The question game

[Disarm]

pretty simple, you ask a religion related question and the next person to post answers the question, then asks their own.. Might be fun, seeing weve got so many forus in this one religion/philosophy forum might learn stuff too! (NO biased questions either, like "who is our saviour" or "which is the true religion")

I'll go first with an easy one..

Which 'religion' believes that if it feels good, do it?

[Hikaru Zero]

That would be humanism. =)

Which is the religion which practices the use of magick, uses runes, and advocates the casting of spells?

[squawkers7]

would that be wiccan (?)

What is your religion...if you have one (is that exceptable)

[darkhippie]

Agnostic. What religion believes that there is only one God?

[kiss_the_sky]

Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Baha'i faith.

What do you think of ritual food?

[Hikaru Zero]

I think ritual food is a likely unhealthy idea. ;)

What do you think about fasting and other indulgence-denying practices (such as Lent)?

squawkers7: That's right, it's Wiccan! =D

[Sage-Phoenix]

Can see the logic behind it, but wouldn't do that myself.

Is 'God'; male, female or something else?

[mynameiskc]

god is something else. a spiritual whole.

what is imbolc?

[BlackBillBlake]

An ancient northern european festival celebrated on 1st feb.


Which ancient religion believed in a god of goodness and light called Ahura Mazda?

[mynameiskc]

zoroastrianism

which philosophy has followers who mummify themselves while still alive?

[Sera Michele]

Isn't that a paticular sect of Buddhist preists in Japan?

What experience in your life led you to accept your paticular faith?

[BlackGuardXIII]

The one experience that likely set my faith firmly in my heart was the relationship with my fiance that began a year ago. It was so much more amazing than anything I had ever imagined, dreamed, or even believed possible, that my faith in Spirit was greatly reinforced, and also was shown to have been weaker than I had thought up until then. I am the sole adherent to the faith of apathetic ignoramagnostic theism. I don't try to learn about God, or convert others to my faith, hence apathetic, I don't know much, hence ignoramus, and I am a believer, yet have an open mind to the possibility that I am wrong, hence agnostic theist.


Who is the bride of the lamb mentioned in Revelations 21:9, in the bible?

[Epiphany]

The bride of the lamb is refering to the true believers. Both those who have died and are already in Heaven, and those who will either die during the tribulation or make it through until Jesus returns.


What are some Buddhist chants and their translations?

[kiss_the_sky]

I think nobody knew that one. So I'll ask a new question:

Do you think everyone is religious?

[( ∞ )]

nope. Definitely not me.

Do you think we are biologically determined?

[Hikaru Zero]

Yes.

More importantly, do you think that there is an ultimate direction to reality, that for one reason or none, points reality in the direction of structure, life, and evolution?

[( ∞ )]

Yes. I do. I believe that everything that exist has a purpose and a regulatory mechanism, and history --both natural and social-- is linear will end a certain way.

now that we can explain "mental" phenomenon with completely physical explanations, why is the word "soul" still around?

[BlackBillBlake]

Yes. I do. I believe that everything that exist has a purpose and a regulatory mechanism, and history --both natural and social-- is linear will end a certain way.

now that we can explain "mental" phenomenon with completely physical explanations, why is the word "soul" still around?
Mind and soul are not the same thing.


What is the law for the aeon of Horus?

[Kharakov]

What is the law for the aeon of Horus?
Do what you will.

Who does what they don't will willingly?

[BlackBillBlake]

Do what you will.

Who does what they don't will willingly?
The brainwashed?? the braindead??? He or she who thinks they are doing God's will?

What are samskaras?

[TrippinBTM]

The brainwashed?? the braindead??? He or she who thinks they are doing God's will?

What are samskaras?
Hindu rites of passage.

What is the "Problem of Evil"?

[Hikaru Zero]

The problem of evil is this: "The existance of evil in this world proves that there is no (perfect/ly good) God of unlimited power, since any perfect and good God of unlimited power would disallow the existance of evil."

What is the name of the prophet (also known as Ras Tafari) sent to us by Jah, according to the Rasta religion?

[BlackBillBlake]

Hindu rites of passage.

What is the "Problem of Evil"?
Actually, the samskaras are the karmic tendencies with which a person is born.

[BlackBillBlake]

The problem of evil is this: "The existance of evil in this world proves that there is no (perfect/ly good) God of unlimited power, since any perfect and good God of unlimited power would disallow the existance of evil."

What is the name of the prophet (also known as Ras Tafari) sent to us by Jah, according to the Rasta religion?
Marcus Garvey. Or do you mean Haile Selasie?

Does a dog have the Buddha nature?

[TrippinBTM]

Marcus Garvey. Or do you mean Haile Selasie?

Does a dog have the Buddha nature?
Well, you see... ::has realization:: I've attained enlightenment!

Seriously tho, no fair asking a question with no answer, that's cheating ;) But if it must be answered, I suppose all living beings have Buddha nature, so yes.

What is the holiest day of the year in Judaism?

[the dauer]

Shabbat. The most important Shabbat is Yom Kippur.

What happened in Andalusia (Al-Andalus) that is worth mention on a board with interfaith dialogue as well as philosophy?

[the dauer]

I think my question was too specific. When the Muslims conquered Spain there was a period of peace and interfaith dialogue. Everyone influenced everybody else. And the Muslims were translating the philosophers of old into Arabic, which made them available to everybody. There was a flowering of poetry, philosophy, and openness among the Abrahamic religions that doesn't get spoken of enough.

This is less specific: What element[classical] is associated with deity in Zoroastrianism?

[TrippinBTM]

I think my question was too specific. When the Muslims conquered Spain there was a period of peace and interfaith dialogue. Everyone influenced everybody else. And the Muslims were translating the philosophers of old into Arabic, which made them available to everybody. There was a flowering of poetry, philosophy, and openness among the Abrahamic religions that doesn't get spoken of enough.
I've read in some places that it wasn't all THAT idyllic, but definitely better than most times.

This is less specific: What element[classical] is associated with deity in Zoroastrianism?
Fire.

What does the Yin/Yang symbol signify?

[Hikaru Zero]

Balance and harmony between all things. Ultimately, the yin-yang symbol's origin seems to me to be shrouded in mystery or lost in time, as I have seen many, many definitions, from "good vs. evil" to graphs of the sun's exposure year-round, attributing the points to the summer and winter solstice. But ultimately, it stands for balance and harmony between all things.

What is the philosophical "tool" known as Ockham's Razor? (sound familiar? ;))

[( ∞ )]

"If there are two equally convincing arguments, the simpler one is more likely to be true."

Do you think the argument from Occam's Razor is a sufficient refutation of dualism?

[Hikaru Zero]

Wrong. Ockham's Razor translates to "do not multiply entities unnecessarily." Basically, what it's saying is this ... consider two arguments that state that there is a force between planets and celestial bodies that causes them to attract eachother. But one of the arguments states that the force is generated by aliens, the other one doesn't. Ockham's Razor would immediately allow you to reject the second statement, because it tacks on an extra supposition. Ultimately, it is used on a theory / scientific conclusion, in order to shift out entities that aren't necessary to make the conclusion. It also offers priority among unsimilar arguments, stating that the simplest argument should be investigated before the others. It doesn't state that the simpler one is more likely to be true, but rather that it should be check out first.

[( ∞ )]

Wrong. Ockham's Razor translates to "do not multiply entities unnecessarily." Basically, what it's saying is this ... consider two arguments that state that there is a force between planets and celestial bodies that causes them to attract eachother. But one of the arguments states that the force is generated by aliens, the other one doesn't. Ockham's Razor would immediately allow you to reject the second statement, because it tacks on an extra supposition. Ultimately, it is used on a theory / scientific conclusion, in order to shift out entities that aren't necessary to make the conclusion. It also offers priority among unsimilar arguments, stating that the simplest argument should be investigated before the others. It doesn't state that the simpler one is more likely to be true, but rather that it should be check out first.Thanks for enlightening me. Weird how I put my "wrong" answer in, and the question still got graded as "correct" last semester...

BTW, you forgot to answer my question.

[Hikaru Zero]

Aye ... schools have a tendency to do that, like how I was marked wrong when I answered the question, "What did Levi make the first pair of jeans from?" and I answered "hemp." As true as it is, the correct answer was, "canvas," even though technically, it was made from a material called "canvass" (note the additional s), which was in turn made from hemp. Oh well.

And sorry ... my answer is, no. I don't think Ockham's Razor can be properly used to refute or prove dualism.

What is this a picture of: http://www.customwaxnseals.com/FleurDeLys/Fld11L.jpg

[darrellkitchen]

"If there are two equally convincing arguments, the simpler one is more likely to be true."



Do you think the argument from Occam's Razor is a sufficient refutation of dualism?

Wrong.???

Why is ( ∞ ) wrong?

By whose standards is one wrong and one not?

If I say that you also are wrong and offer you my opinion on why I say you are wrong, then all I am offering you is "MY" opinion.

( ∞ ) offered his opinion. You offered your opinion. I offered my opinion. We all offered our own perspectives on the world as we see it.

No one's perspective is wrong unless it involves the perpetuation of suffering and the taking of ones happiness. All beings strive to be happy and free from suffering. To take ones happiness is to impose suffering.

Your perspective on your world is just that ... your world.

( ∞ )'s perspective on his world is his world.

My perspective on my world is my world.

Yet ... none of these actually have any intrinsic existence anyway. We only impute existence by our attachments to appearances. Conventionally, yes they exist. Ultimately, no they don't.

( ∞ ) could have easily have said e=mc^2 is the equation for relativity. You could have easily said, no it isn't, it is a mathamatical equation stating that as mass approaches the speed of light it has a tendency to transform into energy with momentum. Both answers are correct, two different perspectives.

I like reading your posts, Hikaru, as I like reading everyone elses. But, what we know does not negate what others know, nor does it make what they know wrong unless they see another truth in what you, I or others say. Then they make the decision for themselves that what they knew was right or wrong.

All we can do is offer logical suggestions. It's ultimately up to the one listening to apply it to their own perceptions and accept or reject.

Darrell

[mynameiskc]

is that a fleur de lis?

[Hikaru Zero]

Yes, that is a fleur de lys. =D Can you post a question to go with that to keep it going? =)

Darrell:

Ock·ham's razor also Oc·cam's razor Audio pronunciation of "ockham's razor" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kmz)
n.

A rule in science and philosophy stating that entities should not be multiplied needlessly. This rule is interpreted to mean that the simplest of two or more competing theories is preferable and that an explanation for unknown phenomena should first be attempted in terms of what is already known. Also called law of parsimony.

I agree that if the definition of Ockham's Razor were an opinion or interpretation, that I could not have said that ( ∞ ) was wrong. However, we are all speaking in English here, and the English language provides definitions that are to be accepted among all speakers of that language for lack of confusion.

Thus, ( ∞ )'s definition did not match the definition of Ockham's Razor (whether it be the English translation, the original text, or an interpretation of the concepts presented by either), which means it was incorrect. I certainly don't hold anything against ( ∞ ), considering that there are not many people who involve themselves in discussions of the nature that we have on these boards, let alone CAN involve themselves.

But regardless, ( ∞ ) did not offer an opinion, he offered a definition, which doesn't match either the original or accepted definitions. Certainly, one could say that the sun is an organ in each of our bodies, but if they were speaking in English, that would clearly be wrong, as it is not an opinion by any means.

[mynameiskc]

k, what the religious symbology of the fleur de lis?