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Originally Posted by aussenseiter
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This perverse opinion is spread on all sides by the fraud of the wicked who claim that it is possible to obtain the eternal salvation of the soul by the profession of any kind of religion, as long as morality is maintained.
Thence comes transformation of minds, corruption of youths, contempt of sacred things and holy laws — in other words, a pestilence more deadly to the state than any other. Experience shows, even from earliest times, that cities renowned for wealth, dominion, and glory perished as a result of this single evil, namely immoderate freedom of opinion, license of free speech, and desire for novelty.
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I never said just any religion would do. Or that straying from religion would be good. Or that having no religion was ok. In fact bending the rules of a particular religion to suit yourself is blasphemous as well.
Yes I agree with your quotations. This is certainly the downfall of our times.
I don't know how to phrase my original assertion better.
It's very important to have a strong practice. And religion is the key to salvation. Particularly for the masses. There are very few exceptions.
Imho. The purpose of religion is to aid and bring those who are low and devoid of spirit up and into G-ds path. Without religion the vast majority are without hope of salvation in this lifetime.
Judaism is the best place to start. Try the Mormons if you need something a bit less esoteric and something more grounded and structured. And try Catholicism if you need something pragmatic, straight forward, and mercantile. They'll all eventually get you going down the right road.
Do not recommend the vast majority of protestant or Baptist faiths. My experience is they are the most easily infiltrated by devils. Not to say they are entirely invalid. Just buyer beware.
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I'm quite serious.
Also yes. Your quotes are a strong argument for Catholicism in mine eyes. I will reconsider.
However exhibit A
The guy says a lot in the first few minutes. Reincarnation is a tangent for another thread.
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in my case my power levels are way to high
i should def not start a new religion
i do not want to be the antichrist or go to heaven
even tho I wish to follow G-d