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What Is Your Religion?

What Is Your Religion?

  • Buddhism

    Votes: 4 5.4%
  • Christianity

    Votes: 13 17.6%
  • Hinduism

    Votes: 12 16.2%
  • Islam

    Votes: 4 5.4%
  • Judaism

    Votes: 2 2.7%
  • Neopaganism

    Votes: 3 4.1%
  • None/Agnostic/Atheist

    Votes: 15 20.3%
  • Other (Please Specify)

    Votes: 21 28.4%

  • Total voters
    74
  • Poll closed .

mangalavara

सो ऽहम्
Premium Member
1) Do you live in the US?

Yes. Born here too in what used to be called New Philippines by Spaniards.

2) If so, are you of Asian descent?

I am descended from people from the UK, Ireland, and Western/Northern Europe.

I love Hinduism, but does it appeal to us American mutts as a general rule?

My impression is that Buddhism has more of an appeal. Its appeal, I think, is due to the lack of belief in God, and the Buddha's insistence that individuals test out his doctrine before committing themselves to it.

2. ...mom is a 2nd generation Lebanese-American

You must be pretty then! Let's go grab some coffee! :hearteyes:

I am in the US(Iowa), and I am not of Asian descent. I sometimes see other non-Indians at the temple.

I have seen a few white American participants on the Sunday livestream of a temple here.

And, no, I am not of Asian descent. I'm extremely white.

I've been told that I look like I'm fresh off the boat from Ireland. One time, a Polish German woman said I look like a German German in America. Have you ever been told something like that about yourself?

I haven't been to any of them yet. I'm hoping to one day, however. :)

We're in the same boat.

Well, I have been to an ISKCON temple once, and that was over 10 years ago.
 

Sundance

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
I was a Stoic, but after some months of heavy reflection, I’ve made the decision to return to the Bahá’í Faith. Sooooo Ba…

*has to check Other*

Uhhhh….other. :oops:
 

Sand Dancer

Crazy Cat Lady
I am in the US(Iowa), and I am not of Asian descent. I sometimes see other non-Indians at the temple.

I was once a part of a Buddhist group; all members were Caucasian, with the majority of them being over 50 and male.

That is encouraging. I would like to go to a Hindu temple but I don't want to stand out. I am shy and insecure.
 

JustGeorge

Not As Much Fun As I Look
Staff member
Premium Member
This reminds me that there is a large Hindu presence in Ghana.

I remember reading once of a large Hindu community in Africa somewhere, surprisingly without an Indian diaspora. Apparently, a African convert had really made an impression in his area, and the interest spread to others.

That is encouraging. I would like to go to a Hindu temple but I don't want to stand out. I am shy and insecure.

I felt very shy and insecure too at first, but it was so worth it. Most people will help you with what you need to do.

I remember at our first trip, during aarti, a man who had been in the kitchen ran in and pushed my husband forward with excitement and told him "you can do this, too!"
 

Colt

Well-Known Member
...so you voted Other?
yes, I consider myself a disciple of Jesus of Nazareth and his generic gospel of the Kingdom, but that gospel was largely forgotten and replaced by a religion about Jesus mixed with Pagan ritual etc. so I don't call myself a Christian. Jesus would have acknowledged elements of spiritual truth in all religions.
 
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Vinidra

Jai Mata Di!
I've been told that I look like I'm fresh off the boat from Ireland. One time, a Polish German woman said I look like a German German in America. Have you ever been told something like that about yourself?

Never had anyone say that before, but I got a DNA test done once, out of curiosity. The results were the most boringly white thing you can imagine.

We're in the same boat.

Well, I have been to an ISKCON temple once, and that was over 10 years ago.

Maybe we'll both get to visit one in the near future.
 

JustGeorge

Not As Much Fun As I Look
Staff member
Premium Member
Never had anyone say that before, but I got a DNA test done once, out of curiosity. The results were the most boringly white thing you can imagine.

Most boringly white? How does that compare to averagely boring white? Or slightly boring white?

I'm having trouble imaginging!
 

mangalavara

सो ऽहम्
Premium Member
Never had anyone say that before, but I got a DNA test done once, out of curiosity. The results were the most boringly white thing you can imagine.

Sounds like my results. UK, Ireland, and Western/Northern Europe. Nothing interesting to me like Basque, Southern/Southeastern European, or Eastern European. Fortunately, what you and I ultimately are is far from boring, and it's imperishable unlike the body. :)
 

savagewind

Veteran Member
Premium Member
This is just to post a post. I wonder if anyone has figured out yet what religion I am?
I am not for myself 100%. I am not for gaining materialistically. I love peace. I love justice. I love to think that the human race is forever. What am I?
 

Left Coast

This Is Water
Staff member
Premium Member
This is just to post a post. I wonder if anyone has figured out yet what religion I am?
I am not for myself 100%. I am not for gaining materialistically. I love peace. I love justice. I love to think that the human race is forever. What am I?

There's always the good ol' Belief-o-Matic:

Belief-O-Matic®
 

Vinidra

Jai Mata Di!
Most boringly white? How does that compare to averagely boring white? Or slightly boring white?

I'm having trouble imaginging!

Well, to be fair, I probably *am* averagely boring. I just have delusions of grandeur. ;)

Sounds like my results. UK, Ireland, and Western/Northern Europe. Nothing interesting to me like Basque, Southern/Southeastern European, or Eastern European. Fortunately, what you and I ultimately are is far from boring, and it's imperishable unlike the body. :)

That is so true!
 

MonkeyFire

Well-Known Member
Variated elemental pacifism. We describe the universe with passive elements, and cosmic order. We believe in human nature. Basically Aether is the simplest element, air (vacuum) exist in it, that spawned the fire, and that creates light; and true love, pacifism, faith, and knowledge exist in that order. Basically we believe that the universe is based a variation of elemental order. We would think that the universe is based on a variation between pacifism and density (humidity). Our lore describes St. Michael as the Seraph Angel of Fire, and Faith. Faith Himself, and Fire Himself.

I love you, woman.

Immaculate Heart of Mary - Wikipedia
 
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Truthseeker

Non-debating member when I can help myself
I was a Stoic, but after some months of heavy reflection, I’ve made the decision to return to the Bahá’í Faith. Sooooo Ba…

*has to check Other*

Uhhhh….other. :oops:
Could you tell me about your spiritual journey a little, maybe not here but in a private conversation?
 
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