Out of all faiths, which advises to take the most responsibility for individual actions?

Answer 1

Probably Buddhism, but I wouldn't call it a faith or religion necessarily. Buddhism is very admirable in that they strive to be great people and leave others alone.

Answer 2

I believe it might be Christianity, though I may be wrong since I haven't studied every single religion here on earth.

But with Christianity, we are told we are morally culpable for our sins (refer to the list of 10 Commandments), and therefore we must be judged for breaking said commandments.

But, at the same time, Christianity teaches that in God's great love, He sent Jesus to pay the penalty for OUR sins (crimes against God) so He could forgive us if we would but acknowledge our sins and turn from them (repent), and actually believe that Jesus DID die as a sacrificial atonement to cover our pardon. (Please note that the New Testament does NOT condone continuous sin just because we can ask forgiveness. Paul said that this kind of attitude is an indicator that a person isn't even a Christian in the first place!)

It is only as we actually repent and turn away from living a self-centered selfish lifestyle that God CAN forgive us. It doesn't mean we have EARNED forgiveness, it just means that in all legal reality, God can NOT forgive us if we continue in our sins.

Does this explanation help at all?

Answer 3

Perhaps Jainism, they praise self-control and non-violence above any other beliefs. There are sects of Hinduism that believe each thing, even thoughts, are directly connected to all other things, which causes one to feel extremely responsible for the fate of the entire universe.

Answer 4

Satanism.

The Nine Satanic Sins

by Anton Szandor LaVey ©1987



1. Stupidity—The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.

2. Pretentiousness—Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyone’s made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.

3. Solipsism—Can be very dangerous for Satanists. Projecting your reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.” It’s work for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.

4. Self-deceit—It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!

5. Herd Conformity—That’s obvious from a Satanic stance. It’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.

6. Lack of Perspective—Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraints—know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.

7. Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies—Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.

8. Counterproductive Pride—That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: if it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.

9. Lack of Aesthetics—This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. It’s not what’s supposed to be pleasing—it’s what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.

Answer 5

From what I've heard, Buddhism and Wicca seem to both place a lot of emphasis on personal responsibility and accountability.

Answer 6

Humanism

Answer 7

All of them do but the rest is dependant on the followers. Perfection is not expected in religions but striving to be a better person is!

Answer 8

Buddhism.

Answer 9

Judism~They live under the laws of God strictly and account for all they do or do not do on Yom Kipper. They do not live under grace like Chrisitians. They are however still God's chosen ones and they are living out his plan for them.

Answer 10

Catholic. We are asked to follow our conscience in ALL things. We are also personally responsible, through direct reconciliation, for confessing our sins with real contrition, one on one.