BS: Religion, which is the best one?

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 29 Sep 13 - 12:29 AM

Now, why am I reminded of the great Samuel Johnson's reply to a question as to which of two bad poets was better then the other? ~~

~~Johnson at once felt himself rouzed; and answered, "Sir, there is no settling the point of precedency between a louse and a flea."~~

~M~

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: mg
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 08:06 PM

I would say something like the Quakers...have done some great things in the world. Mormons are very good at stocking up food and helping after storms etc. Try to find one that does not hurt people.

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: GUEST,Bwl on grand daughters iPad
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 07:22 PM

The best religion is the one which is the least religious.

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 05:36 PM

This is what strident atheists and religious fundamentalists have in common - they have no sense of poetry and cannot see beyond the literal interpretation of things, and they cannot respect ideas other than their own.

What an appallingly stupid thing to say. Please tell me that you regretted that remark the instant you hit send.

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 05:24 PM

john Blanchard wrote a book called "does God believe in atheists?".
it is a pretty thorough consideration of the question of atheism - but yes, I would say that would,nt I !.

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 04:59 PM

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Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 04:55 PM

God doesn't believe in Atheists... but it doesn't mean they don't exist!

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Greg F.
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 04:48 PM

Just because some people don't believe in something.. doesn't mean it has to be a myth.

...also doesn't mean that isn't a myth.

Which Religion is best?

d. None of the above.

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Mrrzy
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 04:06 PM

The lack thereof. Go with intelligence.

But there is a great flowchart here for figuring it out based on your dietary preferences...

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 01:11 PM

One mans myth is another mans belief!... Just because some people don't believe in something.. doesn't mean it has to be a myth...... or that it doesn't exist!

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 12:22 PM

I don't respect myth.

I don't know why anyone would

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Bill D
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 11:58 AM

Mr. Happy has started several threads like this recently... God knows why.

I suggest that folks refrain from playing this game....

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 11:18 AM

I think I'd agree, Ed. It's a question that seems intended to provoke people.

Which one is the best one? The ones that are based on the Golden Rule (do unto others...) - in their roots, most major religions seek this ideal. And yes, most major religions have had members and leaders who have perverted and distorted this ideal from time to time. As institutions and communities age, they get stale - and they need constant renewal and reform.

You may call them fairy stories, Dave. I call them sacred myths that embody the ideals that religious people seek. Literalists cannot understand or respect myth. This is what strident atheists and religious fundamentalists have in common - they have no sense of poetry and cannot see beyond the literal interpretation of things, and they cannot respect ideas other than their own.

It seems to me that there is a deep connection between folklore and sacred myth. Shallow people may scoff at them - but once you take the time to ponder them with an open mind, you find there might just be something to it. While they may not want to ascribe to a religious creed themselves, tolerant and open-minded people refrain from dismissing religious beliefs, and acknowledge that religious creeds have inspired much wisdom, art, literature, music, and culture.

So, are you a fundamentalist/literalist, Dave?

-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: GUEST,Ed T
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 11:15 AM

What an odd thread question?

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 11:13 AM

Poufs game.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: GUEST,Musket
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 08:28 AM

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
Established 1867

Next question.

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 08:08 AM

They are all fairy stories, it seems that collectively most of mankind has a need to believe that someone else ie. a god is responsible for everything.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: bobad
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 07:58 AM

The Church of Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: DMcG
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 07:56 AM

The one that makes you most able to help your fellows. And for some people, that could be atheistic.

Subject: BS: Religion, which is the best one?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Sep 13 - 07:43 AM

For those seeking enlightenment, which of the many belief systems in the world do you think is the best?