2007-08-16 17:00:41 · 21 answers · asked by Terry 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am sure that there are those that do, but I fear there are more that do not and it would do them well to do so. I am Wiccan now but I was born into a Baptist family. I still read the bible from time to time to refresh myself on what it says although I don't follow that faith (and reading it usually reconfirms that). I wouldn't mind reading more about the Islam and Hebrew faiths to understand them better. I have studies a lot of the ancient religions: Norse, Celtic, some Babylonian, Taoism, and a little Buddhism. I like to find similarities between different faiths as this leads to true insight about our world.
Blessed Be )O(
2007-08-17 00:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do, yes, but this is against the best efforts of most of those religions, some of which state questioning is a direct violation of said religion. However, I was raised christian, and it was through study of many different religions that I decided on Atheism... so it would be contradictory for me to say that christians do not, however, I was never a particularily strong christian, I was always skeptical of the wild claims. I imagine that fanatical religious people will never objectively examine another religion as it would necessitate a certain level of detachment from their "little bubble", however, we can assume that some moderates will make an objective effort on some level.
2007-08-16 17:08:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For Christians it is a sin to look into other religions, especially paganism. I was born into a Christian family and most of my family are still Christians. Unfortunately for my Faith i am fascinated by History. Once i started reading and learning i realized that Religion is a tool and it uses the same stories with different faces to attain its own ends. I have read the Bible in its entirety since i decided i was not a Christian, i have also read most of the Qu' ran. I find serious flaws and the same old ancient stories, nothing to give me Faith.
2007-08-16 17:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ...... I was born into a family which believed the many gods ..... then I studied Christianity ...... which I find it a hogwash, then I picked up Buddhism ...... never look back since ...... even now, I am studying other religions like Wiccan (Paganism), Hinduism, Taoism, Confucius, Shinto and others, but more interested in Eastern Religions.
2007-08-16 17:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hindus definitely, and anyone in a branch of religious faith that is willing to be more comparative. Islamic Sufis are very willing to study other religions. A muslim library in Tehran has some of the most valuable and rare old Jewish texts in existence, and the members of the brotherhood study them.l
2007-08-16 17:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I happen to agree with Ariel on this one...i think that people who do not study any and all religions and spiritual paths have a danger of staying in ignorance and assumptions made through closed-minded people who actually have no idea....
I also believe that fear is also a motivating factor for many not to look at other beliefs....
Bless them all
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Trinity
2007-08-16 17:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by trinity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. i does no longer provided that could desire to reason fairly some conflict interior the marriage. and that i want my marriage to be as non violent as obtainable yet it relatively is in simple terms me. And in case you desire to marry a christian the the main suitable option one will come alongside. in simple terms wait and notice. 2. It relies upon on the place you're. In my community i be responsive to fairly some christians yet there are few atheists. having reported which you on no account be responsive to until you meet certainly everyone. faith shouldn't in any respect are available the past love even with the incontrovertible fact that.
2016-10-10 09:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by earles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why of course. How did you think we came to be Pagans & Atheist?I was born and raised catholic but it just never felt right.It felt like I was being led the wrong way.
2007-08-16 17:09:48 · answer #8 · answered by icraftyone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an atheist, but I took a minor in Biblical theology along with my first degree. Yes, I was an atheist at the time.
2007-08-16 17:06:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are so afraid of their God. Even looking into it (with no intent of worship) some see as a sin. I know this is not true for all but for many it seems to be.
2007-08-16 17:11:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋