What is wrong with the world today with it's views

I would not normally respond to such a discussion but I found your statements so hypocritical and nonsensical that it actually made me laugh. "I know that there are different religions out there and that they all believe something different and blah blah blah." ... "but not once were we ever taught to condemn or judge or mock other people just because they believe something differently than we do." Ok, so everybody else's beliefs illicit a blah blah blah but blah blah blah isn't mocking or judging. Rrrrright. You may not have been taught to condemn, mock or judge but you picked it up on your own very nicely. "Christianity is NOT a religion".. frankly that is just a nonsensical statement. When someone asks you what religion you are, do you deny your Christianity and say "I have no religion" or do you say "I am a Christian"? If you had stated you believed in a higher power or have a spiritual philosophy then you could say you did not belong to a religion. Christianity by definition is a religion. You believe in a creator deity and have full faith that your chosen deity exists. You believe in the prophet/son of your deity named Christ. You believe in a doctorine about that deity and that prophet. You go to a church which teaches an interpretation of the doctrine. That IS a religion and Christianity is the name of that religion. If all else fails, look up the definition in the dictionary. I read the discussion you are talking about. It did not mention Christianity by name. Not once. It alluded to several religions actually and yet you chose to take it as a personal attack on you and yours. Perhaps you should save yourself some aggravation in the future and not take things so personally.

Hi all,religon,philosophy or faith are primarilly focussed on the happiness of the individual ,which would further result in the world becoming happy.I am a buddhist,a practioner of NICHIREN DAISHONIN's BUDDHISM. Nichiren daishonin's buddhism is a way of life not exactly a religion.There are no. of philosophies and religions preached in accord with the way people wish to percieve them, which is not always the best thing to do. I believe that judging another religon or faith is a grave mistake.The reason why i say this is because without complete knowledge about that particular faith we have no right to comment, mock or degrade any other religon/faith.The people who do so are clearly reflecting the frailtiy of their own religious practice.I am a Hindu by birth and later converted to buddhism because i found the compassionate practice of nichiren daishonin's buddhism , which believes in happiness for oneself and others through self reform, applicabe and practical in todays times.It is percisely because of such ignorant people wh mck faith/ religon that wars are being fought on the name of allah or ram .These ignorant people are in a way the very people who corrupt the think of the world. As an Indian i am no stranger to violence on innocent people based on religion.I have seen people being killed becasue tehy are muslm or hindu.I strongy feel that the world today needs a combination of all religons because the very focus of religions is the individual and his happiness.But when people like this pop up to degrade various faith s, i feel deeply hurt as these acts on a macro level are resulting the lives of innocent people.Buddhism believes in the harmonious unity of all religions.So please dont be upset because of such baseless people .They will also need to be saved one day. pls take care njoy.

asgtswife and to all christians like asgtswife, i am sorry if u feel bad aftr reading my post, if u read my discussion fully u will understand tht it not only make fun or mock a particular religion,it is the key points of the famous religions which exists today. ok and i must say to u tht a real christian or anyother person frm any religion never feels bad when someone mocks their religion,they try to help them out to study the good points of religion and i must say tht bible is a book containing numerous errors,so many good things,so many bad things,so many evils,so many inner meanings etc i had read many religious books including bible and i saw so many similarities and so many points which make them grow in this world,i just made a post to show tht points to the mylotters and i am sorry if it hurt someones feelings

Alot of what is going on they took pray out school, out of our court houses there isn't anywhere anymore that you can go and find God there on the walls and I don't understand why they can have ball games at school they can have all kinds of clubs dances you name it and that's fine but you name God and everyone goes nuts I think it's a crime to not let God in our schools if you don't belive than fine but let thoses that do belive and have it thier way we can't smoke where we want we cant talk about God where we want but they can do everything esle I don't understand this if all the christians would stand up and take a stand maybe we can get something done for the good I put on all of my christmas cards this year in God we trust I thought it was my right someone send me one like that so I just did the same...

Unfortunately, asgtswife, there will always be people who lack religious tolerance, there will always be people who speak ill words against others religions and spiritual beliefs, and there will always be people who hate people for their religion or hate that religion itself. Even among Christians there have been much persecution and intolerance. I admire your speaking out against it but I also encourage you to speak out against all religious intolerance, especially among Christians. Until Christians can stop doing exactly what you said that Christians should not do - "condemn or judge or mock other people just because they believe something differently than we do" - we cannot expect others to stop judging, mocking, and condemning us!

I got your point and i liked it.Some people are really like that,some would question our faith as a christian.The reason why they act like that because they dont know the truth.They just love to say things which are not true.We Christians need respect also even if others have different beliefs.Just humble yourself to the Lord even if others would put you down coz even God experienced false accusations and yet He is still humble even if He's hurt.

asgtswife04, I think you need to broaden your spectrum a bit and recognize the fact that you have a broad spectrum of members here. Not only are they from different parts of the world, culture, customs, race, race, traditions and most of all religions. You may also find that the most discussed topic here is religion and as such you cannot stop some of the most wayward prerogatives and views here. Just let them be, if you have a point just state your case. Most of all, don't let their views or comments spoil your day for you. Once you have done what you should and can do, then it is really left to them to comprehend and let God grant them the wisdom to have the same foresight. If not, we will just have to carry on with our lives and move on. It is not our battle here. I totally agree with you that Christianity is never a religion, however, just don't be surprise that the majority here may not see it that way. Sometimes, I just cannot understand them too. Anyway, I like to leave you these words from Isaac Bashevis Singer - “Doubt is part of all religion. All the religious thinkers were doubters.” Have a nice day.

Hi Asgtswife, Aah God bless you. Well put, I don't know the discussion you are referring to but it has obviously got you going. As a Christian myself I have acceptance and understanding of others also, what was it Jesus said, 'they know not what they do' I will leave you with that. Try not to let it get to you. God bless and Huggles. Ellie :D

I understand what you mean. People have hard hearts nowadays. I feel we need to pray for these people. The lord loves everyone and wants everyone to be saved. I realize that some people only care about the next movie or gadet that is coming out. I pray and I will no matter what anyone says. This country was based on Christian vaules but it seems it has strayed away. Keep praying and hoping for the best. Great discussion and happy myoltting to you, and have a great day!