Reply #311: RowdyBoy [View All]

[bush_is_wacko]

I AM a Christan and even I know the Bible isn't "the word of God" it is the word of God according to man.

And, yes, as a Christian I believe that "religion" has done some good in this world from time to time, but I think people like Mother Theresa would exist in this world without religion. I have seen people like this with my own eyes.

I no longer find the "church" is needed in my spiritual growth process. I have my own version of the religion I grew up with (Catholic, BTW) now. I still pray and read the bible, but I also look for the truth in other forms of religion. I still consider myself a Christian because I still believe in the existence of Jesus Christ and I believe he is the son of God. I don't feel i need proof of his existence. I feel the bible documents his existence in some way for me.

However, I believe even Jesus would be very willing to accept the teachings of many other religions. There is some good to them all IMO and there always has been those who would take advantage of the power religion can evoke over others. For me, that tells me that I must be willing to interpret spirituality for myself and not take the word of man over what religious writing makes me feel in my soul.