Does anyone else find the ideologies of Christianity a bit outdated?

Question

Considering all the knowledge we have regarding science.

And yes, there are definetely other reasons too.

Answer 1

Oh I'm sure there are bound to be some out there who will agree with you. 6 billion people and increasing, go figure the odds.

And what ideologies of Christainity are you referring to? Do unto others as you would have them do unto you? How about judge not lest you be judged? Just what part of Christianity do you want kicked out?

What knowledge does science had relative to what there is to know? Science says everything started with the Big Bang somewhere between 15-18 billion years ago. Three billion years is quite a bit of fudge factor don't you think? And what caused the BANG? Does Science have a clue about that? What was going on even a second before the BANG? Did someone light a fuse or throw a switch? What do scientist say about that?

Here's what one of the best minds of ALL times says on the subject.

"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."

"We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality."

"Whoever undertakes to set himself up as judge in the field of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the Gods."

Do you recognise the quotes of Albert Einstein? He answered your question the best. Give him the points. I only did a cut and paste.

I thought you were supposed to be a libertarian. If I want to believe a deity would be willing to sacrifice himself for my shortcomings why would you care if I did? I don't care if you don't believe what I believe.

Answer 2

No. Read the Sermon on the Mount to see why.

As for science--it deals only with empirical matters, not value judgements, morality, or anything else that can be classified as "ideology.

You may be talking about the extremists claims about "creationism." That is neither ideology nor is it related to science. It is merely superstition, promoted by the ignorat who can't grasp the concept that the creation story is a metaphor that tells a moral truth about what mankind's relationship with God should be, not a literal history.

Answer 3

Not just a bit outdated but way outdated. The issue is epistemology or method of knowing. In the barbaric past, knowledge was limited and was transmitted by authorities and some of the far fetched explanations required faith.
Science requires skepticism, inquiry, exploration, experimentation and explanation based upon measurable data. With increasing understanding of our natural world and our social world, religion becomes increasingly primitive and barbaric.
The Biblical God could be charged with a multitude of felonies that if committed today would not be tolerated.

Answer 4

God gave science whatever little knowledge it has. Science was created by man and therefore subject to error. God has all the knowledge we will ever need and He does not make mistakes. I think science is a bit outdated! God is eternal and His knowledge cannot be matched! He knows the makeup of every living thing and has secrets that science has not started to tap into yet! I don't know about you but I will always believe God's report over science!

Answer 5

You'll have to be more specific.

What are the ideologies of Christianity? That there is a God? That's evident from science. Nature cannot be its own cause. The origin of nature must be supernatural.

That God is personal and cares for each of us? That God visited the earth in the person of Jesus Christ? That Jesus died to pay the penalty for sin and redeem us for God? None of these things can be undone or rendered useless by scientific knowledge.

That he gave us guidelines for living our lives in a way that honors him, that is centered on love for God and love for our fellow human beings? That he asked us to tell others about him and what he's done for us? These are not even in the realm of science.

I don't understand the question.

Answer 6

if you are open to considering a different vantage point, consider this:

1) if the Word of God is eternal (and I know that must be a big If to you), and

2) Jesus existed before, during, and will exist after humanity, then

3) The "ideologies" of Christianity are more true than even our own framework of thought. If, Jesus was with God in the beginning, and created even our minds, than what He says has to take precedent over the way we conceive of Him

4) There is a possibility that we, as a human race, have undergone such a darkening of mind, due to sin and immorality, that we cannot embrace the truth, even when we sincerely want to (which I'm sure is true in your case)

Just something to consider.....take care =)

Answer 7

You just waited around all this time for science to give you a reason to denounce the teachings of christ. If anything he proves more believable then ever before, for the reason that he prophesied this exact idealogy v during the time of the end, the time when people would move away from God.

"isnt everything continuing just as in the worlds beginning until now?"

Answer 8

we have alittle knowledge now yes .. but the human condition hasnt improved imo .. no personally i dont think the ideology is outdated in fact if people would actually follow the ideology then maybe things in the world wouldnt be so bad ...

Answer 9

Certain parts of it are outdated, for sure! But, at the core of it, you can still find universal truth, if you just look beneath all the dogma! *sm*

Answer 10

Absolutely; Christianity is the last mainstream mythology allowed in western society.