What would you call this religious belief?

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I believe in a mix of Wicca, Christianity, and Buddhism. I believe science is part of it, but I also believe SOMETHING is controlling the universe, though I highly doubt it's an actual PERSON of some sort. I think it's a form of energy we haven't discovered yet. I don't think religion should say science is invalid, but all also believe at the point of evolution we are, we can't know EVERYTHING, and science is only BEGINNING to advance, so it can't explain EVERY single thing. I believe in spirits, and I also believe in the supernatural, though I have doubts on what it REALLY is. I believe humans have psychic abilities and were evolutionarily meant to, and that other animals have the same abilities too. I also believe LGBT people were MEANT to be who they are, that there is obviously an evolutionary reason. Yeah, maybe trans people might be some kind of mutation, but mutations are what helps evolution of a species. They're people too and need respect and should be allowed to be the gender they feel. Whatever causes the universe to do what it does isn't stupid, it isn't dumb. The universe knows what it's doing, even though it's not a living being.

thinking for yourself

It encompasses a teleological view of sociology and an ontological view of evolution. I'm apt to believe that there's an attractor pulling our evolution toward a certain end, and that end is for the universe to have the ability to understand and contemplate its own existence through us. It wants to experience itself, and I think that's why we evolved. It isn't necessarily an intelligence. It could actually be more of a tendency.

I actually get kind of scared by the waves of purposelessness being resonated in this era, because it may be a sign that we've run our course. I think there's still a lot more to be done and more to be experienced, though, like exploration of space, exploration of our own consciousness, and some time to finally love one another as opposed to killing each other off over resources.

I would call it sloppy thinking.

Does witchcraft affect the physical world?
Did Jesus of Nazareth rise from the dead?
Can you give an example of a person using psychic powers? What are they able to do with their psychic powers?

You need to answer these questions before you start slapping labels on yourself.

Jedi?

I'd call it a religious belief in a sense, yes. An interesting one at that.

I would call it 'stuff that theaspiemusician believes'.

I would call it stupid.

In all seriousness, the label is irrelevant. Just give it one, or don't. I would consider it a "spiritual evolutionism". You should also look into Process Theology if you have the opportunity, as I think they may have some similar ideas. (although I am not an expert myself) http://www.religion-online.org/listbyca ... asp?Cat=18

Also, I think that your notion of "something controlling the universe" is pretty questionable. Is there a clear intent behind what happens? I mean, if you did a historical analysis, would you find some very clear notion of the desires of this entity? I also would urge you away from ESP as most parapsychology is very poorly evidenced, and for the most part has more evidence against it.

I would call it "Unity". There is a church near where I used to live called "Unity". They embrace lots of different beliefs from all religions. It's Christian in name. They do mention Jesus, and have a worship service but you don't have to believe in Jesus to go there. Their church library has books on lots of different religions and philosophies. If you are looking for a community or a house of worship, I'd suggest you check them out. They are not pushy and believe that everybody believes what they do for a reason. I believe they are part of a nationwide denomination.

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I would call it new age non-sense.