Arrogance

[Marc]

For me, discovering that hell wasn't in the bible is what freed me from viewing it as an authority. It takes away the fear from exploring spirituality. Most all of Christian philosophy and theology is based on hell and if you take out hell, the teachings are very very much different. It releases people to the love of the creator instead of the fear of it. Also, if people stake everything they believe on a certain book, its probably a wise thing to know what it truly says and the whole history behind it coming into 'authority'. I like to come to a certain level to exchange views that are a common denominator. Although Jesus was very different than Jews, he used their existing mythology to share his wisdom. I've learned to speak the language of the people I talk with instead of trying to teach them my language, its a bit more efficient.

And I agree, the person must ask for me to share.