Current thinking - teach all religions. I say abolish it all

[stu]

Jesus...telling us to love one another

you really shouldn't need a Jesus to tell you to do that.

 

[OddTrader]

you really shouldn't need a Jesus to tell you to do that.

Exactly - Jesus said the same!

 

[stu]

Exactly - Jesus said the same!

Even worse. That would be 2 instructions where non should be needed!

 

[futurecurrents]

People think that religion is about studying God, but it is really about studying ourselves.

One can look at religion as a sort of self administered psychotherapy for mankind. A prayer, a meditation, a song, they are all a way to find some psychic calm.

 

[OddTrader]

Even worse. That would be 2 instructions where none should be needed!

Now 3!!!

 

[CaptainObvious]

Since we cannot trust our teachers to keep their personal bias and politics out of the classroom religion cannot be taught to the little monsters. Anyone who thinks otherwise should be forced to watch a week straight of the 700 club while receiving an hourly enema. :eek:

 

[jem]

that is a really good point.

most the the right wing nutcases I have met in churches or other places were once spun out lefties or criminals. they swing from one extreme to the other.

no kidding, a lot of these atheists don't understand that the only thing keeping them alive is Jesus...telling us to love one another and forgive our enemies. But if it wasn't for that, they'd see what a right wing nutcase looks like when Jesus is no longer on his side. (and it aint pretty)

 

[ETcallhome]

you really shouldn't need a Jesus to tell you to do that.

Some of us less evolved beings need to be told because it doesn't come naturally.

 

[OddTrader]

Some of us less evolved beings need to be told because it doesn't come naturally.

" but I -- I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those accusing you falsely, and persecuting you, "

"But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also.…"

 

[OddTrader]

that is a really good point.

most the the right wing nutcases I have met in churches or other places were once spun out lefties or criminals. they swing from one extreme to the other.

Jesus was a moderate reformer - challenging religion conventions, a real leftist asking his followers should be like him - seeking truth, loving enemies, pursuing justice, helping needy, having critical/independent thinking, performing compassionate acts, etc. etc. Never give up, until death!

How many leftists today actually follow him?