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Old 12-20-2008, 11:59 PM
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Default Can I pray to god in a shinto shrine or a buddist temple or church or hall or whateve

I travel a lot and find many different places where people pray. What if my religion is different from the one that is practiced at that place. Is this rude or sinful?
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Old 12-23-2008, 11:59 PM
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Syncretism.
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Old 12-28-2008, 11:59 PM
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you pray wherever you want to...it might be awkward(Sp)
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Old 01-01-2009, 11:59 PM
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How do they know who you're praying to? Besides, you're all praying to the same entity, so what does it matter?
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Old 01-02-2009, 11:59 PM
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I don't think so - most religions welcome visitors in a hope to convert them. Seldom does the congregation or minister even notice someone sitting alone in the back. I think it is wonderful to be able to find your God in any church or glen, at home or in a forest - I think more of the world should be that way.

Peace!
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Old 01-06-2009, 11:59 PM
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As long as you are respectful of other religious places, I do not think it matters where you pray. You can pray in a forest as well as a cathedral, by a stream as well as a shrine, etc. As the druids say/said "All gods are one God"...The Supreme Being is different things to different people/cultures, but if you pray in and from your heart, where you are will not matter.
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Old 01-11-2009, 11:59 PM
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Yes.

If the Pope can pray in a mosque then you can pray wherever you find yourself.

God is everywhere (except maybe hell) and Christians are call to pray at all times.

I see no reason that people cannot pray anywhere in the known universe.

However you should endeavor not be rude to any people around you.

With love in Christ.
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