I think that could have been done without religion however religion I think gave the system of law a false authority which probably made implementation easier.
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Why Does Religion Exist
- Thread starter Nakosis
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I think that could have been done without religion however religion I think gave the system of law a false authority which probably made implementation easier.
Spice
StewardshipPeaceIntergityCommunityEquality
God knows everyone -- in their heart, so don't judge as that's God's right, only.
Trailblazer
Veteran Member
God knows what is in everyone's heart better than they do.
"Consider, moreover, how frequently doth man become forgetful of his own self, whilst God remaineth, through His all-encompassing knowledge, aware of His creature, and continueth to shed upon him the manifest radiance of His glory. It is evident, therefore, that, in such circumstances, He is closer to him than his own self. He will, indeed, so remain for ever, for, whereas the one true God knoweth all things, perceiveth all things, and comprehendeth all things, mortal man is prone to err, and is ignorant of the mysteries that lie enfolded within him….”
Balthazzar
Christian Evolutionist
I think religion derived from human efforts to understand life and our origins before the classified invent of science and is on par with hermetic philosophy. It's old world science, in other words.
YellowFeather
Member
The Bible was given to us to learn and teach others who God is and what his expectations of man is. Teaching is not judging. Judging is telling someone that God is going to send them to heaven or hell. God will do that. Our Job is to teach as Jesus did let others know what is right and wrong in the eyes of God and what direction they are going. If they want to listen and obey God that is up to them, if they do not and want to stay in sin that is up to them. I have done my job for God by teaching the truth and God is the only one I have to answer to.
YellowFeather
Member
God does know what is in everyone's heart, but not everyone knows how God feels about their life of living. Only them that want to know God will study and follow the Bible and live to his standards and not the world that is going to be destroyed by God. Man is doing most of the destroying himself, God will just finish it off with the end is here.
I voted number 2,control the masses,this has been seen throughout history,the proselytising religions Christianity and Islam are good examples.
I voted other,it gives a fairytale ending to the journey.
Trailblazer
Veteran Member
Yes, the Bible was written by people who lived thousands of years ago and it applied to those people and for some time afterward, but the Bible is not the only Book from God that has ever existed.
I believe that God has spoken again since the Bible was recorded. Some of the expectations that God has of us are still the same but some are different.
I have done my job for God by teaching the 'latest truth' from God and God is the only one I have to answer to.
YellowFeather
Member
The Bible was written for the entire world that God created. When one truly follows the word of God they will see a change in their life and will feel the power of God in them. While the world is in distress and on its way to the end I will be ready for God and his day of judgement. I am also living a good life not worried about bombs, guns, or explosives that man choses to use to end his problems.
Nimos
Well-Known Member
What is considered a sin in your view?
Spice
StewardshipPeaceIntergityCommunityEquality
The "Bible" is a modern conception. Abraham talked directly to God as we can, should we desire to do so.
And I'm sorry, but it's not up to you, or anyone, to decide what is right or wrong. "Teaching" is a dangerous position to approach on behalf of God and if you chose to rely on the Bible, then you know that the Bible says so.
And be very, very careful when discerning Paul's Epistles. Even Peter's stated he was difficult to understand. If you can't find backing to Paul's words in the Old Testament (Tanakh) that Jesus relied on, then you should see a problem.
Trailblazer
Veteran Member
The Writings of Baha'u'llah were written for the entire world that God created. When one truly follows the word of God they will see a change in their life and will feel the power of God in them. While the world is in distress and on its way to the end I will be ready for God and his day of judgement. I am also living a good life not worried about bombs, guns, or explosives that man chooses to use to end his problems.
Spice
StewardshipPeaceIntergityCommunityEquality
If you believe so strongly in the Bible, why do you ignore Romans 2:14-16?
14 When Gentiles who have not the law do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them 16 on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.