jarrod
Senior Master
the Big 3 of western religion (judaism, christianity, & islam) are noted for being exclusionary. but as i've studied various religions, i find something in many of them that appeals to me. also, many religions make accomodations for a variety of beleifs. meaning it is not nearly as unusual to observe taoist & buddhist practices side by side, as nothing in the dogma of either prohibits the other.
so i'm wondering how many people here are spiritually eclectic, what traditions do you draw from, & how do you explain your position to others? i usually describe myself as a pantheist, since that is a broad term that can apply to a wide variety of religious experiences. but the "-ism" i most relate to varies over time. the most influential over time have been so-called gnosticism, taoism, hinduism, & various western pagan traditions.
just curious about the experiences of others.
jf
so i'm wondering how many people here are spiritually eclectic, what traditions do you draw from, & how do you explain your position to others? i usually describe myself as a pantheist, since that is a broad term that can apply to a wide variety of religious experiences. but the "-ism" i most relate to varies over time. the most influential over time have been so-called gnosticism, taoism, hinduism, & various western pagan traditions.
just curious about the experiences of others.
jf