If I interpret Jesus' teachings correctly, he is against an organized religion that is more focused on the rituals, doctrines and hierarchies rather than the sincerity of the heart. But I don't think he's against organized religion entirely if it creates and nurtures a relationship with him. It's just that the Catholic Church as it exists in the present is helping people less and less to create that connection.
Either way, one does not have to belong to the Christian belief in order to do good - the parable of the Good Samaritan tells us that much. On the other hand, it also tells us that even the seemingly devout can be the most wrong. It's interesting to note that this was a reality two thousand years ago as much as it is today. I guess mankind really never learns.
Quote:Jesus said, "If those who lead you say, 'See, the Kingdom is in the sky,' then the birds of the sky will precede you. If they say to you, 'It is in the sea,' then the fish will precede you. Rather, the Kingdom is inside of you, and it is outside of you. When you come to know yourselves, then you will become known, and you will realize that it is you who are the sons of the living Father. But if you will not know yourselves, you dwell in poverty and it is you who are that poverty."
Either way, one does not have to belong to the Christian belief in order to do good - the parable of the Good Samaritan tells us that much. On the other hand, it also tells us that even the seemingly devout can be the most wrong. It's interesting to note that this was a reality two thousand years ago as much as it is today. I guess mankind really never learns.
"Let's fight... like gentlemen." - Dudley, SF3
