They were the ones who instigated the crucification of Christ! They are more concerned with filling their needs rather then with the teachings of the mystics.
2007-10-30 18:41:31 · 13 answers · asked by anil m 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We do not need priests in todays' or any days' spiritualism but teachers and guides, yes we do need them. Some of the priests do qualify as real teachers and guides (not just performers of the rituals).
2007-10-31 21:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by arif anwar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it is true that a few Jewish religious leaders participated the the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, that does not mean that the entire priesthood is not required.
Jesus Christ and the Apostles kept the priesthood in the model for the new Christian Church.
The priesthood is described in the Bible as presbyters in:
+ Acts 11:30, 14:23, 15:2, 5-6, 15:22-23, 16:4, 20:17, 21:18
+ 1 Timothy 5:17-19
+ Titus 1:5-8
+ James 5:14
+ 1 Peter 5:1, 5
+ 2 John 0:1
+ 3 John 0:1
Today priests (presbyters) and deacons assist bishops (apostles) just like in the Bible in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the deep spirituality that goes with it.
The Presbyterian Church is named for this biblical vocation.
With love in Christ.
2007-11-03 16:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Priests are only required by religious institutions and religions.
Spiritualism is an individual effort to understand the Supreme. No one can broker spiritual realisation.
2007-10-30 18:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by madhatter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend, God doesn't require us to go every day/weekend to temples to pray, we can do it anytime in our inner temple, our mind. God is everywhere. And those priests you were talking about, they're same like us, humans, nothing more. And to prove that is your saying when you said that the priests are only there to complete their own needs then this proves of their humanity, so the truest form of worshiping is your inner temple or "MUN-MANDIR".
2007-10-30 18:57:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
priests are taking advantage of ther position. they are no more spiritual or religious. they are just acting to be religious. they are looking for luxury not to comfort the ones that dosent have living facilities as them. thay are seemed to be corrupt. these days religion is becomming a part of politics. that is what is happening in kerala anyway. is the world ever going to change for good??? i will answer; it is never going to change for good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-30 23:40:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
may be.... they are not fulfilling their actual role... but... remember God had to use them like.. Nicodemus, Joseph of Arithmea.... even those days they exploited... but as Paul says... all powers are given by God... He felt the need. Just bcoz of our spritual rebirth we become kings and priests... but God has called some to be apostles, some teachers.... it's their calling... if they donot fulfill their job... they answer for it... but we NEED them,
2007-10-31 22:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by what would jesus do 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religon is the biggest business in this world. Through fear of god and through a lot of advertisement (all religious festivals) this business makes a lot of money...a lottttt of moonneeyy.
2007-10-31 14:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for your attitude/predudice towards holy men. With this pre-fabrications, u can't achieve anything from religions.
2007-10-30 20:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by JJ SHROFF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello anil
priests are the same as politicians they only look after their own benefits, as long as they have what they need they don't care about others....
2007-10-31 13:58:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to Catholic Priests ?
2007-10-30 20:21:34 · answer #10 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋