And what gets me is that the main reason that the RCC picked up many of the rituals was to entice pagan populations with similar rituals in their own religions to join the Big Club. The Roman church was corrupt in that many of its leaders worshiped and served their own flesh and lusts rather than seeking the Holy Spirit. The Protestants are guilty of this as well, particularly in today's era of Kenneth Copeland and the megachurch evangelists, but I also see it in smaller churches. There is, however, a remnant of truth upholding believers who walk in the Spirit and not in the Flesh...and they are what keeps Christianity relevant.
despite my ideological differences with jar and ringo (and the Richard Carrier loving Theodoric) I recognize that they at least believe in the message of helping others over seeking to convert them. And this is what the church at large needs to focus on. Less Jets and more focus on helping others. Comments?
Also, do you think that todays Christians are too political and read the news media more than they do their bible?
Chance as a real force is a myth. It has no basis in reality and no place in scientific inquiry. For science and philosophy to continue to advance in knowledge, chance must be demythologized once and for all. ~RC Sproul
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If that's not sufficient for you go soak your head."~Faith
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