Have you ever researched any other religions than your own? Why or Why not?

Question

Did you learn anything new?

Answer 1

Yes. I have researched Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity (orthodox, mostly), Islam, Zoroastrian (tho there is not much info out there), and many other ancient religions. I've learned that we are alike in our general beliefs for how a person should live (such as not to lie, kill, cheat, etc.). I've also learned that most of our differences lie in how we worship of how we attain truth, faith, and God.

Here is a quote from Kahlil Gibran translated, "...each religion is merely a drop in the ocean of what is True faith..." - the human mind cannot grasp all that is there....

Answer 2

Yes. The company I work for is very multi-cultural, so I wanted to learn about the beliefs of some of the people I work with. I work with Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, Iranian, Cambodian, Siamese and other races and nationalities. I read up on the most common eastern religions - Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Shinto, Islam, Confucianism and others. It was very interesting and I feel like I know my coworkers better now, even if we rarely talk about religion.

I also studied Protestant Christianity very in-depth. My wife was Protestant and the tension that created with my Catholicism was destroying our marriage. I wanted to share my wife's faith - but only if it was truer than Catholicism. I looked at the differences in theology and studied the history of and biblical basis for both sides. When I found that there were too many questions that Protestantism could not answer in comparison to Catholicism, I became even more devout in my own faith. Unfortunately, this eventually let to end of our marriage, but I gained a much more full knowledge of the truth - which is always a good thing.

Answer 3

when I was baptized, we got a book called "What is the difference" and I wanted to know what or why there were different religions, and what they believed. It is crazy to say someone is "Praising" wrong with out knowing what and how they praise. except those losers that crash planes into building, they are praising wrong. so it is good to know the how and why and the where of others. also it helps u to prepare in u'r beliefs when u r faced with theirs.


I had a Jewish family that I was cleaning for, and I learned a lot. food and Sabbath, and traditions. it was really cool. example. When u buy food, there is always a lil symbol on it. a U on a circle. and sometimes there will be a P or D next to it. That is how they can tell what they are eating. If it is dairy, or not. cause they don't have meat and dairy touch the same surfaces, or anything like that. it was eye opening.

Answer 4

I took a World Religions class (as well as a Cultural Anthropology class) in college and learned sooo much. The two were by far my favorite of all my classes.
The three biggest chapters also happened to be the three major religions (Christianity, Islam and Judaism), much to my disappointment. I say this because it didn't leave much room for information about the less known religions; Jainism, Taoism, Baha'i, indigenous religions, etc. A point people should keep in mind is that learning about a religion does not mean you have to believe it. It's a learning experience and does more good for a person than they realize. It builds bridges and even helps the "student" understand more about the world surrounding him/her.

Answer 5

I've researched Christianity(different sects), Islam, Hindu, Buddhist, Wicca, Scientology(lol), and others. I did this to get an understanding of what each beliefs are, I see they all have the same basic morals and ideas told through similar but yet different allegories. I believe religion is the basis for most problems in the world as the majority of it's followers either do not understand what's being taught or they take it way too literal. I am now an Atheist.

Answer 6

Yes, I researched first Catholism, Christianity, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism. I've learned I like the people but I don't believe the religions.

Answer 7

Yes. I've studied Christianity and Judaism. I've also studied some of Satanism. I do it in order to understand the religions better. And yes, I have learned new things about each of them. Sometimes those things I've learned don't sit well with those who follow those religions. Other times, it has helped someone in those religions. Either way, I have benefited from learning it.

Answer 8

Yes. Because I want to know all I can about the people around me. Although I may not choose the same religion, I can better understand someone Else's. Yes I have learned new things. Mostly that most religions are based on love for your fellow man/woman.

Answer 9

Yes, I have. I took a class called world religions, and I am normally a curious person, so I look things up. I did learn that they have more in common than some people would want to admit. However, I respect all of them unless someone uses one of them to further an agenda or personal crusade. Then, I still respect the religion but not the person misusing it.

Answer 10

I have learned that all religions have good points and faults...enough to know that I believe in God but not in religion. I have researched Islam, Judaism, khaballa, Hindu, Voodoo, Wicka, Bhudism, mormonism, catholics, baptist, evangelist, episcopilian, new Hope, scientology, native american tribe lore (absorakee sioux) and all of the ancient mythologies and a bit of the ideologies of satanism (for the curiosity) and still haven't found the right "religion" for me. I have found that all religions are more or less based on peace and love, NOW if we could just get them to practice what they preach.