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What are some religious phrases you like?
« on: August 15, 2012, 02:06:27 pm »
Well, we've got the other thread, so I figured this would be a good one as well, considering I've seen a few posts here about this very topic, scattered in other threads.

So, let's have it. Even if you don't like religion in general, what are some religious quotes, teachings, parables and proverbs that you find meaningful or inspirational?

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"I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation any one who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to him." -St. Peter, Acts 10:34-35

"Do not speak, unless it improves on silence." -Buddhist proverb
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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2012, 02:30:43 pm »
"The fool believes everything.  The sensible watches his step."  Proverb 14:16.

"They criticize the quiet ones.
They criticize the talkative ones.
They criticize the moderate ones.
There is no one in this world that can escape criticism."
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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2012, 04:42:04 pm »
"By deception you shall wage your war" (Proverbs 24:6)

"You shall live by the laws, but not die by them." (Talmudic principle)

"Let all who are hungry come and eat" (Passover blessing)
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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2012, 05:21:15 pm »
I actually really like Psalm 23. It's very soothing, especially when set to music.

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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2012, 06:12:13 pm »
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
 - some ancient jewish dude

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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2012, 06:19:14 pm »
'An so it harm none, do as thou wilt'.


Also, 'vive noctis'.
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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2012, 06:25:56 pm »
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
 - some ancient jewish dude

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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2012, 07:59:47 pm »
There's an ad by the Mormon Church on Youtube- it plays before some videos I like. It's a guy who's a biker and a family man, and he seems... remarkably badass. He's incredibly friendly, and mentions that he values having friends of other faiths. There are certain things about it that bug me (for instance, he mentions that he can't find part of the Bible that says he can't love motorcycles, and all I can think is "Why the shit would there be?"), but overall he seems like a damn decent guy, and it's nice to see that faith doesn't have to turn you into a fundie.

As for actual phrases-

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

"God loves you just the way you are."- Said by Mr. Fred Rogers (yes, THE Mr. Rogers) , a devout Christian, to a group of gay people when a nearby heckler demanded he condemn them.
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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2012, 08:27:00 pm »
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
 - some ancient jewish dude

Rabbi Hillel

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Anyway, it's not really a saying or a phrase or anything of the sort, but I just realised that the soundtrack for Railroad Tycoon 3 includes what I can only describe as a bluegrass instrumental cover of Amazing Grace. I know it's difficult to imagine, but it's actually quite a pleasant sound, particularly when you're trying to find that perfect route through some rather difficult terrain.

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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2012, 03:22:27 am »
Hillel was a fairly awesome guy. Oh, and he invented the sandwich 2000 years before the Earl of Sandwich. So really, that's a peanut butter and jelly hillel you're eating there.
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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2012, 05:17:39 am »
I saw this on the sign of a church years ago;

"The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints."
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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2012, 10:37:20 am »
Bumper sticker I saw once: "God wants spiritual fruits, not religious nuts."

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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2012, 09:20:09 am »
The one in my signature.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Corinthians 13: 4-7

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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2012, 07:31:41 am »
"Be excellent to each other" -Keanu Reeves

"Less good there lies | than most believe
In ale for mortal men;
For the more he drinks | the less does man
Of his mind the mastery hold." -Poetic Edda
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Re: What are some religious phrases you like?
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2012, 11:14:10 am »
"And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us." from the Lord's Prayer. I just wish more Christians would actually be forgiving.
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