Not deity or deities based. It should have something to do with nature - enjoying it, observing it, whatever. The spiritual aspect would be occult based - things like meditation, psychic "stuff", etc. There are no regular offerings or rituals, but things like group meditations or intentions, trying to use the power of the mind to change circumstances, would be acceptable.
My idea is still a little unformed. But is there anything out there that sounds even remotely like this?
2006-09-15 10:22:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Oh wow, so many good answers! I now have a huge list to investigate. Guess I'll have to take a time out from here!
I can't possibly choose a best answer myself because most of them were so helpful, informative, well-written (always a blessing!) and I can actually feel warm wishes coming from them.
So thank you, thank you, thank you! Let the voting begin.
2006-09-18 01:56:36 · update #1
Buddhism?
2006-09-15 10:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by ESKORBUTIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiritual Humanism
The principles of Spiritual Humanism include:[1]
1. Seek religious inspiration in nature.
2. Base religion on knowledge gained by the scientific method.
3. Treat people with equality.
4. Take action to diminish suffering, and advance happiness.
5. Resources that belong to every one must be protected.
6. Mark the arrival of the seasons with religious rituals.
7. Make a regular practice of religious activities such as meditation.
8. Recognize the debt to past and future generations.
9. Stand up for these principles and defend your beliefs.
10. Continually improve these ideas as new information becomes available.
2006-09-15 17:47:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A solitary witch or shaman. Seeing as Wicca worships a goddess and you don't want a Deity based religion. Native American shamans communicate with the spirit of earth its self and uses magick and meditating for enlightenment. Solitary non-wiccan witches tend to form there own ethic code and beliefs just as you have. If you decide that you want to look further into this i suggest the book "Witchcraft Today" by Scott Cunningham and the book "Everything Wicca And Witchcraft" they make excellent starter resources for those wanting to know more about the craft.
2006-09-15 18:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kudos to you for figuring out your own ideas and THEN looking for a religion. Best way to do it, in my opinion.
I'd say you'd either be looking at a neo-pagan religion or Tibetan Buddhism (which does indeed have its own version of magic). They're more similar than most people think, and due to the wonderfully loose nature of both, can easily be practiced alongside each other. I'd suggest looking into both and coming up with your own blend.
2006-09-15 17:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by angk 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Basic Paganism. That's pretty much what I am/believe with a little Wiccan influence. It's very nature-centric as far as acknowledging the powers in nature and respecting them and the planet.
Blessed Be
OH and Jared.....we do not workship "the creation" in leiu of a "creator". We see the earth as a living organism with energies unto itself. It is a part of us and we are a part of it.
2006-09-15 17:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by PaganPoetess 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If none of those other answers fit, I believe there is a book about making up your own belief as you go along... what a load of poo! Look for the truth, not a comfortable thought!
2006-09-15 23:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by miracol@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're speaking about wicca. The real kind - earth magic. No nasty spells (though they ARE possible) we just don't do them.. "And it harm none, do what thou will" That's our motto! If you cut out the bull and find your heart, you'll find your soul. I prefer to work solitary, but everyone finds their own way. If you'll stop and look, you'll find yours. Blessed Be.
2006-09-17 22:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by risa131313 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're describing Wicca. They worship nature and believe in casting spells and meditation.
It differs from other religions in that they worship the creation, not the Creator.
2006-09-15 17:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Oh sure. nature worshipers abound. Some of the oriental religions incorporate many of your ideas.
But what's the matter; you don't trust Christianity? Too organized for you? Too restrictive? You should at least look into it; be fair.
After all, it was God's hand that made all this.
2006-09-15 17:28:03 · answer #9 · answered by seeitmiway32 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You just described Wicca or a pagan based belief.
2006-09-15 17:25:32 · answer #10 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋