Christianity seems to have become polarized. For example Christianity and science seem to be clashing; global warming being the most known example. There doesn't seem to be conflict with Buddhism and science with the dalia lama stating ''If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then...
Recently have read about Buddhism and notice some similarities and differences between Christianity and Buddhism. One is love which is one of the fruits of spirit in Galatians and includes love for one enemies. Jesus said to pray for one's enemies and bless them. Also when asked greatest...
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For Christians who believe Hell only means death or the grave and not a place of torment, what do the biblical references for the Lake of Fire allude to?
For Christians who believe hell is a place of torment and punishment, is the Lake of Fire Hell itself, or is it something else?
What is...
So I watched a documentary about the KKK on netflix a while back and it got me thinking about a couple of things. Manley because majority of the people they showed on the documentary were fervent believers in God. They even held a 'church service' so to speak.
But that really doesn't make...
Hey, I know this is a bit selfish to talk about but please hear me out. My boyfriend borke up with me today and when I asked him why he told me this story. He said this: "Your not gonna believe all this, But I went to church yesterday, I went up to the pastor and he prayed, I fell on my knees...
when a conservative Christian says that Christianity is the one true religion, you call them bigots. But, if someone from a different religion says the same thing about their religion, you affirm them.
Hypocrisy? Political bias? Humanist hatred?
Are there any ancient scrolls, clay tablets,or testaments that are said to be existing from the same time frame of ancient Christianity that focuses solely on God's adversary, whether that be Satan or Lucifer, or what other name may apply? We know there are snippets about Satan and Lucifer...
I am sure that a majority of us recognize the pagan origins of Christmas. But very few if anybody understands the possibly "Satanic" nature of the holiday today. I am here to present the argument that Christmas is Satanic by the Christian definition of Satanic.
The Holiday was originally spent...
Are non-Catholic Christians allowed to honor the saints and pray the rosary? These aspects of Catholicism appeal to me but I don't want to become Catholic.
If I should have put this in the religious debates forum I apologize. I am not asking for debates or arguments just the opinions of others.
I've always felt like God is a woman. In my faith she is also a lesbian. I am coming back to Christianity after not practicing for a few years and I think...
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Did Christianity lead to schizophrenia? Psychosis, psychology and self reference
I think Christianity and theistic religions in general does lead people towards schizophrenia.
If a religion where God talks to or some disembodied voices talk to you, such as Angels or whatever, is...
As I understand it, 24 books are in the Hebrew Bible used in Judaism.
There are 39 books in the Old Testament as part of the Holy Bible used in
Christendom.
Are 15 of the Old Testament books actually written by Christians themselves and passing it along and credited as being Jewish in origin...
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Rachel, a Satanist, and Matt, a Christian, spends the weekend handcuffed together eating, partying, getting a Tarot reading, sleeping, going to Church, talking about religion and being interviewed by BuzzFeed in order to spread a message we should all keep in mind as human...
I certainly see a lot of takes on what the Christian gospel is supposed to be, including mass attendance * obeying one's priest or pastor * following the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20 * loving neighbor as self * do the best you can * water baptism * Bible reading * nightly repentance and sorrow...
Humanity has been plagued by an inescapable lack of meaning since its inception. When faced with such overwhelming lack of direction, we have sought to construct understandings of reality to explain and provide purpose to our lives, and as an extension, human existence.
Everything we hold...
I found this article quite fascinating.
America's Changing Religious Identity
Christianity has sharply declined, especially among white Americans (dropping 38% since 1976), while Christianity among non-white Americans appears to be static.
The religiously unaffiliated population appears to be...
I was wondering what people's thoughts were on hypocrisy in religion, particularly Christianity.
Many people talk about the hypocrisy of believers not living as they claim to believe. But in Christianity itself, hypocrisy can be observed as well. In addition to contradicting itself, the Bible...
I'm interested in Jainism and Buddhism, but I kind of believe in the trinity, in a "Christian polytheism" sort of way, but that's the only part of Christianity I'm interested in aside from the moral teachings.
I guess my question is are these religions at all compatible, and is it wrong to just...