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I'm of the ethical variety of vegetarian, but generally did not get pushy with others. I gave up meat as a kid(at 12), and while I often didn't comment on my diet past letting anyone who might be preparing food for me know, I remember getting irritated with kids sticking their burgers in my...

My immediate family is vegetarian; my extended family is not. Thanksgiving is annoying. We cut a deal this year that my family will show up after the meal. That worked well for everyone.

He's being careful...

What's wrong with that?

We actually have a local atheist group... They actively seek to convert, too.

Headcannon... Hm. I think that my focus in headcannon goes through periodic changes, but the core of my cannon has changed little... I'm polytheistic and believe in reincarnation.

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Those situations are when study turns into practice. :)

You know, I'm tired of forum Jesuses. I want to see a forum Ganesh.

Interesting articles! I've actually read that one from Hinduism Today(great magazine!) Thinking back to other studies I've done, I remember rye being particularly sacred to the Baltic countries. Yes, I suppose some of this is regional, but I can't help but notice a similarity. One of the...

In my reading the other day, I encountered a belief the Mayan had about maize: "Our first grandparents were made of maize, and they are the four strengths" Of course, my next move was to find out what the 4 strengths are. It seems its roughly thought to be physical vitality, spiritual wisdom...

I suspect the UU movement is a good one overall, but that particular congregation had some problems we just weren't able to cope with long term. The theist teasing got old, the poking at the lower class got old, and hearing politics being preached was what finally nailed in "we gotta go"...

My husband and I taught the 'religious education' program for the teen class at a Unitarian Universalist church for two years. It was all about questions... but, there was no traditional 'religion' to teach. It was mostly morals and values, and self discovery. I only remember talking religion...

I saw my Sunday School teacher in a store once... Lots and lots of hugs. She was so happy to see me. I was surprised she remembered me. She was really nice. She was okay with questions. I brought my Jewish cousin to Sunday School with me once, and she spent the whole time learning about...

I agree. While I understand in families the desire to share culture and stories(and you can only share what you know), I think the mistake is made when one tries to force on the other "this IS the way!" I wonder where that need comes from.

I haven't ever tried white tea. I'll look out for it. I don't think its the caffeine that does it to me, but rather the tannins. I've had bad reactions to other drinks with high tannins as well(which is a shame, I rather like red wine).

If one believes in an impersonal Brahman without attributes that does not intervene(perhaps isn't even aware of us), they may not actually engage in any sort of devotion towards said being. There's nothing to really adhere to with such a belief, either. There are things a person can choose to...

Sounds yummy! Though, I can't drink black tea. Gives me heart palpitations. Green tea is fine.

Why would a person have a motive to hold a belief? Generally, I feel people believe what they have found to be true, either through study, experience, or relying on others who they have high esteem in.