That confusion has lasted since the beginning of the development of religious ideals. What to call the main god? Who is worthy enough to deal directly with the head figure? Who gets to decide how one worships? Who distinguishes ‘correct’ from ’disrespectful? How does one convert non-believers? To list only a few of the riddles.
Will these conflicting themes ever be resolved? Only in our dreams.
Saint Peter was showing a new arrival the streets of Heaven when they came across a tremendously high wall. When asked why the wall was there, Saint Peter replied that behind the wall was Southern Baptist Heaven. Being that their faith had told them they would be the only one’s in heaven, they were made to stay behind the wall.
Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate, issued October 25, 1965, in a nutshell: Jesus Self-identified as the Way, the Truth and the Life (Jn. 14:6), and there is a {h} of a lot of Truth and Life all around. Those who live it have been in/on the Way all along.
It does matter what religion you are. It should be the one God called you to. Of course, this doesn’t go over well with atheists whom God calls not to believe in him :) – Yeah, the big guy has a sense of irony.
To get to Heaven, religion matters not so much. What happens when you get there, and how close to Gods throne you would feel comfortable getting to is a whole other matter
F.Y.I.: Following one bogus “religion” or another is TOTALLY different from believing that there is a “God”. I believe in God, it’s RELIGION that’s concentrated B.S.!
I think that Zucker-man, has been riding with the wrong crowd for too long, There is a limit of how much can you do (Bad things) and how much you get away with ($$$$$$$) Problem is when is it enough of those two? And last, who’s gonna tell you to stop (from his inner circle, that is) to change course, But that is only M H O
Well, how many gods are there? One? Many? Is god part synonymous with the universe or is he separate from it? They can’t all be true. In fact, they’re mutually exclusive. So, maybe it really does matter whom you follow.
mr_sherman Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Someone’s going to complain about this,I’m sure.
Dtroutma almost 6 years ago
Good tweet.
in.amongst almost 6 years ago
Wait till you get on FB – When Zuckerberg gets hold of your info, he will monetize the hell out of you!
WhatsTheJoke almost 6 years ago
Reminds me of someone else snarky on twitter. His tweets are national news these days.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 6 years ago
The Pope said that even atheists can get into heaven. The atheists’ response is “um, yay‽”
HidariMak1 almost 6 years ago
IMO, any official sign in Heaven that has prerequisites other than “do you try and respect all of my other children” becomes problematic.
COL Crash almost 6 years ago
But which one of the several dozen or so handles is really his?
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Is this what the magic 8-Ball meant when it said “The future is cloudy?”
kaffekup almost 6 years ago
Better ending:
“or none at all…lol!”
keenanthelibrarian almost 6 years ago
Now, now …
sandpiper almost 6 years ago
That confusion has lasted since the beginning of the development of religious ideals. What to call the main god? Who is worthy enough to deal directly with the head figure? Who gets to decide how one worships? Who distinguishes ‘correct’ from ’disrespectful? How does one convert non-believers? To list only a few of the riddles.
Will these conflicting themes ever be resolved? Only in our dreams.
Egrayjames almost 6 years ago
Saint Peter was showing a new arrival the streets of Heaven when they came across a tremendously high wall. When asked why the wall was there, Saint Peter replied that behind the wall was Southern Baptist Heaven. Being that their faith had told them they would be the only one’s in heaven, they were made to stay behind the wall.
dot-the-I almost 6 years ago
Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate, issued October 25, 1965, in a nutshell: Jesus Self-identified as the Way, the Truth and the Life (Jn. 14:6), and there is a {h} of a lot of Truth and Life all around. Those who live it have been in/on the Way all along.
Lenavid almost 6 years ago
It apparently doesn’t matter to Man.
DanFlak almost 6 years ago
It does matter what religion you are. It should be the one God called you to. Of course, this doesn’t go over well with atheists whom God calls not to believe in him :) – Yeah, the big guy has a sense of irony.
2peabody1 almost 6 years ago
Great Architect of The Universe, Supreme Architect, Blessed Redemer, Father of All, There is but One God and that is God…….
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 6 years ago
Besides worship, God loves only money. That’s Her religion. I know. I was married to Her for 15 years.
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member almost 6 years ago
OMG, WTF?
Amra Leo almost 6 years ago
Just what we need, a snarky god…
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 6 years ago
If god is omnipotent, and all things are possible, then you must accept the possibility that all religions are right.
Bookworm almost 6 years ago
In God We Trust! (All Others Pay Cash!)
rugeirn almost 6 years ago
You know it’s all put together just right when all the Christians find themselves standing in front of St. Peter in a djellaba.
Masterskrain almost 6 years ago
Since they were ALL created by MEN to advance THEIR OWN AGENDA, that’s 100% TRUE!!
asmbeers almost 6 years ago
Wiley will find out, to his shock and horror, it did matter WHO he believed in.
willie_mctell almost 6 years ago
More ways to the clouds than one.
DCBakerEsq almost 6 years ago
I’m sorry. The correct answer was ‘Mormon.’
JosephShriver almost 6 years ago
To get to Heaven, religion matters not so much. What happens when you get there, and how close to Gods throne you would feel comfortable getting to is a whole other matter
hg6it21 almost 6 years ago
Well at least God has caught up. Now if can get the other idiots to wise up.
rlaker22j almost 6 years ago
May the spirit of Christmas be with you all
Godfreydaniel almost 6 years ago
I hear that Heaven is a much better place now that Cap’n Stormfield is there. (Whether or not Cap’n Eddie makes it is a much different matter!)
Masterskrain almost 6 years ago
F.Y.I.: Following one bogus “religion” or another is TOTALLY different from believing that there is a “God”. I believe in God, it’s RELIGION that’s concentrated B.S.!
NeoconMan almost 6 years ago
Educated Man is right; my holy book says there is only one way to get to Heaven and I know my holy book is correct because my holy book says it is.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 6 years ago
Even belonging to a religion probably isn’t required, and may well be a plus.
Jml58 almost 6 years ago
I consider my relationship with God to be a private matter between me and her.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member almost 6 years ago
There is only one God, but humans give It 1,000 names.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member almost 6 years ago
What about witches? Witchcraft is not a religion at all, nor is it atheism.
Iwa Iniki almost 6 years ago
Read John 3:16.
sufamelico almost 6 years ago
I think that Zucker-man, has been riding with the wrong crowd for too long, There is a limit of how much can you do (Bad things) and how much you get away with ($$$$$$$) Problem is when is it enough of those two? And last, who’s gonna tell you to stop (from his inner circle, that is) to change course, But that is only M H O
mr_sherman Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Three things I learned:
Spirituality is my relationship with God (or the Universe)
Religion is how I choose to celebrate that relationship.
Spirituality controls religion, not the other way around.
johnschutt almost 6 years ago
Well, how many gods are there? One? Many? Is god part synonymous with the universe or is he separate from it? They can’t all be true. In fact, they’re mutually exclusive. So, maybe it really does matter whom you follow.
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member almost 6 years ago
“Live by the foma [i.e., untruths] that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy.”
—The Book of Bokonon 1:5.
librarian4hire almost 6 years ago
It is by deeds, not creed, that the world is judged; the righteous of all nations have a share in the “world to come.”
RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I would never belong to any religion that would have me for a member.
Call me Ishmael almost 6 years ago
“Which religion”….or NONE.