Originally Posted by TerranceL
So much fear of competing ideas.
Hi Brinny in the future instead of hitting the reputation button to make snide comments please feel free to put them in the thread.
yet you still hang out here....
One World Religion
The King Abdullah Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, initiated and financed largely by Saudi money, is set to have its seat in Vienna. Plans envision an organization with a governing body composed of 12 representatives from the world's five largest religions.
The governing body is set to be staffed by two Muslims (Sunni and Shiite), three Christians (Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox), a Buddhist, a Hindu and a Jew. The organization will also have a consulting body with 100 representatives from the five world religions plus other faiths as well as academics and members of civil society.
What religion am I?
My views on religion and spirituality have been influenced by the Bible , most especially by the writings of Paul and the words attributed to Jesus. To a degree both the so called Church Fathers and the Gnostic Christian Scriptures have played a role in my spiritual formation. I have great love and respect for the figure of Jesus and make use of the stories about him to guide my life. I also pray to Him every day. So, the obvious answer is Christian right?
Well, I also believe there are a multitude of gods* That the world and everything in it is en- souled (animism of a sort you could say) and that reality is non-dual in nature. I've probably been equally influenced by Platonism / Neo-Platonism, Depth Psychology ( Jung, Hillman, etc) and Heremeticism as I have been by the Bible. I also reject the idea that the Bible is the inerrant.
* I have no problem with praying to a varity of them either.
I like the first album a lot but in hindsight, comparing the APC stuff along with the Tool and Puscifer stuff, it sounds like radio friendly power ballads. Hes talking about relationship emo crap. I like my Maynard when he is playing the mystic with Tool or the apocalyptic preacher in Puscifer but APC just seems like the point is to make mainstream music. Its not that it isnt good music with an awesome voice it just doesnt inspire me an any way, unlike his other work. (Exception: Judith)What was your issue with APC?
I like the first album a lot but in hindsight, comparing the APC stuff along with the Tool and Puscifer stuff, it sounds like radio friendly power ballads. Hes talking about relationship emo crap. I like my Maynard when he is playing the mystic with Tool or the apocalyptic preacher in Puscifer but APC just seems like the point is to make mainstream music. Its not that it isnt good music with an awesome voice it just doesnt inspire me an any way, unlike his other work. (Exception: Judith)
Inspiring ---> Sour Grapes
I'm not implying that they directly taught me a specific philosophy. Only that I realized an increase in gnosis and meaning while listening. It gets me thinking about things and inspires me . Inspiration is the key. I don't really even know their take on the meaning of many of their songs. I tend to focus on what I make of them. They are a like a mirror for the things I have floating around in my brain that I'm not always aware of. I often come up with new meanings for the songs on a weekly basis.Funny seeing Tool on here. Best band in the world but I would agree that there isn't much philosophy to be learned directly from their music since their emphasis is encourage thinking for yourself as a base principal to the band.
Please elaborate. I find no problem with agreeing to the statements in the Nicene creed.at any rate, for the purposes of this forum we have defined christian as Nicene compliant, which you manifestly are not.
I don't think I'm overly concerned about being special. It's not a guiding principle in my life or anything at least.Flaunting the defined vernacular might make you feel like a special snowflake, but it effectively engenders confusion.
To the OP,
We are commanded in Scripture to 'examine' ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith. 2 Corinthians 13:5 states, "5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?--unless indeed you are disqualified." Only faith in Christ (Romans 5:1), accepting Him as your Savior (John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 2:2), repenting of your sins (Acts 3:19; 2 Corinthians 7:10), and trusting in Him alone for your salvation and for the forgiveness of your sins (Acts 4:12) is how you can be saved from the wrath of G-d that is to come upon all unforgiven sinners (John 3:36; Romans 1:18-23; Romans 2:5-6; Romans 5:8-10). Only Jesus Christ can save you from the wrath of G-d on Judgment Day. However, it's your choice to accept Him or not.
It's vital that you realize there aren't 'many paths' which will lead you to salvation and to Heaven. The Scriptures are very clear that there is only one way and that is through Jesus Christ alone (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:5-11). Now the question is, are you a genuine Christian? If what I wrote is what you believe, than according to the Scriptures, you are. If you are a genuine Christian, according to the Scriptures, than G-d has forgiven you and has granted you eternal life. He has forgiven your sins through His Son, Jesus Christ. You are indeed 'born again' (John 1:12-13; John 3:3). If what I wrote is not what you believe, than according to the Scriptures, you are not a genuine Christian. This is an issue you must seriously think about because where you will spend eternity depends upon it.
What religion am I?
My views on religion and spirituality have been influenced by the Bible , most
Well, I also believe there are a multitude of gods* That the world and everything in it is en- souled (animism of a sort you could say) and that reality is non-dual in nature. I've probably been equally influenced by Platonism / Neo-Platonism, Depth Psychology ( Jung, Hillman, etc) and Heremeticism as I have been by the Bible. I also reject the idea that the Bible is the inerrant.
* I have no problem with praying to a varity of them either.
Nicene Creed said:I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
To the OP,
We are commanded in Scripture to 'examine' ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith. 2 Corinthians 13:5 states, "5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?--unless indeed you are disqualified." Only faith in Christ (Romans 5:1), accepting Him as your Savior (John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 2:2), repenting of your sins (Acts 3:19; 2 Corinthians 7:10), and trusting in Him alone for your salvation and for the forgiveness of your sins (Acts 4:12) is how you can be saved from the wrath of G-d that is to come upon all unforgiven sinners (John 3:36; Romans 1:18-23; Romans 2:5-6; Romans 5:8-10). Only Jesus Christ can save you from the wrath of G-d on Judgment Day. However, it's your choice to accept Him or not.
It's vital that you realize there aren't 'many paths' which will lead you to salvation and to Heaven. The Scriptures are very clear that there is only one way and that is through Jesus Christ alone (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:5-11). Now the question is, are you a genuine Christian? If what I wrote is what you believe, than according to the Scriptures, you are. If you are a genuine Christian, according to the Scriptures, than G-d has forgiven you and has granted you eternal life. He has forgiven your sins through His Son, Jesus Christ. You are indeed 'born again' (John 1:12-13; John 3:3). If what I wrote is not what you believe, than according to the Scriptures, you are not a genuine Christian. This is an issue you must seriously think about because where you will spend eternity depends upon it.
Exactly what she said and then some.To the OP,
We are commanded in Scripture to 'examine' ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith. 2 Corinthians 13:5 states, "5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?--unless indeed you are disqualified." Only faith in Christ (Romans 5:1), accepting Him as your Savior (John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 2:2), repenting of your sins (Acts 3:19; 2 Corinthians 7:10), and trusting in Him alone for your salvation and for the forgiveness of your sins (Acts 4:12) is how you can be saved from the wrath of G-d that is to come upon all unforgiven sinners (John 3:36; Romans 1:18-23; Romans 2:5-6; Romans 5:8-10). Only Jesus Christ can save you from the wrath of G-d on Judgment Day. However, it's your choice to accept Him or not.
It's vital that you realize there aren't 'many paths' which will lead you to salvation and to Heaven. The Scriptures are very clear that there is only one way and that is through Jesus Christ alone (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:5-11). Now the question is, are you a genuine Christian? If what I wrote is what you believe, than according to the Scriptures, you are. If you are a genuine Christian, according to the Scriptures, than G-d has forgiven you and has granted you eternal life. He has forgiven your sins through His Son, Jesus Christ. You are indeed 'born again' (John 1:12-13; John 3:3). If what I wrote is not what you believe, than according to the Scriptures, you are not a genuine Christian. This is an issue you must seriously think about because where you will spend eternity depends upon it.
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