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In this case, wouldn't Unitarian Universalism be the best one?
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Your faith is the one true faith !"Wherever wood floats, you will find the British" . NapoleonComment
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True religion should be about self-improvement in the mental, emotional and if you like, spiritual sense. It shouldn't revolve around 'redeeming' the 'souls' of the 'heathen swine' around you.
An individual's 'salvation', 'redemption' or 'enlightment' is entirely up to them. While you can satisfy their curiosity and offer a small degree of friendly guidance if they ask it, ultimately, it is up to them to find their spiritual path. Whether that be under the wing of a 'god', 'gods' or any other type of 'supreme', omnipotent being; through quiet contemplation and meditation; or through secular pursuits, it is their decision, and their's alone.
To this end, I believe that there is no one true 'one-size-fits-all' type of faith. I am a Buddhist myself, but I made peace with the devout of all other religious (or anti-religious) belief systems. I find Buddhism to be the true faith for myself. I just acknowledge that it isn't that way for others, save for the like-minded individuals I might meet in my lifetime."Corporation, n, An ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility." -- Ambrose Bierce
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(ahem!)Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
As for the one true church, the only one that can meet that claim (among the Christian churches), is the Catholic church.Comment
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Yes, Elok?
How can my church be the true church if it has only been around for 500 years?Last edited by Ben Kenobi; September 26, 2003, 09:46.Scouse Git (2) La Fayette Adam Smith Solomwi and Loinburger will not be forgotten.
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Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
Yes, Elok?
How can my church be the true church if it has only been around for 500 years?
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I'm still waiting...Originally posted by Proteus_MST
If you look at their age, many of those Cardinals might not survive till the day when they get a chance to get elected as JP2s succesor
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The one that makes no assumptions.Click here if you're having trouble sleeping.
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Nah, surely Greek Orthodox outdoes Rome in the history stakes?Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
As for the one true church, the only one that can meet that claim (among the Christian churches), is the Catholic church.
The others, including mine, can only say we have a better doctrine.
Mandatory beards, for one thing.Some cry `Allah O Akbar` in the street. And some carry Allah in their heart.
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Thank you, Cruddy. Now have yourself a cookie.
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No it doesn't. It split in the 1000s during the big Schism.Nah, surely Greek Orthodox outdoes Rome in the history stakes?Quod Me Nutrit Me DestruitComment
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42. Next?Originally posted by Azazel
Next time in Monkspider's corner of eternal questions: "What is the meaning of life?".
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So what? The most ancient parts of the church went with us. The Eastern tradition was already well established long before Catholicism came into its own.Comment
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