Mixing religious ideas

randompersonavility · Post by **randompersonavility** » 11 Mar 2019, 22:15

Kibetious wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 14:45
Shielasshi_93 wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 07:56 I think the author proposed a new idea with mixing practices together and at the same time telling people that it is possible.
I am still wondering if this is possible. The ability to mix practices in a way may not really be the best approach though it is still. Read a book a few days that had a religion that had resulted from amalgamation of different teachings in it.

I think it all boils down to the person, afterall, we all have our different characteristics and choices.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 12 Mar 2019, 01:16

There are circumstances that I think the author was also trying to shoot down some different teachings. For example, the case of not letting food ideology dictates one's eating habits and instead giving the body what it needs. What of other religions that may not advocate eating of some foods, would this be acceptable?

DorcasToo · Post by **DorcasToo** » 12 Mar 2019, 01:27

I don't agree with the author, I wish he would stop at one or two. I feel all he's trying to pass across is a jumbled and confused ideas that simply leave the reader at crossroads.

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 12 Mar 2019, 04:43

DorcasToo wrote: ↑12 Mar 2019, 01:27 I don't agree with the author, I wish he would stop at one or two. I feel all he's trying to pass across is a jumbled and confused ideas that simply leave the reader at crossroads.

Hmm, this makes sense though. I mean having a lot of different perspectives just make a lot of paths to travel on. Didn't see it that way before. Thanks!

Beatus · Post by **Beatus** » 12 Mar 2019, 11:17

I have read a lot of books from different religions and I feel informed rather than confused. When you read books like these better keep an open mind. It is essential to understand that what is right is not in the books but in you. My opinion.

Philip Chepsingil · Post by **Philip Chepsingil** » 12 Mar 2019, 13:45

Kibetious wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 14:45
Shielasshi_93 wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 07:56 I think the author proposed a new idea with mixing practices together and at the same time telling people that it is possible.
I am still wondering if this is possible. The ability to mix practices in a way may not really be the best approach though it is still. Read a book a few days that had a religion that had resulted from amalgamation of different teachings in it.

True, it is very difficult to mix religious practices and beliefs. Not unless one is comparing them from one perspective.

chiefsimplex · Post by **chiefsimplex** » 12 Mar 2019, 17:32

I think bringing together various aspects from different religions actually adds the reader threshold.This book looks like a comprehensive resource pool from which everyone can benefit .Thanks for the review.

chelhack · Post by **chelhack** » 12 Mar 2019, 20:04

I do not feel one way or the other when it comes to mixing religions. I feel that every individual has to choose what is right for them and what feels right for them.

Seemalaly · Post by **Seemalaly** » 13 Mar 2019, 09:32

In my opinion, it's good to mix the religions as we not only get to know about the other religions but also get in touch with our own religious policies and etc.

Alice Thokchom · Post by **Alice Thokchom** » 13 Mar 2019, 23:47

It's good to have different options, but I think a religious person would be confused with interwoven religious beliefs.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 14 Mar 2019, 02:53

I am still left wondering what about someone who will begin reading the book thinking that the author is indeed embarking on a mission that fits a certain religion such as Christianity. It appears that the name 'Jesus' was only used because He is a person who is taken as a good example by one religion. The author later comes to say that what matters is the message, not the messenger.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 14 Mar 2019, 02:57

Shielasshi_93 wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 22:15
Kibetious wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 14:45
Shielasshi_93 wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 07:56 I think the author proposed a new idea with mixing practices together and at the same time telling people that it is possible.
I am still wondering if this is possible. The ability to mix practices in a way may not really be the best approach though it is still. Read a book a few days that had a religion that had resulted from amalgamation of different teachings in it.
I think it all boils down to the person, afterall, we all have our different characteristics and choices.

It may not be the best approach though. It is like getting to a place and picking what suits you. Going to another place and picking what suits you as well. In the end, if it is a case of beliefs for example, we cannot say we are able to separate some aspects to remain with some that we like since they were presented as a whole.

vintage53 · Post by **vintage53** » 15 Mar 2019, 13:42

i don't think there was so much mixing of religions as there was finding out that there are more commonalities between religions. we may call our God by different names, but essentially we worship the same god, maybe in different ways. we seem to agree on a supreme spirit/god. we are more alike than different

Post by **Theresa Moffitt** » 15 Mar 2019, 18:30

I agree - I think the reader can take the information that doesn’t conflict with their religious beliefs and use it to make changes in their lives. For anything that conflicts with their beliefs, they can choose not to use that information. It seems like it can appeal to all
Audiences this way

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 16 Mar 2019, 07:10

This was one of the aspects that I enjoyed the most about the book. I understand some people are staunchly committed to one religion and I respect it but, personally, I've found being open to different worldviews and ideas, even in the spiritual aspect can be very enriching. It's not about cherrypicking, but getting the best and what makes sense to you of different spiritual ideas. It's worked for me, at least and it, definitely, makes the book much more approachable and relatable for a larger audience.