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Originally Posted by Ree  I grew up in a strictly Christian home and attended a fundamental church. This church gave me nightmares when I was a very small child and as soon as I was able I got away, very fast and very far.
It took me most of my life to get over that experience and to begin my own spiritual seeking. I have come to believe Jesus was an extremely enlightened man who walked this planet and came to teach wonderful lessons. And I believe what Jesus came to teach was pretty much hi-jacked by man the way many claim true Islam is being hi-jacked by extremists.
Never will I darken the door of a "Christian" institution again. It is a tool used by man to control and to keep ignorant the masses who, if enlightened, could truly bring about change in this world. |
So what do you suggest? Jesus is an enlightened man. You don't wish to enter an institution that studies his teachings. Furthermore, you think that they are trying to keep people from becoming like Christ himself.
Your argument seems to lead to banishing Jesus to obscurity because you see a no-win situation.
As far as controlling the masses, materialism has been much more effective. Compare how many advertisements promising to make us all rock stars you and I view per day in comparison to religious commentary.