But first, what do we mean by good and bad? I LOVE this post!!! Therefore, I and all need the imputation as in Romans 4:17-25, Thanks, and even though religion is what it is. Millennials lead shift away from organized religion as pandemic - CNBC The religious spirit tries to keep the law/the first covenant to earn favor from God. Wow wow wow! Contact Us. In Chirst There is the freedom the Good News. All wars can be attributed to religious leaders desire to control more and more. The only choice that can save you from anything is to allow His life to produce the fruit of the Spirit in you. The God of anger and wrathful doings never existed except in the mind of man and was promoted by religious beliefs. The difference is that it is also an acknowledgment that we are incapable of obeying the requirements of God and accept his absolute love for us and gift of Jesus Christ, to obey His requirements completely and on our behalf. It's just that the translations have gone wrong." John Lennon I did start a Grace home fellowship with 2 other couples which lasted for a couple of years. 2. Gods Law fixes this problem. Christ exchanged all our bad for all his good making us among other things, the righteousness of God in and through Christ. Paul was attempting to keep true believers in Yshua (Jesus) from being defiled by the oral rules How can believers today, fully realize the error Paul is pointing to in Galatians 5 & many other Newest Covenant passages unless we familiarize ourselves in the differences in law? Americans largely have positive feelings about the role religion plays in American life. God has opened up the door to mankind to know Him personally. I just finished sharing these thoughts with a friend before I read this post. I have yet to feel as though I should leave organized church, although many of my friends have. The fruit in truth is always identified in others responses to. America's Changing Religious Landscape | Pew Research Center Traditions, religion takes us us away from Grace? Should religion be considered good if it has inspired magnificent art but enslaved millions? How Politics Replaced Religion in America - The Atlantic Matt 5:19 is an example, the written Law of God [older covenants] has not been put aside to accommodate Grace alone, but Grace has been made available as part of a newer covenant. Thank you for the article! First let me thank you for the many messages I have been receiving from you. Peter,you say that the ten commandments are all about loving God and your neighbor. and I have given fake to eat in looking for self gain in past, and one day I got to eat my own fruit that I was passing out and got a mouthful of wax. Such critical questions as the meaning of death and the purpose of life, alongside essential values like war and peace, are all within religion's scope. But, unless you are born again, thats all there is as the Spirit is dead. Say it and do it. Religion is a killer. In this discourse Jesus raised the bar from simply obeying the rules to a level where the rule keepers would have to admit they can do nothing but fail. Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. I recommend reading Whos Your Daddy? you get it free when you subscribe to E2R and The Birthright by John Sheasby. For fourteen centuries the Israelites practiced religion hoping to earn the favor of heaven. The law is a ministry of death..the law caused sin to abound. It narrows horizons, engenders isolation and fear, and strives in most cases to limit and control the experience and value of emotional, sexual and physical . If its not in the Bible, dont believe it, and if someone says, God didnt really mean that, it really means Then beware, thats the same line Satan used in the garden. . Key Points. The term "religion" is so broad that it serves no useful analytical purpose. So, Christianity is a religion. I will never fall away. Antireligion - Wikipedia Religion is bad, no doubt, and a destructive force in human history and in world today. Monthly supporters get bonus articles, study notes, and sneak peeks of forthcoming work. Heart warming, encouraging truth. I do not know how God will use it, yet I know God will use it all, to bring in his Kids, that the enemy tries to use to keep us out. It appeals to it. Thanks Mike, anyone using the name of Jesus, and not having the right motive, God is not worried over that at all, For those called will come to see him. The world does object to the living Christ, all knowing and all-powerful. People talk about religion like its a good thing and I always wondered what the definition was. It makes NO sense!!!! Stephen, Id like to wrap up our discussion so we dont dominate the comments of this post any more than we already have. But that's not the whole story. 6 reasons religion may do more harm than good | Salon.com That is the real issue right there that is the mindset that has the precious bride of Christ acting like a street lady of the night in the slums rather than basking in and radiating the glorious union we dont even realize we have. Why does he do this? From 1937 to 1998, church membership remained relatively constant, hovering at . I always tell people he healed you or gave you that blessing because he loves you. Jesus said, in John 17, that Gods word is truth, in 1 John 5, it says that the Spirit is truth. Live your life from reading the bible, and with the Holy Spirit to teach you, obey it, rather than listening to men and obeying them. I have been to various churches through my life searching for something I couldnt put a name to but found it in Joseph Prince and again here at Escape to Reality. Love God and love others thats true religion, not just a set of beliefs or dogma. Local: 704-401-2432 Romans 2:1-4New International Version (NIV). Jesus offers you abundant life here and now, but religion says the life you desire is only available tomorrow. Create a website or blog at WordPress.com. If you look at the believers in heaven, in Revelations, they are described as those who hold the testimony of Jesus and keep the commandments. Oh Lord, open our eyes that we would see that religion is NOT Christ, that Satan has duped us into climbing the right branch but of the totally wrong tree. Hahahaha! Beautiful John C ! That is the work of the devil and that is what Jesus came to destroy. Praises to our Lord. ), Cissie Graham Lynch and Alisa Childers on Progressive Christianity. In the first covenant Man does the work and is in bondage. Thanks! Paul I commend you for the truth of this article. Do you have one referring to the fig tree that Jesus cursed for not bearing fruit? Regarding number 9, I watched a documentary about Jim Jones years ago and was surprised by how similar the teachings were to my church. Maybe why most organized religion recognized Pride as a bad thing - Twitter The law points to the person living in the box with criticism -you are in this position because of your choices. Christ said following him was meant to be easy, but religion makes it hard. Doesnt the one compliment or bolster the other? He also said that circumcision means nothing, neither does uncircumcision, what counts is the New Creation. What law are you referencing here? Hi Josh, many people that comment on this site found their way here following the teachings of Joseph Prince, which I follow myself. Religion is based on a lie At the heart of religion is the belief that we can make ourselves good. A steady diet of, you dont measure up, is the root of the problem. I will be like the Most High.. It would be better to shine the light of scripture, that is, ALL scripture, on your thoughts, words and actions and what you believe. The problem is it gets us no closer to God, only improves the flesh or makes you guilt ridden. His live truly is unconditional! Gods His-story, His is being the Father we being adopted Sons (not children as in child-likeness), if we are known by Him. Some said that it was but I was not in agreement with that. 5:18 puts it to not be filled with wine to feel that freedom or weight lifted off our shoulders but be filled with the Holy Spirit. I will be like the Most High. Religion runs on will power and speaks the language of Satan (Is 14:12-14). Regarding the precious words of Jesus, please see this post and definitely this post. I have to confess to feeling the teensiest bit superior when the news first broke. And that is what I and my colleagues have been doing. Eleanor Davis. Thank you Holy Spirit for revealing truth! Organized religion is just a cult on steroids. Those who worship Him in Spirit & in Truth they are one with Him in Spirit those He loves. Rule-based religion will destroy everything good in your life (2 Cor 3:7). I mean the type of sin that makes the news that sinners are shocked by. Grace is the new system, you say, then help me understand also, of the potential to create pretext out of context to fit a possible agenda vs truth? LJP It sounds as though you have a bent towards the law, as being hurtful? fulfilled the law so we can now live by grace, trust in Jesus . Stuff I have not heard of or read happening any where else. So we try to rationalize away the fullness of Christ, which includes His resurrection and His command to obey His Word. Its actually kind of obvious that some change would be helpful, dont you think? May 19, 2020. If one is asking whether organized religion. Amen! I need people to journey with, here at home in Vermont. Why some Americans left religion behind | Pew Research Center Betrayed by one disciple, denied and abandoned by the others, Jesus knew intimately how "organized religion"even a band of a mere twelve men, led by Jesus himself!could be co-opted by the forces of evil. Dear Jason & all who have commented__yes, knowledge can be like a little leaven. Now how many in and out of faith in the God of Creation are still clinging to the first? So true, yet by saying things of Christ, Christ is revealed to those that are serious to know Father. It was whether Christianity was a religion or not. We are addicted to the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and our only cure is the tree of life. John 8 sums it up. More young adults are leaving religion, but that's not the whole story The flesh wants to be good (self-righteous.). Dont be fooled! Religion takes the beautiful truths of God and turns them into self- deprivation and suffering. I am also so blessed by this site and encouraged by the number of people who want to know more about these topics. Over time I realized and I dont mean this arrogantly but most Christians even grace preachers I knew didnt have a true deep grasp of grace or Gods love. So when we seem to be failing miserably to live up to those aspirations, despair may follow. Sometimes its a lifelong process, but it sure is awesome to be led into the arms of grace. I think it goes without saying that one covenant. We must insist that our religion is real. The Psychology of Why People Believe. In Christ you are completely holy and righteous, eternally forgiven and accepted forever! 12. Grace is life. any suggestions? Religion is right there to offer a helping hand to the willpower of the flesh. It felt like bondage and still does. Hebrews 10:9 tells us that Jesus has taken away the first covenant (the Law/ten commandments) so he could establish the new covenant that you have highlighted here from Hebrews 8. I love the boldness and clarity of this article. God turned me around. I want to stay in the stream of Gods grace and faith, as I know this is where He has called me. It is a good start to carry onto others to come to see the truth, and be new by imputation of God (Father and Son) to us each to stand in this truth denying God, even as Job would not, as Jesus himself would not, and all the way to death for us all, to be made new in his Love given us to abide in. (The fault is not with the law, but with weak flesh.) In many cases, the end result of organized religion is a distraction from the intent of God. Oops , I really like this Paul, you have covered even more then i thought of,and a good choice in Snidely Whiplash as the villain who would tie poor nell fenwick to the railroad tracks and Dudley Do-Right would have to come along and save her, I really like this. Its the misappropriation of proper interpretation (wishing to show), to think Jesus/God is separating [OT/NT] one from the other the Commands He refers to in the Gospels, Love God & love your neighbour Hes always pointing back to older & back to the newer because of dis-obedience. AMEN Paul! This clearly states that the two covenants are different. In every crisis or tragedy there is an invitation to growth. As in, now we separate the Law from Grace__. Religion: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The Gospel of Grace offers healing to that person who is hurting so bad (in large part because of the law thumpers) they have lost all hope but they do have hope. rev. Religion is a cult. 12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his names sake. Maybe why most organized religion recognized Pride as a bad thing. Your email address will not be published. Can you come to Nigeria to launch this ministry ? When He shows us how much He loves us and we receive healing that He provided on the cross, we want to shout it from the rooftop, not because God manipulates us into it, but because we are thankful and excited about His goodness and blessings that He bestows on us and wants to continue to bestow on us daily. The gospel is meant to be good news, but religion makes it bad. Does Religion Cause Violence? | Harvard Divinity Bulletin Well said. I have the same problem Cathy, I have been to 6 or 7 churches in the past few years due to that. But if you do A, B, and C, you can appease an angry God. If not attending an organized church (where religion tends to hang out), where else do people find fellowship? Why should I believe in organized religion? | GotQuestions.org In thinking about what you wrote is it any surprise that the truth of grace had to come outside of the United States who has become so full of laws that you almost need a permit for breathing,which the government is trying to impose as it is. Im so tickled awesome job writing this piece! While it isn't always able to achieve that goal, it often succeeds at providing followers with structure, a . 2 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. How? There are those who use . Its nonsense! We need to renew our mind and eliminate teaching that says life is meaningless. See the difference? How does this approach align with John 5:15, which speaks of the works of Christ through us. I think that sums it up. I was raised in religion and always felt in my gut that something was wrong but I couldnt verbalized it and beside, everyone in the religion tells you that you are doing the right thing. Thats good Paul! Theyre both choices. Christianity is true faith in God that requires selflessness, but it is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish. It means look to Jesus to live His life in you. These quotes are all so awesome! Organized religion - Wikipedia What you said-You are a sinful, little grub with no value except that which you produce. It is the silent message even grace preachers relay when they try to USE you for your testimony in spite of legal or other problems you might have. Telling them they must change is not helpful and only worsens their condition. Peter I wonder if you are aware of the scripture references 2 Corinthians 3:4-18 which refer to the Ten Commandments as a Ministry of Death. Home To cause the production of fruit from the branches (us). When the children of God dont realize HE IS GOOD, and they dont understand the finished work of the cross, Satan just plunders them and my heart breaks as they suffer needlessly. That is the mission Jesus came to accomplish. Is religion good or bad for humanity? Epic analysis delivers an answer and it builds from there. These lies feed the fiction that God can be bought. The believer is entered into the second covenant where his role according to the agreement is to believe. Romans 3. 1. The runner that was the Law is DONE WITH ME and can go sit down as Jesus takes off running with me in His hand. Not I but Christ? Thank you so much for this teaching! Grace isnt a season to walk through as much as that is nice. ), but I feel that I am obviously misreading them as I am still an insecure believer at this point due to my upbringing in a legalistic type of mindset. I see very little changing from Hunan perspective. Contrary to this is organized religion. In the wake of the most recent evidence of widespread abuse and cover-ups in the Catholic church, it is tempting for Protestants, horrified by the experiences of victims, to indulge in a little "we told you so.". When we say to the vine Look at the fruit I produced for you today,we practice religion and self righteousness which the Holy Spirit tells us will cause a production of fruit unto Death. But your teaching on religion is the best I have read or heard anywhere! Have you seen the Archives > Scripture Index here on E2R? August 30, 2021 You may be interested in my article on James 1:27. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 Only because of what can happen when focusing on any one part of the older covenants vs newer covenant [on Grace in this case]. A more economical title for his book would have been Why People Do Bad Things. Any two people who join together to pray or study the Bible could be seen as an "organized religion," as they have presumably agreed upon a place, time, and action. Theres nothing meaner than a religious spirit. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. But in NYC everyone and I mean everyone and I am not exaggerating this includes me as well competes to be the worst of sinners. Escape to reality was one of the fora God used to set me free from religion. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. Grace says, God helps you, but religion says, God helps those who help themselves.. I would say Waynes comment drives the point of this post home. Amazing! We are told that trying to do all of the things commanded of us in the first covenant will produce fruit unto death. Religion is dehumanizing. I will make things right. Yes, & thanks__grace is about living in the spirit, one with the Spirit of the Lord. Paul has already written about the New Covenant and its place in the whole of the Bible with a gifted pin (in the above post as well as many in the archive on this site). The studies offer intriguing insights, but each presents just a fragment of the full story, and sometimes they generate competing ideas. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2 and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. Posted September 10, 2018 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Source: Pexels This week marks the beginning of the holiest. Where do you get these words from? Stephen, it seems you are saying there is Gods law and then there is something different mans law, which is religion. There is no need for me to go on and on. Relationship(s) done for us by Father and Son, Thanks Father and Son just love us all. Insanity is doing the same thing again and again expecting a different result. It's the serpent saying, "Do this and you will be like God." We think Adam and Eve were fools for listening, but we repeat their mistake whenever we look to ourselves as our source of security and joy. Millennials Are Leaving Religion And Not Coming Back I believe you can understand me. What are 'synthetic embryos' and why are scientists making them? Why religion is bad - Everything2.com By BGEA Admin I think simplicity was what Jesus was teaching when He said we need to come to him like the children do. We must begin by expecting it from ourselves. 2 Now we know that Gods judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. But it seems the winners in the contest for worst of sinners are the pastors of mega churches that flow freely in the gifts of the spirit. I will never fall away. Since religion is false, while Gods Word is true, it has to redefine words like repentance (penance), faith (works), hope (wishful thinking), obedience (rule-keeping), and grace (grease for the gears of self-effort), lest it be exposed for the sham that it is. All the way we are trying to do is again keeping an eye on religion and comparing it with a GRACE which is far glorious than that. Religion perpetuates numerouslies about the character of God. It involves opposition to organized religion, religious practices or religious institutions.The term antireligion has also been used to describe opposition to specific forms of supernatural worship or practice, whether organized or not.The Soviet Union adopted the political ideology of Marxism-Leninism and by extension the policy of state atheism which . Religion is a temple built with human hands. It really bore witness to me. Wow! To not seek the kingdom of God and the wisdom of God has nothing to do with whwther He loves you or not. John 15:2 says Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away. That struggle was the foundation of his ministrythe first step in his spiritual development after his baptism by John. Everyone knows cults are bad, right? violence, divorce, & marriage Jesus made [in the Newest Covenant] to the Laws of God older Covenants? Bravo Paul!! Reading this post has confirmed what I already suspected that much of what passes for respectable organized religion,including evangelical and charismatic Christianity,is no more than a racket with pimps and gangsters in charge.There seems to be very little difference between the Baptists,.methodists, Pentecostals ,Anglicans etc and the JWs Mormons,Seventh Day Adventists ,catholics, whom mainstream Christians love to hate.In fact,I sometimes think the more mainstream a group is the more dangerous they are Becoz they are more subtle i.e. (Ephesians 6:12) Perhaps we think we have evolved beyond such "superstitious" thinking. Living loved and free in Him. June 28, 2023, 6:00 a.m. The biggest idol is the one called ego or Self. I agree and have always said I hate religion, as it detracts from a personal relationship with God. The deeper I walk in grace (having my lens polished) the further and faster I run from religion. A scientific review of 10,000 years of history is finally revealing the unexpected truth behind religion's role in human civilisation. LOL!!! In the quote here, Religion is lawJesus fulfilled the law. The only thing that can heal them is the unconditional love of God which is the power of the Gospel. God calls these groups of organized believers "churches." The descriptions from the book of Acts and the Epistles indicate that the church is to be organized and interdependent. If we are not putting the flesh to death, we are not walking in the Spirit, and as it says in Romans 8, we must die, this is the new creation. Proven in the resurrected Son as High Priest for us to live new in. The thoughts and questions that God stirs my heart with -- and the answers I find -- are never going to be the same as everyone else, because my relationship with God is personal. Tell religious folk that theyve been conned and their investments count for nothing, and they will tear your head off. Surely, all have power to make choices [saved or unsaved]. And if so, how great do you think that love is?

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