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[nicksgal]

It's just the little differences that separate them, and unfortunately, people of religions who teach you to "love thy neighbor" are the same ones who criticize and judge "neighbors" who believe differently than them.  It's hypocritical, and I hate it.

That's what I hate most about religion in general. Can't we all just get along, seriously?

All the world shout write BSB fanfic, it'd be a nicer place.

[A-RokzStalker]

I'm a Methodist, which is a sect of Protestantism.  I think the main difference, or at least one of them, between that and LDS is that Protestants don't regard Joseph Smith as a prophet and don't believe in his story about the golden plates and all of that.  We follow the teachings of the Old and New Testament.  I won't get into Catholicism, but I think Presbyterians, Baptists, and other Protestant sects believe the same stuff overall; they just differ in small areas.  Some are more conservative, stricter, or traditional than others.

I'm not going to pretend to be any kind of religion expert though, so I'm probably not the one who should be answering this question LOL.

You pretty much got it, Julie. There's next to no difference between denominations of Christianity (other than Catholic and Mormon, I mean).

Catholics have extra books in their bible, I know. *shrugs*

[RokofAges75]

Here is that religion quiz... Belief-o-Matic!

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html

[honey]

That's so true!  I'm definitely not an expert on Islam, but I've learned a little bit about it in history classes in college, and from what I do know, it really isn't all that different.  Most of the mainstream religions are very similar in a lot of their general beliefs or their teachings about how to live your life.  It's just the little differences that separate them, and unfortunately, people of religions who teach you to "love thy neighbor" are the same ones who criticize and judge "neighbors" who believe differently than them.  It's hypocritical, and I hate it.

There was this quiz posted on LD not too long ago that you could take to find out what religion you should be practicing, according to your beliefs.  It was really interesting!  I'll post it here if I can find it again.

That's very true with Mormonism too. Most religions are all based around the same core values, we just have different beliefs in the higher power.  I think that any religion in your life is a good and worthy cause no matter which it is because no matter what the overall beliefs are, they're still just trying to give you a sense of purpose and help make you better as a person and live a better life.

[RokofAges75]

That's what I hate most about religion in general. Can't we all just get along, seriously?

All the world shout write BSB fanfic, it'd be a nicer place.

Seriously.  Where else can you have a civil discussion about religion without judging anyone (except Scientologists ) or hurting feelings?  I like that even though we don't all believe the same things, we can talk about it without it getting uncomfortable (I hope no one feels that way right now anyway).

[starbeamz]

seriously. I think I'd rather judge a person on their morals rather than what their beliefs are. If I went around not being friends with people who weren't Muslim, then dude...what the hell am I doing on this forum?! I probably wouldn't be here.  I totally agree with you, Kelly. Most religions do try to teach people a sense of good moral conduct. It's the people that follow those religions that twist it all up.

[honey]

I think BSB should be it's own religion. lol. cause we're so faithful and dedicated and all just get along so well. *sigh* oh if only everyone on Earth loved the Boys the way we do.

[A-RokzStalker]

I've always thought that about BSB too, Kelly!

[starbeamz]

I think BSB should be it's own religion. lol. cause we're so faithful and dedicated and all just get along so well. *sigh* oh if only everyone on Earth loved the Boys the way we do.

sometimes, i wonder if God would be angry with me for thinking about the BSB more often than I think about Him.

Then again, there's a LOT of catty, opinionated, and downright mean BSB fans (see LD for examples), so I guess even that religion would have its flaws.

[A-RokzStalker]

sometimes, i wonder if God would be angry with me for thinking about the BSB more often than I think about Him.

Then again, there's a LOT of catty, opinionated, and downright mean BSB fans (see LD for examples), so I guess even that religion would have its flaws.

Denominations of BSB.

[honey]

very true and its those people that tarnish the idea of religion in general. I hate to say it, but my own faith can often be some of the most judgmental people on the planet and can be stuck up at times, and its those people that make it harder for the rest of us. Its kind of like while Mormons will always have to live with the polygamy thing, muslims will always have to live with the terrorist thing.  Personally, I think Muslims have it worse off. I'd rather people assume my husband has more than one wife (which he doesn't  ) rather than have them think I'm going to blow up their plane if I get on it.

[RokofAges75]

LOL the Church of Backstreet.

[honey]

sometimes, i wonder if God would be angry with me for thinking about the BSB more often than I think about Him.

Then again, there's a LOT of catty, opinionated, and downright mean BSB fans (see LD for examples), so I guess even that religion would have its flaws.

lol ok, I don't ever go to LD how about if AC were it's own religion. haha I like everyone here.

[starbeamz]

Denominations of BSB.

LOL There would be the peaceful ones that accept anyone, the ones who think BSB can do no wrong and don't tolerate anyone making fun of them, the ones who scorn BSB but are still fans for whatever reason, and so on...

Then, each Boy would have his own set of followers as well. I wonder if those could overlap?

[A-RokzStalker]

LOL the Church of Backstreet.

Why am I reminded of "The House of Goddess Julie Lewis"? *bows head*