I want other peoples thoughts on this?

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I want other peoples thoughts on this:
-I don’t believe the bible as a divine piece of work but a great moral/ethical guide (but not to base our life on it)
-Jesus may have been real but not the son of god, messenger/prophet. Married Mary(which I thought of way before Da Vinci Code wave) and fathered a child. Died on the cross for what he believe and practiced yes for our “sins” no. Resurrected no, body hidden yes. Divinity later determined by a counsel of men yes
-God, a supreme being, possibly. There had to be a lot of energy released when the universe was created. Beings could’ve been created at a higher plane of existence, to which we can achieve through deep meditation. Could these being have influnced early mankind, yes; thus our ancestors making them gods/ess. And through which man has molded and shaped and thus created the Abrahamic God (only capitalized because its became his/hers name).

-There is no different heaven or hell (thus no sin), an after life yes, reincarnation yes
-Evolution? From monkeys possibly, (genetically most likely), individual adaption most certainly, ie subspecies, regional species. As a side note of intrest I have always helt the idea of the seeded Earth theory interesting.
-Power of healing prayer, no. Prayer as a mediative tool yes.

Thats the majority of it, just ideas of peoples thoughts. and is there a religon thats near this, iam leaning towards Paganism

Answer 1

Try this:

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html

It might help you determine what religion(s) are closest to your current beliefs, and offer suggestions on further reading.

Answer 2

Who would have hidden the body?

If the people that crucified Christ wanted to stop the story that he rose from the dead they would have hung his body on the gates of the city until it rotted away to nothing (that would be consistent with Roman practices and law at the time). In fact, since the authorities were all aware of Jesus' claim that he would rise from the dead in three days, they would have done everything in their power to make sure his followers wouldn't have been able to steal and hide his body!!

The bible tells us that Pilate said "go, take a guard and make the tomb secure". If you think the Romans didn't know how to secure something, think again. ...and the term "a guard" doesn't mean just one man...it means a group of soldiers assigned to a specific "guard" (most likely Pilate's palace guards).

So now we have a group of Roman soldiers sealing the tomb and standing watch in front of it. Did they all just fall asleep so Jesus' followers could steal the body? Not likely...US Army soldiers know better than to fall asleep on duty and the discipline (and punishments) they face are much less severe that what was handed out by the Roman Empire. Falling asleep on guard was a capital crime!!! Furthermore, failing at an assignment also resulted in death...there is no way these Roman soldiers would have let anyone walk away with the body.

So where did it go?

Answer 3

It's interesting you want other people's thoughts, since your belief seems to stem from the stories you found most applicable, but here's my two cents:

Bible = moral/ethical guide yes, base your life on a good interpretation of it, one that downplays the whole 'convert nonbelievers' part.

Jesus = If he was real, he had some unreal powers if you believe in him, making him the Son of God and not simply a mortal messenger (prophet) I don't think he married, there would be much more, or at least something even hinting at it in any canonical scripture.

God = Real, bearded or ball of light, doesn't matter.

Answer 4

It sounds alot like what I believe in though I do believe prayer can heal if it is meant to be. I don't understand why these ideas are so hard to accept for some people. I really feel the bible was written to control people and was not written by God. Why? Because I have seen so many examples of the bible and the church actually turn people from God. I really believe that God wants us to come close to him and I don't believe he would put obstacles in our way to test us.

Answer 5

Well, now that you have made up your own religion based on your finite, limited understanding, wisdom and knowledge, what will you call your new religion? How about, Meism, after all, it is all about you, isn't it? What you want to believe, what you think is true, what makes you comfortable and what doesn't demand anything of you. I won't take the time to dissect and disembowel the beliefs you have set up, and that wouldn't be difficult, what I will say is your little belief system does nothing about your sin problem, or offer any way to God. It will be interesting when you meet God and He asks you to explain your belief system, I am sure He will get a chuckle out of it.

Answer 6

Great moral ethical guide is bad. Stone disobedient children and rip the babies from the wombs of women.

You are right on the Jesus part, assuming he existed.

God as a supreme being I doubt highly. This universe was created is the important key. There have been more before this one.

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

Great theories. Many theories are interesting. More importantly, one should ask why? when it comes to Theories and Beliefs. Why do you want to theorize about the existence of god. I believe it is because we want to believe something. It is easier to live and be happy when we generate beliefs about the unknown as opposed to leaving it an open question that is currently unpersuable.

Answer 9

Also, look into Buddhism. Many of the meditational aspects are in it and there is a sort of Universal All that is meditated upon, it is the Body of the Buddha, or the Dharmakaya. Buddhism will help you understand metaphysics while still giving you a VERY flexible belief system.

Answer 10

Yes, you are leaning towards Paganism, and we welcome you with open arms. You seem to have a brain, I like that, good thinking, I have always felt just about the same stuff, a few variations, but pretty much the same thing

Answer 11

What, you got proof he married Mary? Reincarnation is ridicoulous, many of those Indians are starving, and yet they treat their cattle better than their people. At least my religion doesn't preach that your dead family member will come back as a fly. Why don't they wake up and slaughter the cattle so they will quit starving.