Perhaps, I don't know. Whether he did or didn't doesn't alter the fact that there are, in some cases quite extensive, disagreements as to what Jesus actually said and taught.
As such, the 'someone who follows Christ's teachings' definition only makes sense when those teachings are themselves...
Perhaps; as Lao Tzu says, 'Names can't name no naming thing.' Any and each particular way we can conceputalise can never be entirely the way, at most it can be an incomplete, fallible and personal way; simply because one separate path differs from another does not necessarily make it any less...
In either case wouldn't this deny the concept of sola scripture, since in both cases one would need more then personal interpretation of a set canon to ensure a 'correct' theology. *tries in vain to end the sentence with a question mark; and fails*
@Jerrell: Good luck! :)
If you have the time...
I think so, though I'm not sure exactly what it was I wanted, if anything. I'd just never come across anything from an Abrahamic tradition that I could identify with so simply and directly, and yet it reminded me of how nebulously and spiritually linked religions are.
'Tis should stand me in...
Indeed. It would be quite an uplifting turnaround for the country if this were to become law, as well as hopefully becoming a precedent and benchmark for other, less developed countries to follow and aim for.
A while ago there was the possibility that the courts in the UK would amend the laws...
The term 'Bump' is a form of internet slang used to denote an otherwise useless and empty post employed solely to refresh interest and awareness in a particular and long forgotten topic or previous post. This works by the automatic forum command whereby every new post in a thread causes that...
Wandering across a moonlit blog, I came across this prayer and pondered:
*Particularly relevant bits bolded
Does this prayer convey a universal theme that runs through all religions and spiritualities, and their prescribed lifestyles; or not? Indeed, can any religion be simplified into...
It's a sobering moment when South Africa looks set to be more tolerant on this issue then the US or UK, among others. Actually it's a quite pleasantly sunny moment, but the point remains; cheers to the South African government! :D
Well, the search for God, however defined or conceived, is intimately involved with the search to express, understand and find meaning in ourselves and the world around us. Many religious philosophers throughout history have held that one can only find 'God' by withdrawing into and contemplating...
Not all Christians claim this, nor does belief in Biblical inspiration entail belief in Biblical inerrancy.
Perhaps. I wish I knew as much as you, to be so sure of such things. :)
Why? Matters of faith cannot be proven, nor should it be required to offer such proof. Faith does not require...
Various people and councils gradually wrote and compiled what we would now recognise as the New Testament in the centuries following Jesus' death. The Orthodox cannon was more-or-less complete by around the turn of the fifth century, although at that time there was still some discord as to the...
A beautiful story, and one well worth pondering upon. Thank you for sharing! :)
(I've had this short anecdote rattling around in my head for a while, and since there is a plural in the title I'd like to add it, if no one objects...)
The Yellow Emperor went wandering
To the north of the Red...
*arrives holding a silver plate upon which an array of mini truffles has been lovingly stacked*
Hola, wunderbar and merry meet to our moonlit forum! :)
I'm not exactly a monotheist, but yay anyway! :D
I think you mean George Bernard Shaw, given that neither political entity existed when old Bill was popping clogs. :)
(It certainly woke me up though :D)
It often does, as the freer exchange of goods, wealth and information tends to lead towards a gradual erosion of power held by the traditional elite, the landed gentry and nobility, in favour of a more cosmopolitan and less exclusive class of urban merchants and tradesmen; causing significant...
Thank you, honestly; but I wouldn't feel right asking for such a balm. (Whenever I get embarassed I end up talking like this :o) The only real thing stopping me from getting my own copy is lack of effort, something no one else should pay for.
That's a shame, I was looking forward to doin' some...
I've tried to find a copy locally, unfortunately every Christian bookshop I've visited so far has sniffily told me that they only stock 'real' Christian books. :rolleyes:
(I'll probably order one online once I scrape enough money together :))