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Dartful Dodger:
I was getting tired of high jacking other people philosophical threads so I figured I
DrewKaree:
I'd think other religions could have this as well, although it may not take the same form. Perhaps "enlightened" enough would be a term other religions might use, perhaps "orthodox" is another. I can't say what other beliefs would consider it, but I'd bet it happens, in fact, I'd say the differing sects of other religions you see around point to this happening already.
missioncontrol:
wouldn't it be better to just to make sure you do right from wrong and respect other people than torture yourself on whether you beleive in the right version of god????
DrewKaree:
For those that believe it's fruitful to seek what their God would have them do, be it whatever religion you believe in, no. What might seem to be "better" in your view may be lunacy, to them, in fact. Funny isn't it - the difference in beliefs makes a person who they are, but the people who don't understand their beliefs see them as chasing shadows and wasting energy on something that seems to them unobtainable or unknowable :)
People. We're a funny lot, aren't we? ;)
missioncontrol:
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People.
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