Just poking: No offence meant!
Why do religions need more than one or two simple rules? Shouldn't it be sufficient to remind ourselves that there is possibly more to life than we perceive and call for respectful and loving treatment of our fellow creatures?
Or are the various religious traditions only metaphors for a presence that we cannot grasp? Do we need the certainty of nicely set rules? Why can't we leave an open space in our heads and acknowlede our lack of knowledge but instead need to fill it with sometimes incohrent but vivid pictures?
What are your views about that?
Julia
Why do religions need more than one or two simple rules? Shouldn't it be sufficient to remind ourselves that there is possibly more to life than we perceive and call for respectful and loving treatment of our fellow creatures?
Or are the various religious traditions only metaphors for a presence that we cannot grasp? Do we need the certainty of nicely set rules? Why can't we leave an open space in our heads and acknowlede our lack of knowledge but instead need to fill it with sometimes incohrent but vivid pictures?
What are your views about that?
Julia