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What religions and paths do you mix?
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Gaura Priya
IRL
I guess I am spiritually lost... I am a Vaishnava in philosophy and preferred practice, but the Abrahamic religions have rubbed off of me for the longest time and I have the hardest time letting go of them:
Judaism - Karaism, Chasidism
Christianity - Unitarianism, Latter Day Saints movement
Islam - Qur'an Alone, Sufism
Baha'i Faith
I can not let them go, because I actually believe in every one of them and their Scriptures as revealed by the One True God, whether it be Yehovah, Jehovah, Allah, Abha, or Vishnu.
I'm lost, LOL. Either I am guaranteed Paradise, or guaranteed Hell!
Judaism - Karaism, Chasidism
Christianity - Unitarianism, Latter Day Saints movement
Islam - Qur'an Alone, Sufism
Baha'i Faith
I can not let them go, because I actually believe in every one of them and their Scriptures as revealed by the One True God, whether it be Yehovah, Jehovah, Allah, Abha, or Vishnu.
I'm lost, LOL. Either I am guaranteed Paradise, or guaranteed Hell!
From another thread, raised episcopalian (protestant), initiated sufi, have followed forms of buddhism and shugendo as well... guess Im a kinda gnostic sorta
Rainbow Mage
Lib Democrat/Agnostic/Epicurean-ish/Buddhist-ish
I syncretize Buddhism, Gnosticism, and Kemetic Orthodoxy. The reason I mix them is I suppose that's what makes sense to me. I can't just not have Jesus as a teacher, because I respect his teachings too much, but I can't not have Buddha either.
I also will not ever give up Kemetic Orthodoxy because I've had experiences with my gods in the religion that are too real to throw out the window. I agree with one thing Madan said:
If there is a god like the Abrahamics believe in, who does care what you believe and rather you believe "the truth" or not, may he have mercy on my soul. LOL
I also will not ever give up Kemetic Orthodoxy because I've had experiences with my gods in the religion that are too real to throw out the window. I agree with one thing Madan said:
If there is a god like the Abrahamics believe in, who does care what you believe and rather you believe "the truth" or not, may he have mercy on my soul. LOL
Twig pentagram
High Priest
I syncretize autotheism and pantheism, but I don't think either of them is a religion.
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I believe all philosophies are true in their own way. I find all philosophies useful.
For religion, I am wanting to believe in many gods (possibly Jain) and also be a Jedi.
For religion, I am wanting to believe in many gods (possibly Jain) and also be a Jedi.
Breathe
Hostis humani generis
How will you syncretise these?
What do you define as a god, and why Jainism?
How do you mix Jainism's total pacifism with Jedi's.. well.. Jedi-ness?
Gaura Priya
IRL
I guess at the moment I am a Baha'i with some HIndu influences.
I love how I changed after a few months...
I love how I changed after a few months...
That's actually a good idea, Pantheism and Autotheism. It makes sense.
How will you syncretise these?
What do you define as a god, and why Jainism?
How do you mix Jainism's total pacifism with Jedi's.. well.. Jedi-ness?
Jedi teach a lot about respect for others, they teach nothing of wrong-doing. Let alone, I had always been a pacifist, even without religion.
Breathe
Hostis humani generis
Ahh, I see. Thanks for explaining.Jedi teach a lot about respect for others, they teach nothing of wrong-doing. Let alone, I had always been a pacifist, even without religion.
Gaura Priya
IRL
Woot! Abrahamic Syncretism!!
I try to mix together the Baha'i Faith and Islam with Judaism and Christianity... does that mean doing Salat, praying Baha'i prayers while singing Messianic Jewish songs? Why not!
We are all children of Abraham, and God's Covenant shows that He always gives us guidance in every step of the way.
I try to mix together the Baha'i Faith and Islam with Judaism and Christianity... does that mean doing Salat, praying Baha'i prayers while singing Messianic Jewish songs? Why not!
We are all children of Abraham, and God's Covenant shows that He always gives us guidance in every step of the way.
There are particular ideas that have resonated with me in almost all of the major religions and also in many smaller ones, and in different non religious belief systems as well, but I think it's hard to say whether those ideas originated within the religions that I found them in.
That said, I'll list a few ideas that are fundamental to my beliefs, and where I found them. If I have misinterpreted something from a particular religion, do, please, let me know (I may or may not still choose to stay with my own interpretation, but I will certainly have a greater understanding of the religion in question).
Christianity: The importance of loving and forgiving everyone, regardless of their sins.
Islam: The notion that fighting injustice is a human duty (rather than a heroic and remarkable act, as I had seen it before).
Scientific thought: The important of reason, logic and questioning ideas before choosing to believe in them
Jainism: The notion of minimising the harm you do to all life, as best you can, and of seeking to avoid any purely selfish actions.
Discordianism: The notion that order and chaos are two ways of looking at the same thing. Also, the notion that humour is of spiritual significance and that not making sense is, sometimes, the best way to show somebody sense.
Hinduism: The idea that everything is the property of God, and we only have a right to use anything in the world if it is to an end that is Godly.
Sihkism: The notion that good deeds should be central to religious existence, and that the equality of humanity is a fundamental law in the eyes of God.
Existentialism: The idea that nothing ultimately matters, and that we may choose our goals as we wish. That isn't to say I condone reckless, self obsessed hedonism, only that I see compassion, honesty and the pursuit of truth not as being the only right path to follow, but simply as the one that will make us happiest.
Buddhism: The idea that happiness and compassion are related, as aforementioned, is an idea I first heard in relation to Buddhism.
I've just realised how long this post is getting. I will stop now.
That said, I'll list a few ideas that are fundamental to my beliefs, and where I found them. If I have misinterpreted something from a particular religion, do, please, let me know (I may or may not still choose to stay with my own interpretation, but I will certainly have a greater understanding of the religion in question).
Christianity: The importance of loving and forgiving everyone, regardless of their sins.
Islam: The notion that fighting injustice is a human duty (rather than a heroic and remarkable act, as I had seen it before).
Scientific thought: The important of reason, logic and questioning ideas before choosing to believe in them
Jainism: The notion of minimising the harm you do to all life, as best you can, and of seeking to avoid any purely selfish actions.
Discordianism: The notion that order and chaos are two ways of looking at the same thing. Also, the notion that humour is of spiritual significance and that not making sense is, sometimes, the best way to show somebody sense.
Hinduism: The idea that everything is the property of God, and we only have a right to use anything in the world if it is to an end that is Godly.
Sihkism: The notion that good deeds should be central to religious existence, and that the equality of humanity is a fundamental law in the eyes of God.
Existentialism: The idea that nothing ultimately matters, and that we may choose our goals as we wish. That isn't to say I condone reckless, self obsessed hedonism, only that I see compassion, honesty and the pursuit of truth not as being the only right path to follow, but simply as the one that will make us happiest.
Buddhism: The idea that happiness and compassion are related, as aforementioned, is an idea I first heard in relation to Buddhism.
I've just realised how long this post is getting. I will stop now.
doppelganger
Through the Looking Glass
I can and do mix any of them, but I borrow most frequently from Xianity and "Gnostic" Xianity, Taoism, Buddhism, Existentialism/Perspectivism, and the Principia Discordia.
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Along with Zen I do relate with some of the philosophical arising that come out of Martial Arts. Esp. involving the Yin and Yang symbol of which to me, is a significant metaphor.