I have noticed that some of the believers of several religions (not just Christianity, but others as well) state that their religions aren't like all the others, because they are not really religions, but "ways of life" and so on. However, is it not the case that - whether you agree with or believe in a certain religion or not - every religion can qualify as a way of life? If a person truly follows the tenants of their religion, then that implies that the way they live their life will change based on the beliefs they have adopted.
I think that for a religion to be a "way of life" is more dependent on whether or not a person is simply paying lip service to a religion, or is actually trying to follow it. What do you all say?
2007-06-13 10:49:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Shadowcat - My question was not whether or not some religions are different from each other. Of course they are different. However, whether or not a religion is a way of life is not the difference in my opinion. By the definition you have given, your point is still not proven. The definition you give begins with "the service or worship of God or the supernatural," then you go on to say that some have no god or many gods. Many gods still counts as "supernatural." Those without gods - such as Buddhism - still have a belief in the supernatural, which is what makes them different from the true atheist.
In any case, you have not answered the question, because worship of creation or even the self (if actually done, not simply stated) changes one's way of life. I know - I'm a Satanist, I worship myself. It changes the way I live my life versus the way I would live it if I were not a Satanist, thus it is a "way of life."
2007-06-13 11:18:25 · update #1
Apparently Shadowcat added more to his answer since I added details. Apologies, although I still did not intend to imply that all religions are the same.
2007-06-13 11:19:46 · update #2
I'd say I have to agree with that perspective. For some, their religion is a way of life and for others, it's simply another label they give themselves. Good point!
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2007-06-13 10:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to Webster's Colligiate dictionary a Religion is defined as 1.) the service or worship of God or the supernatural a cause, principle, system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.
All of them are A Way of Life and possess a World view! Those that say they are different from others, really aresome have no god or many gods. Some worship creation other worship themselves and beleive in nothing outside and apart from themselves.
2007-06-13 11:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Church of England - folks in the UK put it as their religion but most have no idea what it is nor take part in it. It's kinda like ticking the "Don't Know" box.
2007-06-13 11:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of them.
2007-06-13 11:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably unitarians which are combining many things ...i dont want to worship with pagans....that makes no sense to me at all
2007-06-13 10:52:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
sounds true enough
2007-06-13 10:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋