Discussions toward a better understanding of LDS doctrine, history, and culture. Discussion of Christianity, religion, and faith in general is welcome.
SaidNobody wrote: ↑Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:58 pm
Just because people stand doesn't mean that he has more authority in your life than you.
Actually, he has zero authority in my life, but I know a few million people who seem to think differently. And that's the problem.
From where I'm sitting, he is still a major influence in your life.
Maybe you need to move to a new seat We're talking about two entirely different things here. The fact that our lives interconnect with people around us who recognize his authority doesn't mean we are obligated to do so. I recognize that a lot of people in my environment are influenced by Rush Limbaugh, that doesn't mean I can't be respectful of those people even thought I think he's a reckless dumbass.
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Hagoth wrote: ↑Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:04 pm
Actually, he has zero authority in my life, but I know a few million people who seem to think differently. And that's the problem.
From where I'm sitting, he is still a major influence in your life.
Maybe you need to move to a new seat We're talking about two entirely different things here. The fact that our lives interconnect with people around us who recognize his authority doesn't mean we are obligated to do so. I recognize that a lot of people in my environment are influenced by Rush Limbaugh, that doesn't mean I can't be respectful of those people even thought I think he's a reckless dumbass.