Originally posted by Jacko007David, I too am a Christian. I never have felt though that true
I was thinking and I wondered how manr different religions were
represented here at RHP (and the numbers of each religion)?? I an a
Christian so that is 1, any more??
DAvid. Interested to know
Christianity was a religion, but simply one's faith which is based on a
personal relation with Jesus Christ and who therefore lives his life
according to the Bible.
Doug
Every time I hear that song I remember a funeral I was asked to do
for a family. I certainly don't turn funerals into "hell, fire, and
damnation" and I try to be positive and hopeful, but at the end of this
funeral a distant relative turned on her boom box and played that
song which basically negated me and what I had to say. Do I have
problems with the song and its focus? No, but I was angry that I was
simply convenient for the family to use me. Everybody (maybe not
you, Rob, and that's OK) wants religion at weddings and funerals.
Just my thoughts. Kirk
Everybody...wants religion at weddings and funerals.Everybody that is *religious* wants religion at weddings and funerals. As most people hold some
form of religious belief (however weak) it is difficult to get around it. A good friend of mine once
had a totally secular wedding performed by the mayor of his town. It was one of the most
enjoyable weddings I've been to.
I agree with Kirk.Most people want religion at weddings and
funerals.Maybe because birth,death and marriage are very traumatic
and they need reassurance.They dont need that reassurance on a
sunny Saturday though.
I understand why you felt used Kirk.People hardly ever think of the
person delivering a message.
I,by the way,should not speak as I am in the process of sorting out
this whole religion thing,but I understand where Kirk is coming from.
Good debate,this one.
Johan
Originally posted by Dr. BrainMost people want whatever is the prevailing norm for the society in which they live, whether it be
...Most people want religion at weddings and
funerals.Maybe because birth,death and marriage are very traumatic
and they need reassurance.They dont need that reassurance on a
sunny Saturday though.
I understand why you felt used Kirk.People hardly ever think of the
person delivering a message.
I,by the way,should not speak as I am in the process ...[text shortened]... e religion thing,but I understand where Kirk is coming from.
Good debate,this one.
Johan[/b]
religious or not. Most of the people in the US/UK would define themselves as christians, hence the
predominance of religious weddings/funerals. But this is largely a function of how they were raised
and the type of choices that existed in their community. Most people just accept, or go along with
the prevailing religious/social customs that were bequethed to them by their parents and society.
Seldom is this the result of a concious choice on the part of the individual. There is no intrinsic
reason why religion has to play a role in any of these functions. Quite the contrary, I think they
would be better off with its omission.