is there any mainstream religion that doesn't work off of the reward vs. punishment dogma?

Answer 1

Honestly, Christianity, the message (the way it's supposed to be) is all about grace and forgiveness. You mess up and do bad stuff, but you realize it, ask for help, and get rid of a prideful heart, and God completely lets you slide without punishment because of Jesus. Followers are supposed to reflect that, but being imperfect sometimes let their own issues and emotions get in the way.
Also, mainstream followers don't get rewarded for "being good" or sharing their fatih, sometimes on Earth all they get for it is suffering.
Oxford professor CS Lewis walked into a debate between a bunch of evangelicals who were asking what Christianity's unique contribution was. Other religions had resurrection stories and sacrifices and other things like that. The debaters asked Lewis' opinion. He replied, "That's easy. Grace."
Most religions you have to earn it. In secular society, grace/unconditional love is rare. It defies normal logic. But I also think it's one of the most powerful things out there. That's what makes the religion stand out, despite similarities to other religions.

Answer 2

Two I can think of offhand, among the Christian denominations, would be the similar-sounding Unitarian Universalists and Unity. These are two very separate groups. You generally won't find people from either of these traditions worrying too much about the reward/punishment factor.

Answer 3

Being a Christian isnt about doing good so you can get paid. Being a Christian is about restoring your relationship with God and loving people because he loves them.

Ultimately deep down, did you do what your parents said because of the rewards you would possibly get or did you do them because deep down you loved and respected them? Which kid is truly yours if or when you have them, the son that does what you ask for reward, or the son that does what you ask because he loves you?

Answer 4

This I am sure will get some feedback . . . . . . . Christianity.

God doesn't reward and punish.

God created space and time.
God created the earth for his ultimate creation human BEINGS to exist and sustain on.
WE disobeyed our creator.
With the old covenant we were punished and almost extinguished by our creator. But he found favor in one. Noah.
We then continued to disobey and so to save his loved creation he gave us a way out . . . . . .the new covenant. He sent his son to die for our sins that we may go to heaven.

You do not go to heaven by being good and that is your reward. You go to heaven by accepting Christ in your life, repent of your sins and recognize your creator. You are not punished for your sins, you are redeemed by the savior. You have to DO nothing, we do not owe God anything. If we owed him then that would mean we have a debt to pay. It has been paid. He paid it for us. He wants to give you everlasting life, it is up to you to take it.

God Bless

Answer 5

I'm sure there are many religeons that make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Good luck with those and I hope they bring you truth and peace in the face of a just God. You'll do just fine until the end....then you will have no excuse. Without Christ you are lost.

Answer 6

my own religion does not have a punishment system as such
we do believe in karma in life ( you get back what you give )
and we do believe in realms of spirit including lower ... but these can be progressed from as you learn and develop more

so no eternal punishment

Answer 7

Atheism

Answer 8

All mainstream corporations work off the same paradigm as well.

Answer 9

So in other words, you just want to have your ears tickled, am I right?

Give me an example of any structured system in the universe that allows components of it to violate their created purpose without ill effects?

Answer 10

Unitarian Universalists do not believe in that dogma.