Mixing religious ideas

[SavannaEGoth]

I think it's completely healthy for people to build up a practice all their own or otherwise just investigate what beliefs they may agree with in comparison to others. I'm not a religious person, but am somewhat spiritual, and I enjoy meditating as well as pondering over and entertaining the idea of a soul or different powers in the universe. It's interesting to delve into and explore these things, and should be encouraged. Don't blindly follow or believe anything without question just because other people do it or you were raised to be that way. Find what makes sense and speaks to you. Follow your own moral code. Take inspiration, but be an open mind, be an individual.

[OliviaLouise]

I think in this age, people tend to more educated regarding various spiritualities, and more people tend to benefit from it. We feel less compelled to restrict our awareness to one belief system. That said, I think it’s pretty great that the author was able to engage with spirituality so fluidly. Something we could all learn from!

[Ak1412]

I think its always great to combine different views so that people can learn more about other views.

[Jacquelyn-63]

I personally disagree with it. To each his own though. Everyone has the right to choose for themselves, nothing should ever be forced.

[bluegreenmarina]

I think people who are firm in their own religious or spiritual beliefs are able to handle reading a mixture of other ideas without having their faith overly challenged. If anything, being exposed to other ideas may make one's own faith stronger, as the reader must then reconcile the new information with their own beliefs and really question themselves.

[Zeix]

Mixing religious ideas doesn't seem that bad, mostly if they don't go against what you believe in

[iced_sunshine]

I don't think the author would get away with mixing religions like that in real life but for the purposes of the book, it was interesting to see. At least each of them appeared to be treated with the proper respect they deserve.

[Daniel_]

I don't buy the idea of mixing of religious ideas; i think we all should be able to stand for what we believe and not settle in for a blend of different religious ideas. I am a christian by religion and belief.

[Nadine Forsberg]

I think it is actually nice. Some believe that all gods actually comedown to one. And even if one single religion is not the right one, they all bring sone good qualities to the table that is good for a person to have.

[njc28]

mixing different religious ideas shows how the the author teas people for searching beyond their what they know about something.

[Amanda Stueve Pense]

I do agree that in idea it makes it more accessible to more people. However, I think religiously devout people may have an issues with their beliefs being interwoven with others.

I think it depends on how the author presents it, and also what frame of mind the reader is in. I'm very against the "pick-and-choose" style of religiosity; at the same time I've been influenced in my spiritual journey by other religions and I firmly believe that there is wisdom and truth in all religions. However, I would reject things that contradict my own religion, like reincarnation.

Does the author present different ideas as options or is he laying forth one coherent belief he's developed that blends ideas from different religions?

[56lives]

I am not sure if reading about other religions would add value to my faith. I would hesitate to read a book with a mixture of different religions.

[HRichards]

I think there is a time and place for mixing religious beliefs, especially if their general messages overlap. There's nothing wrong with cross referencing different beliefs if they lead to the same conclusion about something.

[Verna Coy]

I don't believe people committed to one religion will like the way religions are mixed in this book.

[Prisallen]

I think it is a good thing. Maybe people will realize that different religions have more in common than they thought.