One planet, one religion

Let's imagine that there are numerous planets within the same solar system capable of supporting life. People residing on these planets cannot meet each other.

On each planet there is only single religion that isn't challenged by anybody, so entire world is practising practising Jew or practising Hindu or whatever.

Which planet would you rather live on had you the opportunity to chose where you'd like to be born? Keeping the similarities between the religions (as we know that many influenced each other), but imagining that they do not know of the other religions and they'd probably never find out, which planet do you think would be best run? Why?

What would be your order of preference be, starting with the planet you'd most like to live on and finishing with the planet you'd least like to live on.

I didn't include the religion list, as you can add any religion you'd like, including ancient religions as well as new age. Confucianism, although a philosophy, can be counted as religion too.

Do we assume that its just one sect, or can there be multiple sects?

Christianity and Hinduism in particular suffer from hyper-compartmentalization.

I'd choose Mormonism with the Law of Consecration (a form of pure communism) in full effect.

Why?

Because I can still have my science (which I love) still believe in a universe/multiverse, believe in an active God, get creature respect (Mormons think animals have spirits and have to be respected and treated properly), get body respect, get computers, bla bla bla.

Basically, I want everything good about Mormons but none of the bad (such as the self-righteous attitude that many Mormons have or the judgmental attitudes that many Mormons have (which is stupid because that goes directly against canon doctrine)).

I would also go for some flavors of Buddhism.

A Buddhist world sounds the best.

I almost said Atheism but for two reasons: first that would be boring and second atheism isn't a religion.

Taoist, if we're limited to world religions.

Originally posted by Digi
Taoist, if we're limited to world religions.

I would choose the planet that worships Willem Dafoe.

Originally posted by Omega Vision
I love that whatever someone might think of Taoism they're all equally wrong if they think they know it.

Heh. The key term being "equally."

Taoism, at least some interpretations of it, isn't technically at odds with my staunch atheism. I won't say they're "compatible" because that would imply similarities, but they don't directly contradict one another.

Certain sects of it enjoy delving into the more mystic aspects like reincarnation and such, which is where they lose me. But the core philosophies are remarkably unobtrusive to my naturally skeptical nature. It's really just a non-dualistic way of accepting and loving reality.

Buddhism enjoys its rules more, and I dislike anything resembling concrete dogma. And Buddhism is also heavy on the mysticism that often strains my credulity. It being the other large Eastern school, it's also one I can't get behind at all. Living on their world would probably be pleasant enough though.

I actually briefly flirted with calling myself Taoist back in the day, but that also brings with it too many expectations of, I dunno, meditation and actual practice. I settled on simply saying "I think Taoism's pretty ok" and it's worked much better for me. Atheist stereotypes are more fun to argue against anyway.

Oh, damnit, how did I forget this.

Switching to "Jedi."

some form of South American tribal spiritual thing

Satanism. A planet of theatrical atheists. With lots of Heavy Metal.

Planet Bhudda would be the planet I holiday in to relax and unwind.

Originally posted by the ninjak
Satanism. A planet of theatrical atheists. With lots of Heavy Metal

That sounds pretty awesome actually. But I think I'd get tired of it eventually.

Interesting idea I would like to live on Mars and make it a christian planet. Pluto would be my least not sure why.

Originally posted by Digi
Heh. The key term being "equally."

Taoism, at least some interpretations of it, isn't technically at odds with my staunch atheism. I won't say they're "compatible" because that would imply similarities, but they don't directly contradict one another.

Certain sects of it enjoy delving into the more mystic aspects like reincarnation and such, which is where they lose me. But the core philosophies are remarkably unobtrusive to my naturally skeptical nature. It's really just a non-dualistic way of accepting and loving reality.

Buddhism enjoys its rules more, and I dislike anything resembling concrete dogma. And Buddhism is also heavy on the mysticism that often strains my credulity. It being the other large Eastern school, it's also one I can't get behind at all. Living on their world would probably be pleasant enough though.

I actually briefly flirted with calling myself Taoist back in the day, but that also brings with it too many expectations of, I dunno, meditation and actual practice. I settled on simply saying "I think Taoism's pretty ok" and it's worked much better for me. Atheist stereotypes are more fun to argue against anyway.

Originally posted by Omega Vision
My World Religions Professor hung out with some California Taoists at one point, they basically just fished and surfed all day. He asked them once what they'd do if they couldn't catch any fish and they just shrugged and told him that it had never happened before.

Taoism FTW!

When I play Civilization, I make sure I'm first to discover Taoism or Confucianism, then convert the entire world.

My world would probably be Buddhist planet or Taoist. I'd least like to live on an Islamic planet then a Scientology planet.

A Buddhist world. It would be nice to have nations work out their problems instead of going to war.

Something not Eastern, I think I'd kill myself if I was surrounded by mysticalist bullshit 24/7.

Of course it seems like the fundamental flaw in this question is that if it is a planet where everyone is the same religion then it would be very strange for a person who isn't of that religion to be there. Imagine trying to have a conversation with people who have zero exposure to other religions.

Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
Something not Eastern, I think I'd kill myself if I was surrounded by mysticalist bullshit 24/7.

And your not now? 😕

Planet Tantrex (tantric sex) FTW.

Originally posted by Mindship
Planet Tantrex (tantric sex) FTW.

Please explain what Tantrex is.