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Jesus.; was he a religious man ?
Topic Started: Sunday, 1. April 2007, 21:58 (469 Views)
Gerard

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Apr 13 2007, 04:28 PM


Shall we start by discussing this, by James?

James
Apr 1 2007, 09:58 PM
I have these thoughts and they raise in me great issues about the role of religion(s) and the freedom of the spirit which Jesus mentions. Two different things in my mind.  When does religion become claustrophobic and will not allow you to  move on.?

Does forever poring and debating over scripture, as the scribes and pharasees did,  and we can also do,  blind us to the spontaneous spirit within ?



The role of religion, in my opinion, is obviously first and foremost to lead us towards an ever closer relationship with God. From that stems our responsibility to look outward towards others. If poring and debating over scripture is an end in itself, does that lead us anywhere? I doubt it.

James,

Have a look at my signature.

Gerry
"The institutional and charismatic aspects are quasi coessential to the Church's constitution" (Pope John Paul II, 1998).
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I'm with Clare and Nelly on this--the point about being "spiritual not religious" is a modern day mantra and usually a lie to hide the fact that the speaker is neither.

John
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Jamie

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Apr 13 2007, 02:35 PM
Clare
Apr 13 2007, 09:57 AM
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noticed him, just another new person in church, that's all.

He might have been accused of being more Catholic than the Pope!

Clare.

Are you implying that the Pope IS Catholic Clare?????

Clare will - I am sure - appreciate that I was pulling her leg - and not for the first time I fear :rolleyes:
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Jamie
Apr 13 2007, 08:20 PM
Clare will - I am sure - appreciate that I was pulling her leg - and not for the first time I fear :rolleyes:

Or the last!

Jamie, could you start work on the other leg? I've quite a limp, thanks to you!

:P

Clare.
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Jamie

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Apr 13 2007, 07:33 PM
Jamie
Apr 13 2007, 08:20 PM
Clare will - I am sure - appreciate that I was pulling her leg - and not for the first time I fear :rolleyes:

Or the last!

Jamie, could you start work on the other leg? I've quite a limp, thanks to you!

:P

Clare.

Now you're talking Clare!!!!! But for Heaven's sake be more discreet if Mrs Jamie decides to join in........!!!!! :nono:
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