I see value in its teachings as well. Doesn't make it gospel.
I understand your perspective but disagree. I personally feel religion is a net negative (Christianity is a religion). It offers some good things but at too much cost. Truth is, we don't need ancient books of suspect origins to show us. Just live in kindness each day and you'll see it's the best way to live, no religion necessary.
If that works for you, good, it doesn't work for me. Like I've said 100 times over. Christianity and its god aren't good enough for me. I have stricter standards.
I clearly don't or else I wouldn't have said I see value in some of its teachings just two posts up.
The list is too long but I don't consider the god of bible good. More like a self-centered, egotistical maniac hell-bent on being right and not being loving or kind.
As far as gods go, he's way down on the list of good ones but tops of the list of asshole gods. Not worthy of my endorsement.
I see value in its teachings as well. Doesn't make it gospel.
I understand your perspective but disagree. I personally feel religion is a net negative (Christianity is a religion). It offers some good things but at too much cost. Truth is, we don't need ancient books of suspect origins to show us. Just live in kindness each day and you'll see it's the best way to live, no religion necessary.
It doesn't sound like you're disagreeing at all then. I also agree that there is rampant corruption throughout institutionalized/organized religion.
Which is why I follow the teachings of the Bible, as well as what God shows me through my own life.
That doesn't make me a Christian. I don't identify with any religion. I just try and develop my personal relationship with what I believe God to be.
If that works for you, good, it doesn't work for me. Like I've said 100 times over. Christianity and its god aren't good enough for me. I have stricter standards.
Why do you conflate Christianity with anyone who finds value in the Bible? The two aren't mutually exclusive.
And what "standards", could be higher than an omnipotent God? Sounds like an oxymoron.
I clearly don't or else I wouldn't have said I see value in some of its teachings just two posts up.
The list is too long but I don't consider the god of bible good. More like a self-centered, egotistical maniac hell-bent on being right and not being loving or kind.
As far as gods go, he's way down on the list of good ones but tops of the list of asshole gods. Not worthy of my endorsement.