Defining eclectic is not hard,but mainly an eclectic is defining their beliefs on their own personal terms. That is to say,it works for me,your mileage may vary. It is not something that will end up being a major "Accepted" belief,and that is ok because it isn't meant to be. Generally it is a personally defined thing,and that in fact is what what makes it what it is. If I wanted a religion with very strict "Dogma" it would not fit an eclectic view.
As an eclectic myself,in many ways I dislike the "dogmatic" approach to my personal path. Some people "need" the "Dogma" because everything is defined for you,and many people feel more comfortable in having everything set out for them. The negative side to being eclectic,is people will not always take your beliefs seriously,but to an eclectic that is not a concern because it is a personal definition of how they view the spiritual nature of their existence.
As an eclectic myself,in many ways I dislike the "dogmatic" approach to my personal path. Some people "need" the "Dogma" because everything is defined for you,and many people feel more comfortable in having everything set out for them. The negative side to being eclectic,is people will not always take your beliefs seriously,but to an eclectic that is not a concern because it is a personal definition of how they view the spiritual nature of their existence.
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