Gladiators/Knights/Samauri

[Hardball]

O.K. I'm bending one of the Cardinal rules of the internet--Don't discuss religion or politics. Let's see if we can get a few opinions without things getting ugly.
The topic is Religion. I just finished reading a book on Gladiators(1) and it stated that their religion was Polytheistic which means believing and worshipping more than One God. I think but I am not sure that some Samauri also believed in one God. Do you think it is possible in Contemporary times to practice Polytheistic Religion? Any other opinions or comments?


Footnote (1){History Hunters}Gladiator's Secret, John Malam

[Tant01]

Ancestors and various gods...

O.K. I'm bending one of the Cardinal rules of the internet--Don't discuss religion or politics. Let's see if we can get a few opinions without things getting ugly.
The topic is Religion. I just finished reading a book on Gladiators(1) and it stated that their religion was Polytheistic which means believing and worshipping more than One God. I think but I am not sure that some Samauri also believed in one God. Do you think it is possible in Contemporary times to practice Polytheistic Religion? Any other opinions or comments?


Footnote (1){History Hunters}Gladiator's Secret, John Malam

Bad Bad Bad.... you... hardball!

From "My Judo" by Masahiko Kimura;

In those days, I was interested in Zen. I wanted to reach "the state of no ego", discover secret judo techniques and throw around tough opponents using the techniques. But in reality, I missed a chance to go to a Zen temple one after another. That is because it was evident that I would lose my precious time for training by doing so. After all, humans are weak. When they get sick or get into a trouble, they depend on God. I was no exception. I meditated trying to reach the state of no ego. I first struggled to reach the state of no ego, but soon I lost the force for struggling and forgot about tomorrow's bout and the fact that I was sitting. Soon after reaching this state, the character of "win" appeared on my mind. But the character soon got superimposed on the character of "loss". However, my mind was already empty. I did not make any effort to get the character of "win". I don't know how much time has elapsed since I started to sit. Suddenly, my whole body became hot as if somebody poured boiling water over me from above the top of my head, and my body started to tremble. I then noticed that the character of "win" was shining at the center of my forehead as if it had been waiting for me to notice its appearance. "I will win tomorrow's bouts." I was convinced of my victory with pleasure. I believed that it was a message from God that can be given only to those who push to the maximum limit of mental and physical strength and get to the border between life and death. If I had pursued only pleasure, I would have seen the character of "loss". God sides with only those who challenge a difficult task despite the possibility of death. Even though I had no special belief in any religion, it was my interpretation of the existence of God.

I then calmed down from the joyful feeling of victory, turned on the light of the room, and prayed for protection from various gods. I also prayed to the ancestors of the Kimura family. Centuries ago, it is said Musashi Miyamoto who was called the greatest sword master in history, visited a shrine before his battle with the Yoshioka family, and tried to pull a bell uttering "God, please protect me", but regained calmness and did not ring the bell. "I do not count on gods" It was his motto.

[BoarSpear]

I would love to play, but i NEVER discuss religion, or politics....its just personal policy...

[Warrior189]

Well there are some people who worships more than one "God" its the Hindu people. They believe in about thousands of "Gods".

[Kenpodog]

Do you think it is possible in Contemporary times to practice Polytheistic Religion? Any other opinions or comments?

Many business people do, they worship the "ALMIGHTY DOLLAR". That religon requires long hours, constant communication, and as little family time as possible.

I FEEL SORRY FOR THOSE PEOPLE !!!!
but who am I to judge

[B.Y.O.B.]

Atleast what they're worshiping is real. Unlike the other religion who dont know if their "god" is a man or woman or can be more than 1 "god".