Choosing A Religion

I haven't really been into religion for most of my life. If I was to start from scratch how would you describe to me the religion you think is true path to heaven?

Originally posted by Super Villan
I haven't really been into religion for most of my life. If I was to start from scratch how would you describe to me the religion you think is true path to heaven?

There is no true path to heaven. Heaven is not a place you go after you die. Heaven is a state of mind that you can have any time you wish too. All you have to do is free your mind from the chains of life that have been placed upon you.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
There is no true path to heaven. Heaven is not a place you go after you die. Heaven is a state of mind that you can have any time you wish too. All you have to do is free your mind from the chains of life that have been placed upon you.

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So heaven is a state of mind? What do you experience in this state of mind? What are the chains in my life? How would I be able to free myself of those chains?

Originally posted by Punker69
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So heaven is a state of mind? What do you experience in this state of mind? What are the chains in my life? How would I be able to free myself of those chains?

Did that answer any of my questions?

Originally posted by Punker69
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So heaven is a state of mind? What do you experience in this state of mind? What are the chains in my life? How would I be able to free myself of those chains?

It is not that simple. You could start learning now, and continue for all of your life.

"the chains in my life" there are many:

The idea that other people are to blame for your life.
The idea that you are evil at your basic nature.
The idea that you need to be saved from something.
The dilution that there is a reword at the end of life.
The dilution that you can be separated from God.
The dilution that the bible is a book of fact.
I could go on...

so what are point of view are you stating this from?

Are you with a certain religious group or are you just stating simply what you philosophically believe?

Originally posted by Super Villan
so what are point of view are you stating this from?

Are you with a certain religious group or are you just stating simply what you philosophically believe?

I am a Nichiren Buddhist.

http://www.sgi.org/english/Buddhism/nichiren.htm

Originally posted by Super Villan
I haven't really been into religion for most of my life. If I was to start from scratch how would you describe to me the religion you think is true path to heaven?

If you feel a certain religion is right for you, then pursue it. You can always change your thoughts and beliefs as you learn more and grow.

When it comes to heaven and hell... the mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of hell, and a hell of heaven.

Originally posted by Jonathan Mark
You could ask 10 different people this question and get 10 different answers...

Originally posted by lord xyz
true, IMO people don't need religion, it's corrupt and dangerous. We'd be better off without it.

We will never be without religion, and the reason for it being corrupt and dangerous is all of our fault.

Originally posted by lord xyz
true, IMO people don't need religion, it's corrupt and dangerous. We'd be better off without it.

Originally posted by Eis
With no religion, then there is no sense of good or bad. What's stopping anyone from stealing a gun and shooting you?

Laws...

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
We will never be without religion, and the reason for it being corrupt and dangerous is all of our fault.

Originally posted by Eis
With no religion, then there is no sense of good or bad. What's stopping anyone from stealing a gun and shooting you?

Originally posted by lord xyz
not our fault. Not everyone is bad because you can't even defy bad. The only way to defy everyone is different. Good and evil are beliefs. I don't like religion because it's a controlled belief. As in, it's fixed and can't determine anything. Philosphy however, is open minded and isn't fixed. That's why I like philosophy but not religion.

The only way to truly change something is to first accept responsibility.

Originally posted by Eis
With no religion, then there is no sense of good or bad. What's stopping anyone from stealing a gun and shooting you?

but isn't that the whole idea of growing spiritually and adapting to the religion that best suits your own personal beliefs?

OR

Would it be wrong to bounce from church to church absorbing the knowledge and collaborating the ideas?

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
The only way to truly change something is to first accept responsibility.

I see acceptance.