You actually can’t choose your beliefs. Either something convinces you or it doesn’t. They could choose to not live in accordance with their beliefs, or course, but that would be intellectually dishonest.
I didn’t say you can choose your beliefs. This person can decide if they want to adhere to the rules of a religious apparatus or not. Millions of religious people around the world do this every day. Most people even under the banner of a religious institution choose to ignore or downplay key elements constantly. See: Catholics who support a woman’s access to abortion. They are not in line with the church. They know this and choose not to be while still attending church and believing in most of the church’s teaching.
Most people do not adhere to 100% every rule and regulation of their faith. Believe it or not religious people are capable of nuance.
You actually can’t choose your beliefs. Either something convinces you or it doesn’t. They could choose to not live in accordance with their beliefs, or course, but that would be intellectually dishonest.
I didn’t say you can choose your beliefs. This person can decide if they want to adhere to the rules of a religious apparatus or not. Millions of religious people around the world do this every day. Most people even under the banner of a religious institution choose to ignore or downplay key elements constantly. See: Catholics who support a woman’s access to abortion. They are not in line with the church. They know this and choose not to be while still attending church and believing in most of the church’s teaching.
Most people do not adhere to 100% every rule and regulation of their faith. Believe it or not religious people are capable of nuance.
Did you not read my second sentence then?
Yes. Clearly I did. If you’re not going to to respond substantively than just don’t respond.