So do you think Yahoo R&S is a good place to find answers or advice on Religion or spiritual matters?

Question

how serious do you take this section?

Answer 1

Well, I've met some great people on here, and have a lot of fun. I've even learned a few things. But I would never recommend this place to someone who isn't well grounded in their faith. (((TTC)))

Answer 2

At times I find there to be a lot of misinformation being spread around on here. This section can be useful sometimes as there are people who know there stuff. But it can also be annoying at times especially when I ask serious questions in hopes of getting the answer to something that I would like to know and there are people who are just answering the question to joke around or insult me. But other then that I'm not on this section all that much. I used to be a regular in this section under a totally different account and user name until my first account was suspended. After that I did still come around but not as much under a different name and account yet again. Now I come in here sparingly.

Answer 3

Yes, when I'm answering.

Actually, there seems to be a good amount of atheists in this section, so people are generally getting some very good advice on religion and spiritual matters. I've seen some very good answers here.

Answer 4

It's not a bad place for information if you begin already possessing a smattering of knowledge, and are not looking for the finest in biblical exegesis. So long as you can sort through the trollish answers and can be satisfied with a basic level introduction to something, it can be a good place to get ideas for further research. This is particularly true for fundamentalist Christianity and the arguments for and against god's existence, as well as introductory Islam, Buddhism, and Wicca.

As for advice, it can offer first hand experiences, but not truly universal advice. If someone finds it helpful to hear about others' experience, then they may find it useful.

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Answer 5

Some people can find answers to religious questions in the contemplation of a stone.

If you enjoy vigorous and sometimes rude and stupid debate, you can learn something about other people's religious beliefs from Y!A. You won't find much in the way of good advice on spiritual matters.

Answer 6

I take it very serious, but like I said yesterday, trying to convince someone with just your words in this section doesn't seem to work, like when defending christianity. Just seems to fuel the fire. But reading another christian's answer does help me research on my own. Ok, and I have to admit, some answers do make me laugh! And that is always a good thing!

Answer 7

There are some very good answers here, but rather few and far between. And very, very, VERY few people seem to actually learn anything new, or come away with a change in their beliefs.

So, no, unfortunately this is not a very good place for people to learn about religion, especially truth in religion.

Answer 8

taken semi-serious, there is good information to be had
here, and there's no shortage of "the other side" of the
issue. This particular subject matter (like politics) doesn't
want for opinions that are miles apart. Nor does it suffer
from lack of sarcasm and downright nastiness -- all in all,
it IS a good place for answers if your separate the wheat
from the chafe.

Answer 9

I find it to be a good place to make contacts with those who do know something about religion and spirituality, as well as a window into the minds of those I think have rabid squirrels in their skulls

Answer 10

It's a small part of the total traffic, but you can actually find some really solid advice on paganism, heathenry, and Wicca here . . . once you scroll down past the first dozen or so "yew'll burrrrn 'n Hell!" responses from illiterate fundies, that is. :-)

But most of the traffic seems to be xians witnessing, atheists snarking, and both of 'em bashing each other 24/7. That's mildly entertaining at best.

Answer 11

Yes, I think its a good place to find answers on spiritual matters or religious beliefs.

I listen to the "inner voice" to know whether what someone is saying is true. I don't RELY on what they say (ie take it seriously or as "Gospel Truth")... I rely on the Holy Spirit to guide me.

I also think it's good for learning other people's perspectives - understanding them - whether or not I agree with what they believe.

When people keep their emails open, this makes it easier for me to get answers from people who know what they are talking about (ie people who really know their own religion).

I don't really bother listening to what people say about other people's religions. How would they know?