No judgement not insults but What is your faith and why do you follow it? Does it satisfy your soul?

Question

I am Catholic and I chose this faith many years ago. It feeds my soul completely.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

I was raised Baptist but actually not very seriously so.

Nope! I converted a Methodist man to Catholicism after I married him.

Answer 1

You converted to Catholicism, or you fell in line as you were reared?

Converts seem to be the most devout within their chosen religion (unless the conversion is to please their mates).

I am a Reincarnationist: Humans have free will - and every person alive made the choice to become incarnate and to develop and grow as a separate human being - without divine intervention. What most humans don't realize is that we are all part of the same source, the same cosmos, which is God. Not the biblical 'God' which is a patchwork of superstitions and senseless dogma, but the true God. When we reach a point in our experiences when we can recognize God in everything and everyone (including ourselves), when we can understand the profound responsibility we collectively have for one another and the world in which we live, then we can begin to change the world. We're a long way from that, however, and as long as we "blame" or praise 'God' or 'Satan' for the things for which we ourselves are responsible, we continue to live in dark confusion where only *blind faith* can adequately cloak life's mysteries.

Reincarnation was taught by Jesus and many wise men; it is a basic principle of Judaism and pristine Christianity as well as other major religions in the world. Reincarnation, when understood, is the Rosetta Stone that makes perfect sense of life.

Answer 2

I am a Christian. Not a "Baptist-Christian" or a "Catholic-Christian," but a Christian and a Christian only.

I follow that because any other religion either rejects the Bible for a book full of contradictions, or it adds something to the Bible. Either way, they put the words of men in a higher position than the Word of God.

I was born a Methodist, raised Pentecostal, and went to a Baptist college where I chased Catholic girls, so I've had a pretty good exposure to different religions. I preach and follow the same religion as the early church, as portrayed in the Bible. Check out the link below for more information.

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BTW, thank you for your polite and sincere questions. I have noticed you always being courteous on this forum, and thought you might like to know that I appreciate it.

Answer 3

I too am a Catholic Christian. Truth be told I was raised as one to begin with. Yes I have and continue to go through my time of questioning and searching, yet I still am and with 100% certainty I will always be a Catholic Christian, because no matter what happens I still believe in the great ideals which Jesus Christ embodied through his words and actions. And yes my faith satisfies my soul's yearning for some semblance of meaning in this world.

May the Almighty watch over you.

Answer 4

My Faith is in a loving, omnipresent God.

I am not religious, although, I have attended churches of different religions and learned of many religious practices. I, personally, do not agree with the dogma that is associated with religion. It doesn't resonate in my soul as truth that we have a spiteful, punishing God. How do you love what you fear? They are opposites!

I consider myself spiritual. I pray and speak to God on a daily basis. I believe we have a direct connect to God, and are all connected to each other and the universe. I believe in a universal etiquette; treat others the way you want to be treated ((this includes animal & nature)), live with love, not hate, in your heart & be counsel for your friends, family, and neighbors. ((this can be a much needed hug or just a shoulder to lean on, sometimes it involves a plan of action... but regardless, it is an offer to help someone in need))

Whatever faith, religion, beliefs we all may have.... if it's what makes you feel closer to God (or as you said, feeds your soul), then it's God's truth.

JMHO
Light & Love

The Indians have the right idea, I think. They are 'connecting' through nature and spirit. If you minister to your spirit and respect nature, only good can come of it.

Answer 5

Hey debra
i think freely but not a free thinker
in a way, we know that most of us want to be with the powerfuls simply so as to be safe,secure to let live in this world such that we are still asmiling with no worries ,no qualms , no complains about short-comings or even any doubts about life after death

in short, you really know what you want and what you're doing
and at the end of the day, you tell another soul, peace be upon you and have a nice day

Answer 6

My faith is in the Messiah and his teachings...I had something pretty amazing happen to me about 18 years ago and I was called aside to meditate upon his words and walk with him, which eventually led me out of the fundamental Christian church...

I am completely satisfied with my walk and there is nothing I would rather do than be in his presence. I married my husband 14 years ago and he had a similar experience, so we walk together on this spiritual path...

My husband 20 years ago walked with a large wooden cross across the United States from Phoenix to New York, simply because he believed that God wanted him to do it....He had some amazing experiences....And, the reason I tell you that is..... He said that, generally speaking, the Catholic people were the most kind and loving to him, they were awesome....

I'm glad that your faith completely feeds your soul....Peace be with you also, Denise

Answer 7

I would not consider it a faith but would consider it a way of life. My way of life is Wicca/Paganism, and for those that don't understand what that is the answer is Witchcraft.

I follow it because it empowers me and tells me that I do have some control over my future and not some *sorry to offend anyone* 1 God above that is laughing while you are stubbing your toe on the door.

It has satisfied my soul completely. I have been a better man and husband since I have been a Wiccan/Pagan.

Answer 8

I am an atheist, in the form of being agnostic (man hasn't the tools or capacity to answer the question of the existence of god, pro or con) and the application of occam's razor (the simplest answer that does not rely on supernatural intervention is usually right).

This fulfills my 'soul' (if by this, you mean that experience and perception which I identify as Self, as I don't believe in a spiritual realm or that I have a spiritual component). I am eternally on the quest for new knowledge, new experiences, new friends, and new opportunities to know right from wrong (hopefully by doing right, though no one's perfect). This quest gives meaning to my life and makes my life worth living.

Answer 9

Hello Debra M. I've always been Orthodox Christian although I was officially christened few years ago. I believe with my whole heart in God. Christianity is the religion of love and I think this is the way to satisfy your soul.

Answer 10

I am an atheistic agnostic. This is how I describe myself in any case. I have no faith.

I am a neuroscientist and I do not believe in the soul, for I have no evidence for its existence and no reason to suppose it exists. I believe everything that people describe as soul is part of the mind, which is a product of the brain.

However, I am at peace with the world knowing that there is no higher power, and that when I die my body will rot, as will my mind.