My world religions course really opened up my eyes on some religions.

First one: Hinduism if you have not read the Bahagada-vita (spl?) go buy that book right now. It is amazing, the stories and how intensely they back up there belief no matter how illogical. It's more so based on faith then Christianity I think. I am Buddhist right now, but Hinduism is next on my list for favorite religions. Next to that is satanism...which might sound like a contradiction, but satanism is extremely logical (if you actually read the satanic bible not the idiots running around summoning demons then denouncing the existence of a higher power.)

Wow! So many religions to choose from. Which should I be first?

[RAOVQ]

quote:Originally posted by kenshin_kid:

First one: Hinduism if you have not read the Bahagada-vita (spl?) go buy that book right now. It is amazing, the stories and how intensely they back up there belief no matter how illogical. It's more so based on faith then Christianity I think. I am Buddhist right now, but Hinduism is next on my list for favorite religions. Next to that is satanism...which might sound like a contradiction, but satanism is extremely logical (if you actually read the satanic bible not the idiots running around summoning demons then denouncing the existence of a higher power.)

the satanic bible does make some very good points. if you read it and ignore everything he says about rituals then you have a nice little guide to live by. i should actually read it again, i only read it once years ago.

Religion, like anything else in this world, has both its negative and positive parts.

For example, the morals that many religions teach are very good, an excellent way to live ones life.

However, one must understand that in most cases where religion prospers, freedom doesn't.

Religion, in my opinion, would be better for humanity if people didn't believe the founders of these religions were Gods.

[This message has been edited by AnAsTaSiO (edited 11-23-2006).]

[Zman]

would not believing in gods change freedom aspect of the philosophies? It would probably just mean less people would believe, doing no good for mankind. From the sociological point of view

You're on a crash course to warping your own mind if you're not careful, don't take any of the shit you read too seriously,.......it really is all bullshit you know.

quote:Originally posted by DrGay:

Wow! So many religions to choose from. Which should I be first?

Hilarious!

OP, religion is something that connects with the eternal part of yourself that is present from the point of your birth unto your death. Not something that changes with the tides.

quote:Originally posted by notate:



OP, religion is something that connects with the eternal part of yourself that is present from the point of your birth unto your death.

Wait, so it's eternal, but it lasts only as long as you live? What part is it exactly, can it be removed by surgery?

quote:Originally posted by notate:

Hilarious!

OP, religion is something that connects with the eternal part of yourself that is present from the point of your birth unto your death. Not something that changes with the tides.

You state opinion as if it were fact.

Kenshin, my favourite religion is probably Hinduism too, followed by Buddhism. I don't care at all for the Abrahamic Religions.

quote:Originally posted by wenerjar:

get back to us when you read the entire Mahabharata

j/k

I got close once...

English translation though.

[Hexadecimal]

I like Taoism...a philosophy that states very blatantly that you're to empty yourself of your gift so that you can be gifted again; that giving of one's self is the way to success and peace. You give to gain; love to be loved. A totally symbiotic philosophy!

It's like Western religion...without the blind following of apocalyptic dogma!