How would it differ from all of the different forms of Christianity out there today?  Which one would it be most like?  From which would it differ most?  How would this religion feel about some of the favorite Christian pet peeve issues of the day?
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The book to read about it would be called the Bible...and it would be how Christians are truly suppose to walk...according to Jesus.\nSome of the "pet peeves" of today are man made...not made by God.\nTrue Christianity= Christ like.
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how does one differentiate between 'real christians' and the rest who are somehow........ imaginary?--real christians try to end suffering any way they can--voting is one way they can do this--however, I am kind of glad 'Love my lord' does not
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I have been saying, for years, that modern Christians follow Paul, not Jesus. The Christian New Testament is in large degree a Paulist document. The books that were accepted as worthy of inclusion were chosen by religious leaders long after the time of Christ at the request of Constantine. It was his desire to make Christianism the Roman state religion. It needed to be something that was very structured so as to give control over the masses. Paul's writtings afforded them the opportunity to do that, which is why they were picked. Anyone interested in a good look at the REAL Jesus and what HE taught, as opposed to Paul, should read the Lost Gospel of Thomas. Its easy to find, just do a web search. Funny thing about that book ... Jesus was married, spoke in ways that are foriegn to many now days, and comes off looking much more like the Jesus presented by Muslim scholars and also modern Gnostics. Its also dated, as a translation of an earlier work, to 60 C.E. which makes it older than 60 C.E. and very close to the life of Jesus. Its also older than most of Paul's works. And that married part? Makes it a little hard to let that pass as a fact and still enjoin celebacy on priests, monks, and nuns by way of example, don't you think? There goes the control over a cheap source of church labor. Another funny thing that lends credence to the Gospel of Thomas is that almost every quote in it can be found in the current Christian New Testament. But the OTHERS, the ones that are left out, make all the difference in the world. Paul was who and what he was. That's between Paul and Deity. But I don't think he was an Apostle, and I don't think he spoke for true Christianity. But, hey, Thomas did a good job. ;-) ~ Peace and Blessings ~ (Just an added thought ... Luke wrote the Book of Acts.He wasn't an Apostle, he probably never knew Jesus, he came on the scene latter. He worked and traveled with Paul. Realistically, where do you think he got his information. Who gave Luke input?)
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Maybe both conversation and debate. Some people want to prove that Christians are wrong while others may be interested in what the religion has to say for itself. It's a confusing matter but people (even me) still participate in these topics.
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1)Christianity is the religion of persecution and bigotry. It says it isn't but its history says otherwise. Ask the Jews.\n2)Jesus wanted all his disciples to be like him, which is to say, wandering penniless homeless celibate monks. No thanks!\n3)Jesus prohibits divorce except for adultery. Apparently Jesus had little experience with alcoholics. I cannot follow a teacher who puts such a blanket prohibition on divorce.\n4) Jesus was not the Messiah. The Jews were looking for a king who was a military genius (like Alexander the Great). They expected the Messiah to tackle Rome and drive the Romans out of Israel. Jesus denied he was this Messiah (my kingdom is not of this earth).\n5) The Bible is  a partisan document edited and compiled by men who were hostile to women. Gospels like "The Gospel of Mary" and the "Gospel of Thomas" were just thrown out as being heretical. \n6) Christianity embraces orthodoxy - thinking those thoughts that you are taught and which are allowed. Thinking your own thoughts about God leads to heresy. *uck this shit.\n7)The miracles are unbelievable.\n8) The Bible contradicts itself in serious ways. There is an entire literature of Biblical criticism devoted to this problem. Library shelves are full of books like this.\n9) The Bible lies and mangles history. Joshua did not stop the Sun.\n10) Some of the Bible's commands are horrible. If you doubt it, read Leviticus and Deuteronomy.
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Well, that would require a 100 page essay to list all the differences, and a major history language.\n\nBoth would be preferred , at least by me, over Roman Orthodox, but I would say Coptic would be closer to what the church was like after Jesus' death/Resurrection.
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The average Christian is a paradox. I wonder if they have faith in the rapture why are they so frightened by what's going on in the world right now? Many contradictory attitudes combined in one faith.
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Why are you so hateful towards Christians? Does it help you feel better about your worthless life by demeaning others? Can you not think of a better outlet for your anger?
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My impression from the Christians on this site (myself included) is that we are trying to at least clear up the confusion about Christianity and the Bible, but whether or not anyone is interested I can't say. \n\n My personal feeling is that if you're going to reject something, say Christ, you should at least know about what you're rejecting.  Some people do understand and reject what the Bible says, but most don't understand at all and have all kinds of pre-conceived notions that they've learned from the culture at large.
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That would be interesting. Being a Jew and not a Christian I can honestly say that would surprise me and would require me to seriously rethink some of my practices in life but I do not think it will change how I am as a person. Though I would wish he/she/it would leave some instructions on what we should do IE how to be a good person stuff like that. That being said I will still continue leading a moral life I just may redefine what morality is.
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1. Christ, a great guy, noble and fair teachings, not attached to material stuff... but totally warped by today's Xian churches (some more than others - some denominations I don't know so well. The best I know is Roman Catholic - very removed from primitive Xtianity). The part I like is Jesus' prechings of LOVE. The rest - no thanks.\n\n2. Islam, also an Abrahamic religion, based on the revelations to Muhammad, imposed by force of arms and bloodshed, very discriminative of women. No thanks.\n\n3. Hinduism - very attached to nature and its cycles, a "mother" to buddhism. With commom notions with buddhism (reincarnations, karma, nirvana). Complicated, sophisticated, worthy of study.\n\n4. Judaism - don't know it too well but since it's the origin of Xtian I can imagine. Their god seems a vindicative, jealous and angry one. No thanks.\n\n5. Mormon - That's a Xtian denomination. Not very familiar with its idiosyncrasies.\n\n6. Buddhist - ah, this is good. I mean apart the folkloric part, and you've got to conider the two strems - Therevada and Mahayana. I prefer the ZEN version (part of Therevada). Noble teachings, good advice, unattachment to material stuff, peace, not harming others and ANIMALS, I like it. Best part - NO GOD TO WORSHIP.  More of a philosophy or ethic code than religion. I definitrly could embrace Zen buddhism.\n\n7. Others. All that is related with Nature appeals to me. pagan, wicca, druid, etc. Special mention to NATURAL SCIENTIFIC PANTHEISM. Great if you are disappointed with present day religions. Connection to Nature, the Universe, reverence of the All. No need for a personal god. A philosophy rather than a religion, but with the component of awe, respect, delight, wonder and reverence for Nature and the Universe.\n\nLast word for Taoism - read the TAO-TE-QING. It's beautifully written, and great noble teachings. Unforgettable!! Truly impressive!!
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Christians would be pretty much those people that believe in Jesus "Christ". So yes they would be "christ"ian.
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Christian. \nAll 5 things are true-\n1. People aren't necessarily hopeless, but they feel the need to "shoot Christians down" (as I say it) because they feel God is inferior.\n2- They aren't necessarily jealous either, but they feel (at least, other religious groups) that they need to be superior over other religions.\n3- People are very confused. I have noticed lots of questions about "flaws" in the Bible. However, they never bother to find out exactly who the people are that have to do with it (eg. someone asked why we killed people from Molech or something. Molech is a demon.), or they never bother to find where God is a loving God. \n4- People also just tend to spite Christians.\n5- See reason for number 3, they go hand in hand.
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hhmmm.. I interpret this as:\n\nThe Christian religion is based on lies, and has been formed, in my opinion, as a type of slavery. If Christianity was shunned from society like satanism or the old religions, I would not survive as the followers depend on worldwide recognition. Our bible IS the wind and rain, means it will be there forever. And whatever society decides what is right, there will always be people who respect and honour this old religion.\n\nYes.\n\nThat's my interpretation.
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*Chuckling for Judaism is not one of 3 main religions* That would be Hinduism. In size (If one cheats a lil and lumps all of the christian sects together. (Something I disagree with as one sect dun even agree with other sects, so hard to see how they claim to be one unified religion.)) it goes Christianity, Islam, Hinduism.\nJudaism is less than 1% of the world population...\n\nDo I see bias here? That goes without saying, far too much sadly. And I do hope Yahoo puts an end (instead of caving in to fanatics) to it as freedom of religion is #1 on the Bill of Rights.\nThe Bill of Rights\nThe First Amendment guarantees the freedom of worship, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and of petition to the government for redress of grievances.\nFor more http://education.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry/Constituus\n\nBut I'm used to the bias having been raised jewish, I've had to deal with religious intolerance all my life. That has not been any different here. In fact, it seems far worse.\n\nBut there is good news, I found this during my many searches on the topic of religion.\nChristians and Pagans agree that the Wiccan community is growing at an exceptional rate, and is projected to be the Third Largest religion in America by 2012.\nhttp://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/4/emw231351.htm\n\nSo they are just gonna have to learn to get along with others...
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Chaos!\nRape, murder, crime would be a normal thing.\nRelgion was invented to contol and curb the animal instincts that all humans have
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Well, I'm not one of those Christians, so I can't really speak for them. If you have sensed that they fear you, I don't get it. I do know some Christians that feel they should disassociate themselves with non-Christians just because they don't have anything in common if they don't even believe in the same God. Also, many families want their kids to be close to other Christians because being around people who believe differently can open up issues that they feel would not come up if they only hang out with Christians. However, only hanging out with kids who go to church won't necessarily keep your kids from sin. Where do you think I learned all of my dirty jokes? (Christian School!) I think, though, that we need to accept those who feel they should be separate....as long as they are the ones to leave the public area instead of them trying to keep others who are different out. Did that make any sense?