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Old 06-01-2010, 09:41 AM   #101
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Old 06-01-2010, 09:43 AM   #102
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This is an interesting thread.

I don't see any fellow members of the Church of Live And Let Live or Else. If CLALLE could get another member, we could file for tax-exempt status. Anybody?
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Old 07-10-2010, 08:19 PM   #104
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Old 07-10-2010, 09:16 PM   #107
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I'm not particularly religious, although I do have a spiritual belief. I think of it as "non-traditional, eclectic Christian." Probably too complicated to explain what i like and don't like about it, though.
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Old 07-10-2010, 09:23 PM   #108
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Old 07-10-2010, 10:33 PM   #109
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It's interesting to go through this thread and see how many have brought up Buddhism. From a personal standpoint, I'm glad to see that.
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I'm a pagan. To me, that means I can formulate my own beliefs instead of following someone else's. I found an amazing quote that makes so much sense to my stubborn ole self.

“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.” -Buddha-

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Old 07-11-2010, 03:28 AM   #111
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I'm a pagan. To me, that means I can formulate my own beliefs instead of following someone else's. I found an amazing quote that makes so much sense to my stubborn ole self.

“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.” -Buddha-

Cheers to all.
There are many versions of this quote, but this is one of the best ones I've read.
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Old 07-11-2010, 05:54 PM   #112
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Old 07-11-2010, 06:37 PM   #113
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The more I ponder things, the more I like elements of Buddhism and Hinduism. I still believe in something, so I guess I can't call myself an atheist. I just don't think there's any way for us to ever understand it in this form. I guess that would make me an agnostic. But I follow some Buddhist practices. If someone asked me today, I'd probably say Buddhist.

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semilargeintestine, what is Naturalistic Pantheism?
It's basically sexed up atheism. It starts with atheism and then expands into a sort of collective good kind of thing.
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Old 07-19-2010, 03:02 PM   #114
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Catholic who regularly attends Shul (Jewish Temple for the Catholics.) (My grandfather is Jewish.) So my answer is typically who knows, and I do what I feel is right for my own soul.
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Old 07-19-2010, 08:39 PM   #115
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I would be an eclectic solitary Wiccan. I-we, actually, there are many of us- worship the One, as expressed in the duality of the Goddess and the God. Two sides of the same coin, if you will. Our church is the beauty of nature, our Goddess and God bid us to treat others as we would be treated, and we seek to convert no one.

And yes, that makes me a Witch. And yes, I am a guy. I am not a Fluffy Bunny, nor do I follow the left hand path. I respect true Christianity, but have no use for the fighting that goes on between the various branches.

And if that isn't enough for you? I'm also an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church.

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Old 07-20-2010, 12:51 AM   #116
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Neat thread.

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Old 07-20-2010, 01:26 AM   #119
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I call myself a naturalist. Everything is cyclical, man is not above beasts, treat everything with respect and dignity, don't take more than you need, give back when you can, etc.

I was raised Roman Catholic and decided, just before Confirmation, I didn't like that show. So I spent years reading and researching other religions and basically created my own spiritualism to follow, if you will. I don't believe in God or an afterlife, beyond the physical parts and energy of my body dispersing (were it allowed) back into the cycle of life. And I'm good with that
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Buddhist who is participating in his first weekend retreat next weekend, after doing a few half day retreats.

I'm a little nervous that I may not be able to sit that long in meditation, frankly.
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Agnostic, I suppose, with many taoist, shintoist, and buddhist philosophies and routines I tend to follow. I do not actively practice them, but I do believe in some of their teachings.
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Took that to heart. Made a decision.

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