Other than your current religion, what would it be? If you don't have a religion, what would your most preferred one be if you had to choose one?
No picking Atheist or Agnostic or Pantheist - we're talking about an actual religion here!
If I had to choose, I think I would go with one of the fun occult ones, such as Thelema. Things such as rituals could make life more interesting. And the psychological aspects of it are attractive.
Probably have to be Universal Unitarian. They sort of take all kinds. Inclusive = good, exclusive = bad. That or make a serious run at some form of Buddhism.
The Quakers have always piqued my interest as well.
Hi, I'm going to knock an entire cultures religion, because I'm a firm believer that if you aren't Christian or Catholic, that you're going to burn in hell!
I'd like to know what exactly this salvation is. Cause if it entails never having to read anything to write ever again, well consider me one of those Jesus loving guys.
Hi, I'm going to knock an entire cultures religion, because I'm a firm believer that if you aren't Christian or Catholic, that you're going to burn in hell!
LOL Do you know anything about Buddhism Almegest? It offers no salvation! I wasn't picking on it, trolling, or being a smartass. Buddhism's basic premises (in so many words) are to be a good person, treat others as you would like to be treated, etc. etc. etc. but it offers NO SALVATION of eternal life such as in Christianity.
Think before you speak up, or google it or something.
Here's a good website in which you can educate yourself:
I'd like to know what exactly this salvation is. Cause if it entails never having to read anything to write ever again, well consider me one of those Jesus loving guys.
Muslims suck, I hate gays, W04 and so forth.
Stick to Basketball and movies, Zanchief. You're out of your element here.
“The more I study science the more I believe in God.” -- Albert Einstein
Actually it really depends on your definition of salvation. Buddhism seeks to reach a state of enlightenment, Many would consider that salvation.
However people debate as to whether Buddhism is really a religion at all or just a philosphy about life. Being as I am an agnostic now, I would say Buddhism though I am not sure you would count that since I have studied it in the past.
For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
Gidan wrote:Actually it really depends on your definition of salvation. Buddhism seeks to reach a state of enlightenment, Many would consider that salvation.
However people debate as to whether Buddhism is really a religion at all or just a philosphy about life. Being as I am an agnostic now, I would say Buddhism though I am not sure you would count that since I have studied it in the past.
That's arguing semantics. "Salvation" in the Christian sense means "Everlasting Life" or "Life Eternal." "Enlightenment" in Buddhism does not mean "Life Everlasting" in the Christian sense of "Salvation." That is what I clearly and obviously meant.
“The more I study science the more I believe in God.” -- Albert Einstein
Shit, that's a good deal. I don't have to be nice or do good deeds or treat anyone with respect? I just have to believe in God to get into heaven and my hooker murder quotas aren't even gonna dip?
Man I should have gotten in on this scam a long time ago.
Gidan wrote:Actually it really depends on your definition of salvation. Buddhism seeks to reach a state of enlightenment, Many would consider that salvation.
However people debate as to whether Buddhism is really a religion at all or just a philosphy about life. Being as I am an agnostic now, I would say Buddhism though I am not sure you would count that since I have studied it in the past.
That's arguing semantics. "Salvation" in the Christian sense means "Everlasting Life" or "Life Eternal." "Enlightenment" in Buddhism does not mean "Life Everlasting" in the Christian sense of "Salvation." That is what I clearly and obviously meant.
Well being as Buddism is about rebirth and Nibbana is considered the end of all suffering and the end of the cycle of rebirth, it can be viewed as Salvation.
For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
Mindia wrote: It offers no salvation! I wasn't picking on it, trolling, or being a smartass. Buddhism's basic premises (in so many words) are to be a good person, treat others as you would like to be treated, etc. etc. etc. but it offers NO SALVATION of eternal life such as in Christianity.
Ironically you highlighted the basic premise of Christianity, sans the evangelical bent that turns so many away. If you truly understood Christianity you would not be promoting it as some bizarre after death happiness, but the path to enlightenment here, which is very similar to Buddhism. Alas, you do not really understand it.
I have no 'backup' religion. When I lost my faith before I reverted to Agnosticism, if that somewhat answers the question.
What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step. – C. S. Lewis
