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...from a simple person.
The rule for this religion is that there can be only one rule, or commandment, if you like.
Any guesses as to what that rule would be?
After all, why would a competent God need more than one rule?
madamwench
2005-02-02, 17:13
"Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you"
Charles Thunder
2005-02-02, 17:21
You may be thinking of Antinomianism, in which the only rule is "there are no rules."
quote:Originally posted by madamwench:
"Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you"
Are you saying this rule is sufficient to be a (the) complete (un)religion?
Is this your religion?
quote:Originally posted by Charles Thunder:
You may be thinking of Antinomianism, in which the only rule is "there are no rules."
Not familiar with this Antinomianism. But if "there are no rules" then what is there? Any belief at all?
I_Like_Traffic_Lights
2005-02-02, 21:48
The meaning of life is there is no meaning of life.
LostCause
2005-02-03, 01:14
George Carlin did a bit where he narrowed the 10 Commandments down to 3 Commandments.
It was funny because it actually made a lot of sense.
Cheers,
Lost
Charles Thunder
2005-02-03, 06:00
quote:Originally posted by bkc:
Not familiar with this Antinomianism. But if "there are no rules" then what is there? Any belief at all?
It's a defunct sect of Christianity which believes that all souls are saved by the Grace of God without exception, rendering the concept of sin null.
xtreem5150ahm
2005-02-03, 06:19
quote:Originally posted by LostCause:
George Carlin did a bit where he narrowed the 10 Commandments down to 3 Commandments.
It was funny because it actually made a lot of sense.
Cheers,
Lost
Carlin used to be funny. Now he is just bitter.
smashed kaleidoscope
2005-02-03, 13:51
do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law?
Really, I meant this as a serious question. Don't you think if there is a God that he would only need one rule, or that he could say one thing, if he wanted to, that would make all things clear? Why would he need rule books, with lots of rules that tell you how to live your life?
Of even if you think there is no God, does that imply a certain rule or understanding or way of looking at what is here?
firekitty751
2005-02-05, 18:08
quote:Originally posted by bkc:
Don't you think if there is a God that he would only need one rule, or that he could say one thing, if he wanted to, that would make all things clear? Why would he need rule books, with lots of rules that tell you how to live your life?
That's why I don't consider the bible the "book of God." I think it was and still is a way to scare people into living the way society wants them to, without individuals knowing that they are being forced into believing it.
I think there are very few rules we need to live our lives.
Live and let live.
Love and be loved.
Don't let jealousy blind you.
Simple rehearsed somnambulistic drivel intended to justify a perceived existence reduced to itself.
The one rule is Imperium Est Recta.
History proves this.
quote:Originally posted by Tyrant:
Imperium Est Recta.
History proves this.
Translation?
quote:Originally posted by firekitty751:
I think there are very few rules we need to live our lives.
Live and let live.
Love and be loved.
Don't let jealousy blind you.
You have 3. Any more? What about this one?:quote:
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Originally posted by madamwench:
"Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you"
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My theory is that if you have more than one rule, then you will have endless rules. You have to limit yourself to one or else you have no basis to limit or exclude any others.
quote:Originally posted by smashed kaleidoscope:
do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law?
Same as saying "There is no rule"?
quote:Originally posted by redzed:
Live and let live!
Never kill?
quote:Originally posted by Charles Thunder:
It's a defunct sect of Christianity which believes that all souls are saved by the Grace of God without exception, rendering the concept of sin null.
What does that tell you, except everyone is saved? It even renders living null.
KikoSanchez
2005-02-06, 23:18
My only rules are:
Do things which are considered in my own best LONG-TERM happiness. i.e. avoiding instant gratifications - Sex, hard drugs, quitting.
You only live once, do some stupid shit while you're alive.
quote:Originally posted by bkc:
Never kill?
Wherever possible, yes one should avoid killing or any type of violence as that would infringe on anothers right to live.
quote:Originally posted by redzed:
Wherever possible, yes one should avoid killing or any type of violence as that would infringe on anothers right to live.
"Wherever possible"...So your rule breaks down sometimes? So can this be the one rule you would have. Or is more than one rule necessary? How many?
quote:Originally posted by KikoSanchez:
My only rules are:
Do things which are considered in my own best LONG-TERM happiness. i.e. avoiding instant gratifications - Sex, hard drugs, quitting.
You only live once, do some stupid shit while you're alive.
Which is it; avoid stupid shit or do some stupid shit?
Imperium Est Recta: Might is Right.
quote:Originally posted by Tyrant:
Imperium Est Recta: Might is Right.
Might often prevails; sometimes fails.
Then, what exactly is mighty? What about water?
What is right? The victor says he is right. Will he eat his words someday?