A question of belief.

[AztecWilliam]

Just to understand where I am coming from, I should point out that own approach to religion is one of agnosticism. But not hostility. Someday I will perhaps write a paper on how I see this question. But for now I offer this piece as food for thought.

www.realclearreligion.org/articles/2015/09/17/what_harvard_wrought_in_california.html

AzWm

[johneaztec]

Sept 17, 2015 22:59:17 GMT -8 AztecWilliam said:

Just to understand where I am coming from, I should point out that own approach to religion is one of agnosticism. But not hostility. Someday I will perhaps write a paper on how I see this question. But for now I offer this piece as food for thought.

www.realclearreligion.org/articles/2015/09/17/what_harvard_wrought_in_california.html

AzWm

This was almost 5 years ago. Are you still agnostic?

[NCAztec82]

Religion codifies relation. Relation does what religion tries and fails to do.

[johneaztec]

Feb 15, 2022 17:48:15 GMT -8 NCAztec82 said:

Religion codifies relation. Relation does what religion tries and fails to do.

I have a relationship with Jesus Christ. It's more about that than religion, to me.

[azson]

The problem with this piece/writer is the same problem I have with many religious types (BYU fans immediately come to mind): a righteous, holier than thou attitude that their religion, deity, godliness, etc. knows what's best for the world and everyone in it. Religions/gods/deities/etc. are a very personal relationship (e.g. see John's comment above) and defined by the individual. I myself believe in a higher power, although it is not yet fully defined.

The irony is this writer quotes the bible to make his points about others losing god and the consequences, yet seemingly forgets one of the most-quoted of Jesus' teachings: something about casting stones.