I would use the word "arbitrary" instead of "prejudiced", but otherwise I quite agree.
Most likely both arbitrary and prejudice.
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I would use the word "arbitrary" instead of "prejudiced", but otherwise I quite agree.
gratefully those that aren't virtually all aren't trying to fit everyone else in the same uniform. the high and mighty tend to think a lot of their idea of mindfulness as being the ideal, when in fact they are focused on someone else's business.Virtually all believers in all religions and other belief systems, or whatever consider themselves 'mindful and not just rote.'
I don't know enough him to say whether he was actually a universalist or was trying to co-opt the beliefs of other religions into his own religious worldview.
What does being spiritual not religious mean to you?
One of the best statements of spiritual was made by Hazrat Inayat Khan about Sufism but to me is applicable to any spiritual belief:
gratefully those that aren't virtually all aren't trying to fit everyone else in the same uniform. the high and mighty tend to think a lot of their idea of mindfulness as being the ideal, when in fact they are focused on someone else's business.
According to Cicero derived from relegere "go through again" (in reading or in thought), from re-"again" (see re-) + legere "read" (see lecture (n.)). However, popular etymology among the later ancients (Servius, Lactantius, Augustine) and the interpretation of many modern writers connects it with religare "to bind fast" (see rely), via notion of "place an obligation on," or "bond between humans and gods." In that case, the re- would be intensive. Another possible origin is religiens "careful," opposite of negligens. In English, meaning "particular system of faith" is recorded from c. 1300; sense of "recognition of and allegiance in manner of life (perceived as justly due) to a higher, unseen power or powers" is from 1530s.
Most likely both arbitrary and prejudice.
To call it prejudice, we would need a form of certainty that I don't think can be reasonably had.
yeah, parroting and aping doesn't accomplish anythingInteresting, but in response to my post (???).
That is a worthy exercise to consider. How objective can we aim to be in such judgements, and what should the consequences be regarding our dealings with the various creeds?Actually I consider prejudice a polite term. I believe it can be determined by a reasonable certainty in many cases such as in the Jehovah Witnesses who have an inherent prejudice and fear of being evil against other churches and religions, and they will not even enter other houses of worship. They will not consider their places of worship as churches, nor consider themselves even Christianity. There are other cases I can describe such as this.
No, I don't.You mean syncreticism?
I think if one is a Theist and knows that for certain, I can overcome all prejudices and live one's life contentedly keeping oneself to oneself. That is what God desires of me.Actually I consider prejudice a polite term. I believe it can be determined by a reasonable certainty in many cases such as in the Jehovah Witnesses who have an inherent prejudice and fear of being evil against other churches and religions, and they will not even enter other houses of worship. They will not consider their places of worship as churches, nor consider themselves even Christianity. There are other cases I can describe such as this.
I've been asked so many times what is my religion? and when I say that I am not religious ,I am spiritual don't really get what I really mean.I explain to them that there is a difference because religion is limited in there practice of spirituality.I use different ways of seeking spirituality!! ways that most religions say are wicked or of the devil.I get messages from the spiritual realm by reading tarot cards, I get messages from the spiritual realm from using the pendulum and I practice chants,mantras, incantations, energy spells, horoscope and astrology,numerology,feng-shui ,crystals ,meditate,visualize into manifestation and some more.I feel that aligning my self with spirit is seeking a your higher self and understanding my purpose in this life and fulfilling that. I believe being in tune with the spiritual realm assists me in how to accomplish my desires in different things. understanding the powers and gifts I have that God has given me though the spirit , to enhance and enlighten my path as well as others, that is just a small portion of what I truly feel it means to be spiritual. Main stream religion doesn't go that deep in their spirituality quest or even understand it. I am curious as to how others feel about this.
I've been asked so many times what is my religion? and when I say that I am not religious ,I am spiritual don't really get what I really mean.I explain to them that there is a difference because religion is limited in there practice of spirituality.I use different ways of seeking spirituality!! ways that most religions say are wicked or of the devil.I get messages from the spiritual realm by reading tarot cards, I get messages from the spiritual realm from using the pendulum and I practice chants,mantras, incantations, energy spells, horoscope and astrology,numerology,feng-shui ,crystals ,meditate,visualize into manifestation and some more.I feel that aligning my self with spirit is seeking a your higher self and understanding my purpose in this life and fulfilling that. I believe being in tune with the spiritual realm assists me in how to accomplish my desires in different things. understanding the powers and gifts I have that God has given me though the spirit , to enhance and enlighten my path as well as others, that is just a small portion of what I truly feel it means to be spiritual. Main stream religion doesn't go that deep in their spirituality quest or even understand it. I am curious as to how others feel about this.