2007-06-06 08:18:22 · 19 answers · asked by Daniel C 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What are the advantages of becoming a monk?
2007-06-06 08:29:53 · update #1
If you feel you'd serve the world better as a monk rather than as a lay person, go for it.
2007-06-06 08:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
I wanted to be an Eastern Orthodox nun but then I happened to find Islam and that is perfect...we can be religious and still take part in life. I don't believe God wants us to seperate ourselves from the world as much as monks do.
However, being an EO Monk is better than a lot of other things you could become.
I say study all religions more with a blank slate and let God guide you. If you still feel you should be a monk then be a monk.
~peace!
2007-06-06 08:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Sassafrass 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should become a Catholic Monk.
2007-06-06 08:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by ((Ospr3y)) 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
pray about it. if you can, spend some time at a monastery doing volunteer work or see if a monastery has a program where you spend a weekend there. the more you immerse yourself in the life, the more you'll know whether or not it's for you.
2007-06-06 08:22:07 · answer #4 · answered by lydia_b81 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're asking anonymous strangers? I think you need to think a litle bit harder about your own reasons for considering this important decision.
2007-06-06 08:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by skepsis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No one here can answer that question.
That is between you and God.
Have you been on a discernment retreat?
Have you sought counsel?
Have you been on a "come and see" adventure?
2007-06-06 08:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you look in a robe? If the answer is "pretty sweet", then by all means...
2007-06-06 08:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jehovah'sWetness 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-06 08:21:24 · answer #8 · answered by Edko 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, join the western, they have color tv......and KFC..........and central fired heating, plus an active social life. and wait for it, computers.
2007-06-06 08:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ah, to be or not to be, that is the question.
Yes is the answer to the to be or not to be question.
Can't answer yours, sorry.
2007-06-06 08:27:18 · answer #10 · answered by BAL 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋