2007-12-04 04:52:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christian> I don't really tow the line on the whole rapture thing. Because the whole rapture thing seems to sci-fi for me.Why am I still this religion? Because I am a believer in Jesus. I don't feel any pressure to save anyone else so the atheist and antagonist don't bother me.
2007-12-04 05:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dungeon Master 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the wonderful thing about "my religion." I'm a member of the church of Christ. We have no hierarchy of leadership that gives us our understanding of scriptures. We are free to learn, grow, and mature as the Holy Spirit guides us. We have leaders in each congregation (called elders) and minister to help us learn. But we sometimes disagree with these men based on our understanding of scriptures. As a matter of fact, we discussed this last Sunday night. The Bible gives an example that if one person thinks one day is more important than another and another man thinks all days are the same, the two men should respect each other.
2007-12-04 05:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by starfishltd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very good question^_^. I hope you aren't confusing "religion" with Churchiology. I am a Christian, but I left the last church I was in because I needed help myself(after I had been tithing there for over a year)and they couldn't help me. On Christmas Day, yet. I decided that the minister wasn't exibiting herself as"Christ on Earth" and left. I am ordained myself now. While I know I am not perfect, I still try to help those I can, even if it is to suggest where they might get help.
2007-12-04 08:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am proud to be a Catholic, but I am also at the same time very shameful of our church's history, such as the inquisition. Luckily, the church is run by humans, not God.
In terms of doctrines, I am disturbed that some humans may end up him hell. That goes against the unconditional love of God. God loves us unconditionally and even sent his own son to die for our sins. Does that not exempt us from hell then? And, even if God does love us so much, why would he ever throw us into hell? It also doesn't make sense that whatever we do on earth for 70-90 years should not determine how we'll spend the rest of eternity. I have my own convictions and beliefs, but I sure hope that I am right on some aspects.
2007-12-04 05:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I only participated in things I agreed with 100 percent of the time, I'd be living in a cave by myself, not believing in anything, not relating to anybody. Being part of anything, including a religion, can get messy, but it's better than the alternative. (Speaking just for me.)
2007-12-04 05:00:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
More basically, If you religion is not divine, what is your authority. EG For a Catholic you're question doesn't apply.
Believing that the Church was set up by Jesus, you don't agree or disagree except once. And that once is joining (or not joining -- if you don't believe it is what it says it is). By the way, in what sense does someone believe something and at the same time entertain doubts about it. !!!
2007-12-04 04:58:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you agree with evry thing that has to do with your religion?
And by that I mean if you are atheist do you agree with all other atheits in the world?
Don't hand me that junk about Atheistism is not a religion I get that point but do you get mine?
2007-12-04 04:59:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it is not my religion per se, but I don't necessarily think that abortion is wrong in all cases. I think there are times that it would be the appropriate resolution.
2007-12-04 12:44:06 · answer #8 · answered by Indya M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋