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In reply to the discussion: Want to end religion? [View all]tama
(9,137 posts)54. I would choose
neither. According to studies e.g. in Asia happiest nation state is Bhutan, a Buddhist Monarchy, and it's neighboring versions of "secular democratic republic" (China and India) do very bad in the study.
http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2006-10-11/rating-countries-for-the-happiness-factorbusinessweek-business-news-stock-market-and-financial-advice
Comparing nation states has of course its limits, as there are many nations and ways of life without a state. Happiest would be, by definition, those who don't lack anything but have all their needs satisfied.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirah%C3%A3_people are good candidate: "They believe that their culture is complete and does not need anything from outside cultures."
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There are few countries that have come close to ending religion without those criteria.
ZombieHorde
Jan 2013
#1
True, the Norwegians and the other Scandinavian cultures have largely abandoned the church and
Thats my opinion
Jan 2013
#36
enlightenment ethics not religious ethics have more profoundly shaped northern europe
Phillip McCleod
Jan 2013
#46
They have abandoned the church but to their own brand of agnosticism not atheism. nt
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#74
"Everything Has a Rational Explanation." You wouldn't form the conception that
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#87
Perhaps saying we should evolve beyond it or put it behind us would be better than "ending."
cleanhippie
Jan 2013
#3
Religion need not and often isn't opposed to science. Fundamentalism is. Nt
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#17
Actually, we've figured out most of those. The reason why religion isn't going anywhere is--
Moonwalk
Jan 2013
#7
Most of what you claimed about religion is true for some religion but not all...
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#21
I'm sorry, but we DO know. You just don't seem to like the answers. For example...
Moonwalk
Jan 2013
#37
I'm offering the standard definition of mind. I'm using the dualistic conception of mind
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#84
A Buddhist or Taoist conception of mind is not complicated or intellectually based.
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#95
"Free from desire, you realize the mystery. Caught in desire, you see only the manifestations." nt
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#101
No. Although the Ptolameic system was the predominant cosmological model...
DreamGypsy
Jan 2013
#111
Do you think people subscribe to religion for an answer to how we got here, and why?
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#67
Your conception of Religion is based on your society and is largely ignorant. nt
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#98
Actually there are plenty if atheists that want to literally end religion...
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#29
Really? Like who? Who exactly, wants to end (ban) religion through legislative or physical force?
cleanhippie
Jan 2013
#61
They rile the locals: "Obscure cranks on the internet do not count." ;) nt
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#99
different treatment bc the paradigm says only religion can impose morality in society
Phillip McCleod
Jan 2013
#50
Because we do know. It's an experiential knowing not something that can be written down in a text..
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#85
Maybe YOU know -- I don't. I don't think experiencing and knowing are the same thing.
MotherPetrie
Jan 2013
#94
All completely based on an erroneous conception of religion/ spirituality. nt
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#105
My own personal history with multiple Religions, and my degree from a Jesuit University
JoePhilly
Jan 2013
#106
Buddhism and Taoism don't demand anything of you. The buddha would have asked you to "test his
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#108
Thank you for responding on this while I was busy with material oneness this weekened.
JoePhilly
Jan 2013
#114