03-03-2004, 05:16 AM
One interjection on religion vs philosophy; Christianity beyond a profound change in philosophy from Judaism of that day, still requires submitting ones will to God's will. It is not enough to follow all the rules and live the "perfect" life if one is not "a follower of God". Also most religions have in common the revelation of divine will through meditation or prayer. So, while philosophy could also be contemplated during meditation, the direction of your thoughts would be your own. The devotee to a religion has faith that through meditation the divine will help guide them in their lives.
One Christian once put it to me this way; It is not enough that you are on the ladder and it is unimportant how high and long you have climbed. All God is concerned with is that you are still trying to climb closer to him.
So, then in saying that leading a virtuous life is no guarantee of "heaven", leading a wicked life in no insurance of "hell" either. The Christian believes that redemption from wickedness is possible all the way to the end of ones life.
One Christian once put it to me this way; It is not enough that you are on the ladder and it is unimportant how high and long you have climbed. All God is concerned with is that you are still trying to climb closer to him.
So, then in saying that leading a virtuous life is no guarantee of "heaven", leading a wicked life in no insurance of "hell" either. The Christian believes that redemption from wickedness is possible all the way to the end of ones life.
”There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Hamlet (1.5.167-8), Hamlet to Horatio.
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