I hear people say that they don't like organized religion, and there are times when I really can't blame them.
But what is unorganized religion? Does it exist? I assume that it does as I know many people who believe in God yet have no religion.
I am sure that everyone has different ideas about this, and I would really like to hear them. :shout:shout
For me a great deal of non organized religion involves free study of scripture and texts, and major esoteric themes which go well beyond simple liturgy and prescribed political mindset.
It means that I can apply my critical ability to in depth reading and studying interesting material, also to consider the environment and philosophical growth during the periods before the materialized version organized religion we do know.
I have read well enough not to be limited in this regard by one official dogma, or political mindset. life is dynamic, and so are culture and history.
many people, part of an organized religion treat their scripture in the way their dogma expects them to. however, this approach always demand ignoring the possibilities which existed during the first era of the religion's emergence. they get a finalized version (in some sense) and they stick to the expectations from their immediate social contacts, which means they are willing to test their religion or background only that much.
BTW, there is nothing wrong with that necessarily. it's simply that its not suited for all people.
I know that I will always crave more philosophical stimulation.
no organized religion has ever satisfied my need to have a philosophy which sits well with the natural sciences and with a reasonable universal way to approach ideas, people or challenges.
however a synthesis of several esoteric themes has been able to do that to some degree, together with a dynamic approach to study the major scriptures in light of both academic and philosophical considerations.