isn't it time for a more modern religion?
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you want a more modern religion?\n\nThen I think the Church of the FSM is for you.\n\nfeel the touch of His Noodly Appendage.
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no it isn't fair. and it wasn't fair 10,000 years ago when they said the same for far older religions. and it won't be fair 10,000 years from now. the world isn't a fair place. deal with it.
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It would be nice to have a world government, I think, along the lines of the UN but with a bit more teeth and backbone, but a world religion?  Not a chance.  I for one would never give up my personal religious views to be subjugated by any of the mainstream religions again.  Of course, if there's another Holy War started up and Christians and Muslims wipe themselves out the way it seems like might happen, then we'll see.  Buddhism is at least close to what I practice.\n\nAs for peace, I dont' think that total world peace will ever be possible.  Humans are too greedy, stubborn and materialistic.
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Of course not. Religions have been trying for thousands of years without any success. \n\nWe need to respect people with different preferences the same way we want to be respected. Most gay people simple ARE that way, and simply don't want a heterosexual relationship.
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Depending on where you live, religion might be a choice or enforced. I agree to a point with what you are saying but, if people were to simply filter out and use ONLY the morality, spirituality and common sense religion CAN teach one, then I say teach away. Unfortunately the belief in the intangable is rampant even in this modern day and age.
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A discussion is a great idea.  We can learn from each other about the good and fruitful parts and ignore what is harmful. I have a Buddhist background but I respect others'\nbeliefs.  One day maybe we can open the "Church of all Faiths" where the services are alternatively Christian, Buddhist, Muslim,Jewish, Hindu, Atheist, Agnostic. I think we will find that we are human first and foremost. Why not?
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Sounds like a new religion is being formed. (Oh great, just what we needed!)
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religion requires more complex social structures i think.  you need a fairly complex language to have a religious base.  religions by design have to explain some complex abstractions -- like how did we get here, what are we doing here, where are we going -- \nits possible they do that but you have to realize all your above traits in animals  many scientists still deny for some psycho reason or another.  i have seen boy giraffes banging other boy giraffes but its not recreational sex -- its primal sparring to virtually all scientists but the most liberal and progressive.  basically science is pulling itself out of the dark ages one more time and noticing things again -- in 20 yrs they might figure out geese have religion but i doubt its going to happen any time soon.  and whats that going to mean for your christmas goose dinner?
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I agree with you that the whole Islam needs reform. This does not mean that other religions do not need the same (Christianity and Jaudism have already gone through alot of reform).
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It's not that Islam is the obvious solution to everyone's spiritual needs, it's that it's the obvious solution to all your spiritual needs. Why do you think there are so many religions?
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I suggest that it become a discussion group talking about the hot topics of your members. I find that many of the classes I attend are menu driven and that often we are just responding to a packaged class which makes us think we are simply not part of it but just automatons. Encourage lively discussion and debate set ground rules and liven the faith experience it will help all evaluate and strengthen their beliefs.
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Absolutely! Jesus would have overturned the communion tables in most of our "churches".  We need to return to the simple truths that Jesus gave us. We also should remember that religion was not given to us so that we could have political power, or so that some would find a career in television broadcasting.\n\nJames 1:19-27\n\nMy dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger can never make things right in God's sight.\n\nSo get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the message God has planted in your hearts, for it is strong enough to save your souls.\n\nAnd remember, it is a message to obey, not just to listen to. If you don't obey, you are only fooling yourself. For if you just listen and don't obey, it is like looking at your face in a mirror but doing nothing to improve your appearance. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you keep looking steadily into God's perfect law--the law that sets you free--and if you do what it says and don't forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.\n\nIf you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are just fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us.
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Yes they should be merged, the nonsense other people believe in we call mythology, the nonsense we believe in we call religion. The religions of today will be the mythologies of tomorrow.
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I agree with you. Think of how many millions would live full lives without religious problems placed on them. Think of how many people will suddenly have a high quality of life since they are no longer sending their hard earned money to mega-church bank-accounts. The issue is so clear to me. Right my brother right on. The world could live in such perfect harmony. Right and wrong could be the new laws to follow, withouth the intervention of mythical persons watching over you waiting to punish you for not accepting them as the truth.
475708
Huh? Religions have always come down to personal preference...and familial and community pressure...so what's your point? I'm missing something here.
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I'm in.  \n\nGimme that old time religion.\n\nAfter all, its not faith if it doesn't involve greasy black smoke and blood by the gallon.
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First define what you mean by globalization. If you mean material wealth then no. However, I would think that the more mankind interacts with one another that we can't help but evolve religion as any structure within our societys. That's assuming that you view religion that way and not as some sort of absolute doctrine that shouldn't change.