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Phat Member Posts: 18262 From: Denver,Colorado USA Joined: Member Rating: 1.1 |
Here is where we can air our church politics.
This thread is a free for all, but I will open it by posting a link and asking for comments. Error 404 - Not Found I realize that our favorite cartoonist, Jack Chick, is behind this article but I know that there is a bit of truth behind it. Also found this:
Dr.Bob Gottfried writes: One of the major problems with religion is that it can make usfeel inadequate and unworthy. After all, if we are still facing problems in our lives, perhaps it is because we are not good enough people in the eyes of God. Or if adversity hits us, maybe it is because we are not trying hard enough to follow religious practices. The truth is that we do not need religion to develop spiritually.Religion is not the goal; it is just a tool. Many people find it difficult to accept, but in fact religion is a human invention. Spirituality on the other hand is a universal, godly existence that is the core of life and not at its edge. One of my biggest contentions with organized religion is that ithas not evolved and adapted at the pace of the rest of society. The way some religions treat women is a classic example. Women cannot be ordained as priests by the Catholic Church; they cannot become rabbis or even sit beside men in orthodox Jewish synagogues. Islam is no different. This changed in some denominations like Anglican churches and Reformist Jewish Synagogues. Many women have pointed out to me that the percentage of women volunteering for the different Catholic Church activities is very high. Why is assuming significant lay responsibility acceptable but becoming a priest is not? Some good points by Dr. Bobwhat does everyone think? This message has been edited by Phatboy, 04-11-2005 10:18 AM
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Phat Member Posts: 18262 From: Denver,Colorado USA Joined: Member Rating: 1.1 |
Networks working religion into television
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -By Lynn Elber April 5, 2005 | Los Angeles -- The Gospel according to Mel, as the TV industry views it, is that religion sells. With Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" ranked among the 10 highest-grossing movies ever and with glowing visions of "The Da Vinci Code" profits before them, TV networks are embracing a newfound faith. A miniseries about the Book of Revelation airs next week, while shows about a Catholic priest probing the supernatural and an Episcopalian minister who converses with God are on the drawing board.
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jar Member (Idle past 395 days) Posts: 34026 From: Texas!! Joined: |
... an Episcopalian minister who converses with God ... will only be believable if it is set in a pub. LOL From Robin Williams:
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Submission and obedience to Allah is the challenge of this life, which is just a stepping stone.
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quote:So... which is it? Do you think we should legislate morality or do youk think we should "live and let live"?
My theology is part of the controversy with organized religion. Even if I am right it is wrong to legislate morality.
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