which philosophy improves life the most..judaism, christianity, islam, hinduism, buddhism, or other...
which spirituality has been the most peaceful through the centuries..in terms of people killed..has this ever beens statiscally analysed..
2006-12-30 15:05:10 · 20 answers · asked by bromberg11 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Everyone will have different opinion. To do this type of analysis one need to study and understand different religious.
No religious is suggesting for war! Statistically, you can prove that one religious is bad or good!!! but I would say it's more or less depends on the leadership and understanding of your religious. If you misinterpret, no one can help you! and in today's world very few try to understand their own religious neutrally as well as others too.
Making more devotees for a religious is not going to help! Quality of life you live is important rather then more people!
Hinduism/Buddhism doesn't have any history to invade other countries for any reason other than self defense.
2006-12-30 15:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dharmesh 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For sure Judaism and Buddhism are the most peaceful ones. Christianity was supposed to be peaceful, at least in writing. Islam is pretty bloody and violent, no peace in its writings or in actions. I wont even talk about Hinduism, b/c how can that be a religion if every person, every village, etc. beleives in a different combination of gods?
2006-12-30 15:10:58 · answer #2 · answered by pompousass16 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The statistics are unknowable. The philosophy of loving your neighbor as yourself and the Lord God with all you heart, mind, soul, and strength is the most advanced for me....and the most difficult.
Today we were at a restaurant. The meal I wanted cost 12$ more than a quite satisfactory meal. Which to choose? The 12$ could feed 4 children at an orphanage in Ghana for a day. The choice was made.
2006-12-30 15:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither Hinduism or Buddhism has ever had its members shed blood in its name. I actually believe the philosophy of Buddhism has alot in its favor. I am personally Unitarian Universalist (which also has never had blood shed in its name) and such we take the 'best' from all religions and follow our own conscience regarding our behavior. We believe in the dignity of every person, the democratic principles of government, the interconnectedness of life, and the right of all to seek their own spiritual truths. Personally, I think that the UU philosophy is the most advanced. But, I may be prejudiced.
2006-12-30 15:11:33 · answer #4 · answered by harpertara 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Remember, TRUTH by definition is Exclusive. There cannot be more then one way. Christianity is not an ethical system calling us to a more morally excellent life. It is offering us a life that the self itself cannot produce. Dont look at numbers, dont look at past but do as Augustinian once said "Never judge a worldview by its abuse. Always judge it by its founder."
Look to Jesus.
And finally, if your basing your answer on statistical facts on how many have been killed, thats not a good point to start. In Christianity, the Crusades, Inquisition ,etc, etc, is the ILLOGICAL outworking of it. Atheism and the death it has caused is the LOGICAL outworking of it.
2006-12-30 16:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buddhism:it is able to meet all the requirements of a rational religion which suit the needs of the future world.It is so scientific,so rational,so progressive that it will be a matter of pride for people in the modern world to follow.In fact,Buddhism is more scientific in approach than science;it is more socialistic than socialism.
2006-12-30 15:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say it is a toss-up between Buddhism and Other. Other includes New Age, and various types of Neo-Paganism. There are others of course, but any belief system that can legitimately be called fundamentalist anything, definitely can not qualify as in any way beneficial to society.
2006-12-30 15:14:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd say Paganism. Each person finds their own path through study and just living in the world as it is. Your Deities are who you choose, not ones forced on you. And it's also acknowledges that there are many paths to the same goal, so it's not concerned with converting others. Each person makes their own decisions about how they want to live and worship, and what gives them the greatest peace in this world.
2006-12-30 15:23:33 · answer #8 · answered by quietwater 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the person above, secular humanism. It has never started any wars and its purpose is to help humans lead happy lives while at the same time advancing the human race.
2006-12-30 15:10:29 · answer #9 · answered by dabunzae 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Buddhism.
2006-12-30 15:09:15 · answer #10 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋