Let's say (Theoritically) you came to a conclusion that you believe in a higher power(s). Which religion would you join? Would you a monotheist or a polytheist (Which do you find more 'logical')? Please don't say none! Choose something!
2006-07-30 20:41:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, of course that would depend on the higher power or powers that I perceived, wouldn't it?
I know you'd love me to say Islam - it seems more rational to me than Christianity, at any rate, but I'm most attracted to Buddhism and Taoism. Do they count?
I think the best I could do would be deism. I've never heard of polytheistic deism, so I guess that would make me, in principle, choose monotheism.
But most of all, whateverism.
2006-07-30 20:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by XYZ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am inclined towards Satanism because it is a "take it as it comes" belief structure that champions logic and material needs. However, it assumes the existance of a supernatural force which I cannot adhere to.
I like Buddhism because it also is a "take it as it comes" religion. However, from what I know, it assumes supernatural forces as well but more spiritual than paternal.
Bottom line: Any belief in a supernatural force is against athestic or ignostic/agnostic belief. None of the established religions, to my limited knowledge, can provide a non-belief structure that is acceptable to a non-believer.
You would have to accept a supernatural force and then any religion would do just as well. I guess it would come down to convenience and geography.
2006-07-31 03:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's say (Theoretically) you came to a conclusion that you THINK THERE IS in a higher power.
Why should u automatically join a religion?
If u discover a new thing u must immediately join a religion that worship that new thing.
Free your mind, be open to discover, the world is not black or white.
2006-07-31 03:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by a theist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very difficult question......but if we are just pretending then:
Definately not Christianity or Islam. I find them both too proselytizing and a bit too 'holier than thou'! Perhaps hinduism as I find it relatively laissez-faire. Maybe buddhism as I find the notion of enlightenment and detachment from material pursuits to be very logical if you actually believe in a 'higher power'. I'll ignore the side-stream cults like the scientologists, as I do have a brain.
Hmmm....
2006-07-31 03:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by aap36rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ask to do that which is impossible.
The thing is, ALL religions are equally illogical. None of them make any objective sense, regardless of the number of gods involved, or whatever.
But if i had to choose, I'd go for the Unitarians, personally. They're very accepting of a diverse variety of beliefs.
2006-07-31 03:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by extton 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believing in a higher power doesn't necesarily mean choosing a religion. No wonder you believe in God and religions. You're not very intelligent.
Just so you know. I do believe in a higher power: me.
2006-07-31 03:44:01 · answer #6 · answered by Private Account 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
polytheist seems more logical, but there may be a hierarchy with one super god on top. but you could still choose a lesser specific god as the christians have done with their little jejovah godlet. I would pick one in tune with my vibes.
2006-07-31 03:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polytheism
2006-07-31 03:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh, if I had to I'd just be a Christian so I don't have to go through the trouble of leaving the church, which I'm yet to do, and make my parents happier.
2006-07-31 03:47:07 · answer #9 · answered by mathcore321x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel more close to the celtic culture than to any other beliefs.
Why ? because they were clause to the nature, and because many catholics holyday are in fact based on pagan holiday from the celtic times
2006-07-31 03:47:57 · answer #10 · answered by tokala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋