(((This is a question about love and respect between religions. If you can't handle that then please don't answer it.)))
What are possitive aspects about the other group's religion?
I'll start: I think that the Wiccan/Pagan/Druid love of nature is a wonderful trait.
(((Please forgive my use of "wiccan/pagan/druid" if that offends. I was unsure of how to address those types of religions without excluding large amounts of people.)))
2006-10-17 17:45:25 · 8 answers · asked by Dysthymia 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I like their baptism rituals, their Christmas cantatas, and their healing through the use of their hands (the sects that practice these things). I have been to a couple of Catholic services and I thought they were beautiful. I have been to a JW meeting and I liked the way the meeting was more of a teaching atmosphere than a preaching one---I also liked the fact that they didn't pass an offering plate. I like the way the Amish are self-sufficient and their sense of a close-knit community. I respect the Holiness sect for the modesty of their women.
Overall, it seems to be an interesting religion even though I have never practiced it.
PS...the easiest way to include Wiccans/Pagans/Druids together is to use the umbrella term "Neo-pagans" :^)
2006-10-17 20:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a pagan and a Wiccan, I do not condemn any religious belief. We feel all path lead to Deity. We do however get upset at Christians who try and destroy our religion and tell us we are going to hell when we do not believe in hell. We beleive that each path is right and good for the believer.
I used to be a Christian so I know the upside to that belief. When a person is really practicing what the bible teaches, Christianity is full of love and compassion for all people. The bible teaches respect for all and teaches it's followers to treat others as they want to be treated. It teaches honesty, integrity and to always be truthful and honest. If all Christians would really live by what the bible teaches, this world would be a better place. Jesus never forced his beliefs on anyone and if people did not accept him, he left them alone. He did get in confrontations with the Rabbi's and the religious leaders of the day and most of his condemnations are directed at those who feel the need to teach religion to others. Not once in nis whole life did he ever go to a pagan ritual and pray and sing and tell the pagans they were going to hell. Jesus knew people that did not beleive in him would not be swayed by constant preaching.
Jesus rarely condemned the pagans, because they did not claim to be speaking from God.
2006-10-17 18:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Hindu, but I'd like to give my input. Wiccans/Pagans/Druids are usually very tolerant of other peoples' beliefs, and I think this is very admirable. I also appreciate their concern for the environment, and their connection to nature.
Christians stress a close relationship with God and seek to follow His will instead of their own selfish will. That is certainly good in my opinion.
2006-10-17 17:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that if i wasn't a christian i would join the Wiccans/Pagans/Druids or other religions...
2006-10-17 17:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think Christianity is beautiful. I really do. The whole story is amazingly lovely and romantic. And there are, as I know from personal experience, many many people who live it.
2006-10-17 17:53:44 · answer #5 · answered by angk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that the fundamental rules behind christianity : not judging, forgiveness, tolerance, peace, etc. are all good things that need to be upheld
2006-10-17 17:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wiccans are generally tolerant and accepting.
2006-10-17 17:52:37 · answer #7 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm a Muslim..... many genuine Christians i've met are incredibly warm and generous people...... i work with a Wiccan lady.... she brings us all food almost everyday.... she's a very loving mother..... one of my closest friends is Christian.... he's very patient and caring....
they all take good things from their faiths.... i know that their faiths are beautiful b/ they have all shown me with their actions...
(((ill try not to be offended that muslims werent mentioned :)
peace be with you all
2006-10-17 17:57:50 · answer #8 · answered by Submission 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋