Why do some Christians make up the rules as they go along?

Call Him Jesus, and you are a christian - religion - christianity

Call Him Allah, and you are a moslem - religion - islam.

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sects, sub-sects and divisions, denominations, churches and mosques notwithstanding.

And yet some argue....

Pl accept my sympathy for having such a colleague...

ALL Christians (plus members of all other religions) make up the rules as they go along.

The entire argument is absurd.

As for being a so-called "true" Christian -- all people believe that THEIR brand of Christianity (or religion) is the "right" one.

Of course some are so arrogant to believe that their understanding and interpretation not only is the "right" one, but all other interpretations are not only incorrect but make "those others" NON-Christian or possibly even put the person in hell.

This argument about religion vs life style is just one more stupid distinction attempting to say "I am right" and "you are wrong."

The problems arise when so many people not only disagree on what the one "true" religion is, or what "true" Christianity" but when they act with ignorant and open bigotry towards others of different beliefs.

They say all kinds of things like "I love the sinner" or I "respect their beliefs" but in actual fact their actions belie this claim. By the very fact that they judge others as some kind of specific "sinner" based on an ignorant interpretation or an ignorant dogmatic position or an ignorant "revealed truth passage" instead of basing their moral judgments on an empirical assessment just proves their bigotry and their unjust declamations

Like all corporate management strategies, you got to innovate to stay ahead.

Since there is no product to enhance nor are they allowed to change the contents of the bible, the only fashionable thing to do is to change the rules, or to re-interpret them. Sometimes, the people at the top understand the changes, but the people lower down the line mis-interpreted them.

Like for example, many religions do not like to be called religion, but how many can answer why? Because a religion sounds like a rigid system, whereas words like faith portrays sacrifice and un-questioning beliefs. But in the final count, IT IS still a religion.

Gulp it and accept it? Are you kidding me? I don't give a rat's rubber whose "opinion" this is. You think you can just come in here, start blabbering a few statements off, and everyone who is a true believer of Jesus Christ is going to "convert" to Christianity the "religion"? Hardly!

The scholars who wrote the dictionaries? What is so different about their knowledge and the prophets who wrote the Bible? These people were also linguistic scholars. They were not ordinary citizens. They were highly educated and very dedicated workers, staying indoors for months at a time, just working on scripture.

Here's what my dictionary says about "religion":

1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.

2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.

3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.

4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.

5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.

6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.

7. religions, Archaic. religious rites.

8. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.

Basically, religion is a "a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon". In other words, it is a set of RULES. Not only are the "sects" outrageous, the "religions" are as well. ALL OF THEM ARE MAN-MADE! Why would I follow anything in this world made by men? God Himself only accepts ONE religion (James 1:27). If it is acceptable to God, then it is to me. You may think you are trying to help with your question, but really you are intruding on a very personal and private virture that you have no business invading. Whatever is between my Lord Jesus and myself is exclusive and ours.

So much for "gulping it and accepting it, huh?"

Any rule has been made up somewhere along the line. Every last single word is coined and then blessed by being included in a dictionary.

Yeah, that's the place we get the "Golden Rule". that is not rapidly reported interior the Bible as such, yet sufficient of the meaning is there that the rule of thumb basically for sure follows, in case you get my meaning. that is all approximately LOVE.

First, I agree with your point that Christianity is a religion. I believe what is meant by saying that Christianity is not a religion is the idea that works are not involved. Perhaps in a sense they are correct because if one does not believe that someone has do something (e.g. works), then it isn't a religion; its a philosophical construct.

They have been changing the "rules " and making up stories for 2,000 years, do you think they'll stop now ?

The sad fact is there is religion and there's the church doctrine and both are poles apart

Religion is man's attempt to reach God.

Jesus is God's attempt to reach man.

Religion, being based in man's effort can save no one, since man is sinful by nature. We are saved by the grace of God alone offered through Jesus Christ. No one can earn their salvation since it is a free gift for those who believe in Jesus.

Regardless, I appreciate you disagreement with the semantics of use of the word "religion" vs "relationship". The point I think I am trying to make is salvation is through Christ alone.

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Acts 4:11-12 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

That is why they are referred to as worldly religions in comparison to the truth. True christians follow the Bible exactly as it is written. That is why the truth is not popular as the Bible says that there is only one road to life. It also speaks of Satan being the ruler of this world which includes its "religions".