The Emperor of Mankind
Currently the galaxy's spookiest paraplegic
If it turned out that one of the monotheistic religions was the True Religion; which would you prefer be the True Religion and why?
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Which would you choose?
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InsaneChaote
Daniel and Micheal
Well if that happened then I would say Christianity, becuase Jesus seems to teach better morals then Jews and Muslims.
Screw that!! If Satan was legit then we could party in Hell all night long!!!!!!!
Probably some flavor of Christianity, because with it's syncretic variants blending in tons of Pagan stuff, the pantheon of saints and angels, it strikes me as the closest thing to polytheism in disguise. 
That's a tough one, considering the Abrahamic faiths' all seem to depict god as a petty child one minute, and a 'loving father' the next.
But...if I had to choose...I'd go with Judaism. My reason is ...it's easier to buy into than a religion that has a human/divine 'savior.' Judaism seems more straight forward. Islam has a great prayer life though, and Sufism is very interesting.
Christianity would be out, no matter what. lol
But...if I had to choose...I'd go with Judaism. My reason is ...it's easier to buy into than a religion that has a human/divine 'savior.' Judaism seems more straight forward. Islam has a great prayer life though, and Sufism is very interesting.
Christianity would be out, no matter what. lol
InsaneChaote
Daniel and Micheal
At least Satan admits it.
That doesn't make him good.
Yeah but it makes him better!
Ehhh..maybe....
vaguelyhumanoid
Active Member
Quaker, un-Orthodox Jewish or Sufi.
psychoslice
Veteran Member
That's a hard one, I don't really care for any of them, but if I had it would be Christianity, not the mainstream Christians, but the Seventh Day Adventist.
Is Freemasonry an option?
Baladas
An Págánach
Probably liberal Quakerism, Sikhi (Sikhism), maybe some brand of liberal Christianity...
Or maybe Sufism.
EDIT:
It's hard to say, as none would be ideal for me.
Sikhi might be the best fit overall.
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Unveiled Artist
Veteran Member
Gosh. That is a hard decision. If you mean Abrahamic, Jewish. I find traditional judaism (if there is now adays?) are more traditional base when it comes to the Abrahamic God. I love their practices. Many don't give an ill impression that I see in some Christians.
Second choice would be Muslim. I love the humility that many Mulsims I come accros have. Like Jews, they have a very serious practice to those who follow their faith in its totality. I love ritual and ceremonial worship as well as daily personal devotion and expression thereof.
Of all the Christian denominations, I would be Othorodox Catholic. I love Roman Catholicism; but, I dont care for their history. With both denominations, I love their focus on prayer life, choice in vocation, retreats to strengthen ones faith in Christ, and communion with the Church. The Church is begining to be more open to other denominations and incorporating Bible Study in their denomini, so that is a good start.
Second denomini would be Jehovah's Witness. I say they are the second of the Christian denomini because I don't care for their practice. I do understand more their view of Christ's divinity than I do trinitarians.
If it's just any monotheistic faith, I'd say Santeria. Santero/as follow Oludamare (Creator) by divination with the Orishas (actual spirits of people who govern different parts of the earth when they were alive) and ancestral veneration. Both divination with the Orishas and ancestors through ceremonial worship and very strict practices for purity and connection with the Orishas and the Head Orisha call to me. In respects Santeria is also mixed with Catholicism. I lean towards Spiritism..more focusing on ancestral divinations through talking with Babalows and Santeros as well as spiritual Masses for the deceased.
I would say from a pagan point of view, I'd be Wiccan. I would be initiated may be into Dianian, cant think of the name path. I don't view spirituality in duality; so, Wicca is an off mark for me, but nice nonetheless.
Anyway:
Abrahamic:
1. Jewish
2. Othorodox Catholic
3. Muslim
4. Jehovah Witness
Non abrahamic
5. Santeria
6. Wiccan
Long answer to a short question.
Cheerios!
illykitty
RF's pet cat
Wow... This is very broad unless you meant Abrahamic religions.
If only Abrahamic, I'd have to ponder on that a lot... Maybe I'd just stick to being a Noahide and follow the Jewish laws for gentiles. If you're asking to fully convert, I'm not sure. I like many religions, they all have positives and negatives for me subjectively.
-Bahai is okay, I'll admit I don't know enough but from the little I read they seem fine
-I often find Judaism very interesting I love how they themselves ask questions and the way they interpret things their customs and culture are all fascinating. I'm amazed on how they deal with the harder passages of the Torah (the scary bits). I'm not sure which form of Judaism I'd want however, Reform Jew seems an obvious choice for someone quite liberal as me, but I don't know, perhaps if I was really convinced of that monotheistic god then I might look towards Conservative or Orthodox (not Ultra).
-Islam has some good people and interpretations within. I'd probably remain fairly liberal within the allowance of Islam, avoid the more medieval interpretations... Also after a lot of research, either discard the Hadiths or weigh them against the Quran, because to me the Quran should be the number one source and if keeping Hadiths, there should be no conflict between the two. I saw on some Muslim forums people putting Hadith above the Quran (thus justifying some extreme views). I guess I'd also be considered one of those annoying modern Muslims that loves (almost) everyone and is happy to live in harmony with others in a secular society.
-Christianity, I guess maybe Catholic or Orthodox, they have interesting rituals, beautiful churches, the saints, etc. You get what I'm saying, it's pretty and awe inspiring.
Don't know which I'd chose in all of those. It's a hard question because I don't think I know unless I'd be in that situation. There's a lot of factors missing. Do I want to remain similar to how I am now, is there wiggle room? Do I want to completely change, then be a strict monotheist with only praying to that one god? Does that god demand worship? I have different answers depending on the situation. It's such a vague question!
If you're talking about all of them, in many religion you can find a monotheistic strand. It's hard enough to tell if it was Abrahamic, with all religions, well, I'm really unsure. Without specifics, my answer is this: I'd probably remain a Pagan but modify my practice and beliefs, to focus on one god only instead, respect nature and follow the solstices as my holidays.
TLDR; If Abrahamic: depends on the circumstances. If any religion: most likely remain Pagan but modify it to be purely monotheistic.
If only Abrahamic, I'd have to ponder on that a lot... Maybe I'd just stick to being a Noahide and follow the Jewish laws for gentiles. If you're asking to fully convert, I'm not sure. I like many religions, they all have positives and negatives for me subjectively.
-Bahai is okay, I'll admit I don't know enough but from the little I read they seem fine
-I often find Judaism very interesting I love how they themselves ask questions and the way they interpret things their customs and culture are all fascinating. I'm amazed on how they deal with the harder passages of the Torah (the scary bits). I'm not sure which form of Judaism I'd want however, Reform Jew seems an obvious choice for someone quite liberal as me, but I don't know, perhaps if I was really convinced of that monotheistic god then I might look towards Conservative or Orthodox (not Ultra).
-Islam has some good people and interpretations within. I'd probably remain fairly liberal within the allowance of Islam, avoid the more medieval interpretations... Also after a lot of research, either discard the Hadiths or weigh them against the Quran, because to me the Quran should be the number one source and if keeping Hadiths, there should be no conflict between the two. I saw on some Muslim forums people putting Hadith above the Quran (thus justifying some extreme views). I guess I'd also be considered one of those annoying modern Muslims that loves (almost) everyone and is happy to live in harmony with others in a secular society.
-Christianity, I guess maybe Catholic or Orthodox, they have interesting rituals, beautiful churches, the saints, etc. You get what I'm saying, it's pretty and awe inspiring.
Don't know which I'd chose in all of those. It's a hard question because I don't think I know unless I'd be in that situation. There's a lot of factors missing. Do I want to remain similar to how I am now, is there wiggle room? Do I want to completely change, then be a strict monotheist with only praying to that one god? Does that god demand worship? I have different answers depending on the situation. It's such a vague question!
If you're talking about all of them, in many religion you can find a monotheistic strand. It's hard enough to tell if it was Abrahamic, with all religions, well, I'm really unsure. Without specifics, my answer is this: I'd probably remain a Pagan but modify my practice and beliefs, to focus on one god only instead, respect nature and follow the solstices as my holidays.
TLDR; If Abrahamic: depends on the circumstances. If any religion: most likely remain Pagan but modify it to be purely monotheistic.
None really. I cannot see myself following a path that simply has no meaning for me. I would still follow eastern faiths.
The Emperor of Mankind
Currently the galaxy's spookiest paraplegic
I don't know a thing about Freemasonry so... possibly? I'll have to read up on it.
FAO Everybody: To clarify, in my OP I meant any religion that believes/allows belief in only one supreme creator deity. So the Abrahamics, Zoroastrianism, Dianic Wicca, Santeria (apparently), probably one or two I can't think of off the top of my head. You could arguably put in the cults of Mithras or Isis (as practised in late antiquity) since the former was monotheistic, the latter, more syncretic and tolerant of other gods, but could be altered today to become monotheistic.
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SpentaMaynu
One God, All in all
There's a lot to choose from and some I wish I knew better. Judaism and Islam have way too much rules (not that the others are without rules but as far as I know these two demands it with punishments if you don't obey - punishment from a perfect God I can handle, punishment from imperfect humans... Nope). Bahai sounds too much like Islam. Wish I knew more about Zoroastrianism. Maybe I'd choose some form of liberal Christianity or Gnosticism.... To go back to Monotheism won't be too difficult because, in my opinion, monism isn't that much different.. But I won't like it.
SpeaksForTheTrees
Well-Known Member
Goes without saying id prefer my own given religion to be true. Huh although that imho would also make other religions to be true also.
illykitty
RF's pet cat
In that case, my answer from my previous post is this: I'd modify my practices and beliefs, to focus on one god only instead, respect nature and follow the solstices as my holidays.
I don't see a need to change my religion then. I'd prefer to not follow an Abrahamic religion, although I don't demonize them or their followers, it's simply not my preference (nor do I see them as more valid than my path).
I would still not wish to follow one faith that has so many rules and restrictions I am afraid. Its not what works for me. I would continue to follow eastern paths.
Thief
Rogue Theologian
I think religion is what we do here in this life as we develop a belief about the next life.
I do strongly suspect....these former things will pass away.
Having obtained an eternal life....the consideration would only be......
maintenance.
If eternal life can be granted....it's bound to be conditional.
Whatever stands over you in your last hour will have the advantage.
The language, the territory, the scheme of things.
Mercy is all you can hope for.
If They leave you where you fell.......THEN what?
I don't think ANY religious practice carries over.
I do strongly suspect....these former things will pass away.
Having obtained an eternal life....the consideration would only be......
maintenance.
If eternal life can be granted....it's bound to be conditional.
Whatever stands over you in your last hour will have the advantage.
The language, the territory, the scheme of things.
Mercy is all you can hope for.
If They leave you where you fell.......THEN what?
I don't think ANY religious practice carries over.
amorphous_constellation
Well-Known Member
Deism, because at that would extricate our situation away from the more abhorrent aspects of the deity imposed morality described by the ancient writers.