ZenLateralus
Disposition Seagal
I'm really curious about responses here because I'm sure that there are people on this forum from around the world with different backgrounds and beliefs. I may not even get the who question out that I'd like to ask because the knowledge at which I seek is very complicated therefore, there must be many questions that follow the first. I haven't attended church in any serious manner for a number of years (or at all in the last year) because I am confused. What I would like to ask is what is the "Right" religion. I was brought up Catholic and in the past couple years found things that I didn't like about the practice (though don't get me wrong, I believe there is a God and I believe that God wouldn't allow something like the Bible to be made if it weren't true). One of my main problems is that there are so manly religions out there. How can only one be right?? That is what Catholics are taught to believe. When I do get bits of information about Eastern religions (esp. Buddhism, Dauhism (sp?), Kami...) I find them very interesting and I find a strong desire within myself to learn more and maybe practice what I learn (sometimes they seem more real). I don't see how one religion could have all the answers. So, is Christianity or Catholocism the "Right" religion? Is there only one "Right" religion? Why is it so wrong for Catholics to believe and practice other religions whereas some other religions allow for multi-religion practice? Is there not something true in every religion? Don't all religions have commonalities? I like to believe in things like Zen, Karma, and turning my suffering to happiness and there is not really an equivalent in Christianity and the off-branches of that religion. I talk to some people in my life and they're either stedfast in their religion and can't even think about another or they are as clueless as myself. I'm really interested in reading responses here because I don't really know what to believe. Why would I have such a strong desire to learn Eastern religions if they're not right? Why do so many people not practice Christianity and its off-branches is it is the one "Right" religion. I could probably go on and on with questions but I'll stop here. I hope everyone can be open minded in sharing there thoughts with me. Thanks.