a short prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the prayer time helps to set the tone and improve the effectiveness of the lectio.
Once the stage is set it is time to begin the prayer. There are four phases of the prayer, which do not necessarily progress in an ordered fashion. One may move between different phases of the prayer very freely as the Spirit guides.
The Four Moments
Lectio
Read the passage several times.
Meditatio
Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. This should not be confused with exegesis, but is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.
Oratio
Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.
Contemplatio
Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.

Answer 2

Um, yes.

But that is what all religions do. And most other philosophies, for that matter.

Buddhism inspired the Samurai and the Tibetan monks.

Islam inspired the Whirling Dervishes and the 9/11 hijackers.

Judaism inspired Kabbalah and the Pharisees.

Atheism is found in some branches of Buddhism, and in every disgruntled Honor Society reunion.

Christianity isn't so much a doctrine as it is an influence into many different groups. What is notable is that some of those groups have common ground to try to communicate with each other.

Answer 3

No, Christianity is NOT about reading the Bible. Christianity is the practice of living life as Christ lived lived his, full of love and charity. The Bible is a guide. It gives the history of people of ancient times and how their decisions affected their lives. It is only through study and prayer that we can know what God wants us to learn from the Bible.

You are right that many, many people interpret the teachings there to suit their own wants. One can dissect the Bible and make it mean anything they want it to mean. But with prayer, you can learn what God meant when He told the ancient prophets to write down what they wrote.

Answer 4

>>It sounds to me as if this religion is really anarchic since everyone decides and interprets the message.<<

It isn't supposed to be that way. Christ established a Church and left Peter in charge (John 21:15-17). We have anarchy because some Christians refuse to listen to Peter!

Answer 5

Well its the case for everything really.. Christians are people and don't suddenly have every answer to everything. BOY would y'all hate us THEN if we did eh? But yes, people DO get different interpretations of the same message. No, it isnt right, but how could we possibly change it? We couldnt unless we really WERE brainwashed as many want to believe. This should be one of those things that contradict the Atheistic myth that we cannot think for ourselves right?

I believe there is One Truth, how much of it I personally know, I have no idea, but I dont think anyone knows all of it. But our human minds do what our human minds do, twist everything into a form we can understand. I just hope that God is as forgiving as I believe He is.

Answer 6

No, unfortunately you do not get it. You do not pick & choose. My church used to be an Assembly of God church. Then the Assemblies of God started to bring the world into the church. Pool tables, strobe lights and 'christian rock' for the youth, and just anything to bring people in. This kept going on with different things and you just cannot change lives that way. You don't bring the world into the church, you take the Word of God into the world. So my pastor broke all ties with the Assemblies of God, after much hellfire and brimstone discussions with them, if I know my pastor. We are now a full gospel Pentecostal church, because it is driven by the Holy Ghost, and we believe in the Word of God. EVERY Word of God. While I am at it, your avatar makes it appear as if you want others to think that you are gay. Not to offend. True Christianity is far from convenient. It is often hard. The natural man does not want to live as God tells us to. Jesus tells us to love those that hate us. Pray for those that despitefully use us. Only by being filled with the Holy Ghost, can we please God and live in the fulness of the love of Christ. Only by being filled with the Holy Ghost can we enter the kingdom of God. And only by bringing our lives into line and following ALL the teachings of Christ can we be filled with the Holy Ghost. It will not live in a man that has his mind filled with things of the world. God will deal and intercede in your life, and convict you of things that are not pleasing to Him. You can either comply with these dealings, or you can rebel against them, in which case you are lost. This is my understanding of things pertaining to God and Christianity. I do not know if it will help you, or if you even want to be helped, but that is how I believe.

Answer 7

Unfortunately yes that happens. But - nevertheless - the Bible is truth, regardless of what the individual thinks it means. Don't base your eternal soul on what a bunch of fallible humans say. Read the Bible for yourself and ask God to reveal to you the truth. An open seeker's heart will find God.

Answer 8

There are 3 applications to every verse in the Bible... MOST believers only think about and appliy the third... 1) Historical application 2) Biblical application (how this compares with other scripure and teaches us about God and his message) and 3) Personal applciation (how this applies to your heart and your life)

Answer 9

Christian religion is not only about reading the bible its about giving glory to God, becuase thats what he diserves, and no one can prove that God isnt real, but we are living proof that he is, how could so many people belive, and experience sumthing that isnt real, i mean its an awful thing to think that God gives so many chances to people to let them see him and choose to follow him, and they dont they follow the world. there are a lot of awful things in this world and that is why a lot of people choose not to follow God becuase they say how could a loving God let his creation suffer, and the answer to that is hard, and i know that there is suffering so that the light (christians) have a chance to spread it and to fufill his duties, and people always say why isnt there world peace and they always find sumone to blame. anyways to make my story short all we want to do is glorify His name.
God Bless you, and i will pray that the answer that you are looking for will come to you, and i hope in sum form i was helpful.

Answer 10

The Ten Commandments was ridden by God. If you have broken any of them you are going to Hell. The Christian's that you talke about are people who cry out to God for forgivness and seek a Savor ( Jesus ) . If a murder is going to prison. Then a siner is going to Hell in the same way. Do you want to go to prison. Do you want to go to Hell. If you can't pay your fine, you may want to find some one who can. If not the go to Hell or prison.