I don't think there is anything wrong with being just spiritual. I may not go to church, or believe that organized religion is a good idea. I actually believe that if Jesus were alive today, he wouldn't associate himself with the Christian church. I've read the bible--and I have attended church. To me, the Bible is an alegory, especially the Old Testament. I believe in Jesus Christ, but I don't believe he won't love me back if I don't do what the church tells me to. Besides, if I did believe what the church tells me, I would be damned. So I don't go, and I have formed my own beliefs of God. And I don't try and argue with anyone about it, because I think that's a little pretentious: "I know God more than you." I don't think that's possible for God to love or give anyone else any more knowledge about him/her than the next person.
No, I agree. I find it ironic too. I pushed Adam, and Jenny, and a whole bunch of other people, and I realyl felt like I was making a positive difference. And who knows, maybe I was. There's alot about christianity that's wonderful...it's a very compassionate and peace-loving religion.
But I've looked into the gospel of Mary Magdalene without actually reading it yet, and it IS interesting. I think I might read it.
Lately I've been reading into the Gospel of Mary Magdalene lately--it's rather interesting. () There are some other scriptures on this site that have not been included in the Bible. Did you know that they have had this Gospel for over fifty years, but it has only been released recently? And that the Church has only apologized about labeling Magdalene a prostitute a few years ago, when it's clear she was not? (When I refer to the Church, I mean the Catholic Church). I have been delving into the subject as to what exactly what Mary was to Jesus. There is a lot of debate that she was the bride of Christ. The Feminine was left out of the Bible, possibly causing the stereotypes that society has to live with today. I think it's interesting, and I figured you would enjoy reading it too.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to convert you. I think that is not anyone's job, but that individual's to decide for themselves. I'm just agreeing. You're right. There are too many things that mainstream Christianity is against that I believe in so strongly. Pro-choice and gay marriage just for example. But I know that "the man" can't stop me from what I believe God to be in my own heart.
I find it ironic that you were the one who pushed me towards Christianity in the first place though, and now you doubt your faith. I'm just commenting though; don't take offense.
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But I've looked into the gospel of Mary Magdalene without actually reading it yet, and it IS interesting. I think I might read it.
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