I do not get it. Meditation is about breathing and clearing your mind and it really makes you feel so much better. There is nothing evil about it at all so why do some religious people find it evil?
2007-02-22 13:13:14 · 13 answers · asked by daisy322_98 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree with you...meditation is about clearing your mind...there is NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT....and it is NOT EVIL...i do not know about some of these religious FANATICS....but i does take all kinds to make this crazy world...
2007-02-22 13:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by sweet 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its totally normal. Sometimes starting by having something to focus on like an object or candle flame can help. As thoughts arise don't get caught up in thinking you are doing it wrong or judging yourself for having them. Just dismiss them and bring your attention back to breathing or the object. I started meditating a long time ago using an Insight guided meditation dvd. It helped me get started. Today I would find that more distracting then helpful but I think different things work for different people at different stages so its something you might consider. It may feel frustrating at first but I think its something that really reenergizes, grounds, and refreshes me now and helps me keep peace and perspective. Best wishes.
2016-05-24 00:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct, and in fact praying, working and even just walking can be forms of meditation, so there is no reason for religious people to be against it. But I think it is because most people associate it with Buddhism or Hinduism, which is a shame, it could help alot of people.
2007-02-22 13:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't understand it. They are full of tired worn out beliefs and few know the truth. Meditation if done right will wake up the person to the nature or reality. They would know God instead of "believe" what there told.
2007-02-22 13:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find meditation worthy but theist religion is usually bad these days .Religious people are the evil in my observations.
2007-02-22 13:19:04 · answer #5 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have always been encouraged in the word to meditate on his word. It might be what you are aiming for in your meditations that they have problems with
2007-02-22 13:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by mohayrix 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it is evil but it could be dangerous to empty your mind. The demons could find a dwelling place while you were relaxing. Be careful.
2007-02-22 13:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They think it leaves you vulnerable to demon possession and/or attacks by satan.
For me, it pretty much just relieves stress and helps me think more clearly.
Go figure.
2007-02-22 13:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by milomax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are crazy. They believe in some mystical being hovering the earth watching our every move, wouldnt you say thats crazy??
2007-02-22 13:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by Be objective 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on what you are meditating on. When you clear your mind and remove everything including God that gives Satan the opportunity to enter.
2007-02-22 13:17:02 · answer #10 · answered by gtahvfaith 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋