Does anybody know of a site..

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 12:06 am

Does anybody know of a website that lists/shows the major beliefs of major religions and different types of Christianity? I feel as though I'd like to be religious, but can not do it in the Catholic church I was brought up in.. too much of "our way or the high way" there. I believe in the basic fundamentals of Christianity, so I think a branch of it is for me, yet I'd like to take a look into the other religions.

Gracias.

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 12:14 am

A quote from a movie I saw yesterday:

-"You don't talk like that in my house, son, we're Catholics!"

-"Ha! You don't even believe in God!"

-"So? That doesn't stop me from being a good Catholic."

Seriously and sincerely: good luck and much happiness in your quest, Leatherneck!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 12:16 am

Google'ing "major religions and different types of Christianity" might help.

Post by **Denyer** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 12:32 am

http://members.aol.com/MercStG/ChriMithPage1.html

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 3:46 am

Rebis wrote:Google'ing "major religions and different types of Christianity" might help.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%2 ... gle+Search

Thought that with so many people here opinionated about religion, someone may know. No need to be a jackass.

wideload · Post by **wideload** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 5:25 am

Denyer wrote:http://members.aol.com/MercStG/ChriMithPage1.html

How accurate do you think this is? It basically states that everything that separates christianiity from other monoteistic religions came from Mithraism and was not included in the original christian teachings. I dont know much about the history of christianity, does anyone have other sources?

Post by **Denyer** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:24 am

wideload wrote:How accurate do you think this is?

Read around some Sumerian myths (such as the great flood, for instance) or other man-god cults (Horus, Kemetian societies.)

You'll never find an unbiased source—in anything, for anything—but early Christian writings are certainly not original. Like all religions, the exact composition often changes dramatically over a few generations due to territorial disputes.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:27 am

I dont think Rebis was being an ass leatherneck. Its been my experience that if you want an answer and ask him, he will almost ALWAYS give you the most direct and concise answer available.

Post by **Denyer** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:40 am

Leatherneck wrote:No need to be a jackass.

Don't add quotes to the search string:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=& ... tnG=Search

Armorwind · Post by **Armorwind** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:42 am

First off, the Council (not Congress) of Nicea was created to discuss and resolve the issue of Arianism, the growing belief that stated that Jesus had a human nature and was greater than man, but did not have a divine nature (i.e. God). This stemmed from the belief that all matter is evil, and because all matter is evil anything born on Earth could not be divine (i.e. God wouldn't degrade himself to living as a human). Constantine, wanting uniformity in the Empire, decided to call this meeting. Christians already believed that Jesus was the Son of God. For instance, there are many quotations in the Bible that support this. Therefore, this wasn't the birthplace of the Christianity, but instead it was merely a place where a teaching was straightened out (Nicene Creed for Catholics/Christians). Also, Christians were Trinitarians from the get-go (as seen in Scripture), though this wasn't specifically spelled out until a later Council (Ephesus or Constantinople for the Holy Spirit, perhaps).

I've actually never heard of Mithraism. I might just ask some people I know who have Theology degrees for some information.

Leatherneck, Catholicism is actually one of the more liberal branches of Christianity (for example the Jesuits). Most of the Protestant denominations actually base their beliefs solely on the Bible, and thus sometimes have a somewhat more "iron framework of orthodoxy." Perhaps you might be interested in a Unitarian or a Non-denominational Church. Good luck in your search.

Post by **Denyer** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 10:02 am

Armorwind wrote:the Council (not Congress)

Indeed. I'm sure that over the course of centuries, it's only ever been referred to by one noun, and that they don't both refer to "an assembly of people".

Armorwind wrote:Catholicism is actually one of the more liberal branches of Christianity (for example the Jesuits). Most of the Protestant denominations actually base their beliefs solely on the Bible, and thus sometimes have a somewhat more "iron framework of orthodoxy."

Incidentally, if you want people who consider discussion of ontological minutiae an integral part of faith then explore Judaism.

Post by **Best First** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 2:09 pm

Denyer wrote:
Leatherneck wrote:No need to be a jackass.
Don't add quotes to the search string:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=& ... tnG=Search

its almost as if he was actually being helpful...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:01 pm

Best First wrote:
Denyer wrote:
Leatherneck wrote:No need to be a jackass.
Don't add quotes to the search string:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=& ... tnG=Search
its almost as if he was actually being helpful...

He asked if anyone had any fish, I gave him directions to a fishing rod. Next time I think I'll just stick the fish behind the radiator.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:19 pm

Rebis wrote:
He asked if anyone had any fish, I gave him directions to a fishing rod. Next time I think I'll just stick the fish behind the radiator.

That'll leave a foul smell