Have you ever taken a look at the gnostic religion?
I'm gnostic, and share many of the same spiritual ideas as you, apparently. I love hearing about others' spiritual beliefs; it promotes understanding among different groups while letting them see connections. I think that studying other forms of sipirtuality allows us to step back and really see people.
In summation, this was great. It gives infight on a whole new level.
hm, I haven't, I don't think, other than a cursory glance. I'll have to look more into it. ;-)
I think that studying other forms of sipirtuality allows us to step back and really see people.
I agree! I think it is absolutely shameful that religion is not taught in school very much -- I think it is as essential to a human's development as math and reading, if not more. If all religions and philosophies were explored, I think children would grow up so much more understanding of each other and the world. *shakes head*
Personally, I think public schools really do need to offer classes on various religions. It's something that needs to be taught, because ignorance can be painful and dangerous. And when I say various religions, I really mean various! I learned by reading my parents' books on world mythology, but my school taught religious views as either Christianity and Judaism or mythology (Greek, Egyptian, etc). I felt like the teachers didn't appreciate the non-Abrahamic religions as well as the Abrahamic ones.
*nods* Same here. The main reason I don't call myself religious is that I don't worship. I invoke, communicate with, and appreciate my gods and goddesses, but it's not the same as worship, which is a powerful and specific kind of appreciative dedication.
Well, I'm not ready to be so devotional. I prefer to keep a certain personal distance from my gods. I'm going to think about it so I can explain it better.
I'm gnostic, and share many of the same spiritual ideas as you, apparently. I love hearing about others' spiritual beliefs; it promotes understanding among different groups while letting them see connections. I think that studying other forms of sipirtuality allows us to step back and really see people.
In summation, this was great. It gives infight on a whole new level.
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I think that studying other forms of sipirtuality allows us to step back and really see people.
I agree! I think it is absolutely shameful that religion is not taught in school very much -- I think it is as essential to a human's development as math and reading, if not more. If all religions and philosophies were explored, I think children would grow up so much more understanding of each other and the world. *shakes head*
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I ask because I always thought of a god as a being that one worshiped.
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