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If you have a hard time believing in God, then why limit yourself to just Christianity? Islam is ideal for exploring spiritualism through structure and discipli

If you have a hard time believing in God, then why limit yourself to just Christianity? Islam is ideal for exploring spiritualism through structure and discipline, Hinduism and Buddhism are great to explore spirituality from a psychological plane. This might offend some but while self-studying these religions, I found Christianity to be quite underwhelming, spiritually. In fact, if it wasn't for the writings of Desmond Tutu, I would have no appreciation of it. The only religion I haven't been exposed to is Judaism, as Jewish community are quite rare in India.

prometheus76 5y ago
I agree that most forms of Christianity can be underwhelming, but Orthodoxy has a rich tradition that dates back over two thousand years of a mystical relationship with God, rooted in prayer. It's very different than any other form of Christianity that I have ever heard of.
- webmobdev 5y ago
  According to Hindu philosophy, there are 4 ways to explore spiritualism: 1. Doing one's duty with detachment - the mind is trained to detach from the results of one's action and not attach positive or negative associations to it, thus weakening the ego and leading to enlightenment. 2. Self-enquiry and awareness - Pursuit of knowledge, and understanding of your own self in relation to the world to achieve a heightened consciousness of how you perceive the world through your senses, leading to liberation of the self. 3. Meditation - Related to 2. 4. Devotion - Loving devotion and surrender of self to a God leading to enlightenment. Which one does Orthodoxy fall under? (Sounds like 4).
  - prometheus76 5y ago
    In Orthodoxy, prayer is considered the "art of arts and the science of sciences". Everything in Orthodoxy is intended to improve your prayer life, and your prayer life is how you enter in and pursue a personal relationship with God.
yuuu 5y ago
I don't know. I guess I'd prefer to believe in a religion where I'd fit in culturally.
- azth 5y ago
  It's a matter of proof and evidence, not culture at the end of the day :) https://www.provingislam.com/ https://www.provingislam.com/
- webmobdev 5y ago
  That makes sense. Being a minority is not a pleasant experience in any country.

prometheus76 5y ago

I agree that most forms of Christianity can be underwhelming, but Orthodoxy has a rich tradition that dates back over two thousand years of a mystical relationship with God, rooted in prayer. It's very different than any other form of Christianity that I have ever heard of.

webmobdev 5y ago
According to Hindu philosophy, there are 4 ways to explore spiritualism: 1. Doing one's duty with detachment - the mind is trained to detach from the results of one's action and not attach positive or negative associations to it, thus weakening the ego and leading to enlightenment. 2. Self-enquiry and awareness - Pursuit of knowledge, and understanding of your own self in relation to the world to achieve a heightened consciousness of how you perceive the world through your senses, leading to liberation of the self. 3. Meditation - Related to 2. 4. Devotion - Loving devotion and surrender of self to a God leading to enlightenment. Which one does Orthodoxy fall under? (Sounds like 4).
- prometheus76 5y ago
  In Orthodoxy, prayer is considered the "art of arts and the science of sciences". Everything in Orthodoxy is intended to improve your prayer life, and your prayer life is how you enter in and pursue a personal relationship with God.

yuuu 5y ago

I don't know. I guess I'd prefer to believe in a religion where I'd fit in culturally.

azth 5y ago
It's a matter of proof and evidence, not culture at the end of the day :) https://www.provingislam.com/ https://www.provingislam.com/
webmobdev 5y ago
That makes sense. Being a minority is not a pleasant experience in any country.