I love Jesus' teachings, but I disagree with most of the theology of modern Christianity. Is there some religion that admires his teachings and doesn't focus too much on things like virgin births and miracles?
2007-08-01 15:00:42 · 15 answers · asked by Link 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
if u love the teachings but hate the theology either take what u will from christianity or maybe try a diff religion alot of religion has the same basic teachings without the virgin births and miracle just do some reaserch i personaly like Wicca but just find what is right for you
2007-08-01 15:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing about religion is that it is ALWAYS subjective. It's all in how you interpret it, and decide to make it mean what you want it to mean. Unfortunately, most religions tend to claim to have the "one" way to believe. It's the most arrogant thing I can think of to say that one group of people can hold all the answers. No one can "own" the truth.
However, the one group I have the most respect for is the Universalist Unitarians. They accept all beliefs as valid, and try to enhance their spiritual growth by learning from all beliefs and paths.
It reminds me of the story of the blind men and the elephant. 3 blind men were walking through the jungle when they came upon an elephant. The one at the back of it felt the elephant's tail, and said "it's a rope!". The second felt the elephant's leg and said "it's a tree!" and the third blind man felt the long flexible trunk and exclaimed "no, it's a snake!" All were deducing what they could from the evidence at hand, but none of them knew everything.
2007-08-01 15:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by wulfric JPA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have been a Jewish sect. The Historian Josephus grew to become into one that first mentions them. additionally Ph lo of Alexandria. there is countless hypothesis even though it form of feels that they had arisen during the Maccabean rebel in the 2d century B.C.E. Josephus speaks of ways their non secular recommendations the place diverse from the Pharisees and Sadducee's of the day. Professor James Vanderkam proposed that the Essenes who lived in Qumran have been basically a small area of the better Essenes flow. They have been a secluded team from society,they believed in the immortality of the soul, mystical recommendations approximately partaking with angels of their worship. This grew to become into opposite to what Jesus teachings have been. Col 2:18;a million Tim 4: a million-3;Matt 5:14-sixteen.
2016-11-10 23:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Christianity makes you happy, then read the bible. Many larger churches will have separate bible study groups that you can attend at someone's house during the week. You don't need to go to church (most of the time) to attend one of the study groups. Check the web sites of the larger churches in your area, they're usually listed there.
Like you, I disagree with most modern Christian theology; that's why I don't go to church anymore.
Good luck!!
2007-08-01 15:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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The miracles were part and parcel of Jesus teachings, and he was born of a virgin.
To disregard them is sort of missing the point I think.
Although I kind of think I know what you mean, more of Jesus as philosopher than saviour?
2007-08-01 15:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Your Bible.
You will get it.
Don't worry about what others are teaching.
Let the Holy Spirit teach YOU !
However, the Holy Spirit is not going to teach you about the teachings of Jesus and leave out His miracle birth and His miracles.
Jesus performed miracles to prove WHO He was.
The miracle birth of Jesus proved WHO God is.
God Bless You in Your Search for the Truth.
2007-08-01 15:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by pinkstealth 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would think Gnostic Chrisntianity check out www.gnosticchrisanity.com they were one of the christian groups in the 1st century but because their teachings were different from the christians they "disappeared" and lately their texts have been found. It might be what your looking for.
2007-08-01 15:11:38 · answer #7 · answered by Appleblossom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you read the gospels it's difficult to separate Jesus's teachings with his miracles. I have free study guides on gospels and such at http://www.bcbsr.com/books/sgbs.html
2007-08-01 15:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by Steve Amato 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I look at it the same way and consider myself an atheist
who takes the good of religions and tries to make sense of it . perhaps Einstein said it best when he said ;
True religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness and righteousness.
Albert Einstein
2007-08-01 15:33:19 · answer #9 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't found one. Though, I'd suggest you get Jefferson's Bible... Thomas Jefferson made his own bible and left out much of the miracles, etc...
2007-08-01 15:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by River 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋