Is anyone on here 'deeply' religious?

[Leave Blank]

I mean it in the biblical sense.

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. (James 1:26-7)

I see Catholicism's religion to be echoed in Matthew 23:27-28
27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness. 28 So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

That's a pretty narrow definition of religious. I also don't know it works as a definition when it ignores other religions. State it clearer and maybe.

Narrow as it may be, that's all it means to me; be more Christ like.

[Terpit]

Yeah I saw that, so what is religion in the false sense of the word? in the context you used the first time where you said you weren't religious.

[Leave Blank]

Yeah I saw that, so what is religion in the false sense of the word? in the context you used the first time where you said you weren't religious.

Legalism, I'm almost certain I made that clear.

[lovelydivot]

[Terpit]

I'm almost certain I made that clear.

ok matey, no need to get touchy about your beliefs

[Leave Blank]

I'm almost certain I made that clear.

ok matey, no need to get touchy about your beliefs

LOL. You are such a wind up merchant!

[Kochari]

I'm almost certain I made that clear.

ok matey, no need to get touchy about your beliefs

[Terpit]

I'm almost certain I made that clear.

ok matey, no need to get touchy about your beliefs

I can't help myself, I dont mean to offend, Mr. Blank, although im sure you're taking it in jest

[lovelydivot]

I see this - native american turtle rattle - and I'm like - yeah - that is special.

...to me at least.

Revere nature and it will show you things.

[scspkr99]

Yeah I saw that, so what is religion in the false sense of the word? in the context you used the first time where you said you weren't religious.

Legalism, I'm almost certain I made that clear.

I think it's usually the audience that confirms whether you made something clear.

So you think that Christianity is the only valid religion then?

[Terpit]

I see this - native american turtle rattle - and I'm like - yeah - that is special.

...to me at least.

Revere nature and it will show you things.

whats that got to do with religion buddy

[Terpit]

Yeah I saw that, so what is religion in the false sense of the word? in the context you used the first time where you said you weren't religious.

Legalism, I'm almost certain I made that clear.

I think it's usually the audience that confirms whether you made something clear.

So you think that Christianity is the only valid religion then?

Hey guy, no need to get your jimmies rustled

[kidshuffle]

Narrow as it may be, that's all it means to me; be more Christ like.

edit: According to your definition, a muslim/buddhist/hindu/etc cannot be religious, since they are not trying to be more christ-like. Do you seriously believe that? Or do you not need to follow christ to be christ-like?

[lovelydivot]

terrapins

[chekov]

what exactly is legalism? is it when people think their religion is the only true answer?

[Mason]

lol this is why religion is bad, if it didnt exist you guys wouldnt be arguing and everyones jimmies would remain unrustled

[Terpit]

what exactly is legalism? is it when people think their religion is the only true answer?

Isn't that every religion?

[Terpit]

never mind, this is apparently the definition:
le·gal·ism
/ˈlēgəˌlizəm/
Noun
Excessive adherence to law or formula.
Dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith

So it sounds to me like a legalist (?) follows a religion but gets to pick and choose which rules he/she follows, pretty convenient

[Kochari]

never mind, this is apparently the definition:
le·gal·ism
/ˈlēgəˌlizəm/
Noun
Excessive adherence to law or formula.
Dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith

So it sounds to me like a legalist (?) follows a religion but gets to pick and choose which rules he/she follows, pretty convenient

Never understood why this is used against religious people. Surely it makes sense to "pick and choose" what you follow and believe, isn't that what rational thinking is all about? Would you guys really prefer it if all religious people strictly followed the Bible/Koran/Mahabharata/etc NO MATTER WHAT? The most religious people I've met (in my understanding of the term, i.e., love and respect for God/the universe/each other) tend to be the ones who have thought about it the most, neither dismissing or accepting anything offhand.

[kidshuffle]

I think Kochari is spot on. A legalist is simply a rational, religious person.