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RNW · 08-21-2003, 02:57 AM

I look at religions as "How to" - collections. One human life is too short and possibilities too many for humans to handle the chaos. But choose a religion; a set of rules - and principles to help you, when no specific rule exists for your situation. My guess is, no religion is good or bad, cause determinining what you should see as good or bad is the very core of all religion.

Adopt the religion of your parents if you are not too interested in the whole subject. Study religions and choose one you like if you have the energy. And if you are creative, feel free to combine; make your own mix.

I find some christian rules handy, especially when deciding how much I should think of myself, how much of the others. I'm no saint, I just sometimes curb myself when I realize the damage done to others would be major and my pleasure of a spontaneous act would be in the cathegory of 'instant fun'..

I do wonder sometimes, though how life would be if I was born into a culture and religion where man has several wives, and has no built-in-guilt about it. And the women would find it the way it should be and would radiate with joy when taken into the coolest
man's harem. And again, would the lucky man enjoy his life any more than me? Normal situation is 'normal' in any culture. And 'normal' becomes boring - no matter what the religion.

After this I need ketchup and sausages.

08-21-2003, 02:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
RNW Upright	I look at religions as "How to" - collections. One human life is too short and possibilities too many for humans to handle the chaos. But choose a religion; a set of rules - and principles to help you, when no specific rule exists for your situation. My guess is, no religion is good or bad, cause determinining what you should see as good or bad is the very core of all religion. Adopt the religion of your parents if you are not too interested in the whole subject. Study religions and choose one you like if you have the energy. And if you are creative, feel free to combine; make your own mix. I find some christian rules handy, especially when deciding how much I should think of myself, how much of the others. I'm no saint, I just sometimes curb myself when I realize the damage done to others would be major and my pleasure of a spontaneous act would be in the cathegory of 'instant fun'.. I do wonder sometimes, though how life would be if I was born into a culture and religion where man has several wives, and has no built-in-guilt about it. And the women would find it the way it should be and would radiate with joy when taken into the coolest man's harem. And again, would the lucky man enjoy his life any more than me? Normal situation is 'normal' in any culture. And 'normal' becomes boring - no matter what the religion. After this I need ketchup and sausages.