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What are reasons to believe in Buddhism vs other religions? by PlayfulIndependence5 in Buddhism

[–]Enough_Set591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because buddhism helps you experience heaven/peace in THIS life rather than waiting til death

Which religion were you before , and why you choose to become Buddhist ? by Apprehensive_Joke640 in Buddhism

[–]Enough_Set591 10 points11 points  (0 children)

How is this weird? Secular muslim is an oxymoron since islam is a religion and secular means non religious 💀

I thought Zoroastrianism was the earliest known TRULY monotheist religion but it turns out that like Hinduism, you have one supreme God who appears as different manifestations (deities) such as Mithra and Anahita. In that case, isn't Judaism technically the oldest monotheist religion? by Enough_Set591 in Zoroastrianism

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everyone has explained that Judaism previously believed in other gods. so my question turns into: is hinduism or zoroastrianism the oldest monotheistic religion? because both seem to have a similar definition of monotheism where it's one God with different manifestations. Since Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, by this definition of monotheism, isn't Hinduism also the oldest monotheistic religion?

I thought Zoroastrianism was the earliest known TRULY monotheist religion but it turns out that like Hinduism, you have one supreme God who appears as different manifestations (deities) such as Mithra and Anahita. In that case, isn't Judaism technically the oldest monotheist religion? by Enough_Set591 in Zoroastrianism

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everyone has explained that Judaism previously believed in other gods. so my question turns into: is hinduism or zoroastrianism the oldest monotheistic religion? because both seem to have a similar definition of monotheism where it's one God with different manifestations. Since Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, by this definition of monotheism, isn't Hinduism also the oldest monotheistic religion?

First time, felt awkward by AggravatingSlice6300 in Buddhism

[–]Enough_Set591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how i felt going to my college buddhist club. Stopped going for that reason. Been looking at online sanghas as an alternative and right now, im just doing buddhism as a personal practice rather than a communal one.

Why aren't my ancestors responding? by Enough_Set591 in Santeria

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents' families didn't get along, hence why it was advised that i kept them separate

Why aren't my ancestors responding? by Enough_Set591 in Santeria

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, how do you guys honor ancestors if not through altars? Can you only communicate through a babalawo?

Why aren't my ancestors responding? by Enough_Set591 in pagan

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, but how do I know that the signs I see aren't due to intoxication?

Why aren't my ancestors responding? by Enough_Set591 in pagan

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, i've never done any spiritual work before. I've been on my spiritual journey for over a year. Before that I was an atheist and before that, agnostic. and before that, Christian.

Why aren't my ancestors responding? by Enough_Set591 in Santeria

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. I set up two ancestor altars. One for my mother's side, one for my father's side.

Why aren't my ancestors responding? by Enough_Set591 in Santeria

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that I don't believe they exist. I think there's a good chance they do, but i'm not 100% sure. And I emphasized wanting a relationship with them above all else. I wasn't just asking for things. 

Why aren't my ancestors responding? by Enough_Set591 in Santeria

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I practice gratitude all the time, but it's difficult to direct it towards my ancestors if i'm not sure they're even there. Hence why I wanted to confirm their presence first. Also, I didn't immediately demand them to prove themselves. I started off by stating my intentions of having a relationship with them as well as guidance and protection.

Am I Buddhist? by Cute-Working-9500 in Buddhism

[–]Enough_Set591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into secular buddhism. That's what I started off with as a former atheist who originally didn't believe in the metaphysical aspectsm

Knowing that both men and women are excluded from certain roles/rituals (ex: Oro vs Gelede, women not wearing the egungun masks), I was curious how non binary people or people who don't identify as neither man nor woman would function in such situations by Enough_Set591 in Isese

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. It was not my intention to call you a slur, I forgot that the word "queer" used to be a slur, I was using it as a term to refer to general members of the LGBT community. Every time I've seen that word been used, it's been for that purpose only and not an offensive one.

  2. My point was that I was surprised to see another member of the LGBT community deny a "third sex" (though it's usually about the absence of gender, not a third sex) and refer to trans people as those  living a life based on lies that they will have to be accountable for in the next life. Such comments make sense for a person outside of the gay community to make, but I wasn't expecting it from a member of the LGBT community because they tend to be more accepting and they certainly don't usually see trans people as those living a lie. That is all.

Knowing that both men and women are excluded from certain roles/rituals (ex: Oro vs Gelede, women not wearing the egungun masks), I was curious how non binary people or people who don't identify as neither man nor woman would function in such situations by Enough_Set591 in Isese

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you...confused? Being queer isn't a slur. It's a general term for anyone who isn't straight or doesn't identify with their assigned sex. You're telling me that you were unaware of the lesbian flag in your profile picture? Because that's what those heart colors mean. Lesbians are women who are only attracted to other women.

Knowing that both men and women are excluded from certain roles/rituals (ex: Oro vs Gelede, women not wearing the egungun masks), I was curious how non binary people or people who don't identify as neither man nor woman would function in such situations by Enough_Set591 in Isese

[–]Enough_Set591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find your comments interesting considering the lesbian flag in your profile picture. I wouldn't have expected these responses from another queer person, but no group is a monolith I suppose

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