Religions change their minds

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22250412


it is a retrospective on some beliefs belonging to several major religions that have been changed.

christianity starts with challenging much of what was before it, yet many believe it is among the most inflexible religions.

why are we incapable (muslims, jews, etc as well) to adjust our beliefs with the passing of time and the always changing world?

"People often think religion is easy," says Armstrong. "In fact it requires a great deal of intellectual, spiritual and imaginative effort. It's a struggle that never ceases."

Originally posted by Zahlanzi
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22250412


it is a retrospective on some beliefs belonging to several major religions that have been changed.

christianity starts with challenging much of what was before it, yet many believe it is among the most inflexible religions.

why are we incapable (muslims, jews, etc as well) to adjust our beliefs with the passing of time and the always changing world?

Originally posted by JS357
It is because religions rely on holy books for truth.

Originally posted by Zahlanzi
that is not a valid reason as we HAVE in fact changed while still relying on holy books. christians and jews do not stone people even though it is in their holy books.

there are a lot of things in these holy books that we ignore, yet we hold insignificant garbage as essential

Originally posted by RJHinds
Since God does not change, man must change religious practices to conform to God's will. For Jesus instructed us to pray, "May God's will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

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