"Jesus never intended to found a religion, much less be the object of its devotion. The followers of Jesus — the disciples and the early Christian Church — made him into something else. The hierarchies of institutional religion made him God; doctrine and dogma distorted Jesus' identity by making him divine. Church leaders enshrined this exceptional human being as "the only Son of God."
Sorry, but that's a steaming pile of... stuff that's useful for your vegetable garden.
(Like you, though, if it said 'Christendom' I wouldn't have any argument)
"Christendom or Christianity...?"
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"Jesus never intended to found a religion, much less be the object of its devotion. The followers of Jesus — the disciples and the early Christian Church — made him into something else. The hierarchies of institutional religion made him God; doctrine and dogma distorted Jesus' identity by making him divine. Church leaders enshrined this exceptional human being as "the only Son of God."
Sorry, but that's a steaming pile of... stuff that's useful for your vegetable garden.
(Like you, though, if it said 'Christendom' I wouldn't have any argument)
19 February 2010 at 11:07
Just following your fine example of being controversial (for the sake of it) every now and then ;-)
I will add a couple of words to the blog though... as a result of your guidance!
19 February 2010 at 11:55
Have succumbed to Rector Power and modified (after a less speed reading moment)!!! Ta.
19 February 2010 at 12:55
Well said, Rev Sam!
19 February 2010 at 14:43