If we are all sinners then so are people who teach religion. In this case ins't the teaching of religion completely flawed? By this I mean how can you be taught true wisdom and the true words of God by a sinner?
In other words: Can you expect pure water to come out of a polluted well? (Ps: I already see metaphores about religion and filters coming...;)
2007-02-19 20:41:59 · 23 answers · asked by Meda 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
SURE - BUT HOW DID THAT EVER STOP ANY ONE FROM BEING STUPID!
2007-02-19 20:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is flawed because it's man made.
God says ...
"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. "James 1:27
As for the Bible and it's teacher...
God's our teacher. He desires an ongoing relationship with us... prayer, reading his Word are factors in this intimacy to help us to understand Him more. Pure water from a pure well, if the communication lines are open...
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
John 14:26-27 26 But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative-- that is, the Holy Spirit-- he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. 27 "I am leaving you with a gift-- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid.
2007-02-19 20:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by Seamless Melody 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought that by accepting God all were forgiven and therefore saved, are you then still a sinner ? True wisdom comes from people that have lived and have learned, true wisdom does not come from a person that reads a book and figures the theory may be ok.
The water may look scummy, but a teacher will know its uses and how to clean it. None of us are 100% pure.
Btw ... I am not a man of god and purely a sceptic agnostic, but it seems you have filtered the ideal yourself. I will assume you are agnostic too.
2007-02-19 20:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by brianthesnailuk2002 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are on the right track; human beings despite their free will are not entitled to give religious instruction but it is not because they are sinners it is because they have to be enlightened beings. Without this state they have no ability to distinguish the truth and guide an aspirant to an enlightened state.
To attain an enlightened state one must have self realisation. This is a very simple living process that awakens a residual energy (Kundalini) that lies dormant within every human being’s sacrum (Gk Sacred) bone. Once awakened it passes up the spinal column and pierces the fontanel bone at the crown of the head. It is then important to maintain this state and follow simple instructions from another in this state until you become your own master.
As one grows in this state it is still possible to make errors so it is never wise to take responsibility for another soul’s evolution and all one should ever do is offer the same experience and growth potential. This will accelerate your own knowledge and awareness in the spiritual realm. All the great teachers requested disciples to find this path; Lord Jesus “Know Thyself”, and the Buddha experienced this phenomenon and gained his enlightenment under the banyan tree.
As it is a sacred living process it is always free of charge and if you are asked to pay money for the experience you will know the person you are dealing with is false.
2007-02-22 11:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by Cool Breeze 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everything man kind does is flawed that's why we try to learn religion is man made and Gods words very twisted by man to control others, no we are not all sinners, but we are not perfect and those that think they are are more likely the biggest sinners of all
2007-02-19 20:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by ringo711 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If that were the case in our world, it would be kind of like saying that a college professor knows every answer to every question. A lawyer would win every case, and a Dr. would prevent all his/her patients from ever dying. Nice thought, but not going to ever happen. No one, not one single person, is perfect and sinless. There has been only one perfect sinless person in the course of all history and they crucified Him. Other than what is written on the printed page, how else could the word of God be proclaimed if not through people? People preach the word of God in Church's, on the radio, and on TV. Even the printed page is printed by people. Gods word, the Bible, tells us to proclaim Gods word. "Go therefore teaching all nations.........." And who teaches/preaches?...People do and they are supposed to.. God, via Jesus, saves us. It's up to us to proclaim, preach and teach it. A job of the Holy Spirit is to aid the preacher/teacher in doing so, as well as aiding the listener to hear and understand what is being said. God knows our sinful state and has devised a plan for us to be forgiven, redeemed, saved, and that is through that same perfect/sinless someone who has the power, righteousness, holiness, and right to do so. His name? Jesus. Trust Him. He is the way to salvation and people have the responsibility to teach it.
2007-02-19 21:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to admit to being imperfect yet advocate the attempt to become perfect.
And... if you are specificly referring to Christianity, that is supposed to be about accepting forgiveness for your imperfections, not about chastizing the imperfect.
Christians still strive to be the best they can at living within the rules, because of the premise that once you have seen the error of your "sins" you should try to avoid sinning again.
Its kind of like litter training a kitten. You point out the kitten's mistake, and then help it learn not to do it again. Eventually the kitten will use only the box, but it still tracks some of the litter out occasionally.
2007-02-19 20:49:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nicely, there is technically no hell in Buddhism (no eternal hell, a minimum of). i think of the explanation is that many faiths are very arbitrary and refuse to take the ideals of alternative religions heavily. they are in a position to't see the better image and refuse to evaluate any opportunities that lie outdoors of their particular teachings. Already, i'm guessing there are a number of solutions (or a minimum of would be) affirming their particular e book through fact the explanation that they persist with a particular faith, no longer totally understanding that it relatively is an empty argument in prefer of any particular faith while all religions are able to doing this with equivalent conviction.
2016-10-16 02:04:16 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All religious indoctrination (`teaching` as Christians call it) is wrong. To allow our children to be subjected to superstition and mythology under the stupid excuse that it is the `word` of an invisible supernatural being, is criminal. There are NO `words` of God, this God, that God, ANY of your Gods. Outside of human imagination, there are no Gods. Self delusion and Psychosis have no place in reality.
2007-02-20 00:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity teaches that "truth" comes from the Comforter (the Holy Spirit), not from men.
Your question is actually a good one and is covered by Paul in some of his letters where he compares the wisdom of men with the wisdom of God.
2007-02-19 20:52:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You've answered your own question with the suggestion of filter metaphors. You jsut try your best to take the good bits out!
2007-02-19 20:47:07 · answer #11 · answered by Kelly H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋