Is it right to "try" other religions? - Page 2

I, Brian · 08-28-2003, 10:32 PM

Of course, it is important to note that - whatever our beliefs - this is essentially an inter-faith board, and the inter-faith dialogue must needs remain respectful.

Actually, there's scope for a comparative argument here - that of the similarities between monotheism and polytheism, that I really should make room to address at some point. I'm going to have to really think on the new forum strucuturing.

bgruagach · 08-29-2003, 08:08 PM

I thought I'd interject with another useful resource for those who are exploring different religious paths. This one is called the "Advanced Bonewits Cult Danger Evaluation Frame" (or the ABCDEF). It's a handy checklist created by Isaac Bonewits that helps identify various "warning signs" that a group might not be one to get involved with, i.e. might be rather cult-like. I find it's good for evaluating any group, not just religious ones, for whether they are level-headed or not.

The checklist is on Bonewits' website at http://www.neopagan.net/ABCDEF.html And yes, Isaac Bonewits is a modern Pagan.

; )

Ben Gruagach

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08-28-2003, 10:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
I, Brian Soul Rebel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Highlands of Scotland Posts: 4,598	Of course, it is important to note that - whatever our beliefs - this is essentially an inter-faith board, and the inter-faith dialogue must needs remain respectful. Actually, there's scope for a comparative argument here - that of the similarities between monotheism and polytheism, that I really should make room to address at some point. I'm going to have to really think on the new forum strucuturing.

08-29-2003, 08:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
bgruagach a mod in "Alternative" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: a Canadian in Eden Prairie, MN USA Posts: 459	I thought I'd interject with another useful resource for those who are exploring different religious paths. This one is called the "Advanced Bonewits Cult Danger Evaluation Frame" (or the ABCDEF). It's a handy checklist created by Isaac Bonewits that helps identify various "warning signs" that a group might not be one to get involved with, i.e. might be rather cult-like. I find it's good for evaluating any group, not just religious ones, for whether they are level-headed or not. The checklist is on Bonewits' website at http://www.neopagan.net/ABCDEF.html And yes, Isaac Bonewits is a modern Pagan. ; ) Ben Gruagach