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Prayers that Hindus offer for the welfare of all beings, for the earth and waters, air and sun, the sky and the stars and the planet. For prosperity for all, and feeding of everyone.
Muslim prayers for forgiveness and kindness, and feeding everyone.
Christian charity and work among the poor and the sick.
Please add your own.
A group of Catholic nuns who run an organization to protect the Earth's waters, particularly the ocean, but who invite participation by anyone. I've been to some of their Equinox and Solstice events, which often incorporate some traditionally Pagan practices.
Buddhists also offer up prayers for the well being of all. Tibetan Buddhists practice a type of meditation called "tonglen" which is an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion. With each in-breath, one take's in others’ pain. With each out-breath, one sends them relief. This is a very powerful way of invoking compassion for others.
Buddhists also offer up prayers for the well being of all. Tibetan Buddhists practice a type of meditation called "tonglen" which is an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion. With each in-breath, one take's in others’ pain. With each out-breath, one sends them relief. This is a very powerful way of invoking compassion for others.
I would not call them prayers, at least not in Theravada Buddhism.
*During the civil rights movement, from what I understand, black churches often acted as community centers/places to keep communities cooperating.
*I think how ritualistic the Vulcans of Star Trek were was realistic, despite their obsession with logic. We like rituals. A big part of religion seems to be rituals.
*I wouldn't be surprised if, on average, Islam's opposition to alcohol is a good thing, as well as the charity encouragement.
Prayers that Hindus offer for the welfare of all beings, for the earth and waters, air and sun, the sky and the stars and the planet. For prosperity for all, and feeding of everyone.
Muslim prayers for forgiveness and kindness, and feeding everyone.
Christian charity and work among the poor and the sick.
Please add your own.
Theological based aid & charity is epic and prolific...and much of the Philosophy is a very positive inspirational vibe.
The famous "I Have A Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King was basically a sermon being preached from a dynamic Baptist Reverend. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dy...011406266.html
Buddhists also offer up prayers for the well being of all. Tibetan Buddhists practice a type of meditation called "tonglen" which is an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion. With each in-breath, one take's in others’ pain. With each out-breath, one sends them relief. This is a very powerful way of invoking compassion for others.
Religion fosters the attitude with which we pray. One can pray for a solution to one’s grief, and at another time for the salvation of the entire world and the planet. It reflects the limitless nature of our self, and power within.
*During the civil rights movement, from what I understand, black churches often acted as community centers/places to keep communities cooperating.
*I think how ritualistic the Vulcans of Star Trek were was realistic, despite their obsession with logic. We like rituals. A big part of religion seems to be rituals.
*I wouldn't be surprised if, on average, Islam's opposition to alcohol is a good thing, as well as the charity encouragement.
There is a terrific PBS show on the powerful contribution of the Black Church to Black lives.
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All religions recommend moderation in lifestyle and avoidance of liquor that cause one to literally lose one’s mind. Many cultures also follow religious dietary restrictions which are based on sound principles for good health and a clear mind. Also fasting. All of which are now followed by secular communities.
Prayers that Hindus offer for the welfare of all beings, for the earth and waters, air and sun, the sky and the stars and the planet. For prosperity for all, and feeding of everyone.
Muslim prayers for forgiveness and kindness, and feeding everyone.
Christian charity and work among the poor and the sick.
Please add your own.
6"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him"
It's mostly spirituality that does good, and that's the common thread through the ages and across the globe.
If religion does good, it's from the corporate aspects (what a group of people can do together). But you don't need any worship or deity for that.
It's best to separate the mankind/corporate from the spiritual/internal before placing congratulations or blame. It's possible to get it wrong in both directions.
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