“No, my interpretation of scripture and tradition is the only one that’s valid; and the God of all the Universe who existed before time, language, and culture is going to be verrryy angry at anyone who doesn’t unquestioningly believe and obey everything that I say that God says!”
-Most Christian denominations, and most Abrahamic religions, for that matter.
If only one can be right, you might as well hedge your bets with Eastern Orthodox because they’re closest to the original. They also tend to be a bit more enlightened about multiculturalism, tolerance, and love for humanity.
Me, though, I’m a nihilist. I believe in nothing, lebowski
“No, my interpretation of scripture and tradition is the only one that’s valid; and the God of all the Universe who existed before time, language, and culture is going to be verrryy angry at anyone who doesn’t unquestioningly believe and obey everything that I say that God says!”
-Most Christian denominations, and most Abrahamic religions, for that matter.
If only one can be right, you might as well hedge your bets with Eastern Orthodox because they’re closest to the original. They also tend to be a bit more enlightened about multiculturalism, tolerance, and love for humanity.
Me, though, I’m a nihilist. I believe in nothing, lebowski