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Walelu M.	October 14, 2008 7:06 AM New Member Friends to the group. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Walelu & Runningfox [ send green star]
Sye M.	Salaam... Peace October 06, 2008 4:37 PM I belong to the religion of Islam. I ventured into this group some time ago, but only just decided to join. I've been reading through some of the topics and I do believe there's a lot to learn about other religions as well. Here seems to be a good place to start. Assalamu Alaikum... (Peace Be Unto You) [ send green star]
Martha E.	Hi! September 28, 2008 5:21 PM My name is Martha and I'm a Christian. Thanks for approving me. I hope to make a lot of friends here. I live in Chicago IL. I'm single with no kids and still live with my parents. I work on and off doing temporary staffing for conventions and trade shows. Nice to meet you all. [ send green star]
Raven S.	September 10, 2008 4:23 PM Hi I'm Kay, I'm a naturalistic / scientific pantheist, which means I believe the Universe and Nature itself is divine and worthy of reverence, and feel a strong connection with Nature. I see the Universe and Earth as a living being, not in the "aware" sense but "living" in the sense that it creates, sustains and destroys itself, it is alive with living beings. Universe itself is the Creator. Living in harmony with Nature is Paradise, separation from Nature is Hell. When we die we live on in the memories other people have of us, and the elements that make up our bodies are recycled back into Nature. Very few people have heard of pantheism so I have been criticised several times because of my beliefs, by people who say that my faith isn't a real religion. It is often also confused with atheism, agnosticism, scientology and paganism, although it is similar in quite a few ways to both atheism and paganism, it is very much a separate belief system. Many pagans have pantheistic views and many atheists are actually pantheist and just don't know that pantheism exists. [ send green star]
Peppermint P.	June 03, 2008 2:31 PM Thank you Walelu. Looking forward to meeting everyone! Hugs, Patti [ send green star]
Stuart T.	June 03, 2008 12:44 AM Thank you Runningfox and Walelu for your welcome to me. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 02, 2008 1:20 PM Greetings Patti M and Stuart T Welcome To the Religions of The World Group..In this group your comments and opinions will be very welcome and encouraged. Love and Blessings Runningfox and Walelu [ send green star]
Stuart T.	May 31, 2008 5:24 PM Hi, my name is Stuart and I just joined the Religions of the World group today. I thought learning of the different religions of the world would be of interest, especially as I am trying to create more peace and human harmony in our world. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 26, 2008 1:31 PM Greetings Doug S [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 20, 2008 8:54 AM Hello friends and welcome to Religions of the World Group. This group is for each of us to learn from each other thru getting to know the difference belief systems of the world. It is also designed for someone to learn about and discuss the many different religions of the world..Anyone who is interested in the history of the world or in their own culture will probably find this group very interesting..Thanks again for each of you joining the group.. Walelu Usti and Runningfox [ send green star]
Stephen H.	December 21, 2007 7:51 AM My name is Stephen. Chief Runningfox, my dear wise friend. First I want you to know how much I appreciate your contributions to my group, "The Art of Communication". We have all been enriched by your spirituality. I was encouraged to join your group and it is with great pleasure. For those who don't know me. My background is Greek educated with a masters degree. I majored in Philosophy amd minored in Theology. I was once very involved with the Greek Orthodox church, working at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Los Angeles California. I was part of the coalition of united religions for the betterment for the Los Angeles community. I was on radio and television in the 70's. I became dis-enchanted with structured religion and my faith and spirituality primarily come from mother Earth and all living creatures. I hope I can contribute to this group and welcome all friendships here. I give a big bear hug to my friend, Chief Runningfox. Namaste, Stephen [ send green star]
anonymous	Hi my name is Louise December 18, 2007 8:19 PM Thank you Chief RunningFox for your direction here, this is a real gift ! You are so eloquent and wise, it is an honour to be invted here. Thank you. I did a test of sort yesterday and the result did not surprise me in the least, it was was type of sirit are you. I am am Elemetalist..........I love nature, it sustains me and give me all sources of inspiration for creativity. [report anonymous abuse]
Amin A.	October 06, 2006 9:26 AM Susan and Ross! i'm sure ur input will be very interesting! [ send green star]
anonymous	Hello!! October 05, 2006 2:57 PM Hi. Im Ross from Malaysia.Im happy to be here.. This is a group that Ive wanted to join. But alas..my old account vanished and I have had to start all over again. No worries..I am back..and here.. [report anonymous abuse]
Patrick L.	August 29, 2006 11:23 PM Welcome Susan! Peace and light! [ send green star]
Lotus M.	August 29, 2006 9:05 PM Hi, everyone! I'm Susan...a Jewish, Christian, Buddhist Wiccan. Uh...yeah! Truthfully, I don't know how to define myself. I'm highly interested in religion, but I can't say that I have one particular system of belief. I've recently begun attending a Unitarian Universalist church, and I'm feeling very much at home. I was raised strict Southern Baptist, as a child. When I was around 12, my family discovered we had Jewish heritage, so we then became "born again Jews" that went to a Southern Baptist church...Oy vay! We celebrated Hannakuh and Christmas. We went to church on Sundays, but we also observed Shabbot. We didn't eat pork or shellfish at home, although, the second I got out of the house, I'd go straight to Red Lobster! I was adopted, and my birth mother was Korean and Buddhist and also very involved with the metaphysical. Before I even knew my history, I felt strongly about peace, enlightenment, the sky, and the love of the earth. Since I was 9, I've called myself a "hippie". So, what does that make me? I don't know! Some say "NUTS!"...I say "HAPPY!" [ send green star]
Patrick L.	July 07, 2006 9:31 AM Welcome all! We all are part of the universe. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars.... Max Ehrmann [ send green star]
Amin A.	Welcome! July 07, 2006 7:49 AM CC S and Pam!!! u'll be surprized at how many religions there are in the world and how enlightening it is to learn about them! [ send green star]
anonymous	:-) July 06, 2006 8:58 PM I just joined this group and I am very open and interested in learning about differnet religions outside of my bubble! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	April 17, 2006 7:12 PM hi yall' i'm C.C. i see a lot of familiar faces Blessings to All! I am a Christian, non-denominational. I was not raised with religion, so i chose my path as an adult. Last yr. was saved & my son & I were both Baptized on Palm Sunday. I am very curious about all religions, so i am studying world religions on my own & am very excited about it. Peace & Prayers, C.C. [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	March 29, 2006 5:22 PM You guys I just realized that I just sort of jumped right in with too feet without even saying HELLO! I just want to say that I love you all and I think it's great to find such a wealth of information all in the same place! [report anonymous abuse]
Amin A.	March 29, 2006 6:37 AM Tara! my beautiful lively angel! in this day and age religion seems to pop up in almost any conversation. almost every piece of international news refers to some religion or the other. it is so important that we start learning about religious beliefs other than our own, if we are to at least understand the world we live in. and perhaps even understad G-D and our purpose.. so glad u joined us! [ send green star]
Melissa K.	March 28, 2006 9:50 PM Welcome Tara, we're happy that you've joined! [ send green star]
Tara M.	March 28, 2006 10:48 AM Thanks so much for the invite my great friend Amin! Tara [ send green star]
Amin A.	March 25, 2006 11:33 AM Linda, Rick, Marisa, Dominique and Chiara too! always glad to see my friends especially in the groups closest to my heart such as this one! we all have different beliefs but isnt knowing what others believe interesting?! there is so much we can all share and learn! [ send green star]
Melissa K.	March 23, 2006 8:19 PM Everyone! Jouni, Montse, Linda, Marisa, Rick and Dominique! Thanks for joining! [ send green star]
Dominique C.	Thank you March 23, 2006 6:03 PM Thank you Chiara for your invitation Love and blessings Dom [ send green star]
Rick S.	March 23, 2006 3:26 PM *Thanks brother Amin for the invite... a hug to you* [ send green star]
Marisa M.	March 23, 2006 3:12 PM Hola Amin, thanks to invite me to this group, I'm really interesting in learn about the religions of The World, but more important to repect all of them, I'm mexican, I belive in God but I don't have a specific religion. Saludos to everyone [ send green star]
anonymous	March 23, 2006 1:03 PM HI AMIN, THANK YOU FOR THIS INVITATION AND I REALLY APPRECIATE IT..HI EVERYONE ELSE,I LOOK FORWARD TO LEARNING FROM ALL OF YOU,AND OCASSIONALLY ADDING TO THE GROUP TOO. I WANT to get to know everyone better,but I think its is the "leaders"(governments.) in the news that worry me,not the "general public." Do I make sense? Or am I just a worry wart? [report anonymous abuse]
Amin A.	March 23, 2006 2:02 AM Tiffany, Jouni and Montse! and welcome to all my friends who have joined! [ send green star]
Montse D.	Thanks Amin for the invite March 23, 2006 12:26 AM Well I am an atheist (sometimes seen as a religion too, not in my case), so I see religions as a way to control people. I find the topyc really interesting and I'll try to appear here often. Again thanks. Montse [ send green star]
Jouni Y.	March 22, 2006 11:36 PM Amin, thank you for the invite. Well-Being and Joy for All!! [ send green star]
Melissa K.	March 22, 2006 7:59 PM We're happy that you have joined this group Tiffany and Sapan. Sarvo...this is the second time that you've brought up Bilderberg...at least, that I have seen...why would you ask students about that group? Do you actually believe it's ligitimate? It's political and can't be discussed here, what group do you go to discuss it? [ send green star]
Waya Yonega A.	March 22, 2006 7:56 PM Everyone and your welcome Amin and for accepting.... Many Blessings, Waya Yonega [ send green star]
Tiffany S.	THANK YOU March 22, 2006 6:55 PM Amin for the invitation !! And it is so nice to see you too Waya as a host. I consider myself a spiritual person. I believe in God as our creator and Jesus as our Savior but I do not put myself into a denomination in Christianity as it is too organized and thus people tend to miss out on the vital concept of what God's love truly is. *I am also very inquisitive about other religions. I find them very interesting so I know Amin has led me to the right place! Thanks again.* *Peace and Love to all, Tiffany* [ send green star]
Sarvo P.	March 22, 2006 4:54 AM Talked to about a hundred students up at UWM (University of Wisconsin Milwaukee) last week. Walked through a door, found myself going down some really steep stairs and when I got to the bottom, I turned around and found myself looking up at an auditorium packed with college kids. Mahotsava, an amazing devotee from India, and I got them all to chant the maha mantra and then I opened it up to questions. It was lively and exciting and then there was a pause and I challenged the students. I said I had a question. I asked them for a show of hands. I said I'd like the students who understood the significance of the word Bilderberg to raise their hands. I looked over at the professor and he was totally on board and digging it and the class really surprised me. Ten years ago no one would have had a clue but out of about a hundred students, twenty hands went up and I asked them to explain it all to their fellow classmates later and we moved on to other things. It definitely was very exciting. We certainly do live in interesting times. [ send green star]
Amin A.	March 22, 2006 4:34 AM Sapan! so glad u joined us! when i joined the WORLDWIDE INTERFAITH HEALING CIRCLE group i felt that the efforts of members of these two wonderful groups definitely complement each other! [ send green star]
Sapan R.	THANK YOU ... March 21, 2006 10:40 PM ... Amin, I found this group through your Profile, after we became connected as friends ... I am so grateful for all of the Great Good Work here! We all have a Universal Responsibility to expand our knowledge and understanding of all of the World's Religions and to become good Citizens in This World, in these tumultuous times. Thankfully, the entire Care2.com Community helps each and every one of us to CONNECT in all good ways for the work that we can mutually do in this time! =sapan= Lone Hawk Watcher [ send green star]
Amin A.	March 14, 2006 12:04 PM hey everyone! i've sent out invitations a while back and so glad many of my friends made it here! and i wanna thank Waya Yonega and Chief Runningfox for asking me to cohost. thank you so much! i'm honored and humbled! [ send green star]
Waya Yonega A.	February 26, 2006 5:04 PM Everyone for joining.... Many Blessings, Waya Yonega [ send green star]
Patrick L.	prophets in the wilderness February 26, 2006 4:43 PM Most religions decay over time when money and power come into play. Everything becomes corrupted! Many civilizations ended. That is why prophets appear from time to time. [ send green star]
Paul S.	Hi everyone. February 26, 2006 12:16 PM This is a nice group of people. Some here are already my "friends" through Care2. I believe the essence of religions is to have a practical experience of the divine, or God, within, through meditation. Most religions decay over time and lose the original purpose and revelation by the founder. I believe new representations of the divine, or teachers, come forth from time to time to show people how to experience God within and live in harmony. G.O.D. stands for "Generator", Operator, and "Destroyer". I like the old saying, " there are two gods, the one that we make and the one that made us." The one that made us is beyond words and books. It's also beyond "religion". [ send green star]
Patrick L.	Welcome February 26, 2006 11:59 AM Hi Sally, Tasha, Rod. Hope you enjoy the conncetion. [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Hi Sally, February 26, 2006 11:02 AM We welcome you to the group! Thank you for joining. [ send green star]
Sally B.	thank you February 26, 2006 9:48 AM Thank you ,Patrick, for the invitation to this group. I am sure it will be a help in my search for my special path. Love and Gratitude, Sally [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Welcome Rod and Tasha... February 24, 2006 11:51 PM We are glad that you joined! [ send green star]
Natasha S.	Finally a group I can enjoy February 24, 2006 11:32 PM To me Religion is like a car and one must decided which vechile will work best with their lifestyle to get from point A to point B. I end this post with a picture I admire very much, so much in fact I have a tattoo of it. (it comes from Distured's album 'Believe') [ send green star]
Rod G.	Thanks to Patrick L February 24, 2006 10:51 PM Hi Just wanted to share my word of thanks to Patrick Liong for inviting me to join this group. Lately, my reading has taken me to places like Pema Chodron, Pan-Gaia magazine, and a book on the powers of mudras, so this group feels like a natural fit. [ send green star]
Ani V.	February 11, 2006 10:34 AM Thank you for welcoming And for the green star also! [ send green star]
Melissa K.	February 11, 2006 9:37 AM Thank you for joining us Ani and Mohamed! Thank you for inviting your friends Amin! [ send green star]
Mohamed H.	Hi everyone February 11, 2006 2:44 AM Thank you Amin for your invitation this topic is so important to discuss and share , really I am very happy to be with you all guys. love n peace Mohamed [ send green star]
Ani V.	Hi February 11, 2006 12:42 AM Hello, Thaks to Amin for the invitation. I already read the rules of the group, so I will keep them. [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Yes... February 11, 2006 12:09 AM welcome, Mohammed.We are happy that you have joined! [ send green star]
Patrick L.	Welcome Mohammed February 10, 2006 2:23 PM Welcome Mohammed, peace and joy to you. [ send green star]
Mohammed H.	February 10, 2006 1:54 PM Thanks amin to invite me here [ send green star]
Patrick L.	Welcome Auroa January 21, 2006 3:51 PM Hi Auroa, Thank you for joining. Wish we all understand other more. Above all else, we all find ourselves. [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Aurora! January 21, 2006 1:55 PM It's great to see you! Thanks for joining, and Patrick...thanks, for inviting her! [ send green star]
Aurora D.	thanks for the invite January 21, 2006 10:06 AM hey patrick, thanks for inviting me to the group. i'm always interested in learning more about what people believe in and why. i'm also intrigued by the differences between being religious (following a specific dogma) and being spiritual. peace and light, aurora [ send green star]
Melissa K.	October 08, 2005 12:30 AM My Dad used to call my Mum a Holy Roller because she was always involved in church activities. But, because of that fact...she stayed married to him all his life and was with him at his death. I think that's amazing. If only the dogma of religion didn't get so overwhelming. One of the first things that you learn is...Judge not...lest ye be judged. But as soon as you get involved with religion there's a lot of judging going on. The book 'One' by Richard Bach made the greatest impact on me because of one little sentence. I can't remember it verbatim, but, the gist of it is...when you have found the truth and you share it, the truth becomes a religion...from that point on it has been altered. I cannot abide completely by the Bible because it was written by men who claim to be inspired by God. Down through the years all the different translations can be muddied. I've been studying about the Essenes which I believe (from my heart, only because I am not an English language scholar.) that the word essence is derived. Essence is really what it's all about. Because how can you put the Creative and Cosmic Spirit into words? Nothing is quite suitable. The void...from which all life springs eternal,and will forever, remain a mystery. [ send green star]
Amordad Y.	Melissa, October 07, 2005 10:26 PM for the welcome (why didn't I do this earlier ) I would have to say that there is a lot more in common between the various religions and sects than there is different. What is common though, is the barriers that people erect to protect their beliefs that were handed down to them by their parents and cultures. Although I feel I've beat all of the bushes and emptied all of the cupboards I've come across, I woudn't even think of pretending that I've experienced all there is....only that I've tried to maintain an open mind. 'Holy Roller' never came into my vocabulary until after I was trying to explain to my parents why I hadn't followed them. It was never on my radar but I don't feel I'm in the position to say anything about others beliefs...remember, I just got here, Melissa. [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Barry, October 07, 2005 8:57 PM We are so happy that you're happy, and here with us! Thanks for joining... It's good to have religious experience, did you find that they aren't much different? I was at a friend's church revival once and discovered what the term 'holy roller' was all about and it didn't have ANYTHING to do with dice! [ send green star]
Amordad Y.	October 07, 2005 8:31 PM ..I've been poking around here for months but never really said 'hi'. short intro......I was born into a Catholic family, at the age of 3 and after a divorce, I decided that I was really Lutheran and was baptised as such. Then at 13 (after another divorce), I was 'born again' and was quite content until about the time I turned 16. Then, I got lost, joined tha navy a couple of years later and as I learned of different cultures, I also began to doubt the assumption that by chance, I had been born into the perfect religion. So, after several years of reading, asking questions, doubting and then doing more research, I am quite content about the path I have now chosen - which, fortunately for me allows me to keep a healthy interest and appreciation of other religions. That is why I am here - to learn more about how how others celebrate their existence. And, I'm so happy to be here. [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Hi, Michael October 07, 2005 8:02 PM Always good to see a new person join the group... There isn't a right or wrong religion...only right and wrong behavior. Does a Baptist mean that you've been baptized in the river? I was baptized in a Catholic Church but, raised Protestant... go figure. I'll take off that duplicate post. [ send green star]
Michael O.	Religion October 07, 2005 6:03 PM I was rased baptist,but i just belive in god not sure about religion who is right and who is wrong if any is wrong! [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Welcome to Ellen & Paola! July 26, 2005 8:26 PM Hi Ellen, thanks for joining us here, too! Paola! Glad to have you here with us! Pass those M&M's! [ send green star]
Paola R.	July 26, 2005 8:04 PM Hello..This group seems to be very interesting..I'm from México and I would love to be part of this!!!!! [ send green star]
Melissa K.	David! July 26, 2005 7:56 PM How wonderful to see you here! Thank you so much for joining and I will check out the Rasta Way...it's sounds interesting and I never even knew that there was a practice/religion involved. Thanks for joining, David! [ send green star]
David D.	belated hi! July 26, 2005 1:48 PM Thanks Melissa for the invite! I am happy to be part of the group..My spiritual practice is Rastafari..I Some may not be familiar with Rasta..here's a link to an introduction http://www.beliefnet.com/story/38/story_3843_1.html [ send green star]
Ellen E.	July 18, 2005 9:58 AM HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIEF RUNNINGFOX!!! And thank you so much for inviting me to yet another of your outstanding groups.! Hope I don't get in trouble for the caps, but am willing to risk it. [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Hi RJ & Judi... July 17, 2005 11:55 AM Nice to have you here with us! [ send green star]
John Aaron S.	July 17, 2005 11:38 AM Your welcome!!!!! And to the group! RJ, xoxo [ send green star]
Judi W.	RJ July 17, 2005 11:37 AM THANK YOU so much for the invitation to join this group. I am very excited to be here. Judi W. [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Hello, Everyone... July 04, 2005 10:21 PM It's great to have you here Amin, Marni and Agnes! [ send green star]
Amin A.	July 04, 2005 10:07 PM hi all! thx for the invitation! [ send green star]
Marni M.	amazing space July 04, 2005 10:41 AM Many thanks for this invitation Runningfox. How beautiful an opportunity. much love, much light. [ send green star]
anonymous	Exchange July 04, 2005 9:06 AM Thank you Chief RunningFox Moos for the invite ...you have been quite an online mentor to me. over the years I dipped into many spiritual think tanks ..read many books, J. Chambell has been a great teacher to me ...every time I re read a book of his, see the the videos I walk away a changed person. Is it only me, or does religion spells structure and spirituality a freedom of that bcause it embraces everything and everyone? Still there is so much to learn. Namaste and Thank you Seeuhawk [report anonymous abuse]
Waya Yonega A.	July 04, 2005 5:23 AM Everyone........ grouphugs SilverWolf [ send green star]
Angelika T.	Runningfox Moss July 04, 2005 1:44 AM Thank you for the invite and the warm welcome. It sounds like an interesting group to learn and exchange. Thanks again! [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Hi, Ilona... July 04, 2005 1:26 AM It's great to have you here. [ send green star]
Ilona W.	Thank you! July 03, 2005 10:32 PM Thank you for inviting me to join this group. Peace and love, Ilona [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Welcome Maria and Carol! July 03, 2005 4:52 PM You're lookin' good today Chief RunningFox! [ send green star]
Runningfox M.	July 03, 2005 4:20 PM Carol S wrote: I encountered Santeria which has affected my life very powerfully. Carol could you tell us about Santeria I am sure many on here including myself have never heard of this religion? I would love to hear about it if you could share with us.. Love and Blessings Runningfox [ send green star]
anonymous	Way cool! July 03, 2005 3:21 PM Thank you for inviting me. As an anthropologist, comparative religion is one of my specialties. In particular, I am interested in religious/spiritual healing. In teaching students, I often use the Navajo "sings" as examples of healing rituals. I taught a course on death and dying last year, and did so from the perspective of the anthropology of religion. The theme was human transcendence of death. We looked at Hinduism, Taoism, Zen, three continents of indigenous religions (North America, Africa, and Australia), and the Abrahamic traditions. Personally, I consider myself a bi-denominational Christian, Catholic and progressive anabaptist (there's bit of a joke there). I sincerely believe the God's face is everywhere, and not one society has Truth nailed down. The sacred has a way of poking its head up in front of us, and God's face is everywhere Namaste, Maria [report anonymous abuse]
Carol S.	A warm and hearty thank you for the invitation Runningfox July 03, 2005 3:03 PM Altho I saw this group, I'm such a political animal that I didn't immediately join. Thank you so much for including me Runningfox. As many have said here, while I'm not an organized religious believer, I am spiritual and feel more a sort of spirituality of place. Permit me to explain. I was raised in the US as a Roman Catholic by my mother who had converted from the Lutheran religion, and who retains the protestant independent perspective to this day. Following a youthful period of agnosticism/atheism, I converted to Judaism as a Conservative and raised my children in the Reconstructionist branch of this religion. I still consider myself Jewish and observe the holidays en familia and privately. When I visited Nepal and India I expected to resonate with Buddhism. Instead, while there I felt the gods and goddesses of Hinduism quite strongly. I have long dabbled in wicca. Since moving to Cuba seven years ago, I encountered Santeria which has affected my life very powerfully. I am not a formal member -not in any way a santo- but my saints do respond to me when I ask-something I do not do often and always positively and personally. At one and the same time, I intellectually consider this superstition, yet respect, what for me at least, has shown itself to be a very powerful. force So, again for me, there does seem to be a very real connection between religion and culture, with some religions stronger -in a spiritual rather than a numbers sense- in places where they have grown for centuries. I guess all of that is to say, I think I fit in here and thank you again. [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Hello, friends! July 03, 2005 12:59 PM Wonderful to see you all here! I can't wait to see your thoughts...what you've learned as a child and what you believe now! [ send green star]
Dragon S.	I shouls have introduced myself July 03, 2005 9:43 AM I can be impulsive and just started right in.I am here to learn about different religions and spiritualities.I do not consider myself religious(not conforming to a particular belief) but definitely spiritual.I am hoping that this group will help me find my path and teach me tolerance and love of my fellow humans and all life on our great planet.Thank you for the invite. [ send green star]
Cindy S.	July 03, 2005 9:05 AM ~ Thank you for the invitation. This looks like a wonderful group to 'learn' from. Although I was raised a per'se "Christian", I do not consider myself to be of any one particular 'religion'...but rather I believe our Creator to be a "Supreme Being" and everyone and everything, down to the very core of life (the center of the universe) consists of a "Spirit"... As mentioned above, I am here without 'blindfolds' and have learned some of the most important aspects of life, from 'listening and observing'...I do not waste my time on negative folks, so I hope I've found some very positive folks here to share my life with. And, from noting who the Hosts/Co-Hosts are, as well as, recognizing many of my friends...perhaps at last...I've found a place to move forward with. I'll be back later... Positive Thoughts, Smiles, Laughter, Light & Blessings! Cindy [ send green star]
Elizabeth N.	Hello July 02, 2005 6:37 PM Why did you remove the thread on Judaism? A discussion is valid. What happened? [ send green star]	(Member Is Blocked)
Kythera G.	Thank you July 02, 2005 12:09 PM Thank you for inviting me to join this group. I look forward to some evocative discussions. [ send green star]
Ursula M.	July 2, 2005 July 02, 2005 11:46 AM Thanks , Melissa, for inviting me to suchan outstanding and worthy group. I will be leaving for California from 7/6 to 7/20 to visit my friends and family. I will be able to join the discussions after that. Right now, I'm running in circles trying to get ready physically and mentally. I am terrified of flying. [ send green star]
Waya Yonega A.	July 02, 2005 5:48 AM everyone..... Shadow bear don't you know I knew you were Jewish and Ket was into Earth Religions or as you posted somewhere on another group before a witch.... I may not be good at net messeging all my friends every single day but I have been known to pay attention at times I am certainly looking forward to learning more from everyone.... SilverWolf [ send green star]
anonymous	Thanks for the invite July 01, 2005 4:53 PM Silver Wolf, Shadow Bear here - Jewish. SB [report anonymous abuse]
Ostara W.	July 01, 2005 4:46 PM MM... Thank you for the invite Silverwolf,looks like a great sight. BB... Ostara [ send green star]
anonymous	July 01, 2005 3:12 PM Thank you Silverwolf for inviting me. Should be interesting. [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	July 01, 2005 3:12 PM Thank you Silverwolf for inviting me. Should be interesting. [report anonymous abuse]
Kenyatta Y.	hi July 01, 2005 12:24 PM I received an invitation from a friend to join this group. I belong to a Unitarian Universalist church in Milwaukee where we have a wide range of religious beliefs. [ send green star]
anonymous	Welcome July 01, 2005 8:11 AM http://www.beliefnet.com/section/quiz/index.asp?sectionID=&surveyID=27 I like reading about different beliefs. I feel the energy of those believing their own or also those shared by me. It is a great energy force. It is very powerful...no matter what is believed by whom...This is why I respect it all. Here is a link to one place I like to read about different religions. I feel people need to know what others believe,they do not have to also beleive it but just know it is TRUE for that person and soletit be. Remember, The FACE of the CREATOR is in the face of many...Every where you look: in the cities or wild lands...in the tiny ponds or Great Lakes,small streams or giant oceans...In the Highest tree or lowest rock, Great Spirit (Whoever you call him by) IS THERE! [report anonymous abuse]
Kirti K.	July 01, 2005 12:01 AM Silverwolf Many thanks for the invite... India (and Iran as Mehr rightly says) have been the cradle of some of the worlds greatest civilizations and religions and religious thoughts. All religions have 3 basic common themes: Do good unto others; and love for all creatures; and tolerance! I believe that this group is the perfect place to celebrate all religions in their multiple diversity and for each of us to learn from the other [ send green star]
Mehr I.	Thanks June 30, 2005 11:02 PM Dear Silver Wolf thanks a lot for invitation . Iran is one of the most ancient lands in the world and monotheism began in Iran.Iran and India are the lands of religions and Iranian beliefs and religions influenced most of the religions in all around the world. Best Regards: Mehr [ send green star]
Mels W.	June 30, 2005 6:46 PM Thank you for the invite! [ send green star]
Mia W.	Blessings back to you... June 30, 2005 4:16 PM Thank you so very much for the invite...it is actually a part time hobby of mine to learn of the different paths people take, and hopefully it will help strengthen my own. Mia [ send green star]
Sarah B.	thank you June 30, 2005 1:59 PM thank you for the invite! i am looking forward to many good discussions. [ send green star]
Holly R.	Thankyou Gracious Hosts June 30, 2005 12:43 PM For the invitation to this diverse group! I too, studied world religions in college, and refer to many texts often when discussing religions. I suppose in forums such as these, we can come face-to-face with people of differring faiths, and see just how much our book-learning helps, and hinders. Accepting other faiths is easy for me, the struggle comes when accepting PEOPLE of other faiths. My path of Love continues as I keep an open mind and heart, and I will enjoy this continuing journey of tolerance. It's wonderful to see so many familiar faces. OM Shanti [ send green star]
Waya Yonega A.	June 30, 2005 12:31 PM Everyone for joining...... SilverWolf [ send green star]
Kathryn S.	Cool Group! June 30, 2005 11:32 AM Thanx for the invitation Silverwolf. [ send green star]
Teresa S.	Replying To: Welcome June 30, 2005 11:14 AM Dear Silver, for the invitation! Teresa S [ send green star]
Vivian B.	Thank you Silverwolf June 30, 2005 11:11 AM for the invitation! I am beginning my educational path to an Archeaology/Anthropology degree and eventually PhD. One of the things that has most interested me about the peoples of our past has been the variety of religious iconography and beliefs. These variations continue on today and the internet (with groups like this) enable us to connect with each other and see how alike we really are. No matter what we call our God(dess), that entity is real to us all. Bright Blesings to all! I can't wait to learn more! Viv [ send green star]
Waya Yonega A.	June 30, 2005 8:42 AM everyone glad to see you here..... SilverWolf [ send green star]
Victoria C.	Thank You June 30, 2005 8:27 AM for the invite Silverwolf Baby_Girl16 [ send green star]
Charlotte W.	thanks June 30, 2005 6:37 AM THANKS FOR THE INVITE SILVERWOLF GREAT GROUP CHARLOTTE [ send green star]
Sarvo P.	June 30, 2005 5:59 AM I'm regularly on call as a guest speaker and show up in my dhoti (robes) and tilak (sacred clay markings on the forehead). To explain Krishna consciousness to groups in colleges, universities, highschools, hospitals and really anywhere I'm invited. In 1969 as I came out of a month long coma, the nurse who happened to be there looking down at me said, "It was 50/50 whether or not you would get through this. God must have some plan for you." I can see now that she was right and as I surrender more and more to God's desire, the bliss increases more and more. [ send green star]
LadyGayle B.	Thank you for the invitations and I really look forward to this group!! June 30, 2005 5:14 AM I have studied comparative religions most of my life - my parents could not agree how I should be raised so I was exposed to both Lutheranism and Russian Orthodoxy as a child. Then my studies branched out and I studied many; eventually teaching Woman's Spirituality. I thank you for starting this group so people can learn that we have much more in common than we have differences! [ send green star]
Debby D.	Thankyou Runningfox and Silverwolf June 30, 2005 5:05 AM Thankyou for inviting me to this group. I have studied many Religions throughout the years and will be very interested in the views of others. Personally, I don't follow any specific religion anymore, but my personal beliefs have been enhanced by my ability to open myself to many different perspectives.Debby Divine [ send green star]
Harmony K.	*(((Runningfox and Silverwolf)))* June 30, 2005 4:55 AM Thank you very much for the invitation! Like others here, I feel honored and also very interested in sharing with others and learning from everyone. Ummm... I will be "lurking" here for several weeks, as my husband and I are going camping in the south of Norway and I won't be able to access the Internet much. But I'll be back the first of August What a wonderful idea for a group! [ send green star]
Susie H.	Runningfox & Silverwolf June 30, 2005 4:48 AM Thank you for the kind invite to this most interesting group. A subject I am most intersted in. I look forward to learning and exchanging information on religion. Love & Light xx [ send green star]
Libby T.	Thank You June 30, 2005 4:20 AM Thank you for the invitation to this group. I'm sure the comments here will be illuminating for all. Love and Light, Libby T. [ send green star]
Koni A.	Hello all. June 30, 2005 2:48 AM Dear Runningfox and Silverwolf Moon, Thank you very much for inviting me to your group. There are a lot of interesting moments in the world religions. I had in my life a perioud when I spouk hours and hours about religions, atheism and history of religions. But later I thought something changed in my mind, my thoughs about the world religions are different now. It is getting change always. Koni [ send green star]
Michelle P.	June 29, 2005 11:31 PM for the invitation. I, too, am honored to have been asked to join. One of the most rewarding experiences that I have had was to take an Introduction to World Religions class last spring. I had a wonderful instructor, and I kept my books, so I have them at hand for reference. I'm sure I'll be looking at them for this group. I am looking forward to reading everyone's contributions to the group. [ send green star]
Mayke K.	June 29, 2005 11:26 PM Thank you for the invite, Silverwolf! Wonderful to be part of this group and I look forward to learn and share with all of you. Love and Light, Mayke [ send green star]
anonymous	Salam June 29, 2005 10:02 PM Thanks for the invite, Silverwolf. It is a privelege to be here. [report anonymous abuse]
Leslie T.	Hello and Thanks for the Invite Silverwolf Moon. June 29, 2005 9:57 PM I'm a Very Spiritual Person, and I'm interested in learning about the various Religions, and their connection to our Creator. Thanks Once Again, Leslie T. [ send green star]
Wendy B.	June 29, 2005 9:51 PM Thank-you for inviting me to join this group! I truly believe we are ALL One in God! There are many paths to One Truth! I look forward to learning more about all of the various religions throughout our world. Much Peace~love and Light! Wendy [ send green star]
Melissa K.	Hello Everyone, and Thank You, SilverWolf & RunningFox. June 29, 2005 9:38 PM I'm happy to join this gathering! It will be a pleasure to learn about all the different religious beliefs. It's the essence of each and every one that will make it possible for us all to become aware of the truth. I suspect that the truth will be very simple. ~Love~Light~Laughter~2~All~ [ send green star]
Glenna W.	Hello to all June 29, 2005 9:21 PM Glad to be here, thanks for the invite. I really like what I just read, reminds me of my beliefs, the phrase all roads lead to Rome is where I got my belief I believe all roads lead to God everybody just needs a little different road. Glenna [ send green star]
Diane B.	sorry Peri June 29, 2005 9:13 PM Sorry i mis spelled your name. Please forgive the mistake... Diane/az [ send green star]
Diane B.	Thanks Perry June 29, 2005 9:10 PM Very well said Pery, I agree. I too seek the thoughts of others in order to learn and grow spiritually and be a better person. [ send green star]
Peri C.	Thank you ~ June 29, 2005 8:57 PM Thank you for inviting me to join you here. I have always believed that there are many paths to the one truth. Because of this I reasoned that, just as many people can stand about in a field and have a different perception of a tree in its center, the only way for many people to realize the one truth is to share their different perspectives and seek the common vision. This group will, I think, enrich us all. [ send green star]
Diane B.	Thanks for ....... June 29, 2005 8:54 PM the invite. Religion seems to be a real topic with all the distruction of fires and earthquakes here in the western usa-- I am not sure at the moment but I make sure to thank my Creator and make peace with him each day/ This wil be great to learn what other beliefs have to stay about the "state of our times" Diane/az [ send green star]
Waya Yonega A.	June 29, 2005 8:43 PM everyone..... Please come in and grab a seat and enjoy please feel free to ask any question you have wondered on religion and feel free to answer any questions that you may have knowledge on as well, we are all here to learn from one another.... Many Blessings, SilverWolf and Runningfox [ send green star]
anonymous	June 29, 2005 8:33 PM I wish to thank the hosts of this group for inviting me here. I hope I can contribute much to it. [report anonymous abuse]
CD A.	June 29, 2005 8:12 PM Osiyo, Silverwolfmoon and Runningfox....I thank you both for the invite.....always good to learn new things .....also Osiyo to all who have come to join group dohiya and many blessings to you all Tanena [ send green star]
Fox N.	Thank you Runningfox for the invitation June 29, 2005 8:12 PM This is fantastic! Thank you for creating this group, I so enjoy learning all I can especially when it comes to spiritual knowledge. My belief system is unique and is a culmination of different belief systems, which I weaved together. I’ve been told that the road to enlightenment would be quicker if I chose a system that is already in practice, tried and true so to speak. I’m not sure the creator really discriminates I would much rather think it is our intentions that he observes. [ send green star]
Ricardo L.	June 29, 2005 8:01 PM thank you for the invitation! from Mexico City to all who deserve it! [ send green star]
Austin J.	thanks June 29, 2005 7:46 PM i appreciate the invite..i`ve always wanted to know about diffeerent religions... [ send green star]
anonymous	Hello! June 29, 2005 7:40 PM *...thank you for the invitation SilverWolf Moon...this community looks very good...it can help bring us all to a better understanding of our Creator and each other...* [report anonymous abuse]
Matthias D.	Invite June 29, 2005 7:35 PM Thank you for the invitation Silverwolf! Looks like a place I might enjoy. Be well all, Matt [ send green star]
OleGreyMike K.	June 29, 2005 7:29 PM Thanks for the invite SilverWolf, I only hope I can find enough time to stop in now and then, and maybe even share my perspective on things. [ send green star]
Dan M.	June 29, 2005 7:23 PM Thank You for the invite Silverwolf . The religions of the world seem to be at the center of everything good or bad that goes on in the world today.This should be a very interesting and intriguing group. Dan [ send green star]
Mylene D.	Runningfox, Silverwolf June 29, 2005 7:17 PM Thank you for the invitation; I am encouraged by this topic as I have been a 'religion' explorer since early on. I look forward to learning and keeping my mind and heart open and ready. [ send green star]
Dawn C.	Runningfox and Silverwolf June 29, 2005 7:16 PM Thank you for the invitation, and the warm welcome. I'm here to learn. gentle hugs, dawn [ send green star]
Paula P.	Thank you June 29, 2005 7:15 PM for inviting me. I am fascinated by how many things in common each religion has.If God made one of us, He made all of us. No matter by what name we call Him, I think there is only One. JMHO of course. Looking forward to some interesting thoughts... paula [ send green star]
Toni H.	Hi all June 29, 2005 7:13 PM Thanks for the invitation. I look forward to reading the threads in this group. It'll be nice to learn more about other religions after having been indoctrinated in Catholicism for the bulk of my childhood. [ send green star]
Leslie D.	June 29, 2005 7:12 PM everyone! Good idea for a group! [ send green star]
Runningfox M.	June 29, 2005 6:49 PM Hi I am glad to see you here with us Jose,, I want each member to bear the following in mind This group is for informational purposes only and no prayer requests or petitions will be permitted to be posted here and no one will be allowed to say their religion is the one true religion or another persons religion is wrong..This group is for each of us to learn from each other thru getting to know the different belief systems of the world..Please bear this in mind when posting.. This is a golden opportunity for each of us to get to know each other much better.. Thanks again for each of you joining the group.. Please feel free to reply or not reply to anything posted here.. Those of you who know Silverwolf and me know we do not require any member of any group we host to do anything..They are free to comment or not comment we leave that choice up to them and if they choose not to post anything nothing will happen and thay most certainly would never be unsubscribed for not posting as some group hosts have done in the past.. Love and Blessings Runningfox and Silverwolf [ send green star]
Nicholas P.	Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!! June 29, 2005 6:26 PM Hi, Runninfox and Silverwolf, Thanks for creating this group, sure that we can have interesting debates and can learn from others. Tolerancy must be a hint. And thanks a lot for the invite. Best regards from Madrid, España Jose Nicolas [ send green star]
Isma W.	June 29, 2005 5:44 PM thank you for the invite Runningfox.. Love and Blessings Isma [ send green star]
Teresa D.	new group June 29, 2005 5:32 PM Thank you for your invitation to join this group. I agree that learning about different religions and spiritual beliefs is important. I feel it can create acceptance of differences, which can bring peace on earth! I am happy to contribute in any way I can. I have never joined a group like this, so wanted to ask, is there a time frame when issues are posted or do we check in whenever the spirit moves us? Thank you again. May you be blessed in all you do. Teresa [ send green star]
Runningfox M.	June 29, 2005 4:51 PM Thanks a lot for all of you joining this group.. Recently it dawned on me that here on care2 is a golden opportunity for people from all over the world to share their many different beliefs..One of the things I have found was that the majority of the people I asked about their religious beliefs were they considered themselves not to be mainstream..I am here to learn and to share and I hope all of you will ask questions and open a dialog about your different beliefs.. This group is not about trying to preach to anyone or to convince anyone that one religion is better than another or any religion is right we could care less whether or not you have a religion because that is your choice to make.. You will probably be as amazed as I am that no matter where we live or what we believe or don't believe we are more alike than not..All of us all over the world are connected and all of us are more alike in many different things than we realize.. Have fun learning and sharing on this group and when you ask a question ask the entire group intead of a single group member..We can each teach each other.. ( I love the way that sounds) Love, Peace and Blessings Runningfox Moss [ send green star]
Pete O.	Hiya Running fox June 29, 2005 4:21 PM Thanks for inviting me ,I definatley like the idea -love n peace dude [ send green star]
Joy N.	Thank you RunningFox! June 29, 2005 3:55 PM I had almost joined this group awhile ago, YET didn't move on it until your personal invite! It's all because of you! May you dream of universal understanding and acceptance and bring it back into your daily life, one person at a time. Sincerely, Joy [ send green star]
Naomi G.	Hello June 29, 2005 3:54 PM Thank you Runningfox for the invite. I like learning about new religions. This group is great for me. [ send green star]
Clara M.	June 29, 2005 3:36 PM I don't believe in any kind of God or magic, but I do think that religions are an essential part of human history, and I would love to know what you all think, and what you all believe. Thanks a lot for joining me in Besitos, Clarita [ send green star]
Derek W.	June 29, 2005 3:21 PM Many thanks for the invitations, Brother Runningfox, all of them! I hope I will be able to share every so often, and I'm fascinated by your concept of the unity between the world's major religions Peace be on this group and may we all learn of and from our interconnectedness. Peace [ send green star]
Sharleen B.	Thank you for another interesting group June 29, 2005 3:11 PM Runningfox and Silverwolf! I am honored to be here. I believe in a Creator and his messengers but am no longer affiliated with any religion. Thank you for the invite and I look forward to learning some things from others. [ send green star]
anonymous	Runningfox June 29, 2005 2:29 PM I am very interested in other views. I do not believe in religion. But I do believe in the Word of God. The Holy Bible without man-kind's delusions... Love and Blessings True [report anonymous abuse]
Shikha A.	June 29, 2005 2:21 PM hey! thanks sooooo much for the invite..im really glad you invited me, i dont think ill be participating much save for asking questions cos im totally curious..is that ok? once again, id like to thank you for the invite..this group has two terrific hosts.. [ send green star]
Rozlen W.	June 29, 2005 2:17 PM I'm very happy to be here and I'm grateful for the opportunity to participate & learn. Thank you RunningFox & SilverWolf Roz [ send green star]
Drew B.	Good to be here June 29, 2005 2:11 PM Hi! It's good to be here. I'm a Roman Catholic. [ send green star]
Kicka P.	June 29, 2005 2:03 PM Thank you Runningfox for the invite. All 5 of them This could pose interesting. Although I have pullled away from Major religions, nonetheless, this will be interesting. [ send green star]
Kuba A.	June 29, 2005 1:53 PM Thank you for the warm reception, sir. [ send green star]
Runningfox M.	Welcome June 29, 2005 12:03 PM Welcome To the Religions of The World Group..This group is designed for someone to learn about and discuss the many different religions of the world..In this group your comments and opinions will be very welcome and encouraged as long as those comments and opinions do no harm or do not create uneasy feelings with another person..This is not a group for debating a particular religion or trying to convert anyone to another religion.. Anyone who is interested in the history of the world or in their own culture will probably find this group very interesting.. Suggestions or recommendations on how to improve the group are welcome and will be considered.. All who come in love and peace are welcome here.. Love and Blessings Runningfox and Silverwolf [ send green star]