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In most of the ancient world, moral philosophy and religion were entirely separate concepts - the Greek and Roman gods, for example, were NOT "loving" beings at all, and the primary purpose of religious observance was to stop them doing nasty things to you! One of the best sources of teaching on "how to lead a good life" are, IMHO, the dialogs of Plato, and they are totally devoid from religion. They teach "how to live a good life", but "god" is nowhere to be found in the ideas expressed. |
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Personally I have tremendous respect for the teachings of Jesus, as reported by the Bible. All good stuff - a great deal in common with what Plato had said 500 years earlier, in fact. What I have a problem with is what Paul did, which was to transform Christianity from a religion following the teachings of Jesus, to a religion in which Jesus himself became a "divine being". (Yes, for those who don't know their history, it was Paul, not Jesus, who "invented" Christianity as we now know it). That, to me, converted a decent and devout man's teachings of moral philosophy into (and I mean no disrespect in saying this) "superstition", and that I cannot accept. |
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Even though the gender reference is wrong, I think this is the perfect place for an LOLCat.
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I think I'll just go back to bed and pull the covers over my head. Maybe take some chocolate and a cat or two in there with me for comfort and company. If I get bored, I'll start a new religion. "There is only ONE GOD, his name is Eddie Izzard, and the Crazy Cat Lady Who Lives Out in the Sticks is HIS prophet!!!" |
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[QUOTE=RickyMaveety;335796]Even though the gender reference is wrong, I think this is the perfect place for an LOLCat.
Why is the gender reference wrong? |
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I don't know what anyone else said, but I said "Ricky" started it!!!
And you did, you know you did, you always do, so don't deny it!! |
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