I meditate, and do right by everyone. I don't believe in a "messiah" such as jesus, i dont see god as being someone who judges people. I like the idea of buddhism, but I dont believe in the reincarnation part. I believe that the only way to be happy is to meditate and make our lives simple and humble, with god being everything and the only way to find god is through looking within ourselves...Which religion would I be classified as?
2006-07-22 17:47:41 · 22 answers · asked by Asa K 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You seem to be content. I wouldn't bother with a label.
2006-07-22 17:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by Pablito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm....well reincarnation is a part of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Taoism...but your beliefs tend to mostly come from these religions. Without truly knowing more about what you believe I really couldn't say what religion you are for sure.
You could just be a spiritual person, you might even be considered "New Age", although that might be stretching it a bit. You could be classified under Unitarian-Universalism in some ways.
If I had to choose amongst the religions in existence then I'd have to say that you practice a Dharmic religion (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism).... atleast a great portion of it (since you don't believe in reincarnation).
Even if you don't believe in the full concepts of every religion, like Buddhism, if you find that it is what you mostly identify with then that may be the religion that you are most connected to. And it doesn't matter if you draw inspiration from other religions or don't share all the beliefs of a religion...especially within the eastern religions....they are extremely diverse.
Some links to look at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion
http://www.religioustolerance.org
http://www.sacred-texts.com
Peace be with you.
2006-07-23 01:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by gabriel_zachary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds somewhat like Buddhism, or partial or an Americanized version. True pursuit of Buddhism requires in forsaking material objects as part of the path to Nirvana, and you clearly have a computer, but still. Try Zoroasterism (from Zarathustra) and do research on Pantheism, you might like that too :) Google those things.
2006-07-23 00:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by TwilightWalker97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll not try to promote anything specific, but I will point out that you can use Buddhist practices without necessarily subscribing to the cosmology. That is, being Buddhist does not necessarily mean that you accept reincarnation. Just thought I point that out.
Be well with your search for your way in life.
2006-07-23 03:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your beliefs are a form of pantheism, which is "'The belief that God and the material world are one and the same thing and that God is present in everything."
2006-07-23 01:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by george 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiritual maybe
Mormon? not likely
hm mm.. I would go with just spiritual --like yoga and meditation.
but is sounds like you would somewhat be considered an atheist as well.
I am not sure.
2006-07-23 00:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by Sage g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want a religion aren't you putting yourself in a category that sets you apart from other religions ? i don't have a religion..never made sense to me ..even as a child....i went to a lutheran church and refused to get confirmed in the lutheran faith..i too live from the inside out....you sound like you are metaphysical more than anything...
2006-07-23 00:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by Happy Summer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unitarian.
2006-07-23 01:05:14 · answer #8 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a form of New Age...
Cordially,
John
2006-07-23 00:49:33 · answer #9 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might find Unitarian-Universalism worth checking out.
2006-07-23 00:51:07 · answer #10 · answered by Julia C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋