what religion should I choose for myself?

Question

i'm an agnostic and feel that I should find some sort of spirtual sense, why should I choose your religion? Be genuine.

Answer 1

Why do you feel like you need a religion? Can't you see that different religions fighting against each other are causing most of the world's problems. Just surround yourself with people who are positive influences. It doesn't matter how liberal your religion is, being religious at all just justifies the crazy fundies and suicide bombers and terrorists. If you have the right to believe God wants you to love others, then sureley they have the right to believe God wants them to kill unbelievers? Especially if the Bible or Koran has anything to say about it.

Answer 2

I like to declassify myself as a Buddhist.

In Buddhism u r not required to believe in anything. What the Buddha said
was:

"DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANYTHING BECAUSE IT IS WRITTEN IN A BOOK,
or SAID SO BY PUNDITS, or even IF I SAID IT, but investigate for urself if something is the truth and wholesome or worthwhile and is NOT harmful to u and others and only BELIEVE it if u r absolutely sure if it is TRUE and wholesome only".

Buddhism places the whole responsibility on the individual,if u think and act positively happiness will follow u, and if u think and act with negativity and hatred, hatred will follow u.

No matter what it is make sure u are sure. Sometimes I feel Education and reasonable human laws are even better than most religions.

I strongly recommend the following books:

What the Buddha Taught - Dr. Walpola Rahula
Buddhism without beliefs - Stephen Batcholer
Dhammapada - (English translation of the book)

Answer 3

Don't ask other people for what you should believe, that's completely off. It's not about what other people think, they'll just tell you the good side to what they believe in, and you'll only be given the biased opinion of a follower of that belief. I mean, people have actually fooled others into being Scientologists... (the only religion that I see as a joke, major religion anyways.) Read books, read the Bible, read the Qu'ran, read the Torah, read all the books you need until you find what's right. You'll find what's right if you put your heart to it. The only thing is, DO NOT ASK OTHER PEOPLE TO TELL YOU WHAT TO BELIEVE! Thank you.

Answer 4

You should choose wisely, perhaps studying about different religions first is a good idea, before associating with one. Choose one that your heart contents with and accepts it as the truth.

Since I m a Muslim, i will shamelessly promote my religion (Islam), but apart from a light humour, u can meet up with some Muslim Scholars and other Muslim Practicers and ask them abt our religion, or you can even contact me at [e-mail], if u have some specific Questions about Islam and if u really seek the truth (and please no insults or blasphemy), i may not be the best choice to ask questions to, as i am just a common practicing Muslim and not a Muslim scholar, but i will try my level best to guide u abt Islam.
You can even read some authentic books regarding Islam and go to websites regarding Islam by searching on google, but one site i recommend is http://www.irf.net/irf/faqonislam/index.htm to have some knowledge regarding Islam. And if u ultimately really want to delve about what Islam is, then i invite u to read the Holy Quran (if u dont understand Arabic, then read the translation in a language that u r most comfortable in), which will be the answers for all ur questions surely (if u read it for seeking the truth). I invite u my brother to a religion of Peace & Harmony, I invite u to Islam ........ i know u will find me too melodramatic, but please do check out abt Islam seriously and its sources, and i will always be willing to help u with anything.

Answer 5

Ask yourself the following questions to find what is the true religion from the many that are out there.

1. On what is its teachings based on? Are they largely from God
or men? - 2 Timothy 3:16.
2. Consider whether it is making God's name known. - John 17:6
3. Is true faith in Jesus Christ being demonstrated? This involves
appreciation for Christ's sacrifice in our behalf and his position
as heavenly King. - John 3:36 and Psalms 2:6-8
4. Is it largely ritualistic, a formality, or is it a way of life? God
disapproves of formalism- Isaiah1:15-17. Rather true religion
upholds to God's standards instead of following popular trends.
5. Do it's members truly love another? This is a crucial
identifying mark of "true" Christians. Such love has no racial,
social or national boundaries.- John 15:35
6. Is it truly separate from the world? Jesus was no part of this
world why should we. We should be neutral in world affairs.
John 15:19
And lastly...
7. Are its members active witnesses concerning God's
kingdom actively proclaiming God's Kingdom as the only hope
for mankind.- Matthew 24:14
Ask yourself these soul searching questions and pray-fully consider what religion meets these requirements.

Answer 6

First, why do you feel you need a religion? Try to define for yourself what spirituality means to you first, then look for a faith or philosophy that you can follow according to what you already believe.
Some people will say, You should choose my religion because it's the only right one, or The only way to find God is through my religion. Don't fall for that.
Since you already consider yourself agnositc but appearantly find something lacking in your life without a bit of spiritual growth, try a less specifically "absolute" religion (those that claim they and only they are correct, incl. but not limited to religions based on a single book/prophet, i.e. Christianity) and look for something more along the lines of Buddhism or Deism.
Try these:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism

Answer 7

I agree with Paladin. The Unitarian Universalist church accepts everyone regardless of beliefs or non-beliefs. Two Unitarians not only will not be on the same page, they won't be using the same book.

Search your heart, and if inclined, visit various organized religious gatherings. You will know when you find it. It is whatever you are comfortable with believing.

I was born and raised Catholic, and still practice the faith. It is what I am comfortable with.

With apologies to Paladin, I do have to share a joke. What do you get when you cross a Jehovah's Witness with a Unitarian?

Someone who knocks on your door for no apparent reason.

Good luck in finding what you are searching for....

Answer 8

Pick up the religions that interest you. then research on them. Go to a temple, church, mosque. Talk to people of those religions and see their lifestyles. Everyone will try to convince you that theirs is the best religion. I am a Muslim and I invite you to Islam. You can talk to people in your community to find information on it. A Christian will say the same and so will a jew or a hindu, it's up to you. But before you make a decision for any of them make sure you have a good understanding of all religions.

May you make the right choice!

Answer 9

Religion should be personal. I was born a Hindu but I still investigated other religions before choosing to stay a Hindu. So, you should check out religions The Divine has provided and decide whetever you suit any or any suits you.:-)) Good Luck.

Answer 10

Find a Unitarian Universalist fellowship or congregation in your area. They welcome nontheists as well as theists, so you will be welcome regardless of whether you "find a faith" or not. I'm a Humanist, and I feel right at home with these open-minded people. As UUs believe each person should be free to choose or create his or her own faith, they will help you find a faith that most suits your personal values and temperament.

UU beliefs:

- Each person, because of her/his humanity, has inherent dignity and worth.

- Each person should be free to seek his/her own unique spiritual path, based upon their personal life experience, the use of reason and meditation, the findings of science and her/his fundamental beliefs concerning deity, humanity, and the rest of the universe.

- The prime function of a clergyperson and congregation is to help the individual members to grow spiritually.

- All the great religions of the world, and their sacred texts, have worth.

- There should be no barrier to membership, such as compulsory adherence to a creed.

- UU congregations are governed by the concepts of democracy, religious freedom, and religious tolerance

- UU activism is largely directed towards civil rights and achieving equality of treatment for everyone regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. They have played a major role in these battles for equal rights, in spite of their relatively small numbers.