Thank you guys! I thought the concept of reincarnation began with the assertion that by doing what you were supposed to in regards to your caste you could move up in the next life; at least, that's what I was taught in my high school history class. I think maybe it's a flaw in the western...
The last time I cried was when I was told by my girlfriend that her niece (5 years old) was may have been subjected to sexual abuse by her own father. She was acting strangely, and tried to give my girlfriend an open-mouth kiss. When asked why she did that, she cried "I don't know!" I found...
Is there a form of Hinduism that does not propogate the caste system? I was told that my beliefs reflect some core Hindu beliefs, but I don't believe in castes. I'm having trouble learning anything about Hindu because I'm intimidated by all of the big Indian words like "vishishtadvaita" and...
Okay, that makes sense. In effect, I think the two practices are actually quite similar, now that I understand Dianetics a little better. When I meditate I access a different state of mind, one that is controlled, in which I can see every situation clearly and without harboring any harmful...
Exactly. But eventually I hope to come up with my own personal, nameless religion that works for me. One that combines all of the aspects of my core beliefs and everything good I've learned from various religions.
Yeah, I've taken the belief-o-matic test ... many many times. Each time I take it I get completely different results! :facepalm: I like Buddhism for it's philosophy, it seems like more of a study of the mind than a religion to me. I've also read about Sikhism, but it was also intimidating to...
So is Dianetics basically like Chakra stimulation, in which the practicioner attempts to open under-active chakras in order to allow for proper flow of energy?
That's very interesting! I also believe in a race of beings that influenced life on earth, could you tell me more about these Elohim and their relation to God? What I mean is, what view of God are you talking about, the judeo-christian God or an anthromorphic "ultimate spirit"-type God?
I thought the term "New Age" referred to the Age of Aquarius, in which mankind will supposedly come to an era of spiritual enlightenment and peace. This could involve bringing back old holistic practices that for centuries or even millenia have been overlooked by most of society. These...
I think maybe I am just new age. After all, "New Age" isn't a religion really, just a term used to describe a number of different spiritual beliefs. But throughout my life I've been Mormon, Buddhist, Protestant, Luciferian, Atheist, and Chaoist, and between those I've studied a vast array of...
Thanks guys! I can see there's ALOT of religious diversity on this site. Considering my beliefs I'm thankful that most of the people here are very tolerant and open-minded.
Alright, my name's mike, and I don't really have a steady religion. I call myself Chaoist right now because it's the best explanation, but I constantly shift religious paradigms and I could feel Wiccan one day, Buddhist the next, so on, so forth. I try very hard to find a religious path that I...
I'm currently an inactive member of the LDS church (was baptized at the age of 12) and I've studied Luciferianism and even taken part in some of its practices. Any Luciferian out there will tell you that in their belief system, Lucifer and Satan are two entirely different concepts. With that...