Judaism
2007-08-14 12:37:46
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answered by dosahyd f 2
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Wicca
Wicca is a complex and spiritual religion with Masonic, Hermetic, and classical religious roots created in the 1930's by a British civil servant named Gerald Gardner, combining various ancient concepts and a syncretic view of the divine that is quite different than really any religion before or after it.
http://www.geraldgardner.com/essays.php
Though Wicca is a newer religion, only about 70 years old, it is not less real and no less spiritual than any other religion. This partly comes from the Wiccan view of the divine.
Wiccans revere the immanent in nature symbolized in the form of a Goddess and a God who are seen as equal to each other. The view is syncretic, Wiccans see all goddesses as aspects of the "Goddess" and all gods as aspects of the "God."
The God and Goddess are seen as manifestations of divine energy that symbolize the cycles of nature, life and death, and rebirth. Wiccans do not see the God and Goddess as being separate from them or the rest of the world; therefore they have no need for a concept of salvation, since God and Goddess are at all times within and present to everyone. It is this openness and personal connection to the divine that has brought many people to embrace the Wiccan religion, which has continued to grow in followers in the United States, England, and many other countries.
Wiccans celebrate the cycles of nature and the seasons of the year in eight solar festivals which are commonly referred to as sabbats. Four of these festivals fall on the solstices and equinoxes; the other four fall approximately midway between the solstices and equinoxes, commonly known as the cross-quarter days. Wiccans also often revere the lunar cycles in ritual occasions often referred to as esbats, which are held at the full moon and/or the new moon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_year
Within the Wiccan religion, each person is responsible for their spirituality and developing a personal relationship with God and Goddess. Some Wiccans practice in groups called covens, which are initiatory groups that requires a period of study before entering and are usually run by a form of Wiccan Clergy; while others choose solitary practice or in small non-traditional, loosely affiliated groups. Wiccan clergy are people who help other Wiccans along this path and are not a mediator between them and the divine.
Though this is not always the case, Wiccans do not usually have churches. They create sacred space in the form of a circle or sphere when needed, which functions as a temple for ritual practices. There are several permanent temples in the United States and England, but it is not a requirement for Wiccan practice to attend such a temple.
Wiccan and witchcraft are at times confused, or seen as being synonymous. Though the two terms may have connections between them, they are two different things. Wicca is a religion. Magick is a concept involving the use of personal energy and focused intent. Witchcraft is a practice in the use of magick that can be used by someone of any religion or someone with no religion at all. Though many Wiccans also practice witchcraft, which they see as working with divine energy to accomplish a goal or bring about change, not all witches are Wiccan and not all Wiccans practice witchcraft. The majority of Wiccans will not use witchcraft to curse or bring harm upon anyone else.
If you have any further questions regarding Wicca, please feel free to ask on this forum to email me personally through my profile, I am always happy to help.
Blessed Be,
Lord AmonRaHa
2007-08-14 17:10:33
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answered by Lord AmonRaHa 3
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Non Monotheist ! Okay
Paganism or Wicca
Not sure about what the Jedi believe - they are slowly growing in numbers..
Create your own religion, your own belief system. Many have!!
Most important Be Happy.
2007-08-14 12:46:21
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answer #3
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answered by steven m 7
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I believe in forces rather than deities. It makes more sense when you don't personify them. I'm guessing you're trying to form your own beliefs and want some inspiration? Good choice. You shouldn't believe something because lots of other people believe it, and you certainly shouldn't join a religion just because you think some of it sounds right.
2007-08-14 12:41:30
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answered by matthewmooregirl 2
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yes its called Santaism. you see, Santa knows what you are thinking, knows when you're awake, knows when you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake. Santa rewards you once a year when you are good and punishes you with coal and switches when you are bad. Santa has never killed anyone, never fornicated with and knocked up another man's girl and then watched his soon die and did nothing, Santa isn't jealous of the tooth fairy or the sandman or the Easter bunny or the great pumpkin. Santa loves you.
Santa is returning soon, are you prepared?!
2007-08-14 12:41:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Buddhism.
It's not about what you believe or who you believe in, it's about what you do and how you can recognize your true nature. It's also about unconditional compassion and tolerance for all others. It's also about coming to grips with human suffering through the acceptance of impermanence.
It's practical and purposeful, without requiring blind faith or superstition. It cares little for dogma and established doctrine.
2007-08-14 12:45:48
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answered by Shawn B 7
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Its all what they want to choose
and so its something more than a phenomena its actually the creative design of Allah SWT but they see it not, always looking for that Thunder Clap! hahaha
2007-08-14 12:49:08
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answered by Anonymous
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Taoism is about realising that the universe, by default, is good. It may seem bad, but that is because humans try to change it. And when humans cease to try to change it, people who think it is bad, will realise it is really good. Taoism is also an advocate of anarchy.
2007-08-14 12:39:52
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answered by lufiabuu 4
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lol you are getting there I suppose
but I am not sure I can tell you about mine as I am not sure you would class me as Pantheist
I believe there is only one source ( God if you want )
although I believe this source to have many aspects and people may view that differently .. hence so many religions
2007-08-14 12:39:33
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answered by Anonymous
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Well, Buddhism doesn't believe in any god(s) at all. soo.... does that fit in a non-monotheist religion?
2007-08-14 12:39:33
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answered by ~*SSejychan*~ 1
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Hinduism. Aren't you Rae Dawn Chong?
2007-08-14 12:39:47
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answered by Anonymous
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