Belief systems can include beliefs that make them self-reinforcing. The term "self-reinforcing ideology" is used in some similar situations such as: "Khomeinism is a self-reinforcing ideology: The disapproval of the international community and their own people’s discontent only affirm adherents in the rightness of their cause." (http://www.the-american-interest.com/article.cfm?piece=1287)

Is this a characteristic of successful religions? In what ways might the primary general topic on this forum, Christianity, be a self-reinforcing ideology?

Of course this wouldn't mean Christianity is "wrong."

Originally posted by JS357
Belief systems can include beliefs that make them self-reinforcing. The term "self-reinforcing ideology" is used in some similar situations such as: "Khomeinism is a self-reinforcing ideology: The disapproval of the international community and their own people’s discontent only affirm adherents in the rightness of their cause." (http://www.the-american-interes ...[text shortened]... be a self-reinforcing ideology?

Of course this wouldn't mean Christianity is "wrong."

Originally posted by RJHinds
Go ahead and tell us why you think Christianity is wrong.

Originally posted by nook7
You do a good enough job of showing us that yourself all the time

Originally posted by JS357
Belief systems can include beliefs that make them self-reinforcing. The term "self-reinforcing ideology" is used in some similar situations such as: "Khomeinism is a self-reinforcing ideology: The disapproval of the international community and their own people’s discontent only affirm adherents in the rightness of their cause." (http://www.the-american-interes ...[text shortened]... be a self-reinforcing ideology?

Of course this wouldn't mean Christianity is "wrong."

Originally posted by RJHinds
Go ahead and tell us why you think Christianity is wrong.

Originally posted by JS357
My telling a person Christianity is wrong would be like me telling a person the medication that works for them is wrong, while I am not using that medication for the same problem.

Originally posted by Kewpie
This is the best analogy I've seen for this situation. If it works for you, fine. If I ask you what works for you, and you tell me, fine. If you verbally harass me, trying to get me to take that medication which works for you, even though I've indicated that I'm doing just fine without it, that's another matter entirely. The evil outcrop of every religion is the urge to bulldoze others into your way of thinking.

those that understand,know that christianity has two laws.love god and love your neighbour.this is not a medication,just pure health.

Originally posted by RJHinds
What if I have good reason to believe our body needs certain nutrients to be able to live and operate properly for a long time and I believe I have the pill that will help. Should I tell you about it, so your can choose to take it too or should I keep it a secret to myself?

Originally posted by dunetwo
those that understand,know that christianity has two laws.love god and love your neighbour.this is not a medication,just pure health.

Originally posted by JS357
That's simple. You should do clinical trials of your pill and publish the results. Get a patent along the way if you aren't feeling altruistic.

Originally posted by RJHinds
What if I do not have enough money?

Originally posted by JS357
what is simple is not always easy...has that religion been efficacious in bringing about that love? i agree, not easy all the time, but worth it! i can only answer your last question for myself. yes, i have found an efficacious ,tangeable way for/in loving god & neighbour. how do you feel? have you found an efficacious way of loving that makes a genuine impact?

Originally posted by JS357
I can help you find venture capitalists if your idea is promising enough. (I really can, but I want an equity position.)