To what spiritual path do you ascribe?

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[Poll]

Wiccan

4% (3)

Druid

2% (2)

Christian

25% (17)

Jewish

0% (0)

Atheist

11% (8)

Agnostic

11% (8)

Eclectic

4% (3)

Buddist

4% (3)

Hindu

1% (1)

Other

31% (21)

Islam

1% (1)

Total Votes : 67

(last vote on : 10/14/2008 2:08:31 AM)
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pridedenied -> To what spiritual path do you ascribe? (10/7/2008 7:50:42 PM)
Since the rise of the "Christians everywhere" thread, I decided to ask: Which religion/spirituality do you follow? Wanna elaborate? Please do. Especially if you picked other.

pridedenied -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 7:52:36 PM)
I'm christian/wiccan. Weird I know but it works for me.

Roselaure -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 7:55:28 PM)
I don't follow any religion. I don't generally label myself religiously, it's just not part of my life.

mztresn0w -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 8:02:34 PM)
I don't follow any religion. Sorry for stealing that from you Roselaure. It just hasn't been an important part of my life as I have grown older. I was raised in the south and exposed to many different religions. So as I grew up it changed my way of thinking that one way is better than another. There is good and bad in all of it.

michaelOfGeorgia -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 8:07:41 PM)
what...no "NONE" category?

Rover -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 8:12:39 PM)
At SouthEast Leather Fest (SELF) a few years ago, I attended a workshop on "Merging Spirituality and Sex in BDSM Scenes". Now this sort of topic would typically make me want to vomit, but I knew and respected the presenters (Victoria Gayton & Nickie Stipe) so I thought I would attend out of courtesy. Turned out to be an exceptionally worthwhile discussion, and I'd highly recommend that if they present on the topic near you, make some time to attend. Having said that, I did manage to create a minor ruckus (is anyone surprised?) by observing that leather folk subscribe to alternative religions in far greater percentages than the population as a whole (as is evidenced in this poll as well). And having observed that fact, I wondered if it was in any way consistent with an "alternative ideology"... a desire/need to be different from the mainstream. This was met with considerable disagreement, yet no one could come up with any reason that such a marked difference should exist. Anyone care to hazard a guess here? John

BitaTruble -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 9:20:36 PM)
I choose 'other' because I don't ascribe to any religion although I do study Eastern philosophies. In a nutshell, I try not to intentionally hurt anyone and keep myself centered and calm unless I'm in a scene in which case I like teetering on the edge of cliffs. [:D]

WyldHrt -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 9:29:25 PM)
Another vote for "none" here. I identify as "militant agnostic... I don't know, and you don't either." [8D]

HeidiAnn -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 9:51:36 PM)
You forgot Islam from the main religions, or was it left out intentionally? :) i voted other.

igor2003 -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 10:03:45 PM)
I usually go by "agnostic" for a number of varied reasons.

pridedenied -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 10:24:00 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: HeidiAnn You forgot Islam from the main religions, or was it left out intentionally? :) i voted other. There! Happy now? [sm=donttaseme.gif]

Demspotis -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 10:33:25 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Rover At SouthEast Leather Fest (SELF) a few years ago, I attended a workshop on "Merging Spirituality and Sex in BDSM Scenes". Now this sort of topic would typically make me want to vomit, but I knew and respected the presenters (Victoria Gayton & Nickie Stipe) so I thought I would attend out of courtesy. Turned out to be an exceptionally worthwhile discussion, and I'd highly recommend that if they present on the topic near you, make some time to attend. Having said that, I did manage to create a minor ruckus (is anyone surprised?) by observing that leather folk subscribe to alternative religions in far greater percentages than the population as a whole (as is evidenced in this poll as well). And having observed that fact, I wondered if it was in any way consistent with an "alternative ideology"... a desire/need to be different from the mainstream. This was met with considerable disagreement, yet no one could come up with any reason that such a marked difference should exist. Anyone care to hazard a guess here? John I don't think there's a one-size-fits-all answer. I'm sure that there are people who choose an "alternative" religion out of a wish to be different from the "mainstream". On the other hand, it seems to me that people who are open to non-mainstream religions are more likely to be more open to things that many in the mainstream religions consider to be immoral. And by that same token, there are probably fewer people in the mainstream religions that are willing to engage in what some consider alternative sexuality. I'm sure there are other reasons and situations that I haven't even thought of; I'll be curious to see what others say on this. As for me, I actively participate in several different (but related and mostly-compatible) religions, but I'm not going to elaborate here. I will say that they're not mainstream in the US, where I live, for sure...

sunshinemiss -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 10:37:02 PM)
A friend of mine (who was a particular religion) always said this: What religion is God? That's my religion. That's a good answer, I think. Tell me are you a Christian? Ma'am I am tonight.

Celene -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 10:40:35 PM)
I picked other, but have no "need" to elaborate except to say that I don't follow any of those listed. Each religion has aspects that interest me, but to "follow" a religion is to follow things other than your own knowledge and nature. My knowledge and nature tell me to let my spirit guide and my heart decide.

MasterFireMaam -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 10:46:12 PM)
New Age Metaphysics. It's not a 'religion' with set rituals, sacred texts and holy stories, but it is a set of beliefs. Master Fire

pridedenied -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 10:48:44 PM)
quote: I picked other, but have no "need" to elaborate except to say that I don't follow any of those listed. Each religion has aspects that interest me, but to "follow" a religion is to follow things other than your own knowledge and nature. My knowledge and nature tell me to let my spirit guide and my heart decide. Eclec"tic\, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to pick out, choose out: cf. F. ['e]clectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect.]1. Selecting; choosing (what aspects are true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher. I do believe you are eclectic. Me too. quote:* New Age Metaphysics. It's not a 'religion' Ha! I knew someone would get all caught up in the wording. [sm=lol.gif]

Celene -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 11:21:46 PM)
I know what eclectic means ... and I'm glad to see that you can spell it when you search for the definition. The poll lists electic - and I'll stick with other. It is nice that you define yourself as a christian / wiccan. I would appreciate it if you do not try to define me. Edit: I personally find it hard to see how one might combine Christianity and Wicca - but if you say "it works" for you that's just fine by me ... if you don't try to tell me what I am. (I suspect I will now be declared "in denial")

pridedenied -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/7/2008 11:54:29 PM)
Sorry if I offended you, Celene. That was not my intention.

Celene -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/8/2008 12:16:57 AM)
Since you have ammended the spelling in the poll, I shall cease to be offended. I shall, however, continue to be as offensive as ever. [sm=angel.gif]

BKSir -> RE: What religion do you follow? (10/8/2008 12:28:52 AM)
Mostly Taoist, but, I refer to it as "Me-ism". I follow my heart and my soul and my own internal morals. I've always figured that no one can tell me what 'God' means to me, and that 'God'(as a generic, easy to read/use/type term) speaks to all of us in its own way, and only I can truly hear and understand what it wants to say to me. Well, okay, sometimes it's hard to understand and figure out, but, yeah, I muddle through, just like everyone else.

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