On RS there is on one hand an overabundance of religion-related questions inspired by- and inspiring-strong negative emotions we humans tend to loathe in normal conditions, such intolerance, prejudice, hate, bigotry etc. On the other hand there is a scarcity of spirituality-related questions transcending religious boundaries, exploring all possibilities and ways to attain inner peace and peace with the world, irrespective of dogmas, religious or otherwise.
2006-10-29 23:21:42 · 15 answers · asked by Chevalier 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would certainly agree with you. There is a difference between religious and spirituality.
I think a lot of people don't realize that.
2006-10-29 23:29:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I've learned. Most people have far too much CONVICTION. An unjustifiable faith in their beliefs (that there is a God, or that there isn't). That's because they are parroting. Just repeating what they hear, and they have not taken the time to discover why they are supposed to believe what they believe. Therefore, they feel threatened by anything new.
2006-10-30 08:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by gvih2g2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is so much religious hatred around at the moment and it is had to cut through that to anything deeper.
Christians are despised, as are Muslims, as are Jews. Are Hindu's a safe bet? No idea.
But here's a thought - Peace to all.
2006-10-30 07:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I've learned. Most people lack CONVICTION. A real
belief in their beliefs. That's because they are parroting.
Just repeating what they hear, and they have not taken the
time to discover what they are supposed to believe.
Therefore, they feel threatened by anything new.
Have you ever seen two people talking about the same thing,
but describing it differently, and they were arguing about it?
That is what false pride has done to us through religion.
We are all talking about the same thing, but describing it
differently, and arguing about it!
2006-10-30 07:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by zenbuddhamaster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of the fact that the giant war between atheists and Christians kind of draws attention away from all of the more quiet people....
2006-10-30 11:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bottom line is if you discuss unorthodox spiritual beliefs the religionist zealots will pile in with their threats of hellfire and damnation etc, and they don't stop there because threatening e-mails are another one of their favourites . I have beliefs I would like to raise but I wouldn't welcome the inevitable hostile response so I don't bother asking about them.
2006-10-30 07:34:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on what time of the day you are on here. Mornings and afternoons seems to be more peaceful than late night and after midnight.
2006-10-30 07:25:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it represents a very minor cross section of society and public opinion and any advice or opinions gleaned from postings should be vetted with a great deal of thought.
2006-10-30 07:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by psicatt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why is that that questions in the religion and spiritulity board aren't actually questions!
i'd love to answer one but I don't know what you are asking!
2006-10-30 07:27:08 · answer #9 · answered by don't stop the music ♪ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To simplify it, you're saying that there are good people here and not so good people here. I agree.
2006-10-30 07:29:49 · answer #10 · answered by Unshaken Faith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋