What Religion Is The Most Accepting Of All People?

Question

Are There Any Religions That Don't Put Up Any Barriers?

Answer 1

Most religions do teach love and tolerance. Many people just don't follow that. They use religion as a tool, or weapon. For christians, the bible tells us to "love thy neighbor as thy self." and to simply "love one another." Not just the holy or righteous, or whoever we want to, simply everybody. It also tells us to "judge not lest ye be judged" and "let he who live without sin cast the first stone." Sadly, many people pick and choose things, and judge people.


Humans by nature are flawed. You cannot judge an entire religion based on the actions of a few. You need to understand the true teachings.

Answer 2

I am a Christian. And yes, Christianity has barriers. All through the Bible God is drawing lines of separation and defines them.

The Freemasons claim not to be a religion. But they say that they encourage everyone to have one. If you don't have a religion, you are not excommunicated. I am suspicious of them because they dwell a lot on their answers to Christianity. I find it peculiar that they would make any assumption if they are not a religious body.

Also, the Ba hai faith seems to attempt to be all inclusive.


But don't let any Christian tell you that Christianity doesn't put up barriers, because if they were telling you that, they don't know the Bible.

Answer 3

In my own studies and personal experiences the religion that is accepting of all people is Unitarian-Universalism. Other religions promote this idea, but have some sects within them that do fully practice this. Hinduism, Paganism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Judaism, etc are all religions that embrace all people....in theory....but in practice there are some sects within them that do not fully apply this. The only religion I've seen it fully practiced and promoted and encouraged and where the members of the religion actually strive to do this....and to promote it in their own community....is Unitarian-Universalism. I am a practicing Hindu, but the only people who were kind enough to open their doors to allow the satsang I lead to meet at was the Unitarian-Universalists. We share the space throughout the month not only with the UUs, but with Buddhists, Pagans, Eckankars, Naturalists, Freethinkers, and so many others. We are welcomed at UU events at the fellowship as well as we invite each other....all the groups that meet there...to each others events. And because the UUs are very devoted to social justice and community service and helping their community...anytime that they are having a charitible event, a fundraiser, or are doing work in the community itself (offering services) they always invite us to join in. For a Hindu like myself that's a great opportunity to do seva (selfless service), the fact that I can do it with others who are motivated by their beliefs is wonderful to me. I have never been made to feel outcasted for my being a Hindu or for being gay. When my beloved and I went on a Sunday to hear the guest speaker, we were treated with the same respect and dignity as everyone else. In my experiences from visiting many houses of worship or study groups of people of various religions I have often found that while they may be tolerant...and sometimes even accepting of my religion, when it comes to my sexual orientation that is the breaking point of that tolerance....let alone acceptance. Yet with the UUs (I've been to three different churches/fellowships) I have always been treated with respect and dignity and the people have always been accepting of me...the whole me.

Peace be with you.

Answer 4

People put up barriers, but in the Christian faith, Jesus said that all you have to do is come just as you are and ask for forgiveness and you have instant forgiveness. Remember the two guys that died the day that Christ did on the cross? They were thieves and murders, and the one guy asked Jesus to forgive him and Jesus said, today you will be with me in paradise. He did not have to do anything but receive the grace that Christ gave him. It is too bad that man keeps putting up all of the barriers, because Jesus did not. Read your new Testament and you will find a kind and loving Savior.

Answer 5

Buddhist, paganism, Wicca, Unitarian Christians

Answer 6

such a thing has not yet become established but I tend to think it will hinge upon generations of the future being more well educated . It's just too bad as soon as we make head way we die and the next generations have to start from scratch just to take advantage of the gains of the past .

Answer 7

Atheism is realistic, and doesn't put up any barriers. However, immature people still believe in a god, and Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, etc. The rest of us have evolved into higher beings that know a god doesn't exist.

Answer 8

Unitarian Universalism.

Answer 9

Although not strictly speaking a religion Buddhism does not exclude anyone.

Answer 10

Pagan