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We are talking about religion, not religious institutions. According to bible, these are not the same. Another key theme of religion that atheists seem obliviou
by splithalf 5y ago
We are talking about religion, not religious institutions. According to bible, these are not the same. Another key theme of religion that atheists seem oblivious to. The important point here is to understand that all powerful institutional hierarchies can and will become corrupt. Religion is meant to bypass corrupt religious institutions by design; there’s a higher authority.
- cogman10 5y agoHow do you know the bible should be used as a source of truth? Do you actually question the veracity of biblical claims? How do you determine which parts of the bible are inspired and which aren't? This has nothing to do with religious institutes and everything to do with a fundamental claim of the religious. Reading your post here, I take it you believe the bible is from god or a higher authority. Do you ever question that belief?
- splithalf 5y agoI take the Bible and related texts to be the key document(s) upon which the religious beliefs in question are ultimately based. For believers, the Bible/Torah/Koran are of more importance than the institutions, the priesthood, etc... If you want to talk about religious beliefs you would do well to focus on the scripture. Why are my personal beliefs relevant?