Which Religion Inspires You?

Interesting question. Actually there are many which I like other than my own, Hinduism. Since I lean towards mysticism in Hinduism (Advaita Vedanta) I obviously love the mystical aspects of all religions, if any. So it includes Buddhism, Sufism, Gnosticism, Taoism, some Chinese religions and others. As a whole, besides my own I favor Paganism and Satanism since pretty much like mine, freedom of mode of worship is their hallmark. I reckon this is the most vital aspect of a religion, since it encourages free-thinking. I may like Jainism and Sikhism too, to an extent.

Zahidz, I respect all religions and try my best to study and understand them. The reason for my study of other religions is to only figure out what is the basis of religion, and why they are the way they are! This is very interesting. There is one more person on myLot who similarly wants to get to the bottom of things. You made a right point when you said everyone loves his/her religion(generally). In that sense I love mine i.e Sanatana Dharma aka Hinduism. I have Holy Bible and Holy Qur An with me. I respect all Prophets of God. They are all Great People who brought peace to a turbulent world. There are aspects of different religions that inspire so to say. Christianity's service of the poor and needy- putting that above self. The second thing I like about Christianity is that they understand human weakness and have included Forgiveness for others and self. Of Islam, I like the idea of Zakat, the sharing of ones riches with the less fortunate compulsorily, like during Id-ul-Zuha. Another wonderful aspect of Islam I like is the declaration of charging of interest as an unpardonable sin. This byfar the best part of Islam. I have recently bought a tiny copy of Al Quran in English. The translation and get up are very nice. And I want to read it through before I take up a deetailed study of the Tafseer and Hadith. Man theer is so much to read but time is at a premium. Let me tell you in short I hate no religion. The reason why I like Hinduism is because no other religion gives one the freedom to choose your path as does Hinduism. It is a conglomerate of a myriad paths accomodating all sorts of thoughts.

Hey there zahidz, for me the only Religion that inspires me is my own that is Hinduism. There are so many aspect which one can learn from Hinduism. The only other religion, that inspires me is Christianity. Of course I do not know much about Christianity, but, I like the way they pray and so many other things. Even though I have had my education in a Christian as well as a Islamic institution, I was somehow not attracted to Islam. Whereas I liked a few things about Chrisitianity. The only thing I do not like about Christianity is their was of converting people from other religions to their own. The unfortunate thing is, now even the Muslims have started to do this sort of thing. Of course they do not do this openly, as the Christians.

All religions inspire me. They inspire me to look elsewhere for answers. Sure all religions have some truth but they all think they have all the truth. God is much more than you can find in any holy book especially since they were all written by man.Everyone looks for God by following, but aren't they really searching just like you???? Listen to the advice of others but walk your own path. You will find God alot quicker that way.

What a great question, by the way. I'm Wiccan, and so I am open-minded about other religions. I enjoy the idea that there is no deity; there is only the self about Zen Buddhism. I enjoy the many Gods and Goddesses of the Hindu, and how they are imperfect, but they are strong in other fields, and it's in those fields that they are divine. I enjoy the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, and how it was a Goddess-centric religion first. I enjoy the Sumerian, Mesopotamian, Cretian, -- you name it, it interests me. I grew up christian. I dislike christianity and christians for a reason. I've yet to meet a christian who does what Jesus does. And I've found the ones shouting out loudest that they're christian are usually the ones that are the worst. I's saying this from personal experience. I know the bible quite well, and I don't see ANYONE walking the walk.

my only religion that makes me stronger and inspires me is Luciferialism because its dangerous path but in the end you become god like and you develop alot of stuff

I'm not a religous person by any means and quite frankly I have a general distaste for what religion has become...I am however a very spiritual person who's path is hers alone...What inspires my personal path or better yet what religions are a blend of my personal path? The key two are Paganism and Buddhism but also Native American Spirituality and Vodou...

I am a United Church of Christ member. We're the Still Speaking Church (http://www.stillspeaking.org). We combine good works in the physical world with much praying. That's what I think is vital, works and prayers. The world needs both.

The religion after Islam that inspires me is Judaism/Jewish. Because they have somewhat rigid proofs and they follow their rules and which have many similarities with Islam. After Judaism it is Christianity and Hinduism, I mean the Christianity as per the Bible not all the churches. If we check the root of Hinduism the Vedas and Upanishads has got a lot of great teachings which seems like it had been a set of words of God in a time However later smritis in Hinduism differs much though. Peace.

Zahidz, after reading all the inspiring comments, I have come to conclude that there is beauty and a path leading mankind to the truth in all religions. But sad to say, religion has been made a political tool by unscrupulous people to stir the masses against each other. Basically, man has negative and positive qualities. Religions stress the need to develop positive qualities and suppress the negative ones. It is true that even Christians had used violent means to phase out religions practiced before Christ like polytheism as well as paganism. I prefer Buddhism (though I am a Hindu) which is soft, non-violent, corrective and educating in its basic philosophy. However, no religion is without its flaws and shortcomings. Many religious practices have evolved with the times and continue to do so, otherwise it cannot withstand the test of time. Thanks for the inspiring moments, Zahidz. Have a wonderful New Year!!!

I don't know enough about other religions to have an opinion.