I didn't make the claim that I know, and I certainly wouldn't speak for you
or others, and don't intend to/won't propagate a gigantic flame war on the
topic...
OTOH, at least three of the major religious branches have their holy books
(I have to admit I'm not up as much on the eastern religions). I'm
specifically refering to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Some of what is
written in these books is pretty much subject to interpretation as are
statements that are written or spoken by anyone of us. However, some
statements are quite clear and pretty unambiguous. Proceeding on the
assumption that these writings are deemed to be, by the majority of
adherents, either holy, inspired, or expressive of the will of the God they
worship, if a relig ion (as a whole)largely acts contrary to their
foundations and precepts, then I, for myself, logically conclude that they
must not be representative of the God they profess to worship.
I can't state it any simpler than that. It is, I hope, not an arrogant
statement on my part. A simplistic analogy would be for me to say that "I'm
loyal to my employer". My employer has an express policy on whether I could
remove office supplies for personal use. If I was then observed stealing
from the office supply cabinet, what would one conclude?
Tom C.
From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Those persons likely are not representative of that faith, in
> the same manner that many religions are not representative of
> the God they profess to worship.
>
how do you know which religions are, or are not, representative of the God
they profess to worship?
Bob
