Jesus didn't come to be worshiped. He came to be the EXAMPLE. His teachings and philosophy are the blueprint for all of mankind. No "religion" necessary. Once men realized the power they could consolidate using his name it was all over. The "church" as it's known today is just another NGO.
First 4 posts in this thread are the most common sense I've read in a year...spot on. We don't need anymore mental masturbation, just get on with it. There's too much 'ado' about all the manufactured drama, and not enough focus on the heart of the matter - by design.
I have found establishing personal responsibility and speaking for yourself and only yourself to be a rather freeing experience. I don't care what the factions do. They don't represent me. I represent myself.
And that includes being honest with Him about EVERYTHING. ALWAYS. Even if you're mad at him, be angry... And if you feel so inclined, curse at Him. Not for malicious intent, but to give Him your honest feelings...
A-FUCKING-MEN.
Jesus didn't come to be worshiped. He came to be the EXAMPLE. His teachings and philosophy are the blueprint for all of mankind. No "religion" necessary. Once men realized the power they could consolidate using his name it was all over. The "church" as it's known today is just another NGO.
First 4 posts in this thread are the most common sense I've read in a year...spot on. We don't need anymore mental masturbation, just get on with it. There's too much 'ado' about all the manufactured drama, and not enough focus on the heart of the matter - by design.
I have found establishing personal responsibility and speaking for yourself and only yourself to be a rather freeing experience. I don't care what the factions do. They don't represent me. I represent myself.
And that includes being honest with Him about EVERYTHING. ALWAYS. Even if you're mad at him, be angry... And if you feel so inclined, curse at Him. Not for malicious intent, but to give Him your honest feelings...