Anonymous
Post 09/16/2014 21:52     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
Anonymous wrote:Presbyterianism. - saved not by works, but by His grace




Many years ago I married into the Presbyterian faith. The above is probably the aspect that resonates most with me and the thing I carry with me as I live my life.
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2014 21:42     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'll start

Judaism, the Sabbath. For those who observe, I like the idea of dropping everything for one day and focusing on family (I know there is the religious side). Tradition.

Christianity, charity. Christmas songs.
-Mormons, family. Put responsibility on men to take care of their families. Good afterlife story. No alcohol.
-Amish, abstain from evil consumerism
-Catholics, being anti abortion AND anti death penalty. (Get tired of the anti abortion rhetoric that some Christians preach, while are pro death penalty). Tradition.

Islam, no alcohol, good food at weddings. Multicultural.

Buddhism, few hangups.

Hinduism, fun parties with good dancing. Vegetarian.

Yes, I might get flamed, but this is supposed to be a fun thread, please keep it light.



I am cracking up here. Really?

Fun parties with good dancing have nothing to do with Hinduism. But it has everything to do with how Indians throw celebratory parties. And yup, Indian vegetarian food rocks (especially with all the regional variations), but surely you are not discounting all the tandoori stuff? The lamb rogan josh and butter chicken? Hmmm? The goat biryani and the fish fry masala?


Yeah, I kind of laughed at this, too. All Hindus aren't vegetarian, PP. And, actually, my Hindu husband thinks that celebratory parties are the WORST things about his culture and exemplify waste and materialism. That being said, I get where you were going with this thread, and think it's great.

For me, Protestant Christian: The emphasis on charity and helping others. If you were to cut all the parts of the Bible out that refer to economic disparity and charity and helping the poor, your Bible would be in tatters. Regardless of what some want to think, the religion is actually based on helping others and NOT living a materialistic lifestyle. I love that.
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2014 21:35     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
Anonymous wrote:I'll start

Judaism, the Sabbath. For those who observe, I like the idea of dropping everything for one day and focusing on family (I know there is the religious side). Tradition.

Christianity, charity. Christmas songs.
-Mormons, family. Put responsibility on men to take care of their families. Good afterlife story. No alcohol.
-Amish, abstain from evil consumerism
-Catholics, being anti abortion AND anti death penalty. (Get tired of the anti abortion rhetoric that some Christians preach, while are pro death penalty). Tradition.

Islam, no alcohol, good food at weddings. Multicultural.

Buddhism, few hangups.

Hinduism, fun parties with good dancing. Vegetarian.

Yes, I might get flamed, but this is supposed to be a fun thread, please keep it light.



I am cracking up here. Really?

Fun parties with good dancing have nothing to do with Hinduism. But it has everything to do with how Indians throw celebratory parties. And yup, Indian vegetarian food rocks (especially with all the regional variations), but surely you are not discounting all the tandoori stuff? The lamb rogan josh and butter chicken? Hmmm? The goat biryani and the fish fry masala?
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2014 21:35     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
It was a lovely positive thread until the make believe friend comment, which was intended to mock adherents. Wonder if its the islamophobe-atheist causing trouble again.
So I am redirecting this to a positive directiom again.
I love the turn the other cheek philosophy in Christianity even though I am not Christian. Not interested in converting, just like that philosophy.
I love the serenity Buddhists have. Admirable.
I love the family unity among Jews.
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2014 21:29     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
If people felt it was make believe, they would not call it a religion. Just because you can not see something does not mean it doesn't exist.
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2014 20:59     Subject: Re:What are best best aspects of various religions
Anonymous wrote:Charity for the poor.
Guidance for those who are lost.
Morals for the otherwise moral-less.
Comfort provided by believing in times of need.


all available without religion, except the last one, which is essentially having a make-believe friend when real ones aren't enough.
Anonymous
Post 09/15/2014 22:05     Subject: Re:What are best best aspects of various religions
Charity for the poor.
Guidance for those who are lost.
Morals for the otherwise moral-less.
Comfort provided by believing in times of need.
Anonymous
Post 09/15/2014 22:00     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
About Islam

- that God holds Moses, Jesus, Isaac, Ishmail, Abraham, Noah, Adam..of equal importance as Muhammad because in Islam they all brought the same message.

- fasting during Ramadan (builds spiritual and emotional strength, helps you to understand what it feels to be hungry and realize the importance of charitt)

- Eid ( two grand holidays full of feasts, family, friends, and gratitude).

Anonymous
Post 09/06/2014 00:42     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
Episcopalian- I love everything about it. It's a welcoming and kind amd accepting church- I think if a Christian were ready to reject their faith, I would advise first spending time at an Espicopal church.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2014 07:52     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
Anonymous wrote:I would say... food.

Christianity - wine at church
Judaism - challah and latkes. so many delicious carbs.
Islam - the delicious feasts after fasting, every night during ramadan


jewish person: first time I got drunk was at a passover seder.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2014 07:51     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
Reform Judaism: Allows people to explore what they believe, develop their own relationship with God. A belief in what we do is more important that who we are. Social Justice, from the civil rights movement to gay rights/marriage.

Think Unitarian with a 5000 year history.

Anonymous
Post 08/31/2014 13:41     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
Anonymous wrote:Buddhism. A mentioned above, no hangups. You can make it your own. Not top down.


Sorry to be a downer, but this explains a lot about why my self-centered and socially inept relative became a Buddhist.

I know many lovely Buddhists, I'm not generalizing, but that one aspect explains why he chose Buddhism.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2014 13:05     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
I would say... food.

Christianity - wine at church
Judaism - challah and latkes. so many delicious carbs.
Islam - the delicious feasts after fasting, every night during ramadan
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2014 12:59     Subject: Re:What are best best aspects of various religions
Hinduism - living with consciousness , reincarnation & growth of the soul, meditation, peace , love for all living beings
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2014 12:56     Subject: What are best best aspects of various religions
Presbyterianism. - saved not by works, but by His grace