Religion: What it means to you

I'm very eclectic when it comes to religion... I'm not any religion per-say I guess, but I manage to take the teachings and practices from the ones that I find inspiring and apply them to my everyday life.

I am closest to being a Wicca, but I keep a few Christian and Buddhist teachings under my belt too ^_^

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Fyodor D.

Like the Aztec religions? Or the polynesian head-hunters? Or the original druids? Or the american indian groups?
All of these were immensely violent cultures, built around war and violence.
Can you give any such examples of nice, peaceful groups who were "destroyed" by Christian evangelism?

let's not forget about the crusades!... Christians didn't seem to peaceful then, now did they? oke:

Every major religious group has had it's bad times and bad leaders. Christianity is as guilty as any other religion for blood stained hands.

I myself am a Pagan as well, and have experienced the same 'coming home' that Megalith is talking about. I see nothing wrong with my beliefs and I see nothing wrong with christian beliefs. The point is that we all have faith, one way or another.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Fyodor, your attention to detail and knowledge of the subject is intimidating to say the least... Let's get back on track to what this thread is truly asking though:

What does religion mean to you?

I want to elaborate on this question for you. In an earlier post you mentioned church and relations with your fellow Christians is a very important part of the Christian religion... What is your relationship with Pagans, and how do you value it?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

You're a Virgo, aren't you? You communicate like one.

any-hoo, I'm not trying to sway your opinion on your own religion, that would be rather facist of me... I tend to keep an open mind on all religions. In fact, I still go to church on occasion to listen to the sermon. I take the pieces from the ways of life and faiths that I find and do what makes me feel at peace. Christianity has a lot to teach that is good, but it also has a lot that I choose not to believe. Paganism has a lot to teach as well, and some of it I find very intrigueing to practice. I'm sure my eclectic nature is frowned upon by the christian religion, but I don't feel a need to make anyone happy with the way I pray other than the powers I pray to.

Faith is about peace of mind for me... I have found it.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Fyodor D.

Nice. I have my birthdate broadcasted publicly.

(what a joker):juggler:

you love a tangent, don't you? ^_^

I was speaking idiomatically.