Which religion do you find more believable?

[BJQ87]

Just wondering what you all thought

[AnotherSillyAlias]

Just wondering what you all thought

I find them all equally absurd.

OK, some seem a little crazier than others but, when you get right down to it, they're all absurd.

[Upchurch]

No Unitarianism?

[Bikewer]

There are philosophical aspects of some religions (most, actually) that are admirable, but once you get beyond that to the supernatural, they are all pretty much in the "absurd" category.

Except of course for Scientology, firmly based in science as it is....

[DarkMagician]

There are philosophical aspects of some religions (most, actually) that are admirable, but once you get beyond that to the supernatural, they are all pretty much in the "absurd" category.

Except of course for Scientology, firmly based in science as it is....
I really hope you mean that sarcastically.

[Orangutango]

In terms of "believability", all religions... at their very core... are equal in my opinion in regards to whether or not there is any concrete evidence to support their individual beliefs/dogmas/laws etc. (none, imo)

The main, modern religions of today have all "borrowed", to one extent or the other, bits and pieces from those religions that have come before them (and in the process, claiming them as their own). The resulting "cross-pollination" of beliefs, rituals and historical accounts... along with the myriad of sub-faiths based on differing interpretations overs these issues... makes it difficult at best to muddle through which one has "the upper hand" in terms of credibility.

In regards to which religion I would find more respectable if I were to believe in a god... it would be whichever faith had taught that after the creator had set the cosmos in motion, he sat back and allowed humanity (and any other lifeforms out there) to get on with living without ever once mucking about with their lives: no miracles... no saviors... no picking and chosing who is worth "saving" or not...

[Tricky]

Naturalism. But Paganism is the most fun.

(BTW. Many Buddhists insist that Buddhism is not a religion.)

[Donks]

I vote for Iacchusianims.

[Iacchus]

Just wondering what you all thoughtI chose Buddhism, only because it doesn't require evidence of a creator. This does not mean I don't believe in a God almighty above though.

[Pauliesonne]

The main, modern religions of today have all "borrowed", to one extent or the other, bits and pieces from those religions that have come before them (and in the process, claiming them as their own)

christianity....

bah!

[Iacchus]

I vote for Iacchusianims.Are you sure you don't mean Iacchianism? Actually, the more correct term would probably be Dionysian (http://www.dionysus.org/x0501.html) ...

[Donks]

Are you sure you don't mean Iacchianism? Actually, the more correct term would probably be Dionysian (http://www.dionysus.org/x0501.html) ...
I can make up my own words, thanks. I decree it's called Iacchusianism.

[Pauliesonne]

imaginitive little critter, aren't you.......

[Iacchus]

I can make up my own words, thanks. I decree it's called Iacchusianism.Oh, I see, is there supposed to be something biting or satirical about this? Or, could it be that you really have no point?

[Donks]

Oh, I see, is there supposed to be something biting or satirical about this? Or, could it be that you really have no point?
Would you be able to tell if I had one? I've never seen you have one.

[Piscivore]

Would you be able to tell if I had one? I've never seen you have one.

The only point he's ever had is the one he shares with his cousin Zippy.

[Pauliesonne]

Rainbow fan, eh?

[Dancing David]

I chose to believe in the teachings of the buddha, but that is from practise and not faith.

I believe in witchcraft too, but in a limited sense.

[Iacchus]

Would you be able to tell if I had one? I've never seen you have one.It's all about time and space (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?postid=1489554#post1489554) ... and, the lack thereof, of course.

[Smart_Cookie]

I just took a very short "Intro to World Religions" course, and the major religions were pretty much what I expected, except for Buddhism. Because it doesn't believe in a deity, and it doesn't expect you to give up your other beliefs, it had some resonance for me.

The four Noble truths of Buddhism:
- Life means suffering
- The origin of suffering is attachment to transient things and ignorance.
- The cessation of suffering is attainable by removing, unmaking the attachment.
- The path to the cessation of suffering is the "Middle Road", which consists of the Eightfold path.

[Nex]

I voted Buddhism, but in my opinion Buddhism is not a religion, but a philosophy and way of living.

[Complexity]

I would have voted for Buddhism, but you asked about religions, so I voted for None of the above.

I think that there is a philosophic Buddhism that isn't burdened with layers of religious garbage. There are also many Buddhists that are fully religious woos.

[Rufo]

About all religions can be used as philosophies - it's not like Islam, Judaism and Christianity have nothing left if you take away the supernatural parts. A christian, jew or muslim can choose to believe in that religion's moral code and rules without believing in God and miracles in just the same way as a buddhist can choose not to believe in a soul, rebirth and other supernatural phenomenons.

By the way, why isn't Hinduism one of the alternatives? It's a world religion just like the others.

[Nex]

About all religions can be used as philosophies - it's not like Islam, Judaism and Christianity have nothing left if you take away the supernatural parts. A christian, jew or muslim can choose to believe in that religion's moral code and rules without believing in God and miracles in just the same way as a buddhist can choose not to believe in a soul, rebirth and other supernatural phenomenons. Well, I don't think someone can legitimately call themselves a Christian or Muslim if they don't believe in a god. They can live by the moral codes laid down by those religions, but without belief in a god it's really not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.

Well, OK, Judaism has this weird rule (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism#What_makes_a_person_Jewish.3F) where if your mother's Jewish, then you're Jewish no matter what you believe, but being Jewish is also a cultural thing and not just religious, so... :con2: