What religion is the most in touch with these modern times?

Atheism, it takes quite a bit of faith to believe that the world and life just happened out of no where so it should count as a religion.

Espada12

That is not what atheism is, and even if it was. It wouldn't be a religion.

I'd say none of them, which is why so many churches losing people.

Buddhism, most likely.

rockerbikie

It probably comes closer than most but I still wouldn't say it it really in touch with the times.

[QUOTE="Espada12"]Atheism, it takes quite a bit of faith to believe that the world and life just happened out of no where so it should count as a religion.

_Tobli_

That is not what atheism is, and even if it was. It wouldn't be a religion.

It's not what atheism is but it's what atheist believe. That the world and life just happened!

Atheism, it takes quite a bit of faith to believe that the world and life just happened out of no where so it should count as a religion.

Espada12

none of them, considering they mostly predate modern times by at least a millenia. And the modern ones are just plain crazy imo, and to most others (i.e. scientology), so they are not in touch.

[QUOTE="SickBoy724"]

Not a religion, but the people, the non-extremist believers of Islam have a higher priority in scientific research than those who are Christan. I need to find where I've read that.

Hakkai007

The Middle East used to have be one of the most scientifically advanced places on the Earth ( I forget which part though), but that was thousands of years ago.

Back on topic, I would say its Buddhism.

Scientology.PernicioEnigma

None of them ever were

all that new age junk. its corny as hell, but at least

- it doesnt promote bigotry

- it doesnt discourage psychology, psychiatry, or medicine

- it doesnt indoctrinate children

- it doesnt receive tax cuts

- it doesnt get in the way of education

- it doesnt have militants

- it doesnt control governments and execute people for petty crimes

- it doesnt have a unified clergy

- it doesnt call for conversions

- it doesnt have very much of what could be called dogma

- it promotes a genuine appreciation of life and peace

it may make you sound like a hippie fruitcake but you could be worse off. its perfectly compatable with modern society. Its the ideal religion. the kind that doesnt interfere with day to day life or politics.

Emperorism.

I think those Raelians have the right idea.

Buddhism has been the most influential on Western culture for a while I feel like.quiglythegreat

Quantum physics. They believe in a dark energy that surrounds the universe, yet they only have supporting evidence to back up their claim. Until there is absolute proof of dark energy, it must be considered a matter of faith that it truly exists. I know not everyone may agree with my assesment, but how cool would it be to have a bunch of technophiles wearing white cloaks worshiping the almighty dark energy? Ok, I've seen too many sci-fi movies.

None of them.