Obviously, not everyone is going to agree on any one religion or faith/beliefs. So, what makes for good religion? By what criteria should we judge? Are the believer's actions the best indicator? Is it the faith that produces the most devout members? Something else?
2007-11-28 06:38:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would personally say one that concerns itself with itself. Sweep your own porch and let others do the same.
Truly do unto others as you expect to have done unto you. Such as don't spread your word or try to convert or promote laws based on your religion unless you accept that you're inviting others to do the same to you. Truly embrace that others are free to not believe or else accept that you don't deserve the freedom to believe.
Be more critical of those who belong to your religion than you are of those who don't. After all those who don't belong have made no promise to follow your rules.
2007-11-28 06:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
"What makes for good religion? By what criteria should we judge?" You should judge a religion by whether or not it teaches the truth.
"Are the believer's actions the best indicator?" It depends on whether their actions follow the teachings of their religion. we all fall short of our ideal at times. and of course, bad people can try to use any religion to justify their behavior. (example: God is a merciful God, so I can do anything I want and still go to Heaven.)
"Is it the faith that produces the most devout members?" all religions have some devout followers. otherwise they would probably disintegrate. however, Number of Devout Followers could possibly be less indicative of a religion's truth and more indicative of attractive doctrines and free donuts. (I know that sounds pretty cynical... and I'm not intending to point fingers at any religion here, okay?)
thanks for asking this thoughtful and interesting question. hope this answer helps you. have a nice day, and God bless.
2007-11-28 06:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is like asking what is the best marital partner. But each person is not the same, so the partner that is great for you might be lousy for me. There are many spiritual paths, each suitible for certain spirits and not for others. Even if a path serves the most devout members well, it doesn't mean it will serve you well. The criteria is within you. If the path is right for you, then you will love it.
2007-11-28 06:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Tommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High ethics
tolerance for other religions and belief systems
cultivates serenity,charity to others and justice for all
gives fullment
Teaches union of faith,hope and love
demands not only belief but a lived and moral faith
2007-11-28 06:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All religion is bad.
Even if it has a good set of beliefs, and has the best intentions, telling someone to believe in things that have no proof is akin to lying to them.
If you can convince them to believe one thing, you can probably convince them to believe another - unquestiongly.
2007-11-28 06:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One that does not judge, one that just lives and let's live. One that in no way at all affects anyone else.
2007-11-28 06:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oxymoron, to me. 'Good religion'.
I believe the followers are good, for the most part, but the religion itself is responsible for far too much that is wrong in the world.
2007-11-28 06:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by ►solo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God sets the standard. He has shared with us His Holy Word and we are to test everything against His Word. Anything contrary to His Word is false.
Hope that helps.
2007-11-28 06:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by gilliamichael 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think any that teach compassion, tolerance, and acceptance of diversity are a good start.
2007-11-28 06:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
intellectual honesty and intellectual satisfaction should be the basis of any belief system.
2007-11-28 06:47:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋