I think it should, because:
At first, the biblical metanarrative challenges paganism, and neo-pagan. What the Bible offers presents itself as the truth of which paganism is the parody.
There is one God, the creator; creation is good, but it is not God; the reality of evil in the world is not to be explained in terms either of an evil creation or an evil god.
The authors of the Bible were very human and often made mistakes in their writing, limited by the tribal nature of their culture, their theocratic or dictatorial political structure, their lack of scientific knowledge, etc. Human rights were not highly valued in biblical times.
Some biblical passages are religious propaganda, and not historically reliable. The gospels' text which blamed "the Jews" for the execution of Jesus is one example.
So, what do you think?
2007-03-05 13:35:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yep, Christian excuses, my favorite
2007-03-05 13:41:56 · update #1
I said: "Some biblical passages are religious propaganda,..." not all of them
2007-03-05 13:50:23 · update #2
according to the belief .. God is the same yesterday today and forever and His words never pass away .... so to change it to fit the times or a personal lifestyle would be wrong ..
2007-03-05 13:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
All religion should evolve. The Bible was written by men - men with agendas. It was later edited and recompiled by more men with different agendas. There is no way to know what the bible originally was since all we have is an edited book. It's all propoganda written by winners.
I'm not saying all the messages are necessarily wrong, but I would question whether its necessary to look to a politically influenced collection of metaphor and anecdote to base your life on.
This sounds like a question more from a theistic humanist than a Christian. Christianity is evolving (as it always has) and the end result is theistic humanism.
Dude, it's good to be good - that's all you really need to know (and if there's a god as described in the bible, that is sufficient to get you into heaven.) Personally, I'm trying to make the best of what time I have for all.
2007-03-05 21:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Marc D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is evolving. If you look at how Jews thought at the time of Jesus and look at the populace now compared to the dark and middle ages you will see a great change. Would it have evolved more if gnosticism and mystic Christianity had succeeded? Of course, but the consciousness of the people wasn't ready. Now it seems that it is to a large degree.
2007-03-05 21:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity should for sure turn loose of its outworn dogma; traditions that no longer serve a purpose. However, as for the case of the Jews not having anything to do with his execution, I would have to disagree. It was the Jewish religious authority of his time that persecuted him and turned him over to the Romans. They feared his message and the popularity he was gaining amongst common man.
2007-03-05 21:44:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow! and I thought I could count the number of atheists who say Christ wasn't killed by Jews on one hand!
The Jews killed Jesus in a hirer and hitman scenario. One wants him dead, the other makes him dead. It's more of a spiritual thing.
the whole point of Christianity is a theocracy, giving your life to God....
why should that which has reached the extent of maturity change any further?
2007-03-05 21:42:20 · answer #5 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It must evolve to fit our times or its going to die. It no longer applies in an era where science rules and fantasy has taken a back seat as anything other than entertainment.
2007-03-05 21:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
Mal 3:6 For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Hbr 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
2007-03-05 21:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by Doug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did I see Christianity and the word "evolve" in the same sentence?
2007-03-05 21:37:37 · answer #8 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason to change Christian belief; if you change it, it is no longer Christian. Jesus did not teach his opinion; he had knowledge and wisdom.
2007-03-05 21:45:59 · answer #9 · answered by supertop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's time to pick up the pieces, go back to square one. I think it's time for a change.
2007-03-05 21:41:45 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋