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What is your opinion on things like 'Christian Yoga' or 'Jewish Buddhism'? Does it go against your beliefs and doctrine? Are you alright with it? Why?
There is a spectrum from Protestants who won't even touch something that may have been cursed through a ritual to those who think of other religions as nothing and neither here nor there, to those who see them as a source for ideas such as with the Yoga exercises, then to those who see them as works of God and then to the opposite extreme are the syncretics trying to practice Hinduism and Protestantism at the same time.What is your opinion on things like 'Christian Yoga' or 'Jewish Buddhism'? Does it go against your beliefs and doctrine? Are you alright with it? Why?
What is your opinion on things like 'Christian Yoga' or 'Jewish Buddhism'? Does it go against your beliefs and doctrine? Are you alright with it? Why?
Buddhism is sometimes mistaken for a type of Hinduism, mainly because it has people bowing to statues.
I am a non-religious Christian taoist.What is your opinion on things like 'Christian Yoga' or 'Jewish Buddhism'? Does it go against your beliefs and doctrine? Are you alright with it? Why?
What is your opinion on things like 'Christian Yoga' or 'Jewish Buddhism'? Does it go against your beliefs and doctrine? Are you alright with it? Why?
When in doubt, we bow in a forward direction. Those who are very good at it can hold a cup of tea on their heads at the same time.Hindus don't bow to statues. That's purely a Buddhist custom. Hindus either prostrate, or stand straight with hands in namaskaram pose. Often westerners, familiar with Buddhism, or Japanese greetings, will bow in Hindu temples, and it looks silly to the Hindus.
I am a non-religious Christian taoist.
These terms are pliable, and the ideologies they apply to often overlap each other.
Hindus don't bow to statues. That's purely a Buddhist custom. Hindus either prostrate, or stand straight with hands in namaskaram pose. Often westerners, familiar with Buddhism, or Japanese greetings, will bow in Hindu temples, and it looks silly to the Hindus.
What is your opinion on things like 'Christian Yoga' or 'Jewish Buddhism'? Does it go against your beliefs and doctrine? Are you alright with it? Why?
That really depends on how one blends the ideas of these different belief systems. For instance, I find it strange if one would self-identify as a Christian or a Muslim, but still leave offerings for spiritual beings, deceased ancestors, or visit a shaman when suffering from an ailment. I've noticed that such practices are actually quite common, especially in poor countries. But if such a Christian or Muslim is inspired by "exotic" religions and finds some sort of universal truth in it, but maintain their belief and worship in one God, it may be helpful. It's not without risk though, as the cultural differences can cause a lot of confusion too.
Yes, this is true. It seems common for indigenous folks to merge indigenous religion with Catholicism/Islam etc. I dislike this practice as it seems not driven by doctrine and true theological understanding. I dislike syncretism as it seems to denigrate religions into 'what works for me' rather than what the religion is actually meant to be and do. Religions with scriptures have less malleable beliefs and are more doctrinally and legally driven, and I do consider mixing them with folk religions to be a kind of assault on pure religion. There's really no way to reconcile 'Thou shalt have no other gods before me' with, well, having other gods.That really depends on how one blends the ideas of these different belief systems. For instance, I find it strange if one would self-identify as a Christian or a Muslim, but still leave offerings for spiritual beings, deceased ancestors, or visit a shaman when suffering from an ailment. I've noticed that such practices are actually quite common, especially in poor countries. But if such a Christian or Muslim is inspired by "exotic" religions and finds some sort of universal truth in it, but maintain their belief and worship in one God, it may be helpful. It's not without risk though, as the cultural differences can cause a lot of confusion too.
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And not at all incompatible with Christian ideology.I read Tao Te Ching and found it indeed a very useful and inspirational book.
What is your opinion on things like 'Christian Yoga' or 'Jewish Buddhism'?
Does it go against your beliefs and doctrine?
Are you alright with it?
Why?
What do you mean with "non-religious"? Is it possible to be Christian taoist without being religious? Do you mean you only believe in God but not in a spesific religion?I am a non-religious Christian taoist.
These terms are pliable, and the ideologies they apply to often overlap each other.
I have met and known jewish buddhists and jewish atheists and they were decent people, so what matter then? why make a matter where there is no reason to do so?What is your opinion on things like 'Christian Yoga' or 'Jewish Buddhism'? Does it go against your beliefs and doctrine? Are you alright with it? Why?