I earlier asked the question, "Does adherence to a religion impede independent thinking?"
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqJoNMMcwmv7TKBk6DVRzKrd7BR.?qid=20070201080327AAaQh7P
Many respondents said it depends upon the religion.
So which religions or sects do you consider impeding or promoting independent thinking?
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2007-02-01 03:17:42 · 10 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Buddhism expects you to question and discard that which doesn't make sense to you... it also asks that if scientists prove something wrong in Buddhism that we need to adjust to accept that truth...
So I would say Buddhism is a thinking person's religion but I am bias as I am a Buddhist... I am sure there are other religions that expect you to think... at least i would hope so.
2007-02-01 03:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by akholler 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 01:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many Wiccans are free-thinkers and came to Wicca as a result of long searching, so they're likely to keep reading and researching and evaluating as they go -- and are encouraged to do so, even if that search leads them back out of Wicca again. As far as we're concerned, learning and independent thought are virtues.
2007-02-01 03:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tough question;
The conservative elements tend to restrict thinking.
Fundamentalist Christianity - restrict.
Neo-Orthodox or Liberal Christianity- encourage
Some the the Family Tradition Witches are pretty closed minded.
Others can be quite open.
The only pat answer is there is no pat answer.
2007-02-01 03:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
christianity (all sects and relationships) stunt spiritual growth, the same with Islam
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Paganism is good for thinking people.
2007-02-01 03:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by ihatechristiansegyptiangoddess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Buddha practically demanded that we never take his word on "faith" but rather to test his words "like gold". So we're expected to question the answers.
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2007-02-01 04:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by vinslave 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would have thought by its very definitation, religion impedes independant though
2007-02-01 03:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by Euro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism demands that its adherents believe only what they find to be logical and rational.
2007-02-01 03:21:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a mixed bag and it has changed with time.
2007-02-01 03:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have to pay for religion than your indepence has been taken from you
2007-02-01 03:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋