If I believe in Jesus and his teachings, which I do, does that mean I follow a religion...

Let's work, what does "Religion" mean for you?

One of humanity's problems is that words get corrupt over time.

then you have to do it not because your goal is life eternal, but rather because you feel deeply that the Judgement to come is True and Perfect.

To me it means following a set of dogmatic rules. To me religion, especially christian related religions have been corrupted in some form. They are also hypocritical.

However Jesus teaching speak to me. They are simple and easy to understand and are just really common sense teachings.

I follow no religion but Jesus speaks to me. And besides I don't believe Jesus actually created Christianity.

No, it means that you have a relationship with the Lord.

The world would classify you as a "christian", but those labels don't mean much because it's just a word.

A relationship is so much more then a label, it's real love.

But Jesus worshiped the violent Hebrew God of the Old Testament, who very clearly laid out a religion for his followers.

Fail.

Believing in Jesus Christ is not a religion. It's a relationship. Catholicism is too ritualistic as with most religions. All Jesus Christ asks is that you trust in him and try to live a life of love just as he exemplified.

wow! you are making a hell of progress to the pit

Explain this relationship you share.

Wrong. Jesus said on multiple occasions that God the Father (The Hebrew God) Decides who gets into the Pearly Gates.

Personally I don't want to keep company with a violent megalomaniac.

You are already in the pit. Sit and think.

I dislike the word Christian. To me it denotes some sort of fanaticism. I'm not a "Jesus Freak" either. I just think that Jesus was a good man who basically sent one simple message and that is to be good to eachother.

Unlike you, I'm not a slave to fear.

I don't fear going to Hell (if it exists).

I'd rather go to "Hell" than worship a God who mass murders if you don't become his slave.

Thanks for your concern though.

it is you how are behind in thinking,.. so, then, SIT, you, and think... long!

Ok, but He was much more then just a "good man".

Jesus. Is the SUN of god. I watch him walk on water every sunrise and sunset. mark, mathew, luke, and john. are the for seasons. Satan. Is originally called satin in greek satin is the name for saturn. The opposing force in our solar system he is also the last planet you can visibly see with the naked eye in the sky and quiet the opposite of our christ the sun.

Jesus. Is the SUN of god. I watch him walk on water every sunrise and sunset. mark, mathew, luke, and john. are the for seasons. Satan. Is originally called satin in greek satin is the name for saturn. The opposing force in our solar system he is also the last planet you can visibly see with the naked eye in the sky and quiet the opposite of our christ the sun.

if you had read the thread,
you would have seen what I have said.
Look up, and read my posts above.

Faith, trust, love, obedience, admiration.

:the544:

There. If it is something you don't agree with, there's no reason for calling it a religion.

I often think like that aswell, and I never said I followed a religion altough I do have my spiritual side and I study a lot.

The other day I was speaking to a woman and she gave me another view on the word "Religion"

It's "Religião" in portuguese.

"Religar" is a verb that means reconnect. Therefore "Religião" is something that reconnects you to the Lord, or to whatever you believe or call it.

(:

Words are not static you know, and words nowadays are corrupt. To change them and purify them is to do the work we are meant to do, simply in a different layer, purifying also our language.

From darkness to light (:

By the way I also don't believe in the idea of going out and preaching the words of Jesus to the world. For me it's a very personal thing.

Well said, Lisa :-)

By the way I also don't believe in going out and preaching to other people about Jesus. For me it's a very personal thing.

I'm not arrogant enough to assume the nature of God.

And I'm not foolish enough to rely upon the words of man to enlighten me.

However, taking the God of the bible at face value clearly tells me it is not the type of God I want to be worshiping.

Unfortunately the Jesus of the bible chose the Hebrew God as his focus of worship.

Please take a few minutes of your time to watch the videos I posted. One is the Messiah Test and the other is Who is Jesus?

God bless you OP.

Thanks buddy!

You havn't the slightest idea of what you speak of. You have taken in others opinions your whole life shaping your originally pure mind. Do you think if their was a test in this world a test of faith a test to find the lord and choose good over evil that it would come so simple. You had the bible thrown into your lap. and all you have had to do is build a relationship in your head with something you call the lord. and attended church everyday. You read literally when the lord speaks in parables. He has warned you to watch out for wolves in sheep's clothing. yet you keep going to church and learn from a Shepard who tends to the lords flock.. hmmm.. Your missing the divine truth in the book the Christ is within..

Last Edited by Talkinghands on 11/22/2012 06:44 PM

As well it should be. Words mean nothing if not accompanied by following them. You encourage others to join you through your example and your actions. As you know, there are many who do a lot of talking, but no walking.

Its not a religion!

Here's another one for you OP!