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As a student of multiple religions, this is my understanding: Catholics believe that a mix of good works and Grace are necessary for salvation, and good works are seen as a kind of "earning points" for a "heavenly reward." Protestantism comes in varieties that cover the whole range from...

I saw a saying going around on Facebook: "Just because someone desires you doesn't mean he values you." Perhaps a good definition of "lust" is "physical desire without sincere respect and caring". I was raised by a single mother who had left a conservative religion and then immersed herself...

Cool experiment. I have sometimes experimented to see if I could go all day without talking, or only speak when asked or something. Or take everything I want to say about myself and turn it into a question to offer someone else. As for music, I'm a musician and like a lot of musicians I know...

Interesting article. Thanks for posting.

I am not Sikh, but have been looking into it with great interest. I also have strong feelings about proselytizing. Please accept my thoughts, offered in a passionate, yet kind spirit. This is something I care deeply about. *What I don't like about proselytizing is that if not done with a...

Re: Introducing Myself

Thank you!

Regarding the difference between the original teachings and what is expressed in the culture: I have seen this a lot, as I have been a "religion gypsie". I've always longed for the group practice and sense of community that I imagine would come from being an actual member of a religion that I...

Thank you so much. That was very nice!

Thank you so much! I feel much more comfortable now.

Hello, I'm interested in going to the Gurudwara for the first time, and I have some questions about etiquette. I read the thread called "Going to the Gurudwara for the very first time" and really appreciate all the comments there. Here are some additional questions: For the last...

This discussion reminds me of the Catholic church's transition to using the local languages instead of Latin. It helped with membership numbers, but there are those that preferred the spiritual quality of the Latin and grieve its loss. I am a very serious Sikh investigator and for me the...