Which one is the right one?

[vraiblonde]

Originally Posted by Beelzebaby666

I've tried church before and came to conclusion that none of it was for me. From holy-rollin' to Roman Catholic.

You should consider a Bible church or study group. Those are fun

[itsbob (Premo)]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

You should consider a Bible church or study group. Those are fun

Yep, the Davidians were a HOOT!!

[migtig]

Originally Posted by Beelzebaby666

Which of the Christian religions is the closest to the the set of beliefs prescribed by the old testament?

Old Testament? That would be the Jewish religion as they STILL follow the laws set down in the Old Testament.

Christian religion follows the New Testament and sees Jesus Christ as the Messiah, which did not exist in the Old Testament. Factoring in Jesus, the Jews (and Muslims) look at him as a Prophet, not the Messiah. So at this time change you could look at both Muslims and Christians holding on to only a few of the some beliefs and practices out of the Old Testament as the Jews, however, each branch chooses a different path from there.

The Christian religion that closely follows the New Testament - would depend on which aspects you are picking and choosing, because where as the Old Testament lays down some strict rules and guidelines, the New Testament seems more open to principles and interpretation of the teachings of Jesus.
Here are some other religions to check out in principles that I have looked and found closely resemble (in basic teachings):

Messianic Judaism
Eastern Orthodox
Lutheranism
Pentecostalism
Religious Society of Friends
Southern Baptist

Now, not everybody's going to agree with me. Or they are going to argue that their religion is best. I really don't have a dog in this fight.

However, I will share, that sometimes the church that one attends doesn't not necessarily hold with the tenants laid down in their very charter. So as even the Bible suggests, you should be selective in choosing a church or even a religion.

[2ndAmendment (Premo)]

Originally Posted by itsbob

Judaism

Next Question

Duh. She said "Christian church." Last time I checked Judaism is not a Christian church. Glad I could clear that up for you.

[2ndAmendment (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Beelzebaby666

So, the old testament is not the original, most basic set of guidelines? I alway figured the NT was a rehash of the OT. ...

The Old Testament is a collection of books that give the history of creation, of the Jews, their judges, kings, and writings by some of them like Solomon. It also has the book of Proverbs; a great collections of insights to how to live life, treat others, and worship God, and the book of Psalms, which is poetry and prose that celebrate life and worship God. Then there are the books of prophesy which outline things that were to happen and did to the Jews and of the coming Messiah that were all fulfilled by Jesus. There are additional prophesies that have come true in the "recent" past and those that are coming true now including those of the last days.

The New Testament is a collection of books that give the history of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the Christ. Hence the reason that the Christian churches are based on the New Testament. There are books about how the early Christian churches were formed and also prophesy of the last days.

It is important on who and what you believe; it determines your eternal life.

[Beelzebaby666]

Well, that made it all crystal...


Again, I'm happy where I'm at.. Thanks.

[This_person]

Originally Posted by Beelzebaby666

Which of the Christian religions is the closest to the the set of beliefs prescribed by the old testament?

Originally Posted by Beelzebaby666

I've tried church before and came to conclusion that none of it was for me.

I do my own thing and don't feel the need to identify with any religion. I am just curious about the history of Christianity, given that there are so many sects that claim to be the right path, but they don't seem to stray too far from each other.

I'm hoping to further my understanding of Christianity in relation to other religions I've read up on.

Originally Posted by Beelzebaby666

Well, that made it all crystal...


Again, I'm happy where I'm at.. Thanks.

So, did you get the answer you were looking for, but are happy not having?

[camily (Premo)]

Originally Posted by itsbob

If you yourself are religious, why do you feel the need to have to associatte with a church? Churchs are the bastardization of religion, religion is in you not in a building, not in a pastor or a priest. Religion is between you and (your) God, pray in a closet, pray in private, nobody needs to hear you pray but God. You don't have to memorize prayers, you don't need to use arm and hand signals, it doesn't matter if you are sitting kneeling, standing, or driving your car through DC. Pray to him the way you'd talk to your mom and dad..

If you need the fellowship that a church offers, volunteer at the Red Cross or the local FD, at least they won't charge you an entrance fee of 10% of your income.

Churches don't charge you that either.

[Beelzebaby666]

Originally Posted by This_person

So, did you get the answer you were looking for, but are happy not having?

Yes I did, there was no definitive answer to my question.


Happy not having what?

[hvp05 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Beelzebaby666

I've tried church before and came to conclusion that none of it was for me. From holy-rollin' to Roman Catholic. I'm cool with what I believe in, but any and all religions are interesting to me. I'm more interested in the phenomenon of organized religion and the cultures that create them than I am about finding faith or following anything.

I agree. I do my own thing and don't feel the need to identify with any religion. I am just curious about the history of Christianity, given that there are so many sects that claim to be the right path, but they don't seem to stray too far from each other.

It sounds to me like you ought to (and want to) take a class on religion and philosophy rather than seek to join one.