Are you tired of seeing only 2 philosophies represented in R&S?: Atheism and Christianity. Your opinion???

Question

Where are the Muslims? Where are the Hindus, Buddhists and Scientologists? I think "spirituality" exists in many places not represented by R&S, and by definition, so does the rest of the planet.

Unfortunately, and at the urging of my sense of free expression, perhaps a name change is in order ... something like "The Christians vs The Atheists room?

What do you think a more appropriate name might be?

Answer 1

Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Scientologists aren't in here because they can't stand up to either Christianity or Atheism.

C'mon, those two are on the top... Muslims are shot down immediately, Buddhists are too peaceful for this forum and well, nobody wants to listen to the Scientologists.

But hey, its alright if everyone comes in here. There are a few "Pagans"... Meh.

Answer 2

Muslims and Hindus post regularly, although they're an order of magnitude smaller than the Christian/Atheist population. Buddhists and Pagans are here, but they tend to be subtle. You may notice some of them because they will disagree with points made by both of the big sides.

Remember, though, that this is an English-speaking forum, and as such, the preponderance of posters will be either Christians or atheists. I imagine an Arabic-language site would have a wildly different population.

And every hour or so, someone will post a question saying "Why are atheists even on here?"

Answer 3

There are a few questions from other religious groups, but the Atheists and Christians post the most because some members of those groups have essentially started mini-fights with each other, forcing some of them to ask a biased question to piss off the opposition.

Even though I am neither Christian nor Atheist, I don't mind the quantity of Christian and Atheist influence on the R&S section because more questions by those groups does not in any way diminish the amount of questions asked by other groups. I'm Jewish and I can post or respond to a question just as easily as any Christian. (Besides, it's sometimes fun to watch the Christians and Athiests quarrel if you don't take everything that they say seriously.)

Answer 4

I am a born again Christian and I too am tired of the focus only being on us and the atheists. A big reason why I came on is to learn about others' beliefs and traditions. Different cultures and religions are fascinating to me. I would also like to ask questions of fellow Christians as well without a bunch of ad homs attacking my questions. I dont understand why everyone has to be so nasty. Why cant we ask and answer one another with patience at the very least. Of course the golden rule doesnt hurt either. Great point to bring up.

Answer 5

I'd love to see some Scientologists in here, simply because I don't know much about their beliefs except that it's pretty much the one religion that everyone else can gang up on...lol.
They worship Tom Cruise, is that right? =)

I think the best name for the forum would be the "Theists & Atheists" room............abbreviated to "T&A" of course!

hahahahaha

Answer 6

I'd like to see more variety too... I mean, I think we've asked every question pertaining to atheism and Christianity at least a hundred times over already...

Answer 7

I'm neither christian nor atheist...but both arguments are so opposed and set in their ways, it's kind of fun to argue them.

Answer 8

i have seen Muslims, hindus, and Buddhists on here.

Answer 9

I have seen others here, although perhaps they are not as argumentative as Christians and Atheists who strike me as the "Hatfields and McCoys" of the philosophical world.

Answer 10

Vedanta -A style of living
Vedanta is the concluding portion of the Vedas. Vedanta is the essence of the
Vedas. The Upanishads are rightly called the Vedanta. The goal of the man is the
realization of Supreme .Self realization alone can dispel ignorance and bestow
immortality, eternal bliss, and ever lasting peace. Knowledge of Supreme alone
can remove all sorrows, delusion, and pain.
Vedanta upholds the reality of the indivisible, immanent and transcendent
spirit. It does not exclude matter. It does not exclude anything .The oneness of
all existence is the message which Vedanta teaches. It has kept Indian society
alive for the last several thousand of years.
Vedanta is the only bold philosophy which dares call man god, not merely the
son of god, or his servant. It proclaims with emphasis that you are the
immortal, All pervading Atman, the universal soul, or Supreme Brahman in essence
in reality,. Boldness is the keynotes of Vedanta. The message of Vedanta is
fearlessness, Soul force and unity of consciousness.
Vedanta does not ask for converts or proselytes, but a deeper reassessment of
the divine- human equation, a return to the fundamental question of every being:
“what am I really? What is my real self?” Vedanta proclaims: “Man, in essence,
is identical with the supreme Being”.
Vedanta denotes one’s identity with the best of humanity. According to
Vedanta, there is no stranger in this world
Every one is related to one another in the kinship of the spirit. In Vedanta ,
there is no mine and for me; but ours and for us; and ultimately, His Or for Him
.If the Vedanta philosophy is rightly understood and acted up to, then it will
obliterate all evils that emanates from factional and racial prejudices.
Vedanta is no creed, no ceremony or form of worship. It is the science of right
living. It is not the sole monopoly of the Indians or the recluses. It is for
all.
Vedanta has no quarrel with any religion whatsoever. It preaches universal
principles .Vedanta encloses within its sphere all the religions of the world
and is strong enough to make them all useful and enduring. Vedanta never
interferes with forms .It concern itself solely with the life of religions. The
Christian need not renounce his Christianity, The Buddhist may stick to his
Noble eight fold path, The Mohammedan may stick to his Koran and yet all these
may follow the Vedanta and realize in practice all its high ideals and truths.
Their love to their respective prophets and Bibles will become more sober, more
enlightened, and more enduring. Religious animosity will vanish and the world
will move. Religious animosity will vanish and the world will move on to its
great end without any friction, with greater dignity and more goodwill among its
denizens.
Vedanta means no slavery. It gives freedom to all. It never condemns any man
as beyond hope, never looks upon anyone as accused, but takes all mankind its
fold. Vedanta is extremely catholic and liberal in its outlook. Vedanta can
offer to the modern society a common faith, a common body of principles, and
common moral principles. It is highly scientific in outlook and has a real
appeal to men and women today.

It is Vedanta alone that can eradicate totally human sufferings and can bring
ever lasting peace and happiness. Even a little understanding and a little
practice of Vedanta can raise a man to magnanimous heights of Brahman hood or
God- consciousness and remove all sorts of fears, worries and anxieties of this
mundane life.
What is present in smallest of the smallest (in atoms), and what is present in biggest of the biggest ,(in the universe) and the as life principle in the living things, it is from the beginning and now and for ever, apart from this nothing exists. Upanishad gives definition like this. One can see pure science in this explanation: the revolution of electrons and spinning of the nuclei in atoms, the rotation and revolution of earth, the solar system, the galaxy and so on are all guided from within the system and this force which gives energy and guidance for their movement is known as supreme(Brahman) . It is the same energy manifested as (jeevathma ) bio chemical energy in living being which controls the heart, lungs, the liver, the blood circulation, the sensory organs, the functional organs, etc. in animals.
It is said that there are two states of Supreme (Brahman)

The extreme active state in observation known as saguna and inactive state in observation as nirguna supreme the two states are complimentary and never contradictory. In an atom ,the electrons are revolving at a fantastic speed /velocity but the materials which are composed by this atoms are seen in nirguna (without rotating or spinning). The earth rotates and revolves at a high speed (saguna state) but people living in this globe earth do not feel the speed(nirguna state in observation) . Our heart/liver/ lungs/ each and every tissue functions/work for 24 hrs (in saguna state), but the body does not feel that (particularly when sleeping) such a series of biochemical processes are going on inside(nirguna state)

Worship means understanding of this ultimate so that human being can behave or follow virtues in tune with this law of the universe

But this principle to be remembered always that is called prayer.

Because the same omnipotent ,omnipresent is only exiting in nature , Aham Brahma asmi- ( I am that divine power) thath thwam asi ( You are also the same divine power). It is also as life force hence ayam athma brahma ( this life force/energy is Brahman) and it is manifested as the inherent intrinsic consciousness and awareness, hence Prajanam Brahma ( that glorious knowledge is Bhahman)
They should act what they have to do in their own position in this world without any reward or result

As we learn the laws that govern our welfare are identical with cosmic law, we rebel no longer and the chief cause our turbulence is removed.. The trained mathematician does not try to work out his problem contrary to the rules of the mathematics; a chemist in his experiments does not petulantly disobey the laws of chemistry. No true scientist puts himself in rivalry with the universe, nor does he defy it; he cooperates with it. If we will make the universe our ally and confirm to its larger law, instead of living and acting and acting in obedience to the lesser law of our individual will, the whole universe will sustain us under attack and we shall develop a habit of serenity which cannot be broken