P.CeeJ-Ay with the AK: What is the difference between a cult and a religion? First of all I do not want to offend anyone however I would like to know. For example people say Scientology is both or just one. Some of you may say religion is true however there are many religions. Some of you may say religion has a deity but some religions … [Read more...] about What is the difference between a cult and a religion?
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How was the diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity alike and different?
The Walrus: How was the diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity alike and different? Between their origins and the sixth century, how were the diffusion of Christianity and the diffusion of Buddhism alike and different, including how they gained followers. Answers and Views: Answer by Dana the GreatChristianity was practiced mostly by … [Read more...] about How was the diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity alike and different?
Why are Christianity, Judaism and Islam considered superior to all the other myths in history?
pix42: Why are Christianity, Judaism and Islam considered superior to all the other myths in history? Is it all to do with politics and power at various times in the past 2000 years? I mean, every society needs to something to believe in, right? It hardly seems to matter if Christianity, Judaism or Islam are right or wrong just so long as they … [Read more...] about Why are Christianity, Judaism and Islam considered superior to all the other myths in history?
What religions do you think most emphasize a highly individual, personalized relationship with God/gods?
Samian's Fifteenth Account: What religions do you think most emphasize a highly individual, personalized relationship with God/gods? In other words, which religions seem to focus less on social-relations and customs, and more on private faith and introspection? Answers and Views: Answer by david jbuddhism Answer by EthanBuddhism and some … [Read more...] about What religions do you think most emphasize a highly individual, personalized relationship with God/gods?
For mixed religion families: how do you incorporate each tradition into your holiday celebrations?
Bry: For mixed religion families: how do you incorporate each tradition into your holiday celebrations? I don't know if I worded that right, but basically this is my situation...I am Buddhist, my husband is Catholic. We aren't really raising our kids any one religion, but a mixture of both (and when they are older, we will encourage them to … [Read more...] about For mixed religion families: how do you incorporate each tradition into your holiday celebrations?
What is the difference between Atheism and Buddhism?
David T: What is the difference between Atheism and Buddhism? I guess Atheists can be in harmony with Buddhism. Can Atheists be the transitional stage between Religious (like Christianity) and Buddhism which provides guidance and structure? Don't confuse with Buddhist philosophy and literature where you talk about floating elephants in dreams … [Read more...] about What is the difference between Atheism and Buddhism?
Is religion the single largest cause of moral and scientific stagnation in history?
: Is religion the single largest cause of moral and scientific stagnation in history? That is the question. In simpler words, do you believe that religion is the largest cause of primitive morals and primitive scientific beliefs holding on for so long? Do you believe religion is the single largest cause of hatred in the human race? As an atheist, … [Read more...] about Is religion the single largest cause of moral and scientific stagnation in history?