What do you admire about other denominations or religious traditions?

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TheLittleLady said:
I admire Muslims in their commitment to prayer and fasting, their complete lack of “embarrassment” to be Islamic in public, their commitment to good works (every Mosque I know has a food pantry for example). Have Muslim family members, so, I see this up close and personal.

I admire the devotion of Orthodox Jews. Heck, I can barely go without meat on Friday, let alone keep kosher! We women can learn a lot about modesty while beautiful from these women. I follow some Orthodox Jewish fashion bloggers.
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I had thought this as well. I know when I go in public that I don’t look distinctively Catholic. With what I’m wearing today, I just look like another woman in business clothes, not particularly distinctive. I admire women whose faith has them wear distinctive attire, even knowing there are people out there who would abuse them for it.
 
TheLittleLady said:
I admire the Mormon people, their commitment to family, to community, to the corporal works of mercy is outstanding. Knowing and working closely with Mormons has let me see that these things are real, not just put on for show.
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I agree with this…100%. If a Mormon is having difficulty the whole community is aware and pitches in to help. Sadly, in my experience, that is rare in a Catholic community.
 
Hello.

I am sincere in that I have Holy Envy for the real presence in the Eucharist.

Charity, TOm
 
One religion I admire very much is Wicca. Now hear me out, as it does not involve any demon worshipping, and spells are equivalent and similar to prayer. Wicca teaches to accept your neighbor above all else, and preaches a live and let live attitude. Other people may believe whatecer thay want, and you may believe whatever you want, and no one should be judged. They believe that as long as someone isn’t harming themselves or others, they may do as they wish, and they are not wrong, just as you are not necessarily right.

Wicca teaches to respect nature, and to honor it’s sacrifices. It teaches to mot let things go to waste, and to promote balance. Nature is not to be protected, but to be treated as an old friend, with love and respect for it’s beauty.

Wiccan spells are what catholics may consider prayer. They are nothing more than asking for their god to help them or others. Unlike what you see in movies, it does not involve any demon summoning. It is simply relaxing, meditating, trying to geg closer to their gods. Spells are not meant to wish harm upon others. A common belief among Wiccans is the rule of three: whatever you give, will come back to you threefold. If you do good, is you cast spells for the help of others, others will come to your aid. If you wish harm upon other, you shall be harmed threefold.

There is not a specific pantheon, with many wiccans believing that many, or all of the gods worshipped throught history exist, but they choose the ones they wish to pay tribute to. Their gods are not cruel, nor vengeful. They are there, and willing to help those who ask.

But most beautiful of all, Wicca is a religion based on practicing it your own way. There are no strict rules. You may do what is comfortable for you, choosing how you will express your religion. It is based on the idea that we have control over what happens. Your path is a deeply personal one, and wiccans take pride in finding their own path. They let others choose their own path, too, without trying to convince them that wicca is the right path. It revolves around balance, doing no harm, and living life as you see fit and in true harmony with others.

It is such a shame it is so looked down upon by other religions, especially Abrahamic religions. Wicca is highly respectable, and while I am not wiccan myself, I have found them to be some of the best people I hace known. They are kind, quiet people who only wish for the best for everyone, and to be given the peace they give others. It is not demonic, and it is time we recognize such, and be able to respect the religion that respects us.
 
I love studying Wicca. It’s a fascinating religion. There is a distinction between Gardnerian Wicca and the more self guided Wicca. Gardnerian Wicca requires a coven and is passed down from mentor to student, it’s a direct line back to Gardner himself. They specifically worship the Horned One (ala deer, not devils) and the Lady. It’s great stuff.
 
LunaRivera said:
One religion I admire very much is Wicca.
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One of my colleagues is really into Wicca, and I have had many long interesting talks with her about the subject. Like you said, it contains a lot of good stuff that even we Christians can appreciate.
 
SnowRose said:
Or they were Eastern Orthodox, given that it all happened before any divergance
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Yes and no. The apostles remained Jewish while at the same time followed the Jewish Jesus and his teachings. They lived in what would now be called the Eastern Church, so yes, they were Eastern Christians (tho that name didn’t exist for quite some time). I have a hard time understanding why some people claim that Jesus and his disciples were all Catholic. Good grief! No. They were all Jewish.
 
No one gave you a like, but I will, I agree, it is fascinating, and while i don’t agree with their beliefs I can get down with them way more than say Wahhasbist Muslims who think it’s ok to drown their daughters in a pool for mishaps.
 
One practical one is Sikh practice of offering free, no questions asked meals - daily if they can afford it. Anyone who shows up is served food.
 
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