About a year ago, I left the Jehovah's Witness religion. I used to go to church 5 times a week, and I havn't gone at all in the past year. Plus, my parents are still in the religion and because of thier beleives have not talked to me in over a year. What religion is out there that is completly supportive to being open minded?
2007-03-06 15:57:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anna L 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You might find the Belief-O-Matic quiz over at Beliefnet.com helpful:
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html
It's fun, and it matches you up with a wide variety of religions and philosophies based on your answers, with write-ups for each one. The results can be very surprising.
As for religions that support open-mindedness... Buddhism comes to mind, and in my experience as a Wiccan most Wiccans value intelligence and a questioning mind.
Good luck in your search!
2007-03-06 16:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I assume by opened minded, you mean you are gay or heavily into alternate sexual lifestyles like S&M, fetishes, or just sleeping around.
Many churches are open to immoral lifestyles, so you can take your pick. Even many of the mainstream chruches look the other way when it comes to having an alternate sexual lifestyle.
If you are intent on this, than I woudl suggest the Metropolitan Community Church. It is a nation wide chruch that is open of the alternate lifestyles.
2007-03-06 18:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not trying to convert you{for that is not the way - the Philosophy of life I follow behaves) only think, if your are very open-minded, you may possibly want to read this site, below.
This Philosophy of Life has brought me much Happiness and a very peaceful state of mind.
http://www.berzinarchives.com/web/en/index.html
and also this site below:
http://www.buddhanet.net/
**"To be completely honest, you may really want to do some searching over the internet, to discover the religion or philosophy of life, which best meets your needs. No person or God can bring you peace of mind, and happiness.
Only you can. We, ourselves are responsible for our own peace of mind, and happiness. No one else is. What is important, of course, is that we all learn to humbly respect the free will of others {hopefully your parents will learn this, and then will demonstrate unconditional
loving-kindness toward you). This is Buddhist philisophical reasoning. The Middle Way {the Eightfold Path) of Buddhism, is not for everyone. And that is alright. Buddhists respect everyone, and love all people the same - unconditionally - for we know that all human beings essentially have the same major wants and needs: "To be Happy, to have Peace of Mind, and to be free from suffering."
Find the Way/Path of Life, which works best for you - to bring you peace of mind, and happiness, while {as all human beings should do) respecting the free will of others. This is why Buddhism does not teach to convert others, to our philosophy of life, for doing so infridges on another's free will. We wait for others to ask us questions, then are willing to share answers about Buddhism, only IF they ask first.
For you, do some searching, OR simply remain without a religion for a while, and find yourself.
Many people find themselves first, before studying a philosophy of life, or a religion, which in due time, they will follow.
Be very Patient with yourself, be kind to yourself and do some searching, "when" you are ready. And do not feel guilty for the changes that have been taking place in your life. Others in life might try and make you feel fearful or guilty, but this is not a healthy thing for you to receive from others. Love and accept the person you are now, and go from there.
With Metta {loving-kindness and friendship) !
2007-03-06 16:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself, free thinker. All religion are mostly the same. Why dont you learn about all the religion there is, then you decide what religion suits you the best.
There is no religion in this world accept open minded human. It is difficult for them to do so. So, just be yourself and believe in yourself and always be humble in this life.
2007-03-06 16:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by Liza S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discordianism is pretty damn open minded, and easy to get into. Plus, the holy books are free on the net, anyone can write one (Just write some weird stuff and say "Voila!") and, best of all, you don't actually have to believe in it! I'll show you how easy it is to get into Discordianism.
You're a Discordianist.
There. You're in. In fact, anyone who reads this is in, if they want to be. And, best part again, even if you don't want to be a Discordianist, you're still a Pope! Win-Win!
Oh, and by your question title, I thought we were going to play the "Which religion am I" game.
2007-03-06 16:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well most religions should let you be open minded...maybe you should try researching it. Looking at what religions let you keep an open mind...there are a lot of books on it, and little packets. Maybe try a Christain non-denominational church or something.
2007-03-06 16:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by SistaFromAnothaMista 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, not so much religion as philosophy. If you LIKE religion, I think Pantheism is the way to go. God is in all things. I like that.
If you would be more open minded, it couldn't hurt to study Buddhism.
Ultimately, it would be nice to just connect with the night sky and leave it at that.
2007-03-06 16:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they were indoctrinated that they were the only religious body to be saved by Jehovah. so if you're not with them they feel bad, they were hurt. They might also think that you're the person who walks from 'light' to darkness, and you did it intentionally..as parents it's really hard for them.
in fairness, not because your parent is close minded means that that whole organization is close minded also. but then, from my personal accounts, they have this 'we are the only ones who will be saved' notion in mind.
i know of a religious denomination that is not afraid of discussing AMONG MEMBERS every issues that a human might think: masturbation, evolution, politics, homosexuals, wiccas, buddhism, agnosticism, etc..
being open minded does not mean accepting ALL BELIEFS, right?
2007-03-06 16:17:11 · answer #8 · answered by Kaluluwa 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Christ church the one and only church that He has set here on this earth for us. He gave his Apostles commission to continue his work until His return.
Find the Apostles and you'll find everlasting live.
2007-03-06 18:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by Lester R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roman Catholic we take anybody!!!
Blacks, Italians, Irish, French, Spaniards, Africans, Arabs, Latinos... We are a hodgepodge of all the down trodden.
2007-03-07 01:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋