How much actual EFFORT do you expend to be "in touch" either spiritually or religiously? Atheists and pagans...have you actually read the bible, or you just rely on what others tell you about it? Christians...have you actually read Darwin or Dawkins, or do you rely on what you 'think' you know?
2007-12-17 11:55:48 · 9 answers · asked by Graham 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I try to expand my knowledge by reading the entire Bible from time to time. I study God's Word often. I also study other religions and compare them to the Word of God. I can't say I know a thing if I haven't studied. The Bible says to "Study and show thyself approved".
2007-12-17 12:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by paula r 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heathen
I've read the Bible several times and I'm currently reading it at night now. I'm at 2Samuel right now. No, I read it for myself and it helped decide when I was young that my doubts were correct. Reading it when I'm older confirm that they haven't been answered and I'm finding even more questions and sense that the religion definitely isn't for me.
As for religion and spirituality - I keep in touch on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. My kindred and I attend a campout of fellow heathens every summer, we meet once a month for a major meeting and I have study sessions once a week. I do a rune study once a week and I greet the deities and nature daily.
2007-12-17 20:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by Aravah 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a church-going Christian. I probably read more science and technology than most lay people, and yes I've read Darwin and agree with much of what he says (not all). I read Carl Sagan, Michel Foucault, religious teachings of all faiths, and a broad spectrum of ideas and beliefs. I find all of it interesting, and still embrace my faith. There's no problem that I see.
2007-12-17 20:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anna P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a good point. If I'm going to make an argument I should know what I am talking about. That is why I don't argue against something I know nothing about.
If I want to know something I can simply ask or look it up, instead of playing the fool.
2007-12-17 21:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by Tohru ♥ Kyo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read the bible, studied Church history, and the early Church Fathers. Yet, I'm still an Atheist.
2007-12-17 20:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by STAR POWER=) 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
reading. this site helps. I find it hard to believe the world was created like it says in genesis. I find it harder to not believe in god and jesus. Im kinda picking and choosing what i follow. I really like the golden rules of many religions. I saw a poster that had alot of their core beliefs, and they all hda to do with acceptance, forgiveness, and treating others with the respect we would want. I like how your q was phrased.
2007-12-17 20:35:17 · answer #6 · answered by llllllllllllllllll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have so many books on religions that they take up three bookcases. And I've actually read them. I have them right behind me, too. And I use them to look things up all the time.
2007-12-17 20:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by wyrdrose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reading, reflecting, meditation and chanting.
Try it. It's no good professing a faith and doing nothing about it, chant the holy names and see the effect for yourself.
2007-12-17 20:49:30 · answer #8 · answered by SleepingJiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read as much as I can about other religions so I can learn more about them and myself by comparing and contrasting.
2007-12-17 20:35:23 · answer #9 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋