OK - after many years of theorising, my views on Jesus, God & the like are these:
* Jesus was a poor man who began to ask people to live good, meaningful lives by helping each other and living in harmony. I believe he was an enigmatic, persuasive and eloquent man who quickly gathered a large following - effectively creating a new ministry that challenged the beliefs of organised religions at that time.
* His sermons made sense to many people and as such, a group of men became devoted followers. These loyal subjects became the "Disciples" and possibly one did betray him, the result of which ended in his crucifixtion.
*The Resurrection is merely the spirit of his teachings - the effects of the deed lives on long after the physical body has departed.
* He isnt the Son of God, there is no God. Jesus was just a good man whose been hijacked by the Church.
So - does anyone have any ideas as to what demoniation I would belong too?
2007-04-04 11:30:49 · 22 answers · asked by Stuart MacAllister 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You sound like an atheist.
I do have some questions for you to consider, though. Do you consider the history of Alexander to be accurate? It was written five hundred years after Alexander died. Is it still accurate?
What about the Gospels? The books of the New Testament were written no more than sixty-five years after Jesus was (supposedly) crucified and resurrected. If He had not been resurrected, then WHAT would have given His disciples the courage (after they had all scattered when Jesus was arrested) to go and preach the gospel, even when it meant that ten of the surviving original eleven would die horrible deaths? And there is actually record of the first martyrs of the Christian faith.
If Roman officials had been able to go to the tomb of Jesus and say, "Look! Here He is! He's a rotting corpse!" Christianity would have died. On the other hand, if *somehow* Jesus's body had been stolen, it would have turned up eventually. The Romans would have been HAPPY to point out that the disciples (or someone else) stole the body.
I'm not trying to get you to convert, or anything like that. It's just that if you acknowledge that a man named Jesus whom some called the Christ once lived, you really should think through ALL of this stuff.
2007-04-04 11:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No! There is an absolute obligation on the part of those who claim any religion, or who number themselves amongst the various church groups, to complete and heartfelt tolerance toward others. Comments, negative comments, on the merits of any other faith belief is strictly forbidden. As Americans, and for Americans, this restriction is doubly important. Our Founding Fathers were careful to point out the danger to the Republic from the competing religious sects. They regarded zealous sectarianism as a threat to tranquil society. This discussion among them contributed to the notion of separation of Church and State. Simply from the point of civility and politeness, the beliefs of others ought never to be demeaned or diminished. Only those who are insecure in their own religious doctrine would feel the need for such inappropriate prattle. To each his own,has a real and tangible meaning. No person of faith deserves to be ridiculed or diminished by any other person of faith. To do so is anathema to all observant religionists.
2016-05-17 07:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You, are what we call an atheist, there is no denomination. Denominations refer to branches of religions, in which different practices take place but the main idea is still intact. For example, those of baptist Christianity place more importance on baptism, but still place the most importance on being saved by Jesus Christ.
2007-04-04 11:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by walrus2.0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure you'd just be an Atheist with a respect for Christ and perhaps a consideration of the Bible as a historical document.
2007-04-04 11:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by F^3 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
was "demoniation" a typing slip or is God trying to answer your question. He works that way sometimes.
2007-04-04 16:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by expertless 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're an agnostic or a person that just likes Jesus.
2007-04-04 11:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by cynical 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
forget religion and be a 21st century mystic. Eckhart Tolle is the teacher for you.
2007-04-04 11:46:58 · answer #7 · answered by robertbobbybob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your "thoughts" about the God that gave you life are spawned from the deepest pit of hell.
2007-04-04 22:52:51 · answer #8 · answered by witness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lost as a goose in a hail storm!
2007-04-04 11:37:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Try the Church of England. They take anyone!
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2007-04-04 11:37:34 · answer #10 · answered by miller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋