List a trait you like about another religion

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Judaism: Because they gave us Jesus and Mary and the 12 Apostles.

Islam: The emphasis on submission.

Baptists: Fervent personal committment.

Methodists, Salvation Army, etc: Good social service to the poor.

Orthodox: Chanting, icons, the thuribles with bells on 'em, the black robes and veiled hats of their priests, the beautiful cope-like garment some of the Patriarchs wear (I’ve seen them wearing them when they go to meet the Holy Father).

Anglicans: Great old music.

Catholic (my Church): ALL THAT SHE HAS!
 
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JKirkLVNV:
Catholic (my Church): ALL THAT SHE HAS!
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Amen to that.
 
I admire the way Jehovah’s Witnesses build their own Kingdom Halls in like a weekend.

I like the way some Protestant Church-goers dress up for church.

I like the way Mormon missonaries ride their bikes around in their clean white shirts. Also - the no smoking rule - love that.

You’ve NOT been to a good pot-luck until you’ve been to a Lutheran pot-luck.

I admire the way the Salvation Army does much for the poor.
 
Catholicism: church decoration, disciplined prayer, reverence in ritual, study of history, concern for unity
Protestantism: spontaneity of prayer, enthusiasm, study of the text
Islam: charity, disciplined prayer, study of the text, architectural beauty
Judaism: study of the text (esp Orthodox), freedom from literalism in reading the text (non-Orthodox), tolerance (non-Orthodox)
Buddhism: quietism, salvation by faith (Mahayana/Tantra), freedom from literalism in the text (Chan), study of the text (Theravada)
Hinduism: interesting stories, amazing weddings
Mystical forms (including parts of the above): less limited view of God
 
carol marie:
I admire the way Jehovah’s Witnesses build their own Kingdom Halls in like a weekend.
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I like that the entire church is paid for before it starts being built.
 
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Loboto-Me:
In the spirit of being brothers and sisters in Christ (or not in Christ) I figured I’d start a “fuzzy, feel-good” thread.
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I was fortunate to spend some time with Hasidic families while in Jerusalem on several occasions and I loved the communal meetings where oral traditions - from the time of the Temple to 19th (and even 20th) centuries - were told amongst members that certainly spanned 3-4 generations.

Although it was likely only a quarter of what was said that was translated for me in whispers, it made me think of how the early Jerusalem Christians may have gathered, telling the story of Jesus, the Messiah, coming to fulfill what had been foretold by the prophets; with joy, tears, logic, faith, tales of good works performed by the least of men, etc.

Those experiences were such buttresses for my faith - specific times that I can point to in which I felt such emotion, such wallowing in my faith: certainly the locale was in play, but the people were in such an emotional state that was so very different than that such I’ve seen on the televangelist shows. I am certain that I would feel a great discomfort were I in the midst of the great emotionalism that I’ve heard described in some protestant churches, I was unusually moved by the joy (no dancing in the aisles of a synagogue but plenty of dancing and wine!) displayed by these distant ‘relatives’ of Jesus.
 
I like Mormons because they have polygamy. The Mormon church is one of the top 250 richest businesses in th USA. Most of all though they can become gods of their own planets with even more wives!

OK, OK, I just like money, power and women I guess.:whistle:

Semper FI
 
Catholic - because A. they have such beautiful, welcoming, and historical looking churches and B. because some the priests are very welcoming and accepting of people and helpful. Oh, and I also like that bigger churches have choirs. I always wished JWs had that so that we could at least have people up front who KNEW HOW to sing so that it didn’t sound terrible when the rest of us joined in. 😃

**LDS **- some of the kindest people I have met. They don’t go out in service the same way as JWs but for those two years that they do go out - man, are they dedicated!

Baptists - their enthusiasm (true, most of us have that, but I definitely think of them when it comes to enthusiasm in chuch and such).

And I know we’re not supposed to comment on our own religions so I will not add anything new to Jehovah’s Witnesses. I just wanted to say that I think it’s really cool a couple people have commented about them and especially about the quick builds for our Kingdom Halls. I’ve never taken part in one but I’ve always found it pretty cool too. 😉
 
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Malachi4U:
I like Mormons because they have polygamy. The Mormon church is one of the top 250 richest businesses in th USA. Most of all though they can become gods of their own planets with even more wives!

OK, OK, I just like money, power and women I guess.:whistle:

Semper FI
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:tsktsk:

(I found your post very funny, tho!)
 
BAPTIST- I love their fire for Jesus and welcoming feeling they give you.

EPISCOPALIAN- Warm, loving, and caring. Lots of warm church gatherings

SDA- Great fellowship. Incorporating music with worship,( They always have a special music selection at each service in additon to hymns) and great devotion to Bible study.

JEWISH- Tradition, and how their faith isn’t just an addition to their life but is who they are.

EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT- Music

MORMAN/JW- Dedication to evangalism. I really admire anyone who can go door to door, and face the people in order to share their faith with others.
 
Catholicism: historicity, the examples of the lives of the saints, reverence, consistency in pro-life theology, stunningly beautiful church buildings, the holy and reverent priest of our local parish, the gospel prayers of the rosary, conversion stories from people of a similar religious background to mine, the deep meanings behind the celebration of the Mass and of the different liturgical seasons

Evangelical Protestantism: emphasis on daily personal commitment to living the Christian life, boldness in sharing with others about Jesus Christ, warm and welcoming fellowship, lots of support for personal struggles (addiction recovery, etc.), Sunday school that teaches scripture to even the youngest children, love of the Bible, engaging style of preaching

Anglicanism: BEAUTIFUL hymnody (the older hymns, anyway), elegant language of the liturgical prayers

LDS: admirable emphasis on family life

Islam: dedication toward prayer, emphasis on modesty in dress and behavior
 
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Loboto-Me:
In the spirit of being brothers and sisters in Christ (or not in Christ) I figured I’d start a “fuzzy, feel-good” thread.

You don’t have to believe, or follow the religion to like something about it, even if menial, you can even think that the religion is right out to lunch. Actually, please do NOT put your own religion as that would only be vanity 😉

Let me start with the Jewish religion - I like the idea that it was Jesus’ religion and that they are the first covenant.

Born Again Christians - Their enthusiasm

Ok I could find many more religions that I like the traits of, but I’ll leave it at that and feel free to repeat “religions” and traits.
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Evangelicals - Their enthusiasm​

Islam - because they have a very short holy book, and aren’t heavily secularised.

Hinduism - because it’s ancient, philosophical, and has an awful lot of gods

Judaism - because it is reminiscent of the Bible but different from it. And is a bit like Hinduism

Buddhism - because the Buddha (the 6th-century one, natch) seems to be a completely attractive human being, unlike so many prominent Christians down the ages; who might have been infinitely more tolerable human beings, had they been Buddhists. (Though it does have some blood on its hands, which is depressing - but far less than Christian, or even Muslims. )

Sikhism - because of Guru Nanak

Anglicanism, because at its best it combines sobriety, learning, and a piety which is not mawkish.

Calvinism - because it improves with acquaintance, and is much more intellectually tough than might be imagined. It is also a strongly missionary form of Christianity.

That’s in no particular order.
 
I like Zoarastrianism and how it focuses on good vs. evil, and good will eventually overcome evil.
 
The thing I like about the Catholic church is the polyphonic music.

I have gone to some Masses with my wife and I can’t help but wonder why the choir isn’t like than any more.
 
I love ringing of the bells…
I don’t know which denominations use it regularly…
I only know that most Catholic churches I’ve been around only ring the traditional hour/half hour tone.

I love a morning hymn on the bells.
I love a good marian hymn on the noon bells.
I love a good jesus hymn on the evening bells.

I also miss the Angelus bells…

Now the other churches in the area don’t have a morning or evening hymn but they have at least two noon hymns going. It is quite refreshing to be reminded of God’s presence just by being in the vicinity of a church. I just wish the reminder was coming from a Catholic church.
 
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