a denomination to belong to (not necessarily believe in) due to some uncanny hypothetical situation, who would you choose?
personally, i think the Amish folks pretty much rock.
2007-12-04 05:23:27 · 42 answers · asked by voodoogeisha 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'd become a Buddhist, if I ever could get beyond all the unpronounceable jargon. Buddhism is far more concerned with personal spiritual development, than with subordinating one's self to imaginary deities. The only reason I'm not already a Buddhist is that I reject all all unsubstantiated (ie, superstitious) philosophies, as a matter of principle.
Edit: Can I change my opinion? Gandalf is correct. I'd rather be a Unitarian Universalist, because they are the most broad minded, by far. Even full-blown atheists (who know how to behave themselves) are welcome in many UU churches. Since I absolutely reject the absurdity of the Trinity, Unitarianism is the only Christian faith I might be able to gag down, if tortured enough.
2007-12-04 05:36:51 · answer #1 · answered by Diogenes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amish people do Rock!!! I've met lots back in my home state and they kick a**!!!!!! They are good hard working people that don't give a crap about material possessions at all..They care about their family and let their teens experience life outside the church so they can decide for themselves whether or not they want to embrace that lifestyle..
2007-12-04 05:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by gangstaG 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think I would pick Catholic. Most of the Catholics I know tend to completely ignore their religion, so it would pretty much be like not being in any denomination at all.
If I had to actually be involved in the denomination, then I would pick Unitarian-Universalists. They seem to have the most honest approach to their beliefs.
2007-12-04 05:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by Azure Z 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lutheranism - and I would say shrew the old testament.. at least the new has a touch of Platonism and socialism..
I know Buddhism would be obvious, but I don't like the idea the you can tell a poor child that it's his own fault his poor because he was evil in another life..
2007-12-04 05:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buddhist
2007-12-04 05:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Judaism.
Considering the glaring falsehoods in the New Testament (ie: Jesus's failures to fulfill prophecies), I would never become a Christian.
I prefer something that stands some chance of being the truth.
2007-12-04 05:30:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would like to join the secretive, but rapidly growing, sect of "Mohammed the Teddy Bear". They are very cuddly and like to embrace many believers of other faiths, in a big hug (even Scientologists and Sikhs!)
2007-12-04 06:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Which one wouldn't require me to shove my belief on others? Although to be completely serious the most likely scenario here if history is any example would lead me to choose the religion that has me on the rack at the moment.
2007-12-04 05:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by tuyet n 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would go Buddhist. They're peaceful, don't focus on aggrandizing or converting their peers, and some don't believe in deities.
Aside from that, I might try Universal Unitarian.
2007-12-04 05:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by Dalarus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism.
2007-12-04 05:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋