Do People of Religion hide who they really are????

Aye, well said bestboy, him that have an ear let him hear! all the best urban

No Bird, this discussion (yours and mine) isn't about me. It is about you and your false judgment of people of faith. You fear learning the truth of that faith, so you have tried to turn the tables to make it about me. As I said before, if you want to know people of religion by their religion you must learn that religion. That will help you understand why they have place their faith there.

As with God, it isn't about religion or beliefs. It's about people. I love all people regardless of their choices. After all, they are special. They are children of God. Granted I do not know everything about every religion or faith. I do know God and I do know the petty things mankind holds onto so dearly. Those petty things get in the way of so much learning. Pride for example. Bestboy19 You make a proud noise. It is a cover for what is really hurting you. Share that truth with me. Perhaps, I can help you after all.

Everybody wants to rule the world. Don't you see that no matter what you believe you are attempting to make rules, place restrictions and control the lives of others? Everything you do in life returns to you in time. Do you want to be controlled by others?? Do you want others to make conditions and set the rules of your life? Wouldn't you teach more through the example of Love, kindness and your actions in life? You believe so hard in Jesus but can you really say your actions of warnings and threats are the actions Jesus would do? How many do you chase away from God thinking you are converting them? It has never been about how well you know holy books. It's about who you are. Who are you? Are you above those petty things mankind holds so dear? Do you Love Unconditionally??? Do you place people first?? Why is there such a great need to convert others? Doesn't God have that taken care of? Maybe all the preaching people do is just a cover up for who they really are. Funny though. Who we are shows anyway. Lots of Love and Kindness.

Bird, your quote: "If you take away the judging and condemning then replace that with love and kindness, people will open up. They realize you aren't there to hurt or condemn them. You can share experiences and views openly. Does religion really need the judging and condemning??" Your response to Precious just contradicted everything you espoused in your opening for this discussion. It was filled with hateful angry remarks based on your ignorance of God and the Bible. I don't know of anyone worse than you who preaches love and kindness then turns around and shows hate and anger. If it is as you say that actions speak louder than words, you have nothing but hatred for others and your espousing loving and kindness is a lie.

your quote:If I told you that I'd blow your head off if you put one step onto that field, that would be a threat. My Answer: If you don't believe, God will fry you in Hell. So now,which is the greater threat, blowing your head off or frying in Hell? You are finding an excuse to justify your actions, however you only care about controlling others beliefs. You are not doing this for them. You do this for you. Sure,in a physical universe there must be physical laws in order to make everything work. You miss my point. No one can have a better view of their life than the person living it, yet you want to shape and limit their thinking to your parameters then threaten them with Hell if they do not comply. People learn and grow much more quickly if they are given the freedom to be themselves, to choose for themselves without threats and intimidation. Contrary to what you believe, God does not intimidate others as your religion is doing. God grants that freedom to be. Tap dance around the issues. That won't change the facts. Finally, what about the souls that you chase away from God with your warnings and threats. This has hurt many. It has caused many to run from God based solely on that picture of God that you paint. That god is a monster. It's no wonder people avoid religion. The real crime is that they assume your god is God and do not realize what God is all about. They don't realize that God does not hate. God is Unconditional Love. When you teach the hate, anger, and wrath of God, IT IS A CRIME!! IT IS A LIE!!! You do it only because it is what you want to believe. So, search your soul. What is missing that you choose to value hate, anger, and wrath. Discover this and you will take a step forward toward God. The question remains. Do you really want to walk toward God?? I have my doubts. Maybe one day after you have had a belly full of your hate, anger, and wrath then discover what they really are.

You are so blessed by the truths of God. You know what people of religion are hiding or not. By God revealing what they are hiding to you. You can see what's on the other side of the wall. You have a driven purpose for everyone of us. Keep it up buddy and also with the rest of our friends here. Cheers!

Your quote: God still loves me forever and ever. My answer; Yes, you do understand. People do put up walls and do not always reveal who they are because people can be hurt by judging people. Further, how many judging people actually see others as better than themselves. For many it is easier to place others lower using holy books you justify their claims.

Yes, you are right. Those that judge the most are hiding the most. It's so sad when people choose to value those petty things like blame. Seems like all people do is get hurt. Look how much better the world would be if everyone cared only for the results thereby helping rather than blaming. This world could be a much better place and all it takes is a simple choice.

When you have the truth and not just beliefs, what is there to hide? If you see people for who they really are,children of God, how can you not show them love and understanding regardless of their beliefs? After all everyone is learning. No one carries all the answers. There is too much left for us all to learn. If we are at least open to the view of others,we might see a piece of the puzzle we haven't seen before. Still, I think there are more people of religion defense, even to their own people. People often hide their true self even in society for the fear others won't accept them. On the other hand, letting the world see who we really are, provides the best learning possibilities. If people would follow God's example of Unconditional Love, people might get hurt when they hear the truth, but there would never be the need for walls. There is goodness in everyone. We can see if we only look.

Yeah, normal people would hide themselves behind those clothes and petticoats...

But isn't there something you are hiding?? Haven't you lied at some point in the past?? Further, isn't it a lie when one represents beliefs as truth? No matter how hard one believes in something, one can never be sure it is the truth until the facts are known. That is why people should never place so much value on mere beliefs.

But Bird... time and time again in these discussions you are attacking believers with your own views which you represent as being true. Can you not see you are a prime example of exactly that, which in believers you attack! all the best urban

I trust in my God , and in my beliefs ,

Fanaticism? Doesn't truth and knowledge breed moderation, calmness, and intelligence? Which is missing in fanatics??

Mankind does have a controlling nature. Some will not stop until everyone is alike. Diversity is important though religion would want us all the same. You are right. It's never been about religion. It's about people. Those quietly teaching through their example in life, truly are teaching the right lessons.