How do CF's Christians (and those of other faiths) choose their paths in life?

[frogstamper]

Originally Posted by Bex

The Buddhist scriptures have some very interesting stories and discussions also - the idea of karma and reincarnation being two examples. Yet I do not see a thread being started on Buddhism. Why is that? Because people have always been very forward about "christian bashing" not one of the Chrisitans that I know on this site have ever said that they are trying to convert the non-believers (which some seem to have suggested). If asked their views about life or a particular subject, they will at times share their views which are necessarily tied to their belief.

Not wanting to dredge the entire issue up again, but I'd take issue with these religious threads being exclusively Christian bashing. Imo this is purely because the people of faith who have contributed to this discussion are as far as I can tell from the Christian faith, I've no doubt if a Buddhist, Muslim or Hindu were to contribute from their own viewpoint, they would receive exactly the same questions.
Its not a case of Christian bashing, speaking for myself all religions are as unsubstantiated as the next.

[Russ B]

Originally Posted by frogstamper

Not wanting to dredge the entire issue up again, but I'd take issue with these religious threads being exclusively Christian bashing. Imo this is purely because the people of faith who have contributed to this discussion are as far as I can tell from the Christian faith, I've no doubt if a Buddhist, Muslim or Hindu were to contribute from their own viewpoint, they would receive exactly the same questions.
Its not a case of Christian bashing, speaking for myself all religions are as unsubstantiated as the next.

Whilst not wishing to take direct issue with your point, which religion/faith gets an exclusive mention in the thread title?

[Bex]

Originally Posted by frogstamper

Not wanting to dredge the entire issue up again, but I'd take issue with these religious threads being exclusively Christian bashing. Imo this is purely because the people of faith who have contributed to this discussion are as far as I can tell from the Christian faith, I've no doubt if a Buddhist, Muslim or Hindu were to contribute from their own viewpoint, they would receive exactly the same questions.
Its not a case of Christian bashing, speaking for myself all religions are as unsubstantiated as the next.

However, you are either side stepping the point that i made or completely misunderstood it.

Russ is correct in his statement about the title of the thread, but the point I was trying to make was that no other faith has been continually slammed and come under scrutiny like the Christian faith has.

If you can find any other thread where another faith has been criticised in the same manner, I'd be surprised, but further, even if you can find one, compare that to the amount of threads that you can find on the christian faith.

[frogstamper]

Originally Posted by Russ

Whilst not wishing to take direct issue with your point, which religion/faith gets an exclusive mention in the thread title?

Thats a fair cop Russ.

Originally Posted by Bex

However, you are either side stepping the point that i made or completely misunderstood it.

Russ is correct in his statement about the title of the thread, but the point I was trying to make was that no other faith has been continually slammed and come under scrutiny like the Christian faith has.

If you can find any other thread where another faith has been criticised in the same manner, I'd be surprised, but further, even if you can find one, compare that to the amount of threads that you can find on the christian faith.

I don't dispute what your saying about the Christian faith getting far and away the lions share of scrutiny Bex, but as I said earlier I honestly believe that is because the people of faith on CF are generally Christians and consequently debating from that viewpoint.
Maybe, as Russ said, the title of this thread should have been inclusive of all religions, "How do CFs faithful chose their path in life", maybe also its because that Christianity is the religion that's predominant in the UK and therefore most of us are more knowledgeable of it than other religions? but I honestly feel any faith would get the same scrutiny from our postee's.

[Maggy J]

Originally Posted by frogstamper

Thats a fair cop Russ.



I don't dispute what your saying about the Christian faith getting far and away the lions share of scrutiny Bex, but as I said earlier I honestly believe that is because the people of faith on CF are generally Christians and consequently debating from that viewpoint.
Maybe, as Russ said, the title of this thread should have been inclusive of all religions, "How do CFs faithful chose their path in life", maybe also its because that Christianity is the religion that's predominant in the UK and therefore most of us are more knowledgeable of it than other religions? but I honestly feel any faith would get the same scrutiny from our postee's.

I suspect that anyone who has any kind of faith on CF has learned to keep their trap shut...

[foreverwar]

Nah - we always look on the bright side of life.......

[Escapee]

Originally Posted by Bex

One thing that has struck me during this thread is that no distinction has been made between religion (including religious fundamentalists) and those of faith. IMO having faith is different to be religious. Part of having faith is beliving in something and having a way of life.

Now to answer the title of the thread - how do I as a believer chose my path in life? My morals and out look on life are very much tied up within the Christian faith, but also in some way my interpretation of the teaching of the bible. Every decision that I make is thought through and contemplated on the basis of my faith.

Now as a philosopher I inherently question everything and believe me i have had many inner debates with myself about my faith but I have always come to the same conclusion that there is a God out there and that I have faith in that God.

Bex, I have not been about for a few weeks but I appreciated the honesty in your post. I am only picking up on two parts in your quote, as an observation not a criticism.

The distinction you make beteen religion and faith is very interesting, if faith is believing in something that means non-believers can have faith. I have my own rules and standards, so that could be regarded as faith even if I do not believe in religion.

I also appreciate your honesty about inner debates, I understand many believers do this and it is often the reason why some fall in and out of religion. My GF seems to go through religious and non-religious spells, and she came from a background where her father was a minister.

At the end of the day it is good that you follow a religion that allows you to question, in some religions your honesty could result in losing your head!