For example, Christians believe in the apocalyptic end of the World.
Are there beliefs that aren't built on such a disastrous perspective?
2006-08-13 01:59:11 · 13 answers · asked by Axel ∇ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hinduism doesn't teach about the end of the world.
Hindus believe that time revolves in a cyclical manner beginning with Satya Yug or the Age of Truth. Then comes Treta Yug, Dwapar Yug and finally Koli Yug. After that comes annihilation and re-initiation of the Satya Yug or Kritya Yug - the age of purity. Thus, the Hindus do not believe in the End of the World but in the cyclical nature of Time. The perspective of the Hindu religion is, thus, much wider than the Semitic religions and it automatically implies the fact that there were other human civilizations before the great flood, which is also mentioned in the Hindu texts.
There are some Pagan beliefs which also do not believe in the end of the world, but just a cycle of life and spirits
2006-08-13 02:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by ancient_wolf_13 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From what I know, Buddhism. In Buddhism, there is no end to the world. You will just be reincarnated back into it for an eternity. The only way out of the cycle and into Nirvana, is through enlightenment.
2006-08-13 09:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the christian perspective is not disastrous to christians. the Bible says that on Judgement day Christ willl rapture all His believers back to heaven and the unbelievers will remain on earth for seven years of judgement before God where the devil will reign opn earth and their choice is to accept Christ and endure or at the end off the seven when Christ comes... they'll repent. i am not sure about the other religions, but not all theories are disastrous.
2006-08-13 09:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by musicfish93 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Baha'i Faith teaches that the 'end of the world' does not mean the destruction of our planet, but it is only the end of human corruption. Those who enjoy new birth by their obodience to the New Revelation of God will build His Kingdom on earth:
"But hear, O My brother, My plaint against them that claim to be associated with God and with the Manifestations of His knowledge, and yet follow their corrupt inclinations, consume the substance of their neighbour, are given to wine, commit murder, defraud and slander each other, hurl calumnies against God, and are wont to speak falsely. The people attribute all these deeds unto Us, whilst their perpetrators remain shameless before God. They cast aside that which He hath enjoined upon them and commit that which He hath forbidden. Yet it behoveth the people of truth that the signs of humility should shine upon their faces, that the light of sanctity should radiate from their countenances, that they should walk upon the earth as though they were in the presence of God and distinguish themselves in their deeds from all the dwellers of the earth. Such must be their state that their eyes should behold the evidences of His might, their tongues and hearts make mention of His name, their feet be set towards the lands of His nearness, and their hands take fast hold upon His precepts. And were they to pass through a valley of pure gold and mines of precious silver, they should regard them as wholly unworthy of their attention."
(Baha'u'llah, Gems of Divine Mysteries, p. 59)
So this not a time of fear, but it is the time of great joy to all mankind.
2006-08-13 09:55:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gnostic ..... No Not Agnostic, Yet this is where that word came from because, Gnostic's are people who believe God is in you and you don't have to go to church for socialization ... But others didn't understand this and thought they just didn't believe at all BECAUSE they didn't go to church ..... Anyway..... Gnostic's is a religion that doesn't dwell on what is coming ... because they know they have no control over what GOD already has planed .. They just live each day KNOWING God is in them and do their best to do what he wants dun.....
2006-08-13 09:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Different pagan paths do not subscribe to the "end times" theme. Then again, some do. The aztecs certainly did.
2006-08-13 09:27:30 · answer #6 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are religions that believe the kingdom of God has already arrived on this planet (what a sad thought).
2006-08-13 09:01:35 · answer #7 · answered by onelm0 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spiritualism
we live on after death but should make the most of life .. and live for each moment in a positive , helpful , meaningful way
2006-08-13 09:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There 's no time to ponder about it! better enjoy your life while you still can before 22th this month!
Go google search " 22 August 2006, Iran" and see for yourself.
2006-08-13 09:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by c G 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
actually, christians believe that there isn't an 'end'. after 'the seven years', a new millennium starts, and from there a new heaven and earth.
2006-08-13 09:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋