We have heard a lot from the Christians, Islamic, Athiests, some Jews, Pagans, Wiccans and Agnosts, a little from the Hindus and the Mormons - but what about the rest of us? Let's see how much concensus we can find outside of the "usual" religions...
2006-06-13 19:54:05 · 8 answers · asked by carole 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You know, I'd just like to say that although you know about my religion, I'd like to give you a big hug for including Wicca in the "usual" religions! Thanks!
2006-06-14 00:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Ally 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My personal faith leads me to believe that religion is the true evil.
Repeatedly in the worlds religious texts it warns about those who would use faith for their own power. In The new testament it even states, "Do not make houses of worship but let each man take the word into his heart and into his own house that there it might live with him and his family". This text is in both the book of Mathew and of Corinthians but is often removed as being non-cannon by most traditional christian churches.
Looking around at the world some of the worst deeds mankind has ever done are in the name of religion. The crusades, the inquisitions, genocide of all kinds, the list goes on and on.
As far as God and faith are concerned, I believe that much of the bible has been lost to mankinds manipulations and to simple loss and change through time. Just now archaeologists are finding the book of Judas and there have been findings that there may have been a book of James (Jesus half brother and first apostle whom is often forgotten, ignored or even written out by most churches). These texts should offer us more information on the life of Jesus but for a long time this has been kept from us either by accident or by design.
Overall I think there is a lot not told in the bible (not that it is the final or only word of God either, there are many texts from other religions that seem just as important but I was raised as a Christian so I return to my roots when discussing faith). For example, the plight of mankind is usually blamed on Adam and Eve and the work of the devil. However, it is my belief that God is all knowing, infallible and can see all things past, present and future. Thus the plight of mankind today is God's design. He knew Adam and Eve would take the actions they did. He knew the devil would rebel against him and yet he continued and let these things happen. Why? Because he is a loving and caring heavenly father. Yes, you read that right, he lets us suffer because he cares. He didn't want to create little robot slaves that would do his bidding and bow to him. He wanted beings that could think for themselves. So he gives us a choice, to follow his ways or not, but either way he wants us to be happy. His way leads to one kind of happiness, be it heaven or a paradise earth under is care or the short lived happiness of indulgences today. He gave us choices and let us live our own lives.
Anyway, this answer is too long already, but you get the idea of my faith.
2006-06-13 20:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by jjbeard926 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are all familiar with most religions. Religions try to teach people about God and spiritual values that would make human life better. But all religions are imperfect because they are man-made. They (including the Christian Religion) are finite human attempts to reach the infinite. Thus it remains a well intended theory.
But I would like to tell you that there is a person (Not Religion) who can introduce you to the infinite God. He is Jesus Christ. If you know Him personally you'll know the difference. He is the infinite God who became a human being so that he could die for the sinful mankind paying their penalty. His infinite love brought him down and sent him to the cross. But death couldn't hold him in because he is the author of life. He is very much alive and is willing to give us a new life that is altogether different. He promised to return physically and to take us to be with him for ever. He has given us guidelines to follow while we live on earth and foretold the signs of the end time. These are being fulfilled today as the world events reveal. To confirm, read the Bible. But before anything else, trust Jesus to save you, because he paid the price for you. Biblical Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship with the infinite God through Christ Jesus!
Because God loved the people of the world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will have eternal life in stead of eternal death. John 3:16
2006-06-13 20:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by lalskii 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I follow a narrow path of 'the road' less taken...
I belong to a religion with no name. But if one were to name such a religion, I'd say it's the "YOU" Religion or the "YOU" Movement:
One that is SELF-IMPOSED, SELF-MOTIVATED, and SELF-REGULATED. There are NO entrance fees to be paid, NO rituals or ceremonies involving others, and NO proselytizing.Your main job is to save your own soul first! And you go and find your own TEMPLE within YOU...
That's the "YOU" Movement.
But seriously though, we follow THE LAW and the sevenfold teaching of Yeshua Messiah/Jesus Christ who commands us to follow the Law of the Brotherhood, which states that
"None shall be wealthy and none shall be poor, and all shall work together in the gardens of the Brotherhood. Yet all shall follow his own path, and each shall commune with his own heart..."
Peace be with you!
2006-06-13 21:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Live your life free of inhibitions, pay the price for what you do and learn from it". (this does not mean go and break **** and kill people) it means if you get away with something once it doesn't make it right, and if you get in trouble do not fight it, accept it as truth and become wiser because of it. even if all you learn is not to drive drunk at night then you are still gaining wisdom from it.
"It is better to be hated for who you are then to be loved for who you are not". be true to yourself and others.
Live by these basic principals and live life without regret, mourning, or doubt.
2006-06-13 20:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was raised that religion breeds hatred and I have only found evidence to support that (especially with regards to christians).
2006-06-13 20:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by Poutine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for me religion is important.it's about what we believe.doesn't matter what religion but it keep u at the right path,if u know what i mean.
2006-06-13 20:02:16 · answer #7 · answered by i^am^me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont personaly do religion i dont do church i dint pray and i dont have candles everywhere however i would nevre diss those who do and if i had to go church i would
2006-06-13 19:58:00 · answer #8 · answered by vlaundon2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋