Why should I choose to practice YOUR religion over someone elses?

Question

What are the perks?

Answer 1

i don't have any religion, and i'm fine this way

Answer 2

What are the perks?
1) Me
2) Freedom of thought
3) Me
4) No repurcussions from having sex out of marriage with
5) Me
6) You could be a vestal virgin
But other than these I don't see why you should have to practice religion at all. Religion is for people that are afraid of people being alone.

Answer 3

Because I said so, silly!

Haha, though, I really do like this question and I'm so looking forward to the lovely comments. $10 says that the majority of people who reply to this to give you reasons to convert to anything are Christians. Okay, well, not $10 because I don't have $10, but if I did, I'd bet.

They'll tell you all other religions are full of false prophets and bleh blah bluh, but the only source they cite is...The Bible! Wooo! That's like saying someone is beautiful and citing their mother. Of course the Bible's gonna say that, and your momma's gonna still think you're pretty, even if you're one of those people who needs a paper bag on your head in public. When you guys can cite more than ONE book, maybe I'll be more inclined to believe, but it's real hard to convert someone who was raised a Christian, became a "born again" Christian at the age of 12, then got fed up with it and had my actual intelligence and desire to question things raised.

So my answer, I don't have a religion. I have ideas, but that's all they are...just ideas on how I think and feel the world came into existence and why we are here. And I think that's the best way to be, not associated with any particular religion, because really, who enjoys being told what to believe? Think what you want to think and don't let the world tell you otherwise. Religion's not a bad thing until it starts being pushed like crack. Then, there's a problem.

Answer 4

Good question. Don't. Practice your own religion. Having said that, Laura, you would be required to read everything ever possibly written to find out which religion is the correct one. Fortunately, one religion stands out above the others, specifically, in its claim that it is the only religion by which men must be saved. That is the religion of Jesus Christ (sorry if this offends politically correctists). Once you have ascertained that it is the gospel of Jesus Christ that is the one true religion, you need not read the others. That is because the religion of Christ has enough convincing evidence to rule out any other religion and substantiate its claim. I know there are a lot of people on this website who disagree, but can you really ever know unless you've read the Bible - and read it objectively? Only you can do that for yourself. Check out the church of Christ as mentioned in the new testament. Good luck.

Answer 5

It depends a lot on what you think "religion" is for. Religion to some people is just a system of beliefs and behaviors to help them get more out of life or improve their inner selves. If this is what religion is to you, then you should do your research and find what works for you or matches your philosophy of life. But to many, religion consists of firmly held beliefs about what is or is not the truth. Christianity, for example, contends that certain events actually happened, and that those events have meaning in our lives. The same can be said of Islam. If you're choosing between religions like these--based on alleged historical events--you just have to ask yourself, "Do I believe those things really happened?" It would be very silly to become a Muslim if you don't believe Muhammad was a prophet, or to become a Christian if you don't believe Jesus rose from the dead. It is either the truth or it is a lie, and calling it "my" religion or "your" won't change that.

Answer 6

You know what? The choice, and the responsibility are entirely up to you. If you, like me, spent many a year wondering, why, if the stakes are so high regarding religious choice, how come
so many people treat even their own beliefs with such a lack of concern?
They rarely have done even the slightest bit of testing to see if their religion is truthful. Typically most are born into a religion. and by adulthood, religion is more a formality(and part of an identity), than a fluent, living, part of ones conscious reasoning.

That is why we see so many hackneyed cliches as responses to those seeking answers. If one really wants to please God, then one should test out every claim by whatever religion they favor. The responsible thing to do is: ACTUALLY READ WHATEVER HOLY BOOK YOU ARE TRYING TO PROMOTE!

You should seek a religion if that is what you are compelled to do.
If someone actually relates a message to you that is personal and builds something inside your mind that motivates your heart(emotions), then by all means, follow the inspiration and see where it leads. Do not ever put blind faith into anything, just because a large group may believe something.

As I said at the outset, most are reckless regarding their faith(religion). The seriousness, as they say is eternal happiness or eternal suffering.
I though disagree. As one who studied intently the Bible, I have found that the potential outcomes of ones life and decisions are limited to these three:
1.Eternal Life on the Earth.
2. Death.(non-existence, no cognizance).
3.Life in Heaven(but only for 144.000).

If this appeals to you than, by all means seek out the religion that teaches these basic, Bible supported tenets.

P.S.-the proof of the accuracy of my stand can easily be seen by perusing the other answers to your question.

Answer 7

All religion is man made it all makes the same claim that it comes from God. This claim is partially true but people can never stand to leave Gods word alone. This is because god’s word is consistent and does not mesh well with their personal preconceptions and bigoted ideas. So they make little changes here and there injecting their thoughts into the mix tainting the word with nonsense. For this reason you should not put much faith in these ideas about god that come from others. If God wants to tell you something He is perfectly capable of telling you directly.

Maybe you should stop reading what other people say about God and ask him to tell you what he wants you to do directly. Stop reading; clear you mind and listen. When you pray get you’re talking over as soon as possible and listen. He is trying to talk to you but your mind is full of nonsense from the bible and other sources. Don’t be surprised if what you hear does not sound much like what you have been told about God. You will be hearing Gods message minus the nonsense.

In your bible study have you ever heard of the small still voice? You can't hear it if your mind is otherwise occupied with other people’s silly ideas about God. Just try it you will be surprised

Answer 8

I am sure that you are old enough to study and understand all beliefs in the world. The best would be to do a little bit of study on the web. Ask from others the stuff you don't understand.

I am a person who did that and currently fascinated by Theravada Buddhism. It speaks about Life, The reason for living the life and how we could get over the hardship of life. (mentioned as Suffering, the reason for suffering and how do we get out of suffering) - Isn't that we are seeking when we talk about spirituality?

This site is still under construction - But may be it could benefit you latterly. http://www.metta.lk/

There are also many other sites that you could study Theravada Buddhism on. This is the best I could do - There is no other way to explain such vast knowledge in such little space and time.

Take care

Answer 9

If you were to visit a Meeting for Worship of the Friends, you would find that we don't turn anyone away for what they believe, or what sexual preference they express, the color of their skin, etc. Quakers, as they are known, believe that your salvation comes from getting connected to the Christ who resides in you, not from pronouncing some formula, declaring your belief in the Bible. Although we do accept the Bible as a way for learning about Christ and God, we come to know Christ through direct experience.
Quakers have lived their faith in their lives, matching deed to spoken intention consistently. Quakers were the first Christians to recognize that the mentally ill should be treated with compassion and given respect for the Christ within them. Quakers were among first Christians to oppose slavery, and have consistently practiced acceptance and tolerance between people of differing race. Quakers were from the founding of America among the few Europeans to treat the Native Americans with consistent honesty and fairness.
You may not have heard much about Quakers in the past, because unlike other Christian sects, they choose to lead by example rather than engage in evangelism by word. You might visit an Unprogrammed Quaker meeting, and see that Quakers do not set one or a few Believers over anyone else, as we believe not only that the Christ is within each of us to know, but each of us ministers to the other. So we don't have hierarchies, as do many of the older established religions. I invite you to check your directories for a Quaker Meeting near you, and call or email them.

Answer 10

I don't think you should choose mine based on the perks.

I think you should choose to practice a certain religion based on what you believe. On what you feel is right. That's why I reccomend looking into all of the options before deciding to practice one.

Answer 11

WHAT RELIGION AND HOW YOU DO IT MEANS NOTHING.All that matters is that you do have a relationship with your god whoever it may be,Organized religion is fine for those who want to follow it, but nobody is going to hold a gun to your head telling you that you must choose one over another one UNLESS YOU LIVE IN A PART OF THE WORLD WHERE RELIGION IS FANATICAL.