Religious texts

[sobrique]

If we assume that there is no God, and therefore the central basis of the Bible was in error, would that make it any less valid as a source of spiritual thought, and social/moral guidance?

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[velvet-nothing.livejournal.com]

Well, to a lot of people, they *do* stand alone. I'm agnostic, and as such, the bible has no particular meaning to me. In fact, I haven't even read it properly as an adult, and because there are plenty of other good books on my To Read list it may be a while before I get around to it.

How about yourself? I don't really know where you stand on the existence of God, but if you don't believe, surely you already know how they stand alone?

[sobrique.livejournal.com]

Religious philosophy is something I've been pondering for a while. I used to be a frequent church-going Christian. Now I'm not. I don't quite know how to explain it, but on one day it just no longer fit. A bit like a glove that's on the wrong hand, or a shirt you're wearing backwards.

And on that day, for some reason it didn't 'work' any more. I wouldn't say I reject what I learned, but just didn't feel that I could follow that path any more.

I still am unwilling to rule out existance of God, but I also don't think the way the Bible has it is entirely correct. I think there _is_ a purpose to the Universe. A spirit if you will. But I don't think it's quite so easily personified as a God or pantheon. Then again, there's not really any other words that fit especially, so God would do. Things like prayer/meditation are not heard/answered, so much as serving to focus the mind, that we might accomplish things.

Actually, what's recently come to my attention as a 'close fit' is Taoism, but I shall have to read up more on that.

[mister-jack.livejournal.com]

I have an introductory book on Taoism, you may borrow it if you wish.

[mrbear.livejournal.com]

The 'Tao Of Pooh'?

:)

[mister-jack.livejournal.com]

And The Te of Piglet !

[mrbear.livejournal.com]

Both are damned good books, and very informative. Been ages since I've read them...