One could say the same about religion:"religion doesn't do harm but it develops beliefs and agendas that are against the will of God, that people have used to do harm."
how is god different from the tooth fairy
if heaven is so great, why not die
Whether or not there is a god, why go to church - isn't the church quite obviously more about politics and power rather the god
Jesus supposedly taught quite liberal messages but the church pushes for conservative policies (the prostitution bill + civil unions),
why does the pope have any say over what "god" thinks and what is right and wrong?
Why would anyone do that and potentially miss out on so much life?! Also, suicide is considered an act of defying God, so you would likely end up in Hell (not good). Also, if you don't believe in the God from above, you also likely would end up in Hell. God created humans so they would live, not die.
The Dali Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, is visiting the U.S. next month and a group of evangelical Christians are ready to save his eternal soul, before it’s too late.Before I continue with this ridiculous story, let me just splain something to those of you that aren’t familiar with Buddhism or the Dali Lama. According to Tibetan tradition, the current Dali Lama, (the 14th) is believed to be the reincarnation of the 13th Dali Lama, who was reincarnated from the 12th Dali Lama, and so on, all the way back to the very first Dali Lama (Genden Drub), 1391-1474.I’m sure I’ll get some email from the theologians among you about this next part, but in the most basic sense, Buddhism is considered a major world religion even though they do not worship a God. They believe that man should work to achieve enlightenment while on earth and the Dali Lama is the most enlightened one of all. Evangelical Christians, on the other hand, don’t worry about achieving any kind of enlightenment while they’re on earth, but believe that your soul will be eternally damned unless you are ’saved’ before you die. This would mean being ‘born again’ if you’re already a Christian, or converted, if you’re not.Now, back to the story.Interserve USA, an international missionary group, has decided to take the opportunity to ’save’ the Dali Lama and as many of his followers as they can, and are conducting a series of workshops on how to share the gospel with Tibetan Buddhists.The online announcement of these workshops uses this cute tagline: “Tibetan Buddhism. It’s ancient. It’s complex. It’s trendy. And its leader, the Dali Lama, is visiting your city this spring.”The executive director of Interserve, Doug Van Bronkhorrst, says, “Oh, sure, he’s a very thoughtful man. He has a lot of good things to say about peace in the world, and he’s quite knowledgeable about other faiths, including the Christian faith.” But, he’s getting on in years and if we can’t save him before he dies, he’ll go straight to fucking hell.Okay, I paraphrased that last part, that’s why it’s not in quotes, but you get the point. One of the least enlightened humans on the planet believes it’s his job to ’save’ the soul of a man who is quite possibly the most enlightened.I can see it now. The Dali Lama and his entourage scurrying hurriedly through the airport with a group of Bible-thumping evangelicals following behind them, being chased by a bunch of Hare Krishnas.
More scare tactics? Dont believe in me then goto hell! And as for suicide what about religous cults? They commit mass suicide for their god. Whose to say they arnt right?
Put simply, God is real. The tooth fairy is a character made up presumably so kids wouldn't be scared when their teeth fall out. God is actually a real spiritual being whom over 5 billion people believe in.
Also, suicide is considered an act of defying God, so you would likely end up in Hell (not good). Also, if you don't believe in the God from above, you also likely would end up in Hell. God created humans so they would live, not die.
No it doesn't say that. Just like it doesn't say not to smoke cigarrettes, do drugs, or drink. But they are all extremely bad for you. Which was my point.
Prostitution is rewarding a form of promiscuity, which is anti-biblical. .
Civil Unions are supportive of homosexuality, which is anti-biblical
Put simply, Santa is real, God is a made up presumably so adults won't be scared of death. Santa is actually a real spiritual being whom over a billion childern believe in!I know hes real because I experianced his awesomeness one christmas.
So, I started to read the Bible.I figured I can't have a accurate opinnion on something I havn't read.So far I have encounted:Genocide.Incest.Rape.Sodomy.Your god seems like a sadist.Asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son to prove his faith? I can find the exact references if you want.
Why are so many churches interested in helping the community with practical and spiritual needs?
Money.
I believe in Windowism because Bill gates gives alot of money to charity.
So you are saying Bill Gates is bad even tho he gives money away?... just like the church...
