I was thinking about what I have learned about life from religions I have look into, such as I have learn much from Buddhism.

I have learned about meditation and mind control (my own mind) from Buddhism.

Interestingly enough, my concept of deity springs from Paganism.

I don't really follow any religion but I think there are wise teachings in all of them. Druidism would be the one I feel most in tune with, but I have learned things from others such as Islam, Buddhism, wicca and christianity. I meditate regularly and I thank buddhism for that too. My concept of deity is also from paganism.

I've learned that people will believe almost anything.

The Golden Rule from Christianity
Meditation from Hinduism
Useage of herbs as natural medicines from Paganism

The unifying and haunting lonliness that plagues mankind.

Interesting, what religion did you learn that from? What do you mean by haunting lonliness?

Is that really a result of religion, or does it have more to do with modern society (i.e., standards, morality, influences, etc.)?

I have learned that the Great Source of Animus has been known to other peoples, like the native american nations as the Great Spirit and to The hebrews as Tetragramaton.

I have learned how to grasp hold of my inner self by way of the Buddhist teachings.

I have learned that men can become gods and gods can be human from the Sikh teachings

wow... i finally agree with you on something... lol...

personally i learned that no matter what you believe... it requires faith...

faith that you don't have it wrong...

for believers in a higher power... you have to have faith that what you believe is right...

for believers in science... you have to have faith that whatever you've found is right... (sometimes it isn't and you have to start over)

for non believers in a higher power... you have to have faith that God doesn't exist...

and that is one thing we all have in common... FAITH

I have learned that no matter what happen, just stay cool.

That is a misconception. Science is not regarded as an end-all, be-all answer to everything, unlike certain religious beliefs. There is no fixed "belief" in science since it is a constantly evolving process of learning and understanding.

for some it is the end all... they figure if science says it... it must be true and so they believe it...

I have learned meditation from Christianity but I like the Hindu twist to it. (Hooray Chakra).

Actually I've discovered that I don't have faith... I have reason.

reason leads to faith... in whatever it is in which you believe...

No... a belief based in reason is not based in faith. You observe the evidence, choose what is most probable, and that is your conclusion.

Where does faith come into it?

that would mean that there is no such thing as faith... because i base my belief in God from evidence that i've observed...

so, are you confining faith to religion?

I have learnt many forms of Meditation from various religions. From the Hindu, the Buddhist, the Rroma and many others.

I have gained a better understanding of the oneness of humans from obsrving all religions.

Why would the fact that belief can be based solely in reason deny the existence of faith? You've lost me there. I am not denying faith. I am saying that my beliefs are based solely in reason. How does that statement deny the existence of faith? That's quite a jump.

Do you base your belief in God only on what you've observed? You base it on nothing else? Purely in reason?



What did I say that implied that?

I have learned that underneath everything else, we are all human.

I have learned that the path that is good for one, may not be good for another.

I have learned that any religion/faith/creed/belief that divides and separates the human race, is not good. For me.

I have learned that there are many ignorant people who "know what they know", and do not wish to learn more.

THe more I learn about different religions, the more I come to understand that they are all the same.... down deep where they actually belong. I've also learned just how much man's history can screw something beautiful up.

I have learned there are many religions I knew nothing about or even exsisted, I think thats the point to learn about what otherpeople believe and how it differs from your own, Always a pleasure, I read this in some old forums and decided it needs another go round Darkwind

I'm glad this thread was revived. There wasn't many replies for such a thought provoking request.

I've learned that there are many beautiful religions, that practice peace, love and tolerance. I have learned that anyone can abuse religion, and change its meaning into something it was never intended to be. I've learned that certain racial groups have twisted Christianity into something it's not. (Jesus was Jewish guys) I've learned that fights break out over the slightest difference of opinions. I've also learned that G-d the creator is beyond our comprehension and he loves us all.

Peace be with you (not hate) this new year.
Peace and love.

I assume G-d is a typo and you really meant V-D (Vin Diesel, the creator) and yes he is beyond our comprehension, but he doesn't love us all. He eats toddlers for breakfast lunch and dinner.

I've learned that one thing can have many names.

Vin Diesel punched Chuck Norris and the resulting force created the universe. Right?

I've learned that Allah can turn people into apes and that Elijah can summon bears to kill youths who taunt him.

I have learned there is no end to human imagination. lol

This is some funny sh*t.

I have come to understand that at the mystic level practitioners of most religions understand each other and have no differences that need to be worked out.

That mysterious happenings are not confined to Catholicism and miracles happen to people everywhere.

That the Red Man has an understanding of God through Nature and Spirit; that the Thais, Javanese and Balinese know all about good and evil spirits; that some Irish know more about the Little People than they are letting on; that Hinduism contains all wisdom about human beings; that even if a religion is 'false', somehow God responds to the sincere seeker despite the fakery.

I have Learned That non of the Religions I have checked Out compare to the unconditional Love I have recieved In Heaven From God (Father and Mother) and My brothers and sisters.
Through Experience I have witnessed intolerance, and because of this, I have learned Tolerance.

I have learned that If I was to subscribr to any of these Main stream beliefs , I would be lying to myself God and you.

So my way of Life, or religion if you will, is Unconditional love, I can do it quite easily with God , and My imediate Family, And I aspire to give it to The rest some day, This is Hard sometimes, especially when so many don't want love, but I can not let Their acceptance of My love dictate the Quality of My love, Therefore keeping It unconditional and true.

Judging another, or his beliefs does not get one in to Heaven, it only makes one A judge , to be judged.

Love Omnaka

I think religion playes a part in all those things, Or Religion is The Etc.

Love Omnaka

I have learnt from a lot of religions, i study other religions as my religion islam tells me to know other religions inside out, so i can clearly establish the truth from false hood.

What other religions have taught me is , that all of them believe in One God, whether its hinduism or christianity, but for some reason man changed it and the scriptures to an extent, but never the less, when you study most religions, you will find they all believe in one god. The second thing i learnt was that most religions today do not have the original scriptures left, due man changing things and deleting things and adding things to serve ones indvidiual needs. Thus i learnt that most if not all religions beside islam, are false. Some were not originally, but now are in a state of falsehood due to the changes made.

I reckon, all religions should meet and come together on common terms, the first being, ONE GOD!

How can all love one God if they do not love all God's creations, It is a contradiction. Maybe That is why it is the way it is (Life)

Love Omnaka

There are several......beliefs that have MORE THAN ONE God/Goddess.

Well you are about to learn something about other religions. I am a polytheist (Neo-Celtic Druid) I believe in more than one God. Many of my Pagan friends believe in more than one God/dess.
My religion is not false to me, but yours is. Just cause it's in a book doesn't make it true. I can't really say I have learned much from the Abrahamic religions. I learn more from Eastern thought. Each person follows their own Path and if Islam makes you happy then follow it by all means, but don't assume it is the only true religion. We all seek our own truth.