quot;We have agnostics, athiests, all different sects of Christianity, Gnostics, pantheists, Wiccans, Jews, Catholics, non-Wiccan Pagans, people who strongly believe in woo-woo and metaphysics, people who moderately believe in woo-woo and metaphysics, people who believe woo-woo and metaphysics is a load of hooey, Buddhists, Taoists, Existentialists, Baha'is, Nihilists, people who believe in reincarnation, people who don't believe in reincarnation, people who have no idea what they believe in, in.

No. I do not adhere to or believe in any faith or supernatural views of reality and I would rather not hear about yours, thank you.

For Glenn, when he played the role of Jesus, his perspective was as an actor playing a part. He was portraying a man trapped in difficult circumstances. He feels that the story of Jesus is an important, relevant story because Jesus was a man persecuted for his beliefs, which is a situation that still exists too often in all parts of the world today.

Most major religions support donation as an act of human kindness in keeping with religious teachings. People are often unaware of the attitudes of their faith toward donation; they may be mislead by old superstitions or misreadings of religious texts. Click here for a detailed list of religious views on donation. You may also wish to discuss any questions about donation with a clergy member or spiritual advisor.

I guess I get this one due to the subject matter of my stories. But to answer the question, due to my interest in other cultures/religions, I 'believe' in a lot of things. I'm definitely more 'spiritual' than 'religious'. I think God reaches people in whatever 'way' He/She has to. Religion is a personal choice. My beliefs shouldn't be forced on anyone else, or vice versa. I'll discuss religion with you ALL day/night, but I won't argue with you.

Religious leaders of most denominations throughout the world favor organ and tissue donation and consider it the greatest humanitarian act. Gift of Life works with the donor's family to be inclusive of the family's wishes regarding religious customs.

Some Naturists are devout church goers and others are not. Both Jews and Christians should find Naturism's emphasis on the dignity of the body congenial. It is worth noting that Thomas Aquinas's Summa of Theology, the most influential work of Roman Catholic thought, when discussing modesty, when discussing modesty, treats clothing as a requirement of neither the law of God nor the law of nature, but of human custom only. Available information indicates that baptisms originally involved nudity.

It is the belief of ConservativePetitions.com that America was created by individuals who had a respect for God Almighty and that this nation was founded on biblical principles, based on God's law found in the Scriptures. We thus focus on helping today's citizens recognize, support and protect our nation's conservative and Godly heritage.

Maybe. Employers must permit employees to engage in religious expression if employees are permitted to engage in other personal expression at work, unless the religious expression would impose an undue hardship on the employer. Therefore, an employer may not place more restrictions on religious expression than on other forms of expression that have a comparable effect on workplace efficiency.

No. Beliefs should not be respected. On the contrary they should be examined, evaluated and questioned just like any other theory or hypothesis. The old principle which states that we must "show respect for all beliefs" is nothing but the imposition of silence, an attempt to stifle necessary debate. This so-called "respect" can lead to censorship, to a denial of freedom of expression and, in extreme cases, to the criminalization of "blasphemy".

Yes. "Science curricula states science standards, and teachers should emphasize evolution in a manner commensurate with its importance as an underunifying concept in science and its overall explanatory power."

MST is a secular approach and is not affiliated in any way with any religion or other spiritual organization or philosophy. MST is compatible with a range of religious beliefs and practices, but these are not a focus of MST. (Of course, any additional spiritual support that you and your partner experience from your religious beliefs will be very important to your relationship.

Yes. I am an ordained independent minister willing and able to perform ceremonies involving various religions. In fact, I specialize in interfaith ceremonies and I am part of an interfaith marriage myself. I can incorporate the customs and traditions of several religions into the ceremony and create a cohesive spiritual experience. As I have stated before, this is your wedding and I will do whatever I can to create the perfect experience.

Certainly not. Such harassment will not be tolerated. So far, we haven't had any problems with this whatsoever. However, if any harassment does occur, it will be immediately stopped. Our teaching staff is dedicated to making the school a safe, comfortable environment for everyone. If you ever feel uncomfortable with a thread of discussion or with a developing situation, please contact us immediately.

Asimov had no religious beliefs; he never believed in either God or an afterlife. He considered himself a Humanist, one who believes that it is humans who are responsible for all of the problems of society, as well as the great achievements throughout history. The Humanists believe that neither good nor evil are produced by supernatural beings, and that the solution to the problems of humankind can be found without the intervention of such beings.

Absolutely not. Shamanism is not a religion. It does incorporate a Spiritual practice based on health, balance, and community.

All major religious including Hinduism, Protestant, and Roman Catholic, Islam, Buddhism and others fully support organ and tissue donation.Top

No. All spiritual traditions I have studied honor periods of silence, especially silence devoted to quieting the mind so the call of one’s soul can be heard. Mindfulness does not interfere with this. It may, in fact, enhance one’s spiritual awakening.

The "glue" that holds us together is not a shared theological belief system, as it is in many other religious groups. Instead, among UU's the most important factors are our shared values and principles, and acceptance, respect and support for each other as individuals.

How one chooses to worship God is an individual and personal matter. Anyone of any faith tradition is welcome, and all faith traditions are honored and respected. Participants of any in-residence program at Barsana Dham are always welcome to participate in the devotional programs; however, this is an invitation, not a requirement. The atmosphere at Barsana Dham is peaceful and uniquely conducive for those wishing to practice their own personal prayer or meditation.

She has never publicly identified herself with any one particular denomination, but she does profess to be a Christian and has recorded dozens of gospel and contemporary Christian songs throughout her career. She was raised Pentecostal (her grandfather was a Pentecostal "Holy Roller" preacher), and while she says she's not a real "religious" person (ie.

The Boys Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. The Boy Scouts of America is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward religious training.

ANSWER: The weekends are based on the belief that God has a special interest and concern in the success and happiness of all marriages.

Fair share provisions must safeguard the non-member employees’ right to not associate and thereby not contribute to certain groups based on their bona fide religious tenets or teachings of a church or religious body of which the employee is a member. However, these employees may be required to pay an amount equal to the fair share fee to a nonreligious charitable organization mutually agreed upon by the employee and the exclusive representative.

Yes. Heavenly Journeys has a qualified staff that can provide a memorial service customized to any religious beliefs.

The religions of the world teach tolerance and acceptance. Families are encouraged to share their particular practices in order to enlighten everyone, if they feel the need. Because no one is forced to participate in specific religious rituals, there shouldn't be any particular religious conflicts. We believe that exposing children to a variety of practices will broaden their abilities to understand and accept people who believe differently from themselves. [top]

No. We respect each other's right to hold individual opinions, and the discussion of such topics is discouraged in our Lodges.