A bit of a different spin on the "why I like being a..." forum, but perhaps it may generate some activity.

I'd like to know why I (or anyone for that matter) should adopt your particular religious view point/ or religion. This is especially for those folks who seem to be unable (or more probably unwilling) to not proselytize.

What benefit will I gain from joining your religion (or adopting your perspective)?
What am I missing out on that you think I ought to have, and only your perspective can supply?

Eternal life?
Truth?
Morality?
Understanding?
Salvation?
Avoiding some eternal torment?
A correct relationship with some other deity?
Making me a better person?

On what basis do you make such judgements?
Why do you think I would have not, upon similar contemplation, reached the same conclusion as you have?

-Gorm.

Well, let's see... some of our groups hold their ceremonies nude, others like fancy dress like robes and crowns and swords, so you are sure to find one that suits you.

We have "cakes and ale" at ceremonies, which can be yummy things plus wine or beer or anything else you might like.

We're big on feasts. :-)

Well, I had been waiting for others to play, but since no one seemed to want to go first, I thought I would help them along.

Nov 13, 2011 -- 12:30AM, gorm-sionnach wrote:

Alas my dears, the temptation of the nectar of the grape is one wasted upon me, as I do not partake of it, nor of any spirits for that matter.

Not big on ritual nudity, but I do have ready access to many of my own swords (not that I use them in ritual or prayer mind you).

Likewise, feasting is one of the central methods of celebrating the holy days, so already got that one to boot.

If nothing else, you've certainly given the thread a much needed bump. I find it rather odd, however, that while so many are champing at the bit to proselytize, even when they are repeatedly told not to, that when a thread is made specifically for them to tout the merit/ superiority of their beliefs, they are suddenly struck dumb.

I go to the great outdoors with guns......

It is interesting.  You'd think Pete the Roman would never shut up on this thread......

Oct 2, 2011 -- 12:11AM, gorm-sionnach wrote:

A bit of a different spin on the "why I like being a..." forum, but perhaps it may generate some activity.

I'd like to know why I (or anyone for that matter) should adopt your particular religious view point/ or religion. This is especially for those folks who seem to be unable (or more probably unwilling) to not proselytize.

What benefit will I gain from joining your religion (or adopting your perspective)?
What am I missing out on that you think I ought to have, and only your perspective can supply?

Eternal life?
Truth?
Morality?
Understanding?
Salvation?
Avoiding some eternal torment?
A correct relationship with some other deity?
Making me a better person?

On what basis do you make such judgements?
Why do you think I would have not, upon similar contemplation, reached the same conclusion as you have?

-Gorm.

Thought provoking question, Gorm, thank you.  The first response that comes to my mind is, "I'm not sure that you should." :) My second thought is that whenever I've thought someone should adopt something from my faith tradition, it's a practice, usually meditation or non-attachment, or maybe adhering to one of the more subtle of the grave precepts, like not indulging in anger or praising themselves at others' expense. And I usually have thoughts like that when an individual is creating distress, either for themselves or someone else. As best as I can tell, you seem reasonable content and benign, so I'm not sure that you ought to try out anything from the buddhist tool kit - unless you're just curious. :)

My third thought (I'm stopping after this one, I promise) is that more often than thinking someone should take up some part of my perspective, I think they should re-examine or discard some part of their own - usually the part that causes them to look down on or oppress others in some way. 

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La