2007-03-13 20:57:09 · 19 answers · asked by michaeljripley 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure. I frequently find other religions interesting. I've gone to a lot of different types of services because I wanted to learn more about other religions. I got interested in Reform Judaism after going to services with friends, and often attend Episcopalian services. Many others, too. I also occasionally pop up at atheist meetings, despite my beliefs, because I can always find interesting presentations there, and in fact, have addressed their meetings on several occasions.
2007-03-13 21:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Great question! I've been impressed by a number of religions and spiritual practices. There are many times I've felt the presence of the Divine, whether it would be during a Quaker meeting, a light-color aura attunement, exchanging white-energy via Rolfiing, praying with Xinzhiang Uiygar Moslems in Urumqi, reading the Book of Mormon, studying Vedanta, participating in Vipassana 10 day silent retreats or spending a weekend in a Native American sweatlodge. I can only suppose that all of these were able to tap into the Divine Nature that resides in me, and awaken it. This intuitive 'knowing' of the Presence of the "Holy Other" is the most powerful experience in my life, which is why I keep seeking.
2007-03-13 21:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by CevnLDSNewbie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have always found my religion, to be unnecessarily binding me into adopting a particular type of belief.
But I feel the same about followers of other religions also. I never feel that religion is about showing one upmanship to other religions. If at all, it is for finding peace and happiness and cater to the needs of our souls.
I know it is difficult, and that is the reason I am looking for a divine personality who has no religions barred for acceptance.
2007-03-13 21:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by Vijay D 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Almost always.
I've never seen it as intuitively obvious that my views must be right, and all others rubbish.
(especially since I've had to change mine over time, as I learned new things...)
Other views need at least looking at, listening to.
But there's a caveat. I have no interest in religious ritual, rites or acts at all, except in so far as they represent convictions about the truth of the nature of reality.
(I have meant plenty of folk of the opposite persuasion, who do not think the ceremonies, liturgies etc. are in any way true, but love them for the spectacle and some sense of event or performance. )
2007-03-13 21:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Although I'm a Catholic I found and still find Evangelics very interesting. The way they speak the word of God really gets you into it. I remember I cried many times when I went to a church there in Puerto Rico with my aunt.
2007-03-13 21:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by Cardiophobia <3 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All the time. I love learning about other religions.
2007-03-13 21:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-13 21:17:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would suck if I didn't find other religions interesting, as I am a Religious Studies major... :)
Hinduism and Buddhism are of particular interest to me.
2007-03-13 21:06:09 · answer #8 · answered by Allo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a Buddhist, however, I find all religions interesting :D.
2007-03-13 21:52:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian ( a Catholic to specify) that spent so much time in studying Jews and Judaism and i still do it up to now.
I'm a 14-year old Filipino.
2007-03-13 21:00:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋