Mixing religious ideas

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 09 Mar 2019, 13:10

I was very impressed with the way he pulled verses from a few religions. I think that helped to not alienate some of the readers from the start. I enjoy reading and learning parts of other religions, so his inclusive approach made the book that much more appealing to me.

Stellae · Post by **Stellae** » 10 Mar 2019, 04:48

It can be argued that flexibility and variety are a good thing in this instance. However, someone with strictly held religious beliefs might deject this because of their religion's loss of clarity amongst others. I personally feel that a multitude of religious practices is a great way of promoting inclusivity in a novel.

skindrukas · Post by **skindrukas** » 10 Mar 2019, 07:37

That is similar to what I do. When people ask if I'm religious or do I believe in God, I never know what to say because my beliefs are what fits to me personally, picked from everywhere, little bits and pieces that all together make sense to me. In my opinion, that's very personal and the book about someone's personal choices of beliefs and methods, to me, is like saying "these are the perfect bits and pieces you should believe in". Not that they don't work, I'm sure they do, at least some of them. Maybe, because I've searched and found all by myself I can't understand how can one just offer something packed and ready rather than encouraging people to search and find. But I'm sure that's just my opinion and I don't want to say that the book isn't worth reading. I'd read it as a dialogue with the author.

NuelUkah · Post by **NuelUkah** » 10 Mar 2019, 12:01

Chikari wrote: ↑01 Mar 2019, 12:35 I enjoyed that there are multiple spiritual and religious ideas referenced throughout Unbound Soul. What do you think about Haight mixing these practices together?

I think it makes his methods usable by more people. Having options is always good and he does a great job explaining why he uses each practice. For example, I really enjoyed his discussions regarding meditation and reincarnarion.

Richard was MAD—Motivated, Activated, and Directed. His inner man led him to all those religions and cultural practices he experienced. This gave his method balance. The book would appeal to wider range of individuals from different religions. There's something to learn from others. We just have to be open minded to learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Dawud Adaviruku · Post by **Dawud Adaviruku** » 10 Mar 2019, 12:28

I think the author did a great job by including some religious ideas and convictions. Though some religious people might become wary of the book. One thing without a doubt is that the book is open to a wider audiences.

Katherine Smith · Post by **Katherine Smith** » 10 Mar 2019, 14:46

I think that a book that mixes different religions allows people to see that they are not as different as they thought. I am especially happy when an author is able to mix the Abrahamic faiths together to show how similar they are to one another. I believe that many of the religious conflicts that arise come from miscommunication and misunderstanding. Any book that can expand the mind of a reader is a valuable book.

DogoMulla · Post by **DogoMulla** » 10 Mar 2019, 17:35

oaktreehill wrote: ↑01 Mar 2019, 20:52 Mixing religious ideas in a book is fine with me but I know that the Christian genre in the USA is hugh. I don't think mixing religious ideas would work very well for those books. There's pretty much a set mold and it would be really hard to break that mold. I can appreciate different perspectives but I admit it's hard sometimes to change my ideals.

Finally some truth! I strongly feel, all religions are quite distinct. Religion isn't like politics where individuals have to 'work together'. This is why we have freedom of religion.

katxrin · Post by **katxrin** » 10 Mar 2019, 17:51

I think it's important for authours to show that people can identify with more than one religion. People are complex and sometimes a single religion won't represent their beliefs and morals completely, so it's realistic for people to turn to more than one religion. It shows us that our beliefs don't have to be so black and white.

spencermack · Post by **spencermack** » 10 Mar 2019, 19:17

Delaney35 wrote: ↑01 Mar 2019, 13:21 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 agree that extremely devout people might have a problem with this. However, a lot of major religions teach to love everyone and welcome every perspective (unless you are a devout old testament believer) and yet, there is still religious discrimination. I think that is where the problem lies with devout people having a problem with this.

Mouricia Allen · Post by **Mouricia Allen** » 10 Mar 2019, 21:44

There are many truths in the world, and I think we can find them anywhere. So for me, it's okay to mix religion. I think that is why some people prefer to identify as being spiritual instead of religious.

Ak1412 · Post by **Ak1412** » 10 Mar 2019, 21:46

I think that the idea of mixing different religious views together is important. It offers a unique diversity in learning for the readers.

randompersonavility · Post by **randompersonavility** » 11 Mar 2019, 07:56

I think the author proposed a new idea with mixing practices together and at the same time telling people that it is possible.

ObsessedBookNerd · Post by **ObsessedBookNerd** » 11 Mar 2019, 08:20

I think that it is interesting that he would mix different religions together. Overall, I know that the book is not something that I could enjoy because I dislike reading about religion and spiritual enlightenment.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 11 Mar 2019, 14:40

It remains that just like in any other ordinary aspect in life, there will always be different and varying perspectives of view which ought to be respected. It is good to read all the comments above. I believe that despite the mixing, some things may not be what is accepted or practiced in all religions.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 11 Mar 2019, 14:45

Shielasshi_93 wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 07:56 I think the author proposed a new idea with mixing practices together and at the same time telling people that it is possible.

I am still wondering if this is possible. The ability to mix practices in a way may not really be the best approach though it is still. Read a book a few days that had a religion that had resulted from amalgamation of different teachings in it.