I got some great answers on my other one, you guys sure liked that one. So, here is my newest. I enjoy learning about another's religion, I especially like Taoism. Is it a sin, to enjoy learning about it.
I don't think it is, but I've gotten mixed answers. Help me out here
2006-06-19 19:31:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is nothing wrong with wanting to learn about other religions or cultures. If your a Christian I would not follow it, however studying other religions I think is good for the spirit, it helps to see where others are coming from, therefore tolerance towards others beliefs. I have studied other religions and find the thinking and doctrines behind them fascinating, however I don't believe in them and would not follow them. I have a better respect for those that do follow them, it is their choice. That is the hardest part, but then again, I don't have to answer for their choices either. I believe their choices are only a part of that person. It neither makes them good nor bad. I look at their character and behavior. It tells where the heart is. So if you want to learn about other religions go for it, just don't sacrifice yours along the way.
2006-06-19 19:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by authorunknown1 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Here is my view. You said that you enjoy learning of others religions. Well, for the most part, Pagan faiths have no sin. Sin is something that refers to a "mark" on the soul. Karma, on the other hand, is within Paganism. Karma is something that must be learned. A failure in the learning is just another chance to learn. Most see the mistakes that are made in life as sin. Mistakes are just that, mistakes. If you are able to learn from them, you are at least able to advance yourself. That is, in essence, the point of life, death, and rebirth.
2006-06-19 19:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by PaganAndProud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really understand what you mean by 'enjoy' learning! It is not a sin until it leads you out of God's purposes. Go ahead and learn. Ask yourself in between 'why am I trying to learn all these?' If it is for finding the truth and eternal values, you may have to do a lot of unlearning too!
2006-06-19 19:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by lalskii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus tells us to "be as wise as a serpent but harmless as doves".
Before you learn about "religions", I'd seek a relationship with your heavenly father. Be rooted in Christ.
He who stands for nothing, will fall for anything.
2006-06-19 19:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no "Sin" Jesus died for that. To say you sinned is to say Jesus didn't really die on the cross. Jesus doesn't die everytime you sin, he did it once and sin was abolished. Now, there is only one requirement, you must Love they brother. If you chose to believe that Jesus really did die for our sins, then you will be given devine conviction against doing the wrong thing (ie. Not loving your Brother). If you ignore said conviction, you will be commiting blasphamy.
2006-06-19 22:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by ilovekokonut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with learning other religions. In fact, it's admirable to do so.
2006-06-19 19:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by Dolores G. Llamas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no as the more you learn about others,hopefully the more understanding you will have for them,if the whole world had an understanding of others,weather they agree with them or not,would we not,then have a world with more understanding and less sin
2006-06-19 19:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by norman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You must have complete and unwavering blind faith in the bible! Other religions and knowledge are both tools of the devil! You are an abomination and will burn in hell unless you let me give you a mustache ride!
2006-06-19 19:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to the words of Wisdom, as it is written:
Seek and you shall find. Listen and you shall hear. Open your eyes and you shall see. Knock and the door shall be opened for you...
Peace be with you!
2006-06-19 19:40:50 · answer #9 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. If you follow it, then yes. But just learning about it wouldn't be.
2006-06-19 19:35:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋