Comparative Religions

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

Gandalf was sure that he had forgotten something.
But the table was set with enough food to please a hobbithole full for two hours, and his Staff was neatly set aside in a well protected place.

Glamdring was by his desk, just incase he needed it.

He smiled and sat by his desk, inconspicious


"Now, let us see who time and circumstance brings us."

Comments

[sheldonjsands.livejournal.com]

*is led in by jayne_serenity*

I smell... *sniffs again*

Do I smell pibil?

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

Yes, Sheldon, it is indeed, I had it brought in just for you.
Thank You Jayne, for bringing him. I will make sure he gets back to you safely.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

Well, this seems like we have all we have. So who can tell me of what importance religion is?

[sheldonjsands.livejournal.com]

*with mouthful of pibil* Opiate of the masses.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

not in anothers words please, but in your own.

[stykera]

They believe it is important, so it is.
Helps them cope with life, and the other side.
It can bring peace, for some, at the end.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

and what do you beleive is worship?

[m-samuelle.livejournal.com]

Michael walks in.

Hello, Sir. I'm sorry I'm late. My other class ran over slightly.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

Do not worry. There is still food and time for all.. Have a seat, Micheal, and we will speak of why religion is so important.

[m-samuelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sir. I'm quite interested to hear what you have to say. It seems to me that you must have traveled many difficult roads and learned a great deal.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

At the present, I am more interested in what you have to say...

Why is religion important?

[m-samuelle.livejournal.com]

I'm torn, sir.

In some ways I would say that there is no such thing as "God" or any all-powerful type being - my life certainly has not suggested such. But there are so many who have a faith that is so... *real* and who do not appear in any way to be fools or deluded, that it is hard to know what is real. In a way I feel as though I am left out in the cold looking into a house filled with light and warmth and knowing I can never go in.

But is religion based on something real? Or is it a delusion created by humans to explain things they don't understand, to find reasons for the things that happen, or to give themselves a feeling that there *is* a meaning to life - that it's not all just hopelessness and futility? I don't know.

Perhaps I thought that I might come to some sort of deeper understanding while I'm here.

I'm not sure if that's what you were asking, but...

*Michael's voice trails off and he becomes quiet, looking a bit embarrassed at having spoken this way and perhaps exposed too much of himself and his doubts.*

[emo-padawan.livejournal.com]

[OOC: bouncing over from the other thread]

*looks at healthy Nubian food, snags pizza instead*

Why is religion important?

It binds beings together, gives them a common focus, language, and way to understand each other. It proves comfort and reassurance in an uncertain galaxy.

*shrugs*

Something like that, anyway.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

Very good Anakin.

Now...tell me.. what is worship?

[emo-padawan.livejournal.com]

Worship is...um...taking the time to remember that there is something out there bigger than yourself.

[bloodyrockgod]

Sorry I'm late, sir!

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

quite allright Charlie. I am pleased you could come. Help yourself to the food, and while we snack together, tell me why religion is important.

*is sipping a large drink of some sort*

[bloodyrockgod]

*thinks as he piles up his plate*

Well . . . because people need something to believe in to give their lives meaning.

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Hi. Right. Uh... listen. I enrolled late and lately I've had this whole rebirth of morality thing... so you know a religion course might be good for me. I don't suppose there are still spots left open? Sir?

By the way. Love the white robe. It's... It's nice.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

yes, of course I have a place for you... what is your name again?

(ignore the previous post, writer is loosing her mind)

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Martin Blank. Marty. From Grosse Pointe Michigan.

What is religion?

But to answer your question:
Religion is an organized system of belief that generally seeks to understand purpose, meaning, goals, and methods of spiritual things. These spiritual things can be God, people in relation to God, salvation, after life, purpose of life, order of the cosmos, winning the lottery. Whatever.

[good-shepard.livejournal.com]

Hi. My name's Jack Shepard. I was interested in taking your class.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

you are most welcome here, Jack.
I am glad to have you.

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

I'm interested in joining the class as well, sir.

[gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com]

Feel welcome, Diana, is it?

Next class is Tuesday, around 6. Food will be served.