Views on other religions (ritual, choice, church, pagan, pray)

[cwoolford]

What is your view on other religions? do you think that because they dont belive in your religion that they are sinning?
and how seriously do you have to take a religion? do you need it to take over your life? go to church every sunday? or can you take a more relaxed way to religion?

[Green Gaia]

Originally Posted by cwoolford

What is your view on other religions?

Unitarian Universalists believe there is wisdom in most, if not all, of the world's religions. We feel each is valuable for what it can tell us about ourselves and our world, and how its members find religious meaning and direction.

do you think that because they dont belive in your religion that they are sinning?

No.

and how seriously do you have to take a religion?

As seriously as you want to, I suppose. I do take my religion seriously.

do you need it to take over your life?

Well, if to you religion is about changing your life, then I would say yes, it would take over your life.

go to church every sunday?

I go to church every Sunday, yes, but it's not a requirement.

or can you take a more relaxed way to religion?

What would be the point of it doing it at all then?

[Revasser]

Other religions don't bother me at all. What's right for me isn't necessarily right for other people, and they can and should believe what is right for them and follow the religion of their choice. They're not 'sinning' or anything like that just because they follow a different religion (or none at all). A couple of years as a 'generalist' pagan before finding my path taught me that pluralism is a wonderful thing.

You should take a religion as seriously as you want to, it's your religion and your life, after all. If you want it to be a huge part of your life, then it'll be a huge part of your life. If you want to take a more relaxed approach, then that's how it will be. In the end, it's up to the individual. I, personally, perform a rite every day and make additional offerings or spend time in prayer throughout the day as I want or feel compelled to do. Some would do less, some would do more.

[jewscout]

Originally Posted by cwoolford

What is your view on other religions?

If they can fit in the 7 noahide laws somewhere in their practice then i have no problem w/ them.

do you think that because they dont belive in your religion that they are sinning?

no

and how seriously do you have to take a religion?

i'm with maize...as seriously as u want to

do you need it to take over your life?

no, again it's up to your personal preference

go to church every sunday?

I go to Shul on Shabbat. does that count

or can you take a more relaxed way to religion?

if you want to take a more relaxed approach i guess you could...

[michel]

Originally Posted by cwoolford

What is your view on other religions?

As long as they don't hurt people, or incite violence or inequality, good for them!

do you think that because they dont belive in your religion that they are sinning?

Most certainly not!

and how seriously do you have to take a religion? do you need it to take over your life?

I take spirituality very seriously (because I chose to). I don't need for it to take over my life, I just try to live as much of my life as I can by my spiritual 'thoughts'

go to church every sunday? or can you take a more relaxed way to religion?

I don't go to church very often, but I pray everyday, and spend many hours a week in meditation, and in trying to understand more than I do.

[angellous_evangellous]

Originally Posted by cwoolford

What is your view on other religions? do you think that because they dont belive in your religion that they are sinning?

It's not belief that matters to me so much as faith. The righteous ones by faith will live (Romans 1.17).

Several religions, including Christianity, have been the cause of rebellion against God. If a religion causes a person to neglect the needs of another human being, then people are sinning, no matter what religion they follow.

Originally Posted by cwoolford

and how seriously do you have to take a religion? do you need it to take over your life? go to church every sunday? or can you take a more relaxed way to religion?

As serious as one needs to have faith. Religious rigor is a faith-killer because it causes a person to rely on what they do rather than trusting in the power of God.

[Aqualung]

Originally Posted by cwoolford

What is your view on other religions?

Any religion is usually a step in the right direction.

do you think that because they dont belive in your religion that they are sinning?

No.

and how seriously do you have to take a religion?

Fairly seriously, or I would question why they even bother.

do you need it to take over your life?

Depends what you mean by that.

go to church every sunday?

Yes.

or can you take a more relaxed way to religion?

Maize gave a good answer for this one.

[Buttons*]

Originally Posted by cwoolford

What is your view on other religions? do you think that because they dont belive in your religion that they are sinning?
and how seriously do you have to take a religion? do you need it to take over your life? go to church every sunday? or can you take a more relaxed way to religion?

* I think that if it promotes peace, i'm all for it!
* No
* I take mine very seriously
* I think my religion should take over my life, cause then i'd be a better person
* I dont go to church
* I think

[cardero]

“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”

– H.H. the Dalai Lama



“One man's religion is another man's belly laugh.”

– Robert A. Heinlein



“It is in our lives and not our words that our religion must be read.”

– Thomas Jefferson

cwoolford writes: What is your view on other religions?

No religion can individually cater to soul growth and understanding. No religion is “the true religion.” Each organization has a little bit of truth here, a little bit of good there. But none are complete. No religion is qualified to teach purpose.

cwoolford writes: do you think that because they dont belive in your religion that they are sinning?

Patrickism doesn’t cast such judgments.

cwoolford writes: and how seriously do you have to take a religion?

Seriously enough to someday prove it as truth and take it out of the realm of faith.

cwoolford writes: do you need it to take over your life?

Not if you cannot prove it.

cwoolford writes: go to church every sunday?

If it is a REALationship with GOD that your are trying to acquire and GOD is everywhere, you can do this right from your home.

cwoolford writes: or can you take a more relaxed way to religion?

The most common misunderstanding about religion is that it is the practiced acceptance of who GOD is and what GOD wills (which as a human is an impractical and unrealistic standard to accomplish) when in actuality, religion is GOD accepting you for who and what you are and for your purpose for yourself. So I say relax. Be yourself.