Which of the existing religions do you most respect, and why?
Of the great religions of history, I prefer Buddhism, especially in its earliest forms, because it has had the smallest element of persecution.
2007-03-17 06:40:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, I associate myself most closely with Buddhism, because it is open and accepts everything this world has to offer, without judgment.
"Believe nothing, no matter who said it, no matter if I said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and common sense." Buddha
2007-03-17 07:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by Smokin' Dragon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that many, if not all, religions have some elements of superstition and dogma. But I do not regard religions in general as forms of superstition or dogma. There is much more to a religion than that. Religions offer models of reality - ways of viewing the world, and methods for getting along in that world the best way possible. I see them as all paths to the truth, if walked with sincerity and altruism.
I most respect the religions that are tolerant of other religions. I too like Buddhism. I am a Hindu, so of course I like Hinduism too. ;-)
2007-03-17 06:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I regard most religions as belief systems that help some people cope with the unknown and fear. I also regard some religions as methods to keep control of certain segments of society.
Of the existing religions, I respect early buddhism as well. It is the most tolerant.
2007-03-17 06:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a great deal of respect for Buddhists. Religions who treat all other religions with no respect such as the majority of Christianity I view largely as cults, not religions.
2007-03-17 06:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If they were not based on superstitions they might count as philosophy. Buddhism approaches that but still holds some strange ideas about afterlife and spirits.
2007-03-17 06:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I respect any religion that seeks peace and acceptance of all of God's children. I am not sure that any of the currently existing religions do that.
2007-03-17 06:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Gnostic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-17 06:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by MoPleasure4U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
I feel that people create their religions to try to explain the things that they can't understand. I respect people of any religion as long as they don't use that religion to try control their society.
2007-03-17 06:44:41 · answer #8 · answered by redphish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i respect Buddhism the most too
2007-03-17 06:45:22 · answer #9 · answered by funaholic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋