2006-07-06 04:06:47 · 16 answers · asked by angel_of_peace786 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It has improved my belief in the religion that I have chosen. I have also learned more about their claims, how they conflict with my chosen religion, and how best to refute any criticism on my religion.
2006-07-06 04:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by bobm709 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During my liberal arts education, heads were always quick to point out the similarities between religions, and the possible sociological explanations for several beliefs and rituals. It never once made me feel like it was being disproved or lessened in merit-- it just made me understand more about human nature, about people.
You can read anything in a book, listen to what anyone says or claims, and you can take a good, hard look in yourself and around you, put it all together and still come up with something wonderful.
Who knows, yo-- but I still like thinking and learning about it.
2006-07-06 04:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by ishotvoltron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has opened me up to new possbilities. I wish that the bible belt where i live had more access to other religions. maybe thats why im an internet addict:) Not all religions are bad I like Buddhism Paganism Hinduism and Taoism and some other more spiritual beleifs but it seems the Abrahamic three has totally destroyed western culture and the middle east as well.
Youre another angel arent you?
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2006-07-06 04:19:53 · answer #3 · answered by brianna_the_angel777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is interesting that one and all religions emphasize the 'Golden Rule' yet have an inclination to develop into dogmatic and historic, dividing them from the others. The Golden Rule in 13 Faiths >> Baha'i faith Lay not on any soul a load that you does not opt to be laid upon you, and choose not for absolutely everyone the belongings you does not choose for your self. Buddhism take care of not others in techniques that you your self may discover hurtful. Christianity In each and every thing, do to others as you may have them do to you; for that is the regulation and the prophets. Confucianism One word which sums up the theory of all reliable habit ... loving kindness. do not do to others what you do not choose executed to your self. Hinduism that is the sum of duty: do not do to others what may reason discomfort if executed to you. Islam not one among you quite believes till you wish for others what you wish for your self. Jainism One ought to take care of all creatures in the international as one may opt to be dealt with. Judaism what's hateful to you, do not do on your neighbour. that is the completed Torah; all some thing else is remark. community Spirituality we are as a lot alive as we save the earth alive. Sikhism i'm a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. certainly, i'm a buddy to all. Taoism Regard your neighbour's benefit as your own benefit, and your neighbour's loss as your own loss. Unitarianism We verify and promote understand for the interdependent information superhighway of all existence of which we are an element. Zoroastrianism do not do unto others although is injurious to your self. Golden Rule Poster Scarboro Missions
2016-11-01 07:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I made me realize the perfidy of the church, a look at the business of organized religion made me realize how millions had been duped. See crusades, inquisition... Lead me to eclectic Paganism and polytheism and a life long study of the occult.
2006-07-06 04:23:28 · answer #5 · answered by lpaganus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After seeing the beheadings in the name of allah, and learning of the torture of people in spain by the catholic church. and the way Jews treat non-jews so nastily,
I have come to learn to STAY AWAY FROM RELIGIONS. ALL OF THEM!!!
because if their god allows them to do this, then there IS NO GOD. See? that's PROOF !!
2006-07-06 04:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by a1tommyL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps educate me about how people think. Jesus said that we are to become fishers of men. In order to know what kind of person we are to fish for we have to get to know them a little. So by studying another persons beliefs... we learn how to attract the fishies for the catch... to lead people to Christ.
2006-07-06 04:33:40 · answer #7 · answered by ddead_alive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helped me to ditch faith, although learning about the history of religion probably sealed the coffin.
2006-07-06 04:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That none are truely more correct than the other. All religions are based on faith which is the acceptance of something that cannot be proven.
2006-07-06 04:10:52 · answer #9 · answered by an_imminent_storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helped (along with other things) make me an atheist. When I saw the whole timeline of beliefs and gods and all that, I saw the silliness of taking one specific part of the timeline and saying "THIS is the real one!"
2006-07-06 04:09:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋