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Who is your favourite religious figure?
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Original Freak
I am the ORIGINAL Freak
I like the old greek Mythologies, I don't think I can narrow it down more than that.
Circle_One
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Isis and Osiris
EnhancedSpirit
High Priestess
I have been uncontrollably drawn to Mary Magdalene. To a lesser degree Mary, the Mother, and Isis.
Don't know how to explain it, I am drawn to the divine feminine, the gracious pull of the Holy Spirit.
Don't know how to explain it, I am drawn to the divine feminine, the gracious pull of the Holy Spirit.
"How can you expect progress,
spiritual or material, when your
ship is not on an even keel?
Absolute equality, as God created
them, male and female, perfectly
balanced; that is one of the
fundamental laws of life:
equilibrium, balance, equality."
(p.145/146)
spiritual or material, when your
ship is not on an even keel?
Absolute equality, as God created
them, male and female, perfectly
balanced; that is one of the
fundamental laws of life:
equilibrium, balance, equality."
(p.145/146)
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Pope John Paul II; I think his contribution to the world was unequaled -His efforts to go out and personally meet as many people as possible, especially young people, probably played an important role in his ever growing popularity. Even when large numbers of Catholics disagreed with the pope on his doctrinal positions, they nevertheless tended to retain a positive image of him as a person and as a leader. His travels also aided John Paul in his efforts to develop more understanding and tolerance between Christians, Jews and Muslims. He has left a wonderful legacy for Pope Benedict XVI, who shows every intention to build from the roots establised by a loving humourus and deeply religious man.
Master Vigil
Well-Known Member
Hmmm... It's a battle between Lao Tzu, St. Francis, Buddha, Jesus, and Yoda. I wonder who'd win??
I wonder who'd win?? 
fromthe heart
Well-Known Member
The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus...it had to be awsome to be worthy of such a bestowed blessing!:162:
Mike182
Flaming Queer
in "Small Gods" a book by terry ppratchett - the God OM looses his followers and so because he has no faith power - he turns into a turtle - and he is the funniest turtle i have ever read about - soooo coooool (im a terry pratchett fan - i love his writtings they RULE"
seriously though - the figure i worship most is christ - obviously
secodn to that - i think Daniel is pretty darn cool - what with the dreams and the learning and the lions and all
God bless
seriously though - the figure i worship most is christ - obviously
secodn to that - i think Daniel is pretty darn cool - what with the dreams and the learning and the lions and all
God bless
andyjamal
servant
I have always felt a kinship with Abdu'l-Baha. I guess this is due in part to the fact that we had pictures of him in our home when I was a child. When I see pictures of him, I sense that he sees me. I also love his writings. He has a knack for making the abstruse simple and logical. Much of his writings, though, are very poetic and beautiful; they touch me deeply. I have book of compiled stories that were told by Abdu'l-Baha that I read to my two-year-old son every night; he was also a great story-teller. I consider him to be a part of my family; of course, I consider all Baha'is to be my family. I'm sure many Baha'is feel the same way about Abdu'l-Baha; after all, he is the Exemplar!
Voxton
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The supermarket trolley from Scepticism Inc.
- "I climbed Mount Everest eighty thousand years ago. I am the last sentient supermarket trolley alive. Aloha. I once bet £50,000 that God existed. I was a nut. Thanks to Edgar Malroy, I am better now. Really."
- "I climbed Mount Everest eighty thousand years ago. I am the last sentient supermarket trolley alive. Aloha. I once bet £50,000 that God existed. I was a nut. Thanks to Edgar Malroy, I am better now. Really."
lilithu
The Devil's Advocate
While my favorite religion is probably Buddhism, my favorite religious figure would have to be the Jesus that is depicted in the synoptic gospels.
After that would be Gandhi. Then Dr. King. And only after that would I list the Buddha. I love the message of the Buddha but I don't find him to be particularly "approachable" the way that Jesus was/is. Jesus got mad at times, he got scared at times, his humanity shows thru. And in seeing his humanity - his ability to be tempted - his teachings and his actions are even more awesome. Jesus hung out with the outcasts of society. The Buddha, on the other hand, as much as his teachings resonate with me, was the class valedictorian/president/jock type. He was born into a wealthy family, excelled at everything he tried since childhood, and even when he renounced it all and practiced ascetism, he was by all accounts a better ascetic than everyone else. He always speaks with the air of a patient teacher, not a commiserator in one's suffering. I understand that it is all the more commendable that he renounced his life of luxury for the sake of humanity, but his "perfection," or at least the way that he is presented in Buddhist scriptures, makes him less accessible to me.
Tho perhaps, in listing Jesus, Gandhi, and MLK as my religious icons, I betray a tendency towards participating in the cult of suffering and martyrdom that I'd rather not admit to.
After that would be Gandhi. Then Dr. King. And only after that would I list the Buddha. I love the message of the Buddha but I don't find him to be particularly "approachable" the way that Jesus was/is. Jesus got mad at times, he got scared at times, his humanity shows thru. And in seeing his humanity - his ability to be tempted - his teachings and his actions are even more awesome. Jesus hung out with the outcasts of society. The Buddha, on the other hand, as much as his teachings resonate with me, was the class valedictorian/president/jock type. He was born into a wealthy family, excelled at everything he tried since childhood, and even when he renounced it all and practiced ascetism, he was by all accounts a better ascetic than everyone else. He always speaks with the air of a patient teacher, not a commiserator in one's suffering. I understand that it is all the more commendable that he renounced his life of luxury for the sake of humanity, but his "perfection," or at least the way that he is presented in Buddhist scriptures, makes him less accessible to me.
Tho perhaps, in listing Jesus, Gandhi, and MLK as my religious icons, I betray a tendency towards participating in the cult of suffering and martyrdom that I'd rather not admit to.
Mr Spinkles
Mr
Why, the Invisible Pink Unicorn, of course!
Just kidding. I'd go with Martin Luther King Jr....his refusal to use violence in the face of injustice and oppression is inspiring. (I suppose he would tie with Ghandi, then.)
I rather liked the minister at my ol' Presbyterian church back in Minnesota, too...though I can't remember his name.
Just kidding.
I'd go with Martin Luther King Jr....his refusal to use violence in the face of injustice and oppression is inspiring. (I suppose he would tie with Ghandi, then.)I rather liked the minister at my ol' Presbyterian church back in Minnesota, too...though I can't remember his name.