what religion (other than the one you are already) do you admire most?

Question

and why do you admire it?

i admire wicca/neopaganism the most, because of it's basis on logical principles and human rights.

Answer 1

Zorostrianism, which promotes equality, tolerance of other religions, a creator composed of a fully evil and fully good component (what if satan was part of the holy trinity - holy square? :P), and environmentalism. Wikipedia it and go to 'precepts'.

Plus, any religion, such as the asker's mentioned wicca/neopaganism that promote logical principles and human rights, and all that good stuff.

Some types of Buddhism too.

Pantheism WITH THE EXCEPTION OF their precept that nothing supernatural exists. If it wasn't for that, I would consider myself a pantheist (http://www.pantheism.net/).

Try to check out some stuff - even www.oto-usa.org is interesting, basing their cult off Thelema, a religion created by Aleister Crowley!! Quite interesting they are, hehe, the Order Templi Orientis (oto).

Answer 2

"what religion (other than the one you are already) do you admire most?" -- I don't admire institutions, I admire a few PEOPLE - that put themselves out there for the cause they believe.
Institutions are the playground of the devil. (well not that dramatic - I mean they breed distrust in different ideas, and stop logical questions that need answering.
Any and all groups have periods of this, scared, closeness to the real world, sometimes. (I'm Roman Catholic - were in what three? right now? Some for 2000+ years). What's to admire about not cleaning house, and restoring the trust that is broken? Fix these systems!
Groups of humans get scared of new ideas and retreat - instead of taking the challenge and facing it. Individuals using their free will are far more open and understanding of reality; and know they can't rock the boat - scare the herd - of they'll get squished by the paniced herd. Remember the witch hunts - I mean come on!! How sad, and embarassing they must have felt - to watch these good women die because of a few crazy leaders. The louder the MORAL OUTRAGE - the closer someone is going to die for nothing.
The people that rock the boat - and know they'll likely have hell to pay; or die - but still question/challenge us to be better than we are - those people are to be admired.
Gandhi, Mr King, people you know being morally strong. All knew what was going to happen by raising the questions that NEED asking.
KEEP PRESSURE ON THE LEADERS TO DO THEIR JOBS.
QUESTION EVERYTHING, OR ELSE YOU SLOWLY GET LESS FREEDOMS.
DO NOT ADMIRE HUMAN CREATIONS OF CONTROL, ADMIRE YOURSELF FOR CARING FOR THE PEOPLE.

Answer 3

My religion is Buddhism and I admire and respect all other religions equally. However, I wish to admire the so called " The Humanitarian Act " most coz for me this is also a kind of religion and it's the only unselfish and true religion for every human beings I suppose. The humanity cares everyone no matter which religion we belong and if the whole world adopt this principle we may not need anyother manipulative religions.

Answer 4

Many thanks for the support. Most of the people I admire outside the Pagan community are Catholic; we share a sense of stewardship and responsibility in the community, as well as (generally) a tolerance for difference. I think, too, that part of the understanding lies in the fact that Celtic Christianity is a bridge between us. In a sense, we have peaceful mutual history to build upon.

Answer 5

I am a Catholic. I admire any other Religion that is tolerant of other beleifs. The Ecumenical Religions are the most open minded and follow the true spirit of Christ's teachings.

Answer 6

Although I admire Judaism as the "heart" of the Abrahamic religious traditions. . .I truly believe Christianity has the greatest potential for acceptance by each individual, culture, and age. . .and in a manner that does not conflict with nature. . .or the need to destroy or control nature.

The historic roots of Christianity. . .as a "remake" of an ancient Egyptian school of "principles repetition". . .so as to form a lifestyle of "Christ Principles". . .need to be understood and appreciated in this 21st Century separate from an historical Jesus (if there was one) and the controversial gatekeepers of His Church for the past 2,000 years. For, in fact, there is holy logic and deep rooted freedoms built into Christianity. . .and the unconditional call for Peace or Shalom (not warfare): "love one another as I have loved you".

Answer 7

I admire Asatru and Atheism because I admire both sets of beliefs. Blessed be.

Answer 8

I admire atheism. A friend of mine had trouble in school from a teacher (and even got a lower grade than she deserved) because she was openly atheist. It really takes guts to stand up for ones non-belief.

Answer 9

I admire Hinduism the most because of their life philosophies.

I also have great respect for the Jewish community. Most of my in laws are Jewish and i respect them and their beliefs as I respect mine. They speak more about Good Deeds(Mitzvahs) and being a good person than being held to a certain belief.

I am Wiccan.

Answer 10

jewishgirl87,
I don't have one. I'm a Christian and I have so much from God. Not so much in material things, but in spiritual things.

There's nothing that Cat Stevens has that I want. There's nothing from John Travolta or Tom Cruise that I want. The Jews are looking for someone that I already know. The Hindu's are freaking me out. The Hare Krishnas are annoying. The Bhuddists are blind to the need for salvation. Zoroastrians are in bondage to their beliefs.

I am so blessed that I am beside myself in gratitude to God for the gifts that He has given me. I am without want and no other religion has anything that I need.

Bottom line:
This is cool!