Thanks for the replies, everyone. What you've said about karma and belief in what happens after you die makes a lot more sense now. :)
This is how I tend to think too. I don't know what's going to happen after I die, so I'd rather focus on living this life the best way I can.
Divination...
^ Those are awesome, I especially love the style the mane was sculpted in.
Wow... I love all the pictures in this thread but I love this one so much, the colours, the style, it's just so striking.
Hello, I have some more questions, brought on by what's being said in another thread about the afterlife and "punishment".
From what I understand, in Hindu thinking, your next life depends on your karma in this life and what you do. So isn't a form of "punishment" for someone to have a less...
I have my doubts about there being only one "right" religion.
We just can't know.
Maybe there's a religion out there that is correct, but then, how would people know which one it is? Every religion has its claims on why it's a great religion. Even if you explored them all, it'd be mostly...
I've been a vegetarian for several years and I just watch my diet to make sure it's healthy. I'm average/thin but I don't take any special care with my weight, just my health (or I try to). However, if your diet has been very heavy on calories, you should try to scale them to the adequate...
I just wanted to say (since I can't edit my post?) that I missed a word in there! I meant that people of other religions can have more or less conservative beliefs in this (personal) regard as well - following the line of thinking that it's often about an individual's own personal opinions too...
Euthanasia is not an attack on human life. In 99% of cases non-voluntary euthanasia is actually illegal, so when people talk about euthanasia they are usually talking about euthanasia with the patient's consent (through writing a will or stating it in some way). It's the patient's decision to...
:facepalm: I could have found this and I don't need a study, just common sense. If someone is not affiliated with a religion, they are probably less religious.
I don't know what this has anything to do with "religion not standing education". Maybe your education was what didn't stand...
I'm in favour of starting a new thread if you wish to continue the debate, but I don't think there's much of a point since it seems like it's going around in circles. :)
I just wanted to say, I do agree that many people are not diagnosed correctly, I've heard and witnessed some sad stories of...
Like I said, severely mentally disabled people are not the majority of the population. They're probably not the majority of rapists either. Most rape cases I've heard of or read about are not by severely handicapped people. Otherwise, we wouldn't have as many cases of rape by people with jobs...
I'm sorry, like I said, I didn't mean to be rude nor am I trying to convert anyone since I'm not Christian (if that was directed at me), I was just answering the questions posed by Aupmanyav. I can delete my post if it was upsetting or rule-breaking in any way.
There actually isn't just one way in Christianity. There are lots of branches within it and branches within branches. (Even within Catholicism, there are 20-something churches.) Many of them are very different from each other, so while they'll often claim that their way is THE way, the reality...
I agree completely. There's a big role that is played by society (and unfortunately, the message sent out by society can be "you're entitled to do this").
However, I also think that individuals are capable of having a basic grasp on the concept of what hurting other people is. Even if you'd...
Yes, we are animals, but we don't live in the wild where we have to give in to every impulse destined to keep us out (or in) of the gene pool.
Also, in many animal species, there isn't actually "rape" as animals will put on mating rituals and then the other animal being courted selects their...
Thanks!
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I actually like the sense of humour that people in this section of the forum seem to have. It's very refreshing and I think that being able to not forget how to laugh is definitely very important! I've noticed how people here have a tendency to make jokes in other threads too :D...
I really dislike people who try to force others to believe that their religion is the only true one... I read through that link, it just doesn't sit right with me.
It's fine to have faith in something or someone and to discuss it with others if it's appropriate but I find proselytizing very...
I came across this thread, and while I tend to like your posts, I can't help but disagree.
There are things people do that probably just stem from ignorance and not knowing any better. Some people may be rude because they were never taught otherwise.
However, I don't think that applies to...
It seems like the thread has gone a bit off-topic (but fun to read) in my absence! Anyway, I think it's interesting to hear different perspectives on gurus and freedom, so thank you to both Aupmanyav and Vinayaka (and those who agreed with him) for sharing their points of view.
I don't know...
Thank you! I was talking about the people at the temple and any information they may give me, I wouldn't want to end up confused if this makes sense, but it's good to know that. And of course I'll take care of getting well first :) It'll only take a few days and I'd be visiting the temple next...