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Why religion?
- Thread starter TSTS
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Mostly just to irritate non-religious folk. 
Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
But seriously, religion facilitates understanding of one’s nature of their being and the purpose of their existence.
Spirit of Light
Be who ever you want
I can only speak for my self, But religion/spirituality to me is very important.
I follow the teaching to awaken the spiritual being within me
You should have said something to me earlier. I would have just gotten you a louder alarm clock.
Spirit of Light
Be who ever you want
I tried to smack my head in the wall once to see if i could pull the spiritual being out...didn`t workYou should have said something to me earlier. I would have just gotten you a louder alarm clock.
Unveiled Artist
Veteran Member
It gives people structure and guidance as well as a sense of continuity. It's not wasteful in itself. There are so many variables in life,it's ideal for some to have a formula or cheat sheet to learn from.
TSTS
Member
Mostly just to irritate non-religious folk.
Welcome to the forum.
Thank You.
. Question, how do i 'mention' a particular user?Do you think religion can do that? Is understanding of one’s nature of their being and the purpose of their existence dependent on following a religion?
What religion do you follow?
I didn't say it's wasteful. But the question to ponder is, can the unknown/unknowable be structured? If it can then does it still remain the unknowbale?
What religion do you follow?
It makes sense of many folks' experiences of the world and provides a framework for worship, ritual, community etc. It works better for most folks than unaffiliated spirituality, deism, etc. It's more structured while allowing for spiritual progress within a group.
Spirit of Light
Be who ever you want
Thank You.
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Yes, I think it can. Regarding whether or not it is is dependent upon religion depends on the individual and where they are in their journey.
Sanatana Dharma - The Eternal Law/Duty (Hinduism), Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
Secret Chief
nirvana is samsara
MatthewA
Active Member
I do not really believe in Religion, however do believe it is possible to have a relationship with the Christian God of the Bible, and the Lord Jesus Christ by belief and faith on His life, death, and resurrection.
(Some may disagree, and say that it is impossible, or an improbability) ~ You may choose to not believe.
(Some may disagree, and say that it is impossible, or an improbability) ~ You may choose to not believe.
TSTS
Member
Ah, seems like you are saying the same thing as @SalixIncendium . So it's more about fellowship than walking alone to the alone...
thank you @Conscious thoughts and @Secret Chief
Why not? Religion exists. I have evidence and everystuff.
Not really, but fellowship is a part of it because people naturally form groups.
I'm Jewish. I identify most closely with the Jewish Renewal movement. I belong to two congregations. One is Reconstructionist, the other is Chabad Chassidus. When worshipping alone, I use the Chabad prayer books.
TSTS
Member
yeah, i don't want to open this can of worms but will say, if there is a GOD, and i suspect there are primal forces behind existence, it can't be a "my god" and "their god" if one follows the drift...