whats the point?

read this message i read online and tell me what is the point of argueing over religion?

The words in the bible might be the words of the messiah. But are the words themselves more important than the message behind them? Are the literal interpretations of the words, human forms of communication more important than the spiritual message that tells us to love, forgive, and accept each other? If god is all-powerful, all loving, and all understanding, do you really think he would be so nitpicky as to judge a man by his interpretation of a few words in a book? Jehovah’s witnesses are quick to point out the fact that the word trinity does not appear in the old or New Testament. But why does it matter? Do you really think that god will want us to argue over something as trivial as that? If he does, he is unworthy of our worshipping. Most of the different branches of Christianity split due to political and economical reasons. The Church of England was formed because the king wanted an annulment; many German states accepted Lutheranism because it allows them to confiscate Catholic Church lands. So why would the differences in religion ever be a source of friction, if we all believe in the same idea of a god who makes us feel protected, who give our lives a purpose, a meaning. Do you really think god would be happy if you “converted a pagan” today? If you fought for him? No, God does not care. Only you do, and you are using god as an excuse for your own wrongdoings. So do things God’s way today, lead by God’s example, whoever your God may be. Make this world a better place, as God would have done, by never acting out of hate, but always love.

[Hexadecimal]

What if you follow a hateful and warring god, such as Ares?

[Tyrant]

If God's spiritual message tells us only to love, forgive, and accept each other, then he is unworthy of our worship.

[Hexadecimal]

quote:Originally posted by Tyrant:

If God's spiritual message tells us only to love, forgive, and accept each other, then he is unworthy of our worship.

Haha, I concur.

quote:Originally posted by Hexadecimal:

What if you follow a hateful and warring god, such as Ares?

Then Zeus would always fuck him up anyway.

[Hexadecimal]

Zeus wasn't exactly a peaceful god either...in fact, I can only think of two gods that are peaceful off hand (I'm sure the fad religions like Wicca have plenty of them though).

hahaha . . . Wicca IS such a fucking "fad" religion!

*What an adjective folks!*

Point, Hex.

Wiccans, owned.

-Abra

EDIT: Damn bolding.

[This message has been edited by Cadabra (edited 03-21-2005).]

[Hexadecimal]

Christ, that confused me so much I don't know whether you're serious or sarcastic; I understand it seems just as much a fad to call Wicca a fad religion as it is to be Wiccan...but damn, I don't know anyone who takes that shit seriously...it's usually just a couple of goth kids trying to be more weird than a couple of other goth kids. It's not weird, it's a fabricated religion with essentially no history and no backing. It's just bullshit.

PS-Understand that I speak of actual Wicca that sprung up rather recently...not Dark Ages witchcraft and such...those were real religions with serious historical importance involving a great deal of devotion to the metaphysical.

I am glad you cleared that up. :-)

I was beginning to think that the Druids had been removed from history by some silly vampire wannabees.

Baby