It's all about Perspective.

The dangers of perceiving text in the light of our modern society, is very much highlighted, when there is such fervor in the analysis of certain text. However, it has to be pointed out, that there are many discrepancies known in most religious text(if you want a copy, drop me a note). These discrepancies are not coincidental or incidental in any way. But, in my point of view, necessary at the time of it's writing, to properly and effectively highlight importance of points and convey meaning. This may be because of a lower amount knowledge that was shared. Knowledge that we may now deem common sense.

The theory that I want to put across is, every religion is essentially a carrier of ideology, a carrier of ideas, it is how effectively these ideas are conveyed. What are the differences between them? Nothing if you ask me. They are reiterations of one another, about doing good, being morally upright, searching for wisdom and spiritual advancement, and sundry. If you look upon religions as teachings, then the acceptance of the entire concept of any religion is important.

Most religious text date back thousands of years, language variations in say, the last fifty years, already distorts meanings of songs and literature, it might be high time to remember that singling quotes and phrases really isn't the whole purpose of religion. Just like some religious text, picking and choosing and editing what you like and don't like, or what you feel conforms and does not is totally missing the point. In the same way, quoting text would be focusing attention on parts, parts which you want highlighted.

This constant erosion and exclusion of content, coupled with original inherent discrepancies, makes it all the more important to judge for yourself what the bigger meaning of having a religion is, what believing in a greater power is for, is about. We are in-built with our judgment, our thoughts that determine right from wrong, what we want and what we do not want. Don't constrict vision, it's about making educated choices.

In essence, any religion might not be so much a set of rules set in stone, but a guide to a lifestyle. One that is good. A suggestion to what you might want and how to get there.