How do you feel about the integration of spiritual (religious at times) traditions in today's global world?

Answer 1

i feel its part of who we are and where we came from .. and im not too uppity on the whole globalization thing ..

Answer 2

I see there are two tendencies happening in religion in today's global world.

The first is the integration of spiritual traditions, amongst those who cherish the universal characteristics of religions, which are goodness, ethics, love, good-will, etc. This is the unifying of religion, practiced by grounded and wise people, like the Dalai Lama, Pope John Paul II (Karol Józef Wojtyła), etc.

The second is division, both between different religions and within the same religions. Unfortunately, the rise of religious fundamentalism is very sad but also a reality. For example, we see the fundamentalist Christians and Islam, not only aggressively attacking other religions, but also other Christian or Islamic faiths such as Catholicism. This division is the politicisation of religion, practiced by blind and foolish people.

The integration of spiritual traditions began in the 1960's, inspired by people such as Pope Paul VI.

However, in the 21st century, with the explosion of selfishness and materialism in the world, we see the explosion of fundamentalism, both Christian and Islam, amongs human beings who have no consciences and dwell under the power of fear and self-delusion.

It is like the mindless sheep are trampling over the whole earth.

Answer 3

Its the tower of babel movement of cosmic laws. Although this is supposed to be externalized, the various movements are maintained cosmically, they are maintained within their condition by the laws for the vast development of souls. It's like a University of Experiences, where each condition is a course, class, etc for growth, although of course they can become attachments and illusions which bound. To me they are all rungs up the same ladder, but the objective is not to stay upon one rung but to move beyond it, use it to continue to press forward.

If any of this conditions gain to much presence in the world in sacrifice of another condition, then the laws will move so that balance can be always maintained, as they are vital since not all souls are at the same state in their progress towards completion.

At this present time Islam seems to be used by the cosmic laws, or allowed this action via radical extremist terrorist whom of course do not represent the common Muslim. Everything come about by the Laws and happens because of these laws, which are cosmic.

Answer 4

Spirit has no traditions. It has no need for them. Religion does need them, to make themselves feel "spiritual."

Answer 5

I think it's great, who wants to be bound up in one tradition? Looking into many traditions can open the mind. ~ : )

Answer 6

I think it's fine, but they should not force people to follow the traditions who do not want to.

Answer 7

I honestly see progress... huge progress. I see more open-minded people, accepting new ideas and getting rid of old ideas, transitioning to other levels of spirituality, learning and teaching. It is a new era!

Peace!

Answer 8

i find the majority of them interesting
the only ones i dont are those that try to force their beliefs on others, but integrating it within ones culture is fine by me

Answer 9

It is kind of backwards. The world should conform to the Bible, not religions conform to the world.

Answer 10

I'm Christian and Jesus Christ does not fit in a One World Religion.