Something that an atheist has no access to?
If not, does that mean religion is entirely about death?
2007-12-26 07:59:22 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Buddhism.
But atheists have access to it too, everyone does. It gives you reality, as it really is, every moment of every day.
2007-12-26 08:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by Skalite 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In Krsna Consciousness you will learn what the true purpose of life is, and what your true identity is and what your relationship with God is. When you know this the question of death is secondary and not something to fear, and the way you view life and live life becomes a breeze.
Other religions won't give you the type of information that this movement can, simply because this is not a religion and not founded by any human being. This philosphy is the only one that has direct origin to God and greatly differs from other teachings. So you'll be sure to be learning very indepth and confidential things.
2007-12-26 08:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by JazzyG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give you two cents for any "religion", however there is a way to have a better, more fulfilling life.
The Lord Jesus Christ told His followers; "I am come that you might have life and that you might have it more abundantly."
Because of our sin we deserve a miserable life here and nothing but judgment to look forward to after we die. But Jesus Christ came into this world to save sinners. He died on the cross and rose again that we might have our sins forgiven now and for eternity.
Salvation is found in the person of Christ. Not in any religion, church, or creed.
Repent of your sin, and accept Christ as your Savior and Lord and you will have begun a life that you couldn't have paid for if you were the richest man on the Earth.
"If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation, behold, old things pass away, behold all things become new." (II Corinthians 5:17)
2007-12-27 10:20:02 · answer #3 · answered by truthsayer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My spiritual path offers me everything in this life. I don't have to wait until the afterlife to collect my blessings or my rewards. I receive what I give out NOW. If I respect myself and others and send out positive energy then that is what I will receive. For me there is no judgment at death there is just a rebirth into the next life.
2007-12-26 08:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by )0( Cricket Song 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My religion offers me a connection with the Gods, and does not forbid me from enjoying all the good things that earthly life has to offer. Wicca is a religion of fertility and pleasure, and while we acknowledge death as a natural and beneficial part of existence, we do not focus on it.
I don't believe that communion with the Gods is absolutely necessary for a fulfilled and ethical life, so you go ahead and follow the path that makes the most sense to you. I wish you all the best on it. :-)
2007-12-26 08:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All great prophets' insights were about living in the now, which Buddhism stresses too.
Those that try to hold on to old words said for the mindset of those living then totally twist everything around though. Great insights are always suggestions also, not commands.
2007-12-26 08:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed...
that God hath given to us eternal life
(is that life), and this life is in his Son.
Yet...
If in this life only we have hope in Christ,
we are of all men most miserable.
Religion is about the first death: to law
makes us free of the 2nd death: by law.
We die to the law so we don't die by the law.
For all who died under Moses' law notably
died without mercy & received not the promise,
sounds to me like a hall of shame, not of fame.
Dying to law makes us alive unto God(Grace)
Thereby we make it to the end of the shew alive unto God,
for pure religion arrives undefiled and remains unspotted;
And the only way that's possible is to abolish all the laws.
The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2007-12-26 09:51:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion can offer peace of mind. There are plenty of different ways to attain peace of mind and atheists certainly can and do, but religion is another route you can go.
2007-12-26 08:03:58 · answer #8 · answered by Somebody else 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religion and spirituality give a sense of purpose that atheism just can not give.
Now whether this sense of purpose is real, necessary, or even desirable is another question.
2007-12-26 08:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by Feelin Randi? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The joy of the Lord.
The peace that passes all understanding.
The counselor (holy spirit)
The fruit of the spirit
The fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom
The fear of the Lord is the begining of knowledge
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:
The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psa 116:6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Psa 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light;
2Co 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
2Co 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen
2007-12-26 08:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by Dave G 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋