Yet, are those traditions in any way strictly monotheistic? Most that I am aware of do not make such a claim; although as you say some do.
When it comes to the presentation of an argument, the terms used are often important as Vam knows. Making a claim for all cases in such a case is asking for rebuttal. Of course, that may have been his intent! On Sep 9, 4:16 am, Molly <[email protected]> wrote: > I would disagree in that there are mystical traditions to many eastern > and western religions that do none of those three. > > On Sep 9, 6:34 am, Vam <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > Monotheistic Religions, as they are, do three things : > > 1 Assure salvation, the power for which is entirely with another > > 2 Demand Belief in a defined presentation of thought and ideology > > 3 Convert others to their fold through material lure, physical and > > mental fear and reward. > > > Atheistic disciplines, pantheistic and polytheistic ways of living do > > none of these. > > > They are therefore not religions as the people in the West and Middle > > East believe in and understand !
