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Were those rules about anything else than not hurting others or himself? Julia

Thanks, that's a good one! J.

Just poking: No offence meant! Why do religions need more than one or two simple rules? Shouldn't it be sufficient to remind ourselves that there is possibly more to life than we perceive and call for respectful and loving treatment of our fellow creatures? Or are the various religious...

Hi Bruce! Isn't it also about whether I think the scripture is the word of God or man? To me, the bible is merely a book written by humans - thus, they can make mistakes and regardless of how frequently they repeat that error, it will still be an error. On the other hand this also explains my...

Thanks for your reply! Quote: Many reform, and some conservative, synagogues, also, are very accepting and open in this area. The congregation of which I'm a member, for example, is a Conservative Egalitarian Jewish congregation (oy, how confusing the terminology!) affiliated with the United...

Thank you very much for your posts and helpful information! I really think CR is a great place. All the best, Julia

Dear friends, the election of Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI has finally made me look for alternatives to my catholic faith. Please do not put me down for that - I can assure you that I have thought very long before making that decision and long even before the conclave. I am now trying...

Thank you very much for the long answer! I have something to think about now... Thanks! Julia

"it's a matter of causes and conditions, mostly. without the proper causes and conditions the experience of awakening will not occur." But since the proper causes and conditions do arise in certain circumstances - if you accept that Buddha reached the state of enlightenment - shouldn't they...

Hello there! I was very impressed to hear that the Kalamaa Sutta asks every person to test the Buddhist techings for themselves before accepting them. Most religions require believers to perform some leap of faith, it seems. I had difficulty, however, to understand the concept of rebirth...