2006-11-02 07:45:48 · 22 answers · asked by Tucson Atheist 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Don't forget jokes and riddles.
2006-11-02 07:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
One would think so. However, there is a subtle difference between the two. Mythology and Folklore indicate dead religions (or religions that maybe still have a handful of followers scattered across the globe) whilst Religion and Spirituality indicate religions that are still alive with millions of worshippers. Ah well, at least they're listed side by side, eh?
2006-11-02 15:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Avie 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Some of us view the beliefs of some current religions as myths, but many do not. I think there is sufficient reason to keep the categories separate. Let's not crowd in on those who like to chat about King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table.
2006-11-02 15:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not the only atheist to ever ask a question here. If you really like fewer categories, there is nothing that makes you narrow your search to this section. You can look for questions to answer under "society and culture".
As far as I'm concerned, spirituality deals with themes like overcoming fear, learning to accept oneself and others, what beliefs people have, whether people might share your own beliefs and so on. Many people find it to be useful. If you don't, no one is forcing you to be here, but if you want to ask challenging questions, you need to be pretty sharp, because we've seen everything here.
peace and blessings, Bro.
2006-11-02 16:04:18 · answer #4 · answered by anyone 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Myths are narratives about divine or heroic beings, arranged in a coherent system, passed down traditionally, and linked to the spiritual or religious life of a community, endorsed by rulers or priests. Once this link to the spiritual leadership of society is broken, they lose their mythological qualities and become folktales or fairy tales. Not every religious narrative is a myth however; unless it is deeply rooted in tradition, it may also be trivial pious anecdote or legend.
So, I guess there are similarities, thus the questions, but also distinct differences which call for the different sections! Also somone may want to talk about a myth without wanting to talk about religion or vice versa !
2006-11-02 15:55:04 · answer #5 · answered by waggy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What's this - another gay man critiscising a hen party.
Your name indicates that you have no idea of the difference between spirituality and religion. Same as the people who decided that they should be in one section. As far as I am concerned, they are as disimilar as gardening and football, with the only thing in common being grass.
Perhaps ther should be a section called Atheism and Religion, and then we spiritualists wouldn't have to put up with inane comments from people quoting from ancient mind-control texts.
2006-11-04 00:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-11-02 15:50:34 · answer #7 · answered by enlight100 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Only sinners think that. Keep Wishing,and Hoping and Praying!
2006-11-02 15:55:09 · answer #8 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It could also be in a section in Social Sciences dealing with the Mentally Challenged.
2006-11-02 15:48:43 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 3⤊ 3⤋
So, what you're saying is the billions of believers from the past five or so thousand years are wrong and you are right?
2006-11-02 15:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, there are far too many religions. There should be a category for Chritianity, Judiaism, Islam, etc...
2006-11-02 15:49:09 · answer #11 · answered by teeney1116 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋