My Adventures Through Theology and Beyond discussion

...with great respect for their content and for the ones who wrote them. Comparative value is such a tricky concept and really should only be considered within each faith tradition and not across faith traditions. I would include all sacred documents in this, not just theological ones.

I completely agree with Angus; however, we should also view them with a critical eye.

Why can't we look objectively at all religious texts and judge for ourselves the good things in them and the bad things in them? There is no need to only consider them within the context of each faith.

For example:
Bible - Deuteronomy 21:18 - stone your rebellious son.

Koran - "Be good to parents, relatives, orphans, and the needy. Speak kindly and pay the poor-due"

There are qualitatively good values and bad values in all religious books. We should know the whole story.

I agree...

I think it doesn't matter what kind of theory you believe in, as long as you don't force others into your own belief.

Or hurt anybody because your belief dictates it. :/

Thank you.