Comments for Year of Faith http://www.yearoffaith.net A year-long experiment in faith and religious belief. Three people practice twelve different religions over the course of one year and write about it. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:10:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 Comment on Reflections on my Deal With the Devil by Lauren http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/05/09/reflections-on-my-deal-with-the-devil/#comment-5287 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:57:31 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/05/09/reflections-on-my-deal-with-the-devil/#comment-5287 Hi...so I don't know you lol obviously, but I really like your blogs. I have only read a couple of them but I really enjoy reading them. I am currently writing a novel about satanism..in a sense rather, and your blogs have helped me out a lot..oh and heres a shocker, I'm a Christian who was born and raised in Alabama and I still live here so not everyone in the south is judgmental ;) Hi…so I don’t know you lol obviously, but I really like your blogs. I have only read a couple of them but I really enjoy reading them. I am currently writing a novel about satanism..in a sense rather, and your blogs have helped me out a lot..oh and heres a shocker, I’m a Christian who was born and raised in Alabama and I still live here so not everyone in the south is judgmental ;)

]]> Comment on Meek and Mild? by Nato Welch http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/12/14/meek-and-mild/#comment-5122 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:37:48 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/12/14/meek-and-mild/#comment-5122 When I first encountered this story, I had a rather odd reaction: "Damn. Jesus was a hellraiser! Errr... wait a minute..." I suppose it would be relevant to point out that jealousy is one emotional process that God claims as having many times in the OT. In fact, it's in the First Commandment. When I first encountered this story, I had a rather odd reaction:

“Damn. Jesus was a hellraiser! Errr… wait a minute…”

I suppose it would be relevant to point out that jealousy is one emotional process that God claims as having many times in the OT. In fact, it’s in the First Commandment.

]]> Comment on by Nato Welch http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/12/11/143/#comment-5118 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:49:22 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/12/11/143/#comment-5118 <a href="http://amormundi.blogspot.com/2007/12/many-of-faithful-are-really-just.html" rel="nofollow">Many of the Faithful are Really Just Aesthetes</a>. Many of the Faithful are Really Just Aesthetes.

]]> Comment on Facial Hair and Devotion by Pababa http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/08/facial-hair-and-devotion/#comment-5110 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:24:49 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/08/facial-hair-and-devotion/#comment-5110 "I picked up the razor simply because I thought I looked better, and felt cooler, with less hair." I feel that your view on Sikhism is very narrow-minded. The first thing that Sikhism teaches is to be true to yourself. I feel that Sikhism is being judged on the basis of keeping your hair, not being able to eat meat, not being able to drink...etc. There is far more to this religion than strict set of conducts. It would be considerate from your views, that you have based your opinions strictly on stereo-types and ... 2 facts. It does bother me to an extent, that you have based your opinions on what others have told you. This is clear from your statement, since its lacking any form of truth (except the consideration of the 2 facts). I am not a very religious person. However, that fact that millions of people follow religion is not simply because of the "strict conditions", instead it is something more. Whatever that may be, it would be considerate if you also mentioned why people decide to follow religion. However, you would not be able to know that, until yow actually follow a certain religon. Im going to cut it short and not try to write a novel here. Thanks for Reading. “I picked up the razor simply because I thought I looked better, and felt cooler, with less hair.”

I feel that your view on Sikhism is very narrow-minded. The first thing that Sikhism teaches is to be true to yourself. I feel that Sikhism is being judged on the basis of keeping your hair, not being able to eat meat, not being able to drink…etc.

There is far more to this religion than strict set of conducts. It would be considerate from your views, that you have based your opinions strictly on stereo-types and … 2 facts.
It does bother me to an extent, that you have based your opinions on what others have told you. This is clear from your statement, since its lacking any form of truth (except the consideration of the 2 facts).

I am not a very religious person. However, that fact that millions of people follow religion is not simply because of the “strict conditions”, instead it is something more. Whatever that may be, it would be considerate if you also mentioned why people decide to follow religion. However, you would not be able to know that, until yow actually follow a certain religon.

Im going to cut it short and not try to write a novel here.
Thanks for Reading.

]]> Comment on An Introduction to Sikhism by Flora http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/08/01/an-introduction-to-sikhism/#comment-5014 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:37:46 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/08/01/an-introduction-to-sikhism/#comment-5014 Thank you for sharing all your great work. I wish i was studying all these with your group. It really gave me more understanding of the Sikh faith. Thank you. Blessings. Flora Thank you for sharing all your great work. I wish i was studying all these with your group. It really gave me more understanding of the Sikh faith. Thank you. Blessings. Flora

]]> Comment on Facial Hair and Devotion by Nato Welch http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/08/facial-hair-and-devotion/#comment-5001 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:22:16 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/08/facial-hair-and-devotion/#comment-5001 Facial hair... clothes... what's the diff? Is wearing clothes now a tacit acknowledgment that God didn't get it quite right? Next up: nude photos! Facial hair… clothes… what’s the diff?

Is wearing clothes now a tacit acknowledgment that God didn’t get it quite right?

Next up: nude photos!

]]> Comment on Remarks on Being the Worst Sikh Ever by A. Singh http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/14/remarks-on-being-the-worst-sikh-ever/#comment-4984 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:14:18 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/14/remarks-on-being-the-worst-sikh-ever/#comment-4984 Hi Michael, I think it would be safe to say you should first confirm if you are following Sikhism for the month, or Judaism. Try one thing at a time. Another thing - Sikhism has no place for feeling guilty, feeling regretful, hating yourself, hating the world, being down on yourself, etc. Every action has a cause. Either it was your environment, your predispositions, your conscious thought, or an act of God. It did not "just" happen - it happened for a reason. Most often, the reason is ourselves. Furthermore, the guilt we feel is actually detrimental. It does not mean you should not feel the need to make up for your mistakes, or that you should avoid responsibility. In fact, it means you should take full responsibility and then put your money where your mouth is, on every single action of life. Lastly, sure, in the last month you did not do those things, but did you do any of the following: 1) Earn your earnings honestly 2) Not commit fraud, adultery, etc. 3) Feed, clothe, or support someone in need 4) Thank and Remember God for what you have 5) Abstain from alcohol, drugs, and meat 6) Show love for others and yourself on a spiritual (not superficial) level Of course the things you mentioned are important, but not without these things I have mentioned above. Hi Michael,

I think it would be safe to say you should first confirm if you are following Sikhism for the month, or Judaism. Try one thing at a time.

Another thing - Sikhism has no place for feeling guilty, feeling regretful, hating yourself, hating the world, being down on yourself, etc. Every action has a cause. Either it was your environment, your predispositions, your conscious thought, or an act of God. It did not “just” happen - it happened for a reason. Most often, the reason is ourselves.

Furthermore, the guilt we feel is actually detrimental. It does not mean you should not feel the need to make up for your mistakes, or that you should avoid responsibility. In fact, it means you should take full responsibility and then put your money where your mouth is, on every single action of life.

Lastly, sure, in the last month you did not do those things, but did you do any of the following:
1) Earn your earnings honestly
2) Not commit fraud, adultery, etc.
3) Feed, clothe, or support someone in need
4) Thank and Remember God for what you have
5) Abstain from alcohol, drugs, and meat
6) Show love for others and yourself on a spiritual (not superficial) level

Of course the things you mentioned are important, but not without these things I have mentioned above.

]]> Comment on Remarks on Being the Worst Sikh Ever by Michael http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/14/remarks-on-being-the-worst-sikh-ever/#comment-4932 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:50:11 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/14/remarks-on-being-the-worst-sikh-ever/#comment-4932 Thank you, Pat. I appreciate the advice, and your paintings (especially the I-Ching stuff). Thank you, Pat. I appreciate the advice, and your paintings (especially the I-Ching stuff).

]]> Comment on Remarks on Being the Worst Sikh Ever by Pat Shafer http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/14/remarks-on-being-the-worst-sikh-ever/#comment-4931 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:08:42 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/14/remarks-on-being-the-worst-sikh-ever/#comment-4931 Seems to me you need a long break from this Religion Project. Can't you just take a couple of weeks and devote the time to hedonism? No study, no prayers (unless spontaneous), plenty of food and drink and partying. Do it! Pat Seems to me you need a long break from this Religion Project. Can’t you just take a couple of weeks and devote the time to hedonism?
No study, no prayers (unless spontaneous), plenty of food and drink and partying. Do it!
Pat

]]> Comment on Facial Hair and Devotion by Jatinder Singh http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/08/facial-hair-and-devotion/#comment-4920 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:28:01 +0000 http://www.yearoffaith.net/2007/09/08/facial-hair-and-devotion/#comment-4920 Nice blog! read many of the post and really like them!! One thing I would like to point out that there are hardly any restrictions regarding Diet in Sikhism although some gropus among Sikhs would like to follow vegetarianism forreason well known to them ! But the offficial body of Sikhs dont recognise any restriction in eating anything except ritualistic food( like halal, kosher) and yes Intoxication is kind of discouraged for obvious reason!:) may be becuase you are gona enjoy it ( intoxication !) and then like to sing praise of its maker ( company ) more than god!!just kiding!!!! Any way nicely written topics and about last of your topics about facial hairs for somebody new to sikhism it is encouraged to try to keep facial hair but its not neccesary all thse things amy follow but main focus still remains to be spirtual message that is contained in Sri Guru Granth Sahib . So I dont think one should be too much concerned about it when they start their journey in Sikhism as such things may follow on later or may be not!! Yes I would like to give you links to very good Online translation ( option is there to see more than one translation !) of Sri guru Granth sahb http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?S=y Also I am part of online disscusion group regarding Spirtuality and sikh prospective you can have look in your free time here http://www.sikhphilosophy.net HOpefully i will visist again ! Take care Jatinder SIngh Nice blog!

read many of the post and really like them!!

One thing I would like to point out that there are hardly any restrictions regarding Diet in Sikhism although some gropus among Sikhs would like to follow vegetarianism forreason well known to them ! But the offficial body of Sikhs dont recognise any restriction in eating anything except ritualistic food( like halal, kosher) and yes Intoxication is kind of discouraged for obvious reason!:) may be becuase you are gona enjoy it ( intoxication !) and then like to sing praise of its maker ( company ) more than god!!just kiding!!!!

Any way nicely written topics and about last of your topics about facial hairs

for somebody new to sikhism it is encouraged to try to keep facial hair but its not neccesary all thse things amy follow but main focus still remains to be spirtual message that is contained in Sri Guru Granth Sahib . So I dont think one should be too much concerned about it when they start their journey in Sikhism as such things may follow on later or may be not!!

Yes I would like to give you links to very good Online translation ( option is there to see more than one translation !) of Sri guru Granth sahb

http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?S=y

Also I am part of online disscusion group regarding Spirtuality and sikh prospective you can have look in your free time here

http://www.sikhphilosophy.net

HOpefully i will visist again !

Take care

Jatinder SIngh

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