by OldGuy » 09 May 2022, 12:57
Religion is a dangerous concept. Nearly all “religions” tend to mislead the masses with false doctrine. They lead to arguments that often lead to wars. They create divisions that are so deep that brothers may kill their own brothers over really trivial matters that are usually untrue.
They even lead some to call themselves athiests who in their own beliefs say there is no God because they witness atrocities created by people mislead by false religions; even some who call themselves Christians. Of course, there really can be no true athiests. They would have to be omniscient themselves to be able to make such a declaration. They may be agnostic; questioning the existence of God, but they cannot truly know there is no God.
There are no true “religions”. The Holy Scriptures are rife with warnings of false prophets for good reason. It does not matter what religion you are talking about. In effect, all can be described as man's attempt to reach up or out to a Supreme being, no matter what you conceive that to be. At some point in time, some human gave it some thought and wrote concepts that a particular group accepted in whatever developed religion they chose to follow. The founders are often treated by their followers as Gods themselves.
It does not matter if you call yourself a Catholic or Protestant. It does not matter if you select and follow any specific subgroup that generally speaks of Christian concepts. None who identify with such groups will ever make it to heaven. It does not even matter if you follow any other religion from around the globe if you cling to beliefs that come from a human reaching up or out to a supreme being. Man's attempts are always futile and will fail.
On the other side of that, there is this concept called Christianity. It is the opposite of religion. It is God reaching down to man. Following true Christianity means following the Holy Scriptures and Words from God, not following books and teachings that come from humans reaching up. Those who follow God's Scriptures and not man's writings and concepts are the only people who can call themselves true Christians.
No matter what group you investigate, be sure to study scriptures to confirm or deny every detail of their teachings. If there is conflict, beware of the false prophets that Scriptures often warn about. If you are going to even bother to connect with God, you might as well do it right. Avoid the liars and charlatans who will all lead you astray. Align yourself as a Christian, not a Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, Methodist, Jehovah's Witness, Mormon, Muslim, Buddhist, etc. or titled as a follower of any religious group based on Man's concepts.
Religion is a dangerous concept. Nearly all “religions” tend to mislead the masses with false doctrine. They lead to arguments that often lead to wars. They create divisions that are so deep that brothers may kill their own brothers over really trivial matters that are usually untrue.
They even lead some to call themselves athiests who in their own beliefs say there is no God because they witness atrocities created by people mislead by false religions; even some who call themselves Christians. Of course, there really can be no true athiests. They would have to be omniscient themselves to be able to make such a declaration. They may be agnostic; questioning the existence of God, but they cannot truly know there is no God.
There are no true “religions”. The Holy Scriptures are rife with warnings of false prophets for good reason. It does not matter what religion you are talking about. In effect, all can be described as man's attempt to reach up or out to a Supreme being, no matter what you conceive that to be. At some point in time, some human gave it some thought and wrote concepts that a particular group accepted in whatever developed religion they chose to follow. The founders are often treated by their followers as Gods themselves.
It does not matter if you call yourself a Catholic or Protestant. It does not matter if you select and follow any specific subgroup that generally speaks of Christian concepts. None who identify with such groups will ever make it to heaven. It does not even matter if you follow any other religion from around the globe if you cling to beliefs that come from a human reaching up or out to a supreme being. Man's attempts are always futile and will fail.
On the other side of that, there is this concept called Christianity. It is the opposite of religion. It is God reaching down to man. Following true Christianity means following the Holy Scriptures and Words from God, not following books and teachings that come from humans reaching up. Those who follow God's Scriptures and not man's writings and concepts are the only people who can call themselves true Christians.
No matter what group you investigate, be sure to study scriptures to confirm or deny every detail of their teachings. If there is conflict, beware of the false prophets that Scriptures often warn about. If you are going to even bother to connect with God, you might as well do it right. Avoid the liars and charlatans who will all lead you astray. Align yourself as a Christian, not a Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, Methodist, Jehovah's Witness, Mormon, Muslim, Buddhist, etc. or titled as a follower of any religious group based on Man's concepts.
