a book on methodism or ways to develop or explore your own faith without being told "this is the only way, don't think, just believe"
2007-05-30 02:31:59 · 5 answers · asked by elfkin, attention whore 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Don't know of one.
Congratulations on the way you have decided to go about learning instead of just accepting though!
2007-05-30 02:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by Joe M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I could be wrong but I thinkJohn wesley held some extremely harsh views about non-christians so I don't think he is the one if you are looking for something open minded and inclusive. You might try Goerge Fox, the founder of the quakers. Again, I admit I am not an expert.
2007-05-30 09:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by thalmozar the man god 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you only check out one idea (jw's quadrilateral), you are falling into the same thinking re: "only way" -- not that I'm refuting that there is one truth. I maintain that any truth worth believing in can stand up to any examination. So although I raised my children in one belief system, I also raised them to not be afraid to check out other beliefs. My daughter roomed in college with Hindu girls from India and Muslim girls from Pakistan. They were great friends, and it provided her an opportunity to compare her beliefs with those of others. Today she is working in the inner city to help underprivileged kids with jobs and tutoring as part of a Christian ministry. She lives what she believes: Micah 6:8. "He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" I hope you find what you are looking for.
2007-05-30 09:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mhaerie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you've reached the top. Really, once you hit agnosticism, there's nowhere else to go. All religions are centered around believing something without evidence. It just doesn't feel right.
2007-05-30 09:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by The Truth © 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would study the Bible and see what it says.
2007-05-30 09:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋