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  1. Corthos

    Personal Additions to your Relious Practice

    Hmmm... I see the value in that philosophy, but I don't think if I could ever practice it myself. Interesting. =) You have a very unique way of doing things. Can I ask about what you focus on for your visual meditations? BTW, are you practicing any particular religious tradition if you don't...
  2. Corthos

    Hello again! =)

    Thanks for the warm welcome (back), folks! =) Nice to see you are still here and doing OK! Oh, it's healed up as for the most part. It isn't 100% functional like it used to be, and I've got a bunch of hardware in my arm now, but I'm just glad it still works. =) I am right handed, but I've...
  3. Corthos

    Only weirdos wouldn't be thankful for a gift like haggis! Here's another fruble for the comment...

    Only weirdos wouldn't be thankful for a gift like haggis! Here's another fruble for the comment you left on my profile about thanking me for giving you a fruble. =)
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  4. Corthos

    Personal Additions to your Relious Practice

    As one continues down their religious (or spiritual) path, they will often add practices or rituals that are entirely of their own creation. Sometimes these practices are done to better honor their God(s)/spirits/ancestors in a personal way, and sometimes these additions just make more sense to...
  5. Corthos

    Hello again! =)

    Not sure if anyone remembers me, but if so, heya! I hope everything is going well with you folks. =) As for me, things are going pretty good (minus a horrible dislocation/fracture/tear of the right arm)! I've been adjusting my beliefs towards something more personal and spiritual. While I'm...
  6. Corthos

    How do reformist Zoroastrians worship?

    You know, maybe some day I'd like to learn Sanskrit. I'm determined to learn another language some day, though it's so different from English (or other European languages), and that won't be easy! Zoroastrian/Persian imagery is so cool. =) I also love Arabian and Indian styles as well, and I...
  7. Corthos

    Can violence be used for good?

    I would say it's about practicality. Asha is about the right workings of the world (and everything else), so when presented with a situation that is disruptive (and druj) to begin with, it must be corrected in a way that is appropriate... In the Gathas we can see that Asho Zarathushtra didn't...
  8. Corthos

    Religious guilt

    Hmm... I faced something similar, though instead of upsetting god I just felt personal discontent. Maybe instead of cutting out religion altogether, you could practice something you feel comfortable with on your own terms?
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    How do reformist Zoroastrians worship?

    For me, they are representations of life and creation and are offerings. I try to use seasonal fruit (I admit I do prefer pomegranates), and for flowers I prefer local ones I can pick out in the woods (the ones used there are rhododendrons, which are my favorite). As for my prayers, I recite...
  10. Corthos

    Being Outed As An Atheist

    Aye. In western Washington (where I live), people don't really care about your beliefs to any significant degree: especially near larger cities (like Seattle). =)
  11. Corthos

    Questions regarding Surah At-Tariq verse 4-6

    Actually... I think this is a really cool interpretation of the verse, heh. =)
  12. Corthos

    Nice to meet you

    Ushta te, @Rye_P, and welcome! =) No worries about your English. It's fine!
  13. Corthos

    New member

    Ushta te, @Bhadr, and welcome! =)
  14. Corthos

    New member

    Ushta te, @sPagan, and welcome! =)
  15. Corthos

    Another new guy

    Ushta te, @Raahim, and welcome! =) If you're interested in the Abrahamic faiths, you should educate yourself on Zoroastrianism; there are a lot of similarities. Feel free to swing by the Zoroastrian DIR if you ever have any questions!
  16. Corthos

    Thoughts on Zoroastrianism

    Ahura Mazda is a title more than a name, IMO. It simply, but aptly, means Wise Lord. I've referred to Ahura Mazda as "God" and "Lord" through prayer at times (mostly due to my Christian understandings/roots), and I'd be comfortable referring to him/her in any other ways I'd find that was...
  17. Corthos

    How do reformist Zoroastrians worship?

    This is how I pray at home. =) I would have a fire bowl, but having large flames indoors can be health hazard. Still, I say my Avestan prayers, though maybe in the future I'd like to incorporate more traditional prayers and rituals. I think I will always pray to Ahura Mazda in a personal...
  18. Corthos

    What are you currently playing?

    I've been thinking about getting back into EQ2 as well... Maybe Guildwars 2. I wish Shadowbane would come back, though. XD Did you ever play the first Champions of Norath or just the sequel? Maybe both? =)
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    Which religion from a fictional source would you follow?

    Hmmm... I always thought the Children of Yag-Kosha were interesting. A religion dedicated to the dead god/alien inspired by Ganesh/Buddha from outer space with a dash of Lovecraft. XD
  20. Corthos

    What are you currently playing?

    Champions of Norath was pretty damn good! Have you tried "Return to Arms"? Speaking of Everquest: if you are looking for a challenge, I suggest Project 1999... It might be a little too old school for you, though. XD
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