gagen@cis.ohio-state.edu (kathleen gagen) (03/15/90)
>From article <14506@phoenix.Princeton.EDU>, by bmaruti@wpi.wpi.edu (B Maruti): > > I would like to see a discussion of religion(s), if any, which do not > require worshipping God(s). Thanks. > > Maruti Confucianism, secular humanism
crm@romeo.cs.duke.edu (Charlie Martin) (03/15/90)
Buddhism in general does not require worship of gods, although I will admit that in many sects of Buddhism its just a little hard to tell the difference between a god and a bodhisattva. The most mystical group, the Nine Unknown Men, ceremonially donned football helmets and faced the East, chanting: "There is only one god, he is the sun god, ra! ra! ra!" Charlie Martin (crm@cs.duke.edu,mcnc!duke!crm)
dkb@cs.brown.edu (Dilip Barman) (03/16/90)
But secular humanism is NOT a religion! It relies on no belief or
faith in the unknowable or unproven.
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Providence, RI 02912 (401)863-7666 (401)521-9731dph@cs.exeter.ac.uk (David John Phipps) (03/16/90)
I suggest reading the works of J.Krishnamurti, who talks about the religious mind as opposed to religion. Indeed Krishnamurti rejects all organized religions, maintaining that truth cannot be organized. Truth is a pathless land. There are many books published in his name but my particular favorite is a biography "Krishnamurti" by Pupil Jayakar. Also there is the Krishnamurti Foundation at Ojai California who could provide more detailed information. David
skalluri@phoenix (Sudhakar Kalluri) (03/19/90)
In article <14587@phoenix.Princeton.EDU> dph@cs.exeter.ac.uk (David John Phipps) writes: > > I suggest reading the works of J.Krishnamurti, who talks about >the religious mind as opposed to religion. Indeed Krishnamurti rejects >all organized religions, maintaining that truth cannot be organized. >Truth is a pathless land. There are many books published in his name >but my particular favorite is a biography "Krishnamurti" by Pupil >Jayakar. Also there is the Krishnamurti Foundation at Ojai California >who could provide more detailed information. > > David > Pupul's book would be the last one I would recommend to anyone wanting to know about JK's views. It's much better to read his own books. I would recommend offhand the following: 1. Commentaries on Living (1st, 2nd and 3rd series) (the BEST IMHO) 2. Krishnamurti's Notebook 3. Education and the significance of life (i might have the title mixed up here but it's on education) In my opinion there is always a LOT of distortion (misinterpretations etc) in the books written by others about JK. I would look at them only for `undistortable' biographical facts. Sudhakar
rganesh@wpi.wpi.edu (Rajamani Ganesh) (03/19/90)
>From article <14506@phoenix.Princeton.EDU>, by bmaruti@wpi.wpi.edu (B Maruti): > > I would like to see a discussion of religion(s), if any, which do not > require worshipping God(s). Thanks. > > Maruti In my humble opinion, the word "GOD" is the most mis-understood word. Who exactly is "GOD" ? Is S/He somebody up there in the sky, judging and deciding your fate down on earth ? NO !!! The TRUE GOD is right within you, closer to you than your very breath. GOD is the very best personal friend that you can ever have; GOD dwells with YOU, and for YOU. Isn't it funny, that we live our lives from moment to moment, from day to day, from year to year , without KNOWING who exactly is this being who resides WITHIN ? GOD is YOUR OWN SELF !!! I don't think, any religion would object to worship of such A GOD ! Be Happy ! ganesh PS : I have only tried to set you thinking - MAYBE, what you know or have learnt about GOD is wrong. This presents Just another PERSPECTIVE of looking at things - a different ONE and I feel comfortable with it. Ofcourse, constructive Flames are welcome and I shall try to answer them.
alms@cambridge.apple.com (Andrew L. M. Shalit) (03/19/90)
But secular humanism is NOT a religion! It relies on no belief or
faith in the unknowable or unproven.
True religious belief is based on direct experience of God, spirit,
and mystical truths. It is not based on blind faith.
Secular humanism is based on a sense of morality and human value.
Materialism is based on an intentionally narrow range of experience.
-andrew
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