What religions are most accepting of alternative beliefs. . .?

Question

In theory? In practice?

Answer 1

The Universalist Unitarians are probably the closest thing to what you are asking.

Not a specific religion but more a conglomeration of them and generally, as far as religious people go, extremely welcoming and not prone to proselytizing.

I am generally against y kind of organized religion because of the negative effects that seem to come from it (especially these days) but even I can't really find too much fault with them, they are all about spiritual growth and worshiping in your own way... kinda odd but different at least.

Answer 2

What a great question,,,and shouldn't ALL be?

"Religion" or a faith based system should never be biased, or of such demonsterative attitudes that it's main goal might be "conversion"

To have a "system" suggests that WE find comforts in it, and as long as they work for us, we try at least to nourish it.

Tolerance and acceptance are the only two keywords that should ever attach to "Religion" in a belief system, and allowing others to believe within what they were very likely BORN into,,,until THEY choose otherwise, or find a new path or direction.

In the context of NAMED systems, certainly there are those not so hard core as to believe THEIRS is the only way,,,hopefully.

If you happen to be seeking, I suggest experience each,,, perhaps in the analogy of a BUFFET, and select what most, best, fits you.

Rev. Steven

Answer 3

I would imagine any religion that the Apostle Paul was talking about when he said that he had worked for nothing because they (Christians) had returned to the observances, rituals, and holidays of men. Apparently, they were becoming more accepting of the alternative beliefs of others.

Answer 4

Ehhhh...doesn't that contradict the teaching of a religion. How can you believe in One God and the Trinity at the same time, or believe Jesus was Son of God and human prophet at the same time, or eat and not eat pork at the same time...etc.

If a religion has the ability to accept conflicting ideas all at once, it would be a very confusing religion, don't you think?

A religion has to be clear about it's beliefs!

Answer 5

Its people, not religions, that accept or not. One church could be accepting and another church in the same denomination won't be. You just have to make up your own mind and do what you think is right. Look for groups of people, communities of faith, that believe in inclusion for all. Not every person in a community will think the same way. You can't even say Protestant churches because there is such disparity from church to church.

Answer 6

Mostly polytheistic or pantheistic religions such as Buddhism & Hinduism.

Monotheistic religions are the least likely.

Answer 7

Democrats

Answer 8

Wicca basically says you can pick aspects of whatever religions you want and create your own hybrid religion, specific to exactly your emic, your worldview, your theory on life.
There are only two tenets to it. The threefold rule says that whatever good you do will come back to you threefold, and likewise whatever bad you do will come back to you threefold. The other is the Wiccan Rede, which says "Do what you will, but do no harm."

Answer 9

The Christian Essenes have the lost teachings of Christ (Dead sea scrolls and so much more)They believe in Reincarnation and Karma Check out http://www.essene.org What the Catholic Church has been hiding from us for centuries. Also The Vedic knowledge is Universal and vast in its knowledge of God The universe and our purpose. go to http://www.stephen-knapp.com for universal truths.

Answer 10

Unitarian Universalists.