See the problem is that you cannot follow the whole book unless you are a priest or a Sadhu(indian).these religious books teach us a lot of things but we cannot follow them all in our daily lives but yes you can follow some teachings.Being in this busy world almost doesn't allow us the time to follow the books properly.
I don't believe anyone but monks and priests (preachers, imams, etc.) actually follow the book to the word. Each holy book has a bunch of things that are forgotten or pushed aside. A number of people do follow the big ideals though. I don't know if that really has anything to do with being religious though. The whole "be kind to one's neighbor" idea is fairly universal.
Even monks priests etc sin and get it wrong.
As for following it everyday anyone can I volunteer for a dedicated bunch of Christian Youth Workers helping out with the youth work some of them do that full time and follow it day to day but everyone still gets it wrong and messes up even the saints aren't perfect and sometimes get it wrong!!!
As for following it everyday anyone can I volunteer for a dedicated bunch of Christian Youth Workers helping out with the youth work some of them do that full time and follow it day to day but everyone still gets it wrong and messes up even the saints aren't perfect and sometimes get it wrong!!!
I highly doubt that anyone truthfully follows any religious text with such perfection.
Priests, monks etc., they are all imperfect and sin. Everyone sins, and those who beg to differ clearly don't believe in the Bible then as it clearly states that. Despite that though, I think there are a few individuals out there who do their best to follow the words of their holy text and they might not even be a religious leader.
People just assume the religious leaders are the ones "closest to God" but in reality, anyone can..(in my opinion of course, although I don't think any scripture begs to differ on this point either).
Priests, monks etc., they are all imperfect and sin. Everyone sins, and those who beg to differ clearly don't believe in the Bible then as it clearly states that. Despite that though, I think there are a few individuals out there who do their best to follow the words of their holy text and they might not even be a religious leader.
People just assume the religious leaders are the ones "closest to God" but in reality, anyone can..(in my opinion of course, although I don't think any scripture begs to differ on this point either).
No, I think (according to Christianity) that every single human being is a SINful man, therefore no one is perfect, so no one can follow the book (Holy Bible in this case) completely, besides Jesus. I think just about everyone tries to follow their "book", but it's really heard to be honest with you, it's not like just reading a book and doing what it says. You have to apply it to your day to day life for the rest of your life, and that's not easy..
I try to follow the book (hmm.. I TRY
), but it's really hard sometimes, you know? Like when someone picks a fight with you, how do you just walk away from that? Just punch them in the face and get it over with. It is usually the ones who follow the bible to teh word that really get mixed up and become so strict taht they forget the heart and they have then lost the most important meaning of the book. I remember catholic school where the nuns were built like nfl linebackers lol and it felt worse then as if I were going to military school. As far as fights, thats the hardest thing to do to walk away from for most people, but it has always been the easiest for me since i have always leaned towards being a pacifist. My weaknesses are my extreme sloppiness and my individualistic nature.
Thats what makes us all so unique. We each have our strengths and weaknesses
Thats what makes us all so unique. We each have our strengths and weaknesses
Haven't heard such strong and true words in a LONG TIME!
Many religious people will disagree with you, but man you spoke out the cold-hearted truth! Many people get lost in their own bibles, trying to perform good deeds, but most people just do it because they're selfish and they want to go to heaven after they die. They probably just do it for 1 day, then go to church on Sunday, then forget about it for the next 5 days. That's what my pastor talks about frequently, and apparently those kind of "luke-warm" Christians are worse than non-Christians!
I will say that that's generally what turned me away from organized religion the most (if I had to name one factor). I couldn't stand all the Christians who were just in it because of Pascal's wager, especially since they are often the same ones who take on a "holier than thou" attitude.
A true follower would just try their best to help their fellow man. It wouldn't be a contest for heaven points.
A true follower would just try their best to help their fellow man. It wouldn't be a contest for heaven points.
Yes, it's true that it's not a contest for "heaven points", but you're generalizing the WHOLE Christian population as "they are often the same ones who take on a "holier than thou" attitude"? I don't think everyone is like that, and while contradicting my post that I made earlier, I don't think everyone is in religion just to get into heaven. Maybe they actually have good intentions and want to do something good in life, not just die like a normal man and go unrecognized.
It's not always because of religion man, like was Gandhi a Christian or Muslim? (lol, I don't know the answer myself, but I'm assuming he had no religion -_-)
Sorry if the wording was ambiguous. I meant that the "false" Christians tend to also be the ones who happily take a "holier than thou" attitude. The ones who are just in it for personal peace or charitable service usually aren't. I was quite happy to serve with a number of them at a local soup kitchen (one of best run kitchens I've seen).
I'm not sure what you would exactly say for Gandhi. He followed a number of old sage ideals on how to build mystical power. I'm not sure how closely he really believed it though.
I'm not sure what you would exactly say for Gandhi. He followed a number of old sage ideals on how to build mystical power. I'm not sure how closely he really believed it though.
This is the fear that all christians should have. When you cross that threshold from intentions to judging people. If you want to be first with god you must be the slave of all . This is a saying that has been largely lost these days among most christians, especially the christian-right. They are the ones who preach on tv dressed in expensive suits calling for the assasination of third world leaders.
Hey ppl,
Here The Question is very clear How many of you will follow?
See the thing is that, we have to look at what all religious books are teach us..
Its nothing But How to live life (the normal life) So I dont find any difficulty in folowing religious books..
Comments Pls..
Here The Question is very clear How many of you will follow?
See the thing is that, we have to look at what all religious books are teach us..
Its nothing But How to live life (the normal life) So I dont find any difficulty in folowing religious books..
Comments Pls..
Nope. As a muslim, the true meaning of the Quran is in arabic, a language I've yet to learn. So I rely on the guidance my friends and family give me, as well as what I can learn.
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