Would this site still be interesting if everyone had the same opinion about religion and spirituality?
352280
i don't think so. I think what makes the world an intresting place is our different views. Without variety everything would be boring and stale
281974
yah youre right...seems kinda boring already\nthere's no other websites that could have this type of interaction though, seems that could keep our minds preoccupied.
232913
they say that the future religion that'll bring every single religion out there together is spirituality...the worship of one's being...i know it might sound very selfish but i've been to a few gatherings and i find it very nice...to put belief in what YOU can do from the inside out, to be a better person...i'm a little skeptical about spirituality uniting every religion with it, but who knows!
286702
Sounds like a good idea. Although I think it would have to be taken as an individual church thing and then submitted to a common website. I think it might help people looking for churches although it might make some churches aspire to be better at this and that taking away from the real reason they have worship service in the first place. Just a thought.
317390
some would say so\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_experience
1091428
Sure. First we would have to have a visit from extraterrestrials. And I'm only part joking here.\n\nThere would need to be some solidifying experience that becomes a COMMON epiphany for every human on Earth.\n\nMaybe it would be Jesus, Buddha, Allah, Mohamed, Zoroaster and every other religious leader showing up together in a mother ship and holding a REAL United Nations summit. They could explain that every religion is actually acknowledging the VERY SAME CREATOR OF ALL THINGS and that the only reason they each showed up where and when and how they did was because there was no Internet, Satelite TV or other global communications system when they were here and besides, humans are still too egotistical to embrace a deity that doesn't have the same color skin as they do or speak the same language they do, so the CREATOR OF ALL THINGS sent customized mascots that each culture could embrace as "their own."\n\nThen the could all stand up and merge their images into one big ball of light and speak in tongues so everyone could understand this new Combined entity and we might have a chance at a one world "religion". Though I dislike that term. Religion is a man made club and clubs by their very nature exclude people. \n\nThis would have to be an UNDERSTANDING that we are ALL one.
509943
I think anyone that discusses religion or politics should expect conflict. To offer your opinions you have to be open to hearing others. That is the biggest problem in this section. How boring would life be if everyone was the same? You know you like it all fired up. I want to know how you got the inside track on this new earth deal? This is the first I have even heard of it! I want to be part of the Welcome Committee so I can be the first to influence all new arrivals.\nLove & Light
1146218
If you had a strong belief in something, and had an opportunity to espouse your view to potentially millions of people, and do so anonymously, wouldn't you speak your mind as loudly as possible?  Wouldn't you want everyone to join your club?\n\nWhat if you were a salesman, and wanted to get word out about your product as fast as you can, with no cost?  This is a perfect forum to do so.\n\nYou have to understand that not everyone on Yahoo is religious, or Christian for that matter.  Religion is just a "hot topic".  The fact that Yahoo Answers allows everyone to remain anonymous doesn't help keep the rude or insensitive comments to a minimum.  If you notice, there are religious questions where the same avatars pop up time and again.\n\nI think it's funny that even those who aren't religious are wasting the same amount of time to argue with those who are.
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If people sat back and realized just how similar most beliefs really are they'd be surprised. I think all religion is virtually the same and all religions taut the same things. All people want the same things regardless of religion or non-religion. We all want peace, love, a better tolerant world for our children, a better life for ourselves. Its when we start to claim we're one particular religion and start spouting from a sacred book that we take literally instead of as a guideline and start shoving it down other people's throats that's when the problem starts. \n\nWhen people stop evangelizing, take care of their own life but show compassion without price, live by example, avoid harassing others to convert, and spread the fundamental beliefs without all the extraneous trivial details exclusive to one religion or another.....then we'll start to see some real improvement.
137903
Maybe not, but everybody is entitled to their own opinion.\nIf we keep the mutual respect of one anothers opinions its cool.\nJust don't take some answers too personally though.Keep an open mind on the suggestions. Just think about it before taking it all in.
404758
People get enthusiastic about talking about their faith, or talking about an issue that seems to involve their set of beliefs. It just so happens God is a hot topic, espeically on these boards. Part of the problem may be (and i have to admit i dont know what your questions were) no feels they know enough to answer your questions. Much like most people on here id imagine, i try and answer questions that i think i can have some benefit to the asker. If your questions were either too specific or about an area no one felt comfortable answering (other than the wiki paste) then that might be why.
965019
This is the religious forum, it's called religion and spirituality. Why start another forum when this gets more hits than someone's unknown blog? How else would you use freedom of speech unless you are discussing words? Seriously, we like the word, the word is good. But what point are you trying to make here? That people ought to be inclosed and not speak to each other? Do you get it? Or are you just fed up from hearing about it? I already mentioned why this place is better than a blog. If it's tiring why are you here? As for the questions, most of the questions have nothing to do with spirituality, most of the questions have more to do with retards asking stupid questions than anything spiritual (just kidding whatshoudIdo, I actually find your gag funny:). I don't read the bible but am interested in what people have to say about it. Spiritual and religious questions have always been answered but always need an answer, kind of like, how can we make the world a better place. The second you stop asking is the second you stop being human.
182641
I agree. 100%.\nIf religious people say things, we are swiftly "shut up" and our posts deleted.\nBut secularists can say almost anything and get by with it. They can offend us. They can attack our beliefs.\n\nI have found ridiculous posts on here. Vile posts. As long as it is religion under attack it appears to be accepted on here.
1087591
I'm kind of puzzled about why you, as a self-described "non-religious person," would go into a site designed for religion and then ask this question.  I mean, aren't you asking why you're here, too?\n\nFor me, I think it's partly about education.  I'm not an Atheist, but I like that there are Atheists here, posting to the Religion & Spirituality board, because their POV is a part of the whole picture.  And everyone has a spiritual side, even if some people like to claim otherwise.\n\nIt's also partly about taking people down a notch when they get really smug.  That's petty, I know, but some of the so-called "Christians" on this site\nseem to spend a lot of time asking questions that are designed to just make them feel better about themselves, and that does breed resentment.  Especially when they wrap their prejudices up in the guise of piety, which I see a lot of.\n\nAnd, yeah, partly it's out of a resentment of the damage that religious fundamentalists seem to be doing in this country and the world.  And in a sense that's not fair, because the real damage is being done by leaders and fanatics, but then in a sense it is fair, because a part of the way they do this damage is through the voters, and that's all of us.
364294
Interesting that this question is posted in the Religion/Spirituality section.
473026
A discussion is a great idea.  We can learn from each other about the good and fruitful parts and ignore what is harmful. I have a Buddhist background but I respect others'\nbeliefs.  One day maybe we can open the "Church of all Faiths" where the services are alternatively Christian, Buddhist, Muslim,Jewish, Hindu, Atheist, Agnostic. I think we will find that we are human first and foremost. Why not?
1158595
It has a nice look about it, and a nice layout.  Besides mentioning it right here, you could answer people's questions in the religion section here and have the link to the forum on your profile page.  People may look at your profile if they like your answers.