Why do people refer to themselves as members of specific religious denominations or as atheists, etc? It really doesn't seem to be any great shakes.
The only people who impress me are "the seekers", the people who are ever searching for the truth and don't stop until they die. They keep reflecting while learning from new experiences until their minds are orbiting the universe and then they keep thinking and wondering and thinking in every way that they can. This also applies to spirituality.
Some of the greatest minds in history called themselves "truth seekers" and not any common label. They sought truth always but were slow to derive conclusions until they were ready.
Do you think of yourself as a truth seeker?
2007-02-10 13:38:41 · 6 answers · asked by Zeek 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A well thought out question The main reason some people attach "spiritual labels" to themselves is the belief that their label affords them "spiritual security" & separates them from their fellow human beings.In truth the knowledge that there is no such thing as "spiritual security" is itself security as it ensures that you can't be hoodwinked into buying into the propaganda of any one tribe or sect of any religion--which results in the divisive tribalism we see that is rife throughout all organized religions.Very few realize that the search is the destination--:]
2007-02-10 13:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by huffyb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a truth seeker for about 3 years as I searched through several religions. I'm no longer a truth seeker, for I have converted to Wiccan a few years ago.
2007-02-10 13:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You make a good point. I refer to myself as spirtual rather than religious. So, yes, I do think of myself as a truth seeker. I feel that sometimes religions or denominations are very determined to TELL you what you should believe rather than presenting different ideas and thoughts and then letting you decide on your own.
2007-02-10 13:44:59 · answer #3 · answered by montebr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do yes
i hadnt even heard the term until recently
but have found that i can relate more to those who are seeking than anyone else
and i find seekers even amongst the religious
i myself am spiritualist but dont always feel comfortable with the title... but at the moment it is closest to my beliefs
but still seeking
2007-02-10 13:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish they would bring the thumbs down back......lol
I suppose I am a seeker, I have read both sides, and I am still out!
2007-02-10 13:43:51 · answer #5 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a set way to view the world and nature of the spirit, you could have a label to identify your view.
2007-02-10 13:42:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋