I see so many people on here with nothing but negative things to say about other religions. If you are atheist...what do you admire about religion in general?
2007-01-04 07:24:44 · 23 answers · asked by Link 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i am a christian and i find the muslim religion incredible. there just seems to be such a connection and it seems so unique. the language and their religious texts and practices are so different from christianity. it takes so much dedication to pray at specific times 5 times a day.
2007-01-04 07:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by happyinblue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm Catholic. What I admire about others are
Judaism: Lovely old faith filled with wonderful traditions
Hinduism: What I have seen looks nice
Buddhism: Aways seemed peaceful and quiet to me
Atheism: Ok, from what I've seen here, there aren't much good benefits, but I have a friend off line who is nice, so that's the only nice thing I can think of.
Islam: I've met some nice people who make up for the media's portrayal and the radicals
Paganism/Wicca: Again, I don't have much to say about this, just that I've met some nice people.
Other Christian religions: I love them. It's always nice to discuss God with someone who understands my POV.
2007-01-04 07:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I admire the commitment that is practiced. For example in some religions they practice their traditions, no matter how inconvenient it may be, such as stopping to say their prayers. Another would be those who go door to door, no matter how many times the doors are slammed in their faces. I admire those who fully commit to that which they believe in, despite the oppositions or inconveniences that make their lives more difficult.
2007-01-04 07:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I admire the rastafarians for sticking to a vegetarian diet, striving to live a natural, healthy life, and promoting racial equality. I also admire them for having the sense to see that the bible has been manipulated and used to control people throughout history.
The vast majority of religions promote racism, make women 2nd class citizens, teach hate and violence, push beliefs onto people etc. Rasta does not teach these negative ideas. I am in admiration of how this religion that does not oppress anyone.
2007-01-04 07:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by ÜFÖ 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well the nicest religions so far are judaism and buddhism as both of them don't go around judging other people and claiming to be more moral then anybody else and agnosticism which is my religion if you can call it that is open minded to different possibilities and doesn't think they're better then anybody i'm agnostic by the way oh and the bahai's seem nice too oh and pagans seem nice too
2007-01-04 07:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm Catholic, but was once a Southern Baptist. I wish that more folks in the Catholic Church read their Bibles more often. When I was Baptist, we'd have Bible studies all of the time. There are a few Catholic groups out there who do study the Bible, but they are far and few between. As a former Protestant, I know that one of the easiest ways to argue with a Catholic is to quote scripture. There's plenty in the Bible that makes the Catholic Church look horrible if taken in the wrong context. However, if Catholics studied their Bibles a little bit more, they'd find that defending their faith is rather easy to do.
2007-01-04 07:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by kenrayf 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I admire nothing about "religion" but I do admire people who have altruistic, kind, loving minds, and minds that use logic, and strength enough to speak up for what they believe in.
2007-01-04 07:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I admire the Salvation Army with all the work they do for the poor. When a disaster happens they are there helping others .
God Bless You
2007-01-04 07:31:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't confuse religions with faith or with God.
What I admire is the true fundamentalist, the one who can trust the Creator enough that they only need to utter one prayer "Thy will be done."
All else is something outside of God.
I admire the person of great faith who does not try to force a view of God on others that suits their own agenda.
2007-01-04 07:31:50 · answer #9 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People who follow their religious beliefs and use them to better their lives and the lives of those around them. I worked for a devout Christian couple for a while and got to see how they used their principles to run their business in an ethical, fair, generous, and ultimately prosperous way. I respect them deeply for that.
2007-01-04 07:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋