I'm a rationalist and an agnoist.- is there any religoin with rational ideas?

Question

I don't believe in Christianity because I can't imagine immaculate conception,or resurrection, Hinduism does not appeal to me because of the plethora of gods and the belief in rebirth.and reincarnation. Islam doesn't attract me because I do not believe in the presence of archangels,,jinns and the day of judgement. is there any religion which preaches rational ideas ?f

Answer 1

Look into the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Unitarian Universalism is a "non-creedal" church, which means that you don't have to believe on any particualr theology. As a result, many Unitarian Universalists or UUs) are either agnostic or atheist.

I'm a UU myself, even though I'm more liberal Christian. So I guess this is a bit of a self serving post, but it sounds like it might be what you'rs looking for.

Answer 2

Hi there! Wow, you´ve got some answers, haven´t you?!! lol.

Well, everyone will try to expose it´s own religion as the "most rational" or at least, as the best but just "not for you".

But the key point here is you, not us. Everyone of us have already made our mind about it, but this is not an answer for you, i guess.

As someone else said, maybe you could feel more comfortable with the oriental cosmologies or cosmovisions, rather than occidental religions, which are in some way, reforms of previous occidental religions, which at last become from an oriental cosmology. (Christianism is a reform of Judaism, and if you trace the begginings of Hebraic people you´ll find quite interesting things. And then Buddhism and Islamism are actually oriental) Hinduism is not a religion, so discard it. But maybe, and I said maybe, Vaishnavism could feets you, at least in a philosophical way. You can take a look at http://isopanisad.com/invocation/en

You also said that facts as rebirth or reincarnation doesn´t appeal to you, but isn´t it a prejudice from you? Maybe you are just giving up a concept just because of what others say about it. Just take a look for your own!

All the best for you! HK!!!

Answer 3

Regarding Christianity and Islam I can't comment, since I have very superficial knowledge of both religion.
If we come to Hindu religion what I can say that you become quite irrational although having a great taste for rationalism ,I apologize for saying that but I have a reason.
You made your comment without proper study of any religion,particularly for Hinduism.May be you went with the winds
I can't describe Inherent rationality of "Sanatan Dharma"(Religion of all time) in this small text area but I can suggest you to read Swami Vivekanand's literature on Hinduism or his audio record from world's religion meet.That will definitely provide you good input towards your research.

Answer 4

Welcome to the Super Market of Religion (SuMaRt).
Don't let the fact that it is such a small store bother you. You see everything in here is manufactured by the same company, at the same plant, and each product is adulterated according to strict spiritual standards.

What's so nice about my little store is that everything these days is pre-cooked and pretty much heat and serve.

Oh, please don't let the word adulterated bother you. That is just a technical term for how much water, sugar or other filler we can include and what percentage of foreign matter, like insects, insect parts and confusion, are allowed in any religious system.

When I read your question I thought "UU for You!" Catchy yes? And sure enough, one of the stock boys dusted it off. I think you will like it. You can garnish it to your taste.

Some of our heat and serve offerings don't blend in with many side dishes or seldom at all between brands. (The firm is working right now on a generic brand that should top sales) Pay for your UU at the check out and get back to us for the latest.
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We offer the best daily. Of course you won't find true religion because it is not sold in stores, on the net or door to door. Still we offer the world's great religions, hundreds of related varieties; and there is the cult section you might brouse.

Try UU. If it's not to your taste come back. There's more where that came from. Thanks for shopping SuMaRt. As a valued customer let me give you some advice:

When you get together with other people, in any religion, you will soon find something that isn't to your taste. But isn't that what it's all about? Your taste? At SuMaRt we think so. Just remember that some people can cook and some can't. Most people who can't cook think they have the only kitchen in town. Go figure.

You are a rational man. May I suggest you consider joining any of our brands at a higher order. You will find those of us who manufacture, distribute and market religion to be rational beyond your wildest dreams.

Most of our religious, our heat and serve people I call them, are kept concerned with giving an account of their lives. We the rational, on the other hand, "Do Accounting." lol, but really. One of our perks is access to all religions; even religious science and things done in the dark! Think about it.

Tomorrow we have a "Black Light Special." Brown and serve
for a dollar two ninth-eight U.S.

Answer 5

The idea of a deity, in and of itself, is utterly ludicrous. The fact that you're looking for a rational religion is... Unusual to say the least. Religion is not something for the rational, or the educated, or the semi-intelligent.

Answer 6

no there isnt. Its just my opinion, but you can devote yourself to science. A religion is really just a belief one has about questions that they cannot answer like how the Earth was made. Science is almost like a religion since it answers those questions rationally. "Science" really does preach rational ideas, but not in the same way you're thinking of as in "religion"

Answer 7

Catholicism tried it,but as soon as you mix a little super-naturalism in the mix, it's like poison. Poison always ruins the mix, no matter how much.
Read Thomas Aquinas, he single handily saved religion from going extinct when Aristotle's works were translated into modern language. Aquinas took Aristotle's logic and added the supernatural realm, but admitted it was completely unknowable (nuts????) How can one talk about something that you admit is totally unknowable?

Answer 8

I say take out of each religion something that you can apply to your very life. No religion will be satisfactory to all of your philosophies or ideals. In a way all religions hold parts were we must sustaina suspension of disbelief to gather their messages more to heart, like with any hollywood movie or story. That is the key to all religion, not the formation of groups or cults, or to gather followers towards one god, but to form a better beliefe system about yourself, within yourself.

Answer 9

You will find it hard to join any (known) religion, based on the criteria you have outlined. But then do you have to belong to a known religion? After all, no two persons practice one religion the same exact way.

Richard Maybury, a renowned researcher, came up with two laws which all religions virtually agree on:
1) Do all you have agreed to do and
2) Do not encroach on other persons or their property.
You could start by making these laws your religion. You will not regret it.

Answer 10

Well, there is Buddhism. Some sects may differ, but most don't do a lot of talking about the real world, except with respect to what you do to reduce suffering in your own life. There is no diety or beliefs required. It's a practice oriented religion, not faith based.

Some sects do have some associated beliefs about what happens after you die, but other's (like Zen) don't.

Truth, in Buddhism is something you find yourself (through meditation) not something given to you in texts or from a pulpit.