In a weird kind of way, religions are a good thing.
They cause more wars than any other type of institution.
More wars means cleansing the planet of overpopulation.
2007-12-04 13:43:03
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answered by Anonymous
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I have very mixed feelings about religion in general.
But since you said please...
Muslim: The religion and many of its adherents I have no problem with. I think the tension between the Muslim world and America stems from cultural differences rather than the actual religion. Some of the radicals though represent pretty much the worst of religion. Also, it is very difficult to gauge the views of the majority of Muslims.
Christian: Huge variety. Some Christians are really cool, others give the Muslim radicals a run for their money. The religion itself overall sends a good message, but some of the values that Christians preach (and are presumably from the Bible) I have to object to.
Jehovah: Aren't they Christians to? I don't know any personally, but my impression is that they are too strict. My sister had a JW friend once in junior high, and she was barely allowed to hang out at a friend's house. Of course, maybe that was just a bad example.
Buddhist: If I had to choose, Buddhism is probably my favorite religion. I don't think there is such thing as a radical Buddhist, and if there is, they're trying to achieve enlightenment rather than blowing up an abortion clinic. Also, the belief system is the most profound and intelligent that I've come across (I don't count Taoism as a religion though).
Jewish: What do you call a Jew who doesn't believe in God? A Jew! I've never met a Jew who actually followed Judaism so this question almost seems hypothetical to me. All I know about the actual religion is that the Old Testament seems a lot harsher than the new one, which isn't always pleasant, either.
Catholic: They should count under Christian. I was raised Catholic, and I think Catholics are often more on the level-headed end of the Christian spectrum of belief (the other end would be Pentecostals).
Are you against religion?
2007-12-04 22:25:32
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answered by Stefan 2
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I am not against any of them per se. But I don't believe any of them, either, although Buddhism is the one in the list that I have the most respect for.
Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Judaism are each split into different denominations or traditions, some of which are very different from each other. It makes it hard to generalize.
The Catholic Church, although not fractured like, say, some Christian denominations are from each other, still has a lot of diversity in its traditions from location to location. I'd consider it to be a particular variety of Christianity.
The Jehovah's Witnesses are small enough and apparently heavily controlled enough that I would guess that almost everybody in the group believes the same thing.
2007-12-04 21:46:09
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answered by kriosalysia 5
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No, just against the behavior of the followers. People can believe whatever they want so long as they leave me out of it. I think almost all religion is stupid.
Muslim: That isn't repeatable here. At this point, to say I'm not impressed is putting it lightly.
Christian: They need to butt the hell out.
Jehovah: even worse than the Muslims and other Christians. JW's are Christian too, they're just slightly more nuts.
Buddhist: I'm fine with it. Quite the fascinating religion
Jewish. I'm fine with it even if I don't agree with it. The Jewish are the least offensive of all three Abrahamic religions.
Catholic: I think 99% of what they do is incredibly stupid but I can live with it. They are actually the least offensive of the Christian religions. They are also the least childish.
2007-12-04 21:43:30
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answered by Anonymous
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I don't believe in any religion. My opinion on all of them is the same. Religion has been the leading cause of death since it has existed. And people should be able to live how they want and think for themselves as long as nothing or no one else is harmed. I have nothing against anyone for being religious, though. Buddhism isn't really a religion, though.
2007-12-04 21:48:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Nope not at all
Muslim: I admit I am reserved with the ones I meet, but have been most pleasantly surprised by the ones I meet in America
Christian: I generally avoid the preachy ones but have some awesome friends both here and irl that are Christian. We learn from eachother
Jehovah: Ok this is god's name. As in Witnesses? The only irk I have is the whole door to door thing. I think it's illegal trespassing personally, but thier FAITH doesn't bother me
Budhist: My mom is Buddhist so they don't bother me eithe rlol
Jewish: Awesome culture if you are lucky enough to get in. I worked at a Jewish country club. Really neat experiance
catholic: Amazingly beautiful faith. I STILL love Latin mass. And I'm not Christian
2007-12-04 21:47:51
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answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7
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To all of them, I don't honestly care. I'm agnostic, just for the record, and I maintain a good friendship with all of my friends, all of them are religious, though not fanatics, but religious, nonetheless.
I had a real nice Muslim friend back in 5th grade, me, my friend and my Christian friend, we were all good friends. That year was awesome. I'm still friends with that Christian friend, but my Muslim friend moved away. Like, a majority of people in my school, probably Christians(it's the US, most people are Christians). I think I'm one of the probably 1% of students with no religion.
I have a Jehovah classmate, I don't hate her. Buddhists and Christians, I'm used to being around. In Singapore, you'll see some Buddhists, I was once a Christian, attended a church group.
2007-12-04 21:46:08
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answered by The World Ends with You 5
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I'm not against it at all.
Muslim: Nice people, I like them alot. Too bad a few bad apples have caused problems.
Christian: I like a few of them, some of them would make "Christ" proud. Others are hateful and mean.
Jehovah's Witnesses: Nice people....they wake up too early on Saturday.
Buddhist: Very nice, mellow.
Jewish: Jewish people are cool, they don't bother anyone.
Catholic- See Christian.
Pagans: We totally rule.
2007-12-04 21:49:48
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answered by MiaOMya 4
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A modern scientific discovery proving the God Yahweh exists will soon eliminate all religions as we now know them.
2007-12-04 21:49:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Muslim: admirable devotion -- just wish they knew who Jesus really is.
Christian: THE TRUTH, but too many frauds posing as followers of
Christ Jesus.
Jehovah: admirable zeal -- too bad they don't know who Jesus really is.
Buddhist: appears peaceful but it's really exhausting with no truth.
Jewish: God's chosen -- I wish they'd consider closely the prophecies
that Jesus Christ did fulfill and realize that He will fulfill the rest
after His second coming.
Catholic: reverence is admirable -- wish they would see Jesus Christ as
their great high priest who intercedes to the Father on their
behalf. Too easy to miss the truth because of all the
ceremonial traditions.
2007-12-04 21:51:04
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answered by Anonymous
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