we all believe or not believe in something. so many choices are available when choosing your personal belief system. aethiest, agnostic, buddhist, christian, jewish, pagan, other(so many to list) - which are you and why does it inspire you to believe and live your life according to the teachings of your chosen faith? does it mirror your personal philosophies and beliefs? does your belief invoke you to be happy?
i would like to convey a big thank you to all that cared enough to answer (or at least get 2 quick points).
please be totally yourself (you know that awesome person you keep hidden from the world? let them speak their mind) there are no wrong answers here. just lots of real people sharing fresh thoughts and ideas on a heavy subject.
who knows, i may have missed something along the way.
happy thoughts of love, peace and light to the universe!
2006-09-01 10:41:36 · 8 answers · asked by annie - rainbow goddess 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
what wonderful answers i am receiving. truely amazing how positive and warm they all are. please feel free to make additional comments as you enjoy learning about the beliefs of others.
those who havent answered yet - come on...express yourself like you never have before...lets share and spread happy thoughts of love, peace and light with others!
2006-09-01 12:22:51 · update #1
wow - what amazing and genuine responses. i know there is more than 7 people in all of yahoo that believe in something other than the internet! where are you?
2006-09-02 02:26:49 · update #2
Yes. I am a Wiccan. What drew me to it was the fact that it ascribed to my beliefs, not the opposite. Finding Wicca was one of the most satisfying events in my life. I was relieved to find something that echoed what my heart told me.
2006-09-01 10:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dianna 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian. As such, I find much wise and good thoughts in Jesus's teaching - no matter if he really said it, or even existed. I believe in Jesus trough what I've read he said and in his words I find much love and care. This fills me with hope that there are human beings that care for the world of humanity.
But, I also find a great inspiration in Greek mythology. I've been to Ephesus, an ancient Greek city. There are ruins of the temple of Artemis there, and I visited them. The feeling I had there was no less than religious. With this feeling I have been driven to exploring old Greek religion and, from there, Nordic also.
So, although being a Christian believer, I can freely say that I find much inspiration, emotion and wisdom from many other, even extinct, religions.
2006-09-01 11:20:17 · answer #2 · answered by Uros I 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes Ive had feminist ministers before and lady ones too!
I do believe in God and Im Methodist but sometimes the stress of the world gets me way down cuz its all about money and its rough I was laid off 2 days ago So then I cry and pray and ask for help. Religion gives us hope for a better world someday where there will be no more crying or pain. Have a good day... so before some of the fools on this page mock me understand Im still human and sensitive and I cry too. I didnt mock your father now did I?
2006-09-01 10:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, what a deep question. I will try to give an equally deep answer.
I believe that there is a loving higher power in my life who takes care of me.
I do not spend a lot of time trying to define that God except as a loving force in my life. I believe that I have the power to live a good filled with prosperity, or not. It is totally my choice.
I believe that hell is a place I can choose to live in today, or not -- it is totally my choice.
I believe that my God wants all that is good for me, I just have tgo get out of the way and let it happen.
I believe that Jesus achieved Christedness through his superior ability at prayer and meditation and that we all have the same potential since we are all sons and daughters of the Mother/Father God.
I could go on and on and on. There are two web sites that reflect some of my believes.
www.unity.org is the web site of the Unity School of Christianity.
www.al-anon.org is the web site of the Al-Anon World Service Office. Al-Anon is a 12-step program for friends and families of alcoholics. For those who do not know, all 12-step programs are about spiritual growth. For example, AA is not about staying sober. AA is about attaining sobriety through a spiritual awakening and maintaining it through ongoing spiritual growth.
2006-09-01 10:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Chuck N 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Annie,
Thank you for posting a thought provoking question. What encourages me to find my dreams and goals is that God gives me the strength each day to follow Him. I am a Christan not perfect but forgiven. Philippians is a beautiful new testament book about achieving.
Adversity has a way of making you determined to achieve your goals, I was mentally ill, unpopular in school, in 2 unhealthy and one abusive relationship before I got married.
If you put God in the center everything will come together the things I went through made me more determined to finish my goals like finish high school, get involved in ministry, let go and let God,
and because things were a little harder to achieve that is the reason why I am successful today that and also the grace of God
2006-09-01 10:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by encourager4God 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-06 03:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
truthful reply...my name is kev,i live in the uk.im 45 and the happiest iv ever been.im in recovery,4 years clean this month.i have learned to love myself,and so, love others.i dont go to church but i believe in god,our creator.before going to NA,i was the centre of the world,and you had better revolve aroud me!!!!! conversation with god(book) started me off and im so content with life,i can love a stranger,i work with people on the edge of society,the people who hide from the world...go seek them out.help another human being.spend time with your soul.thank god everyday.be honest,learn something new everyday,forgive errors of friends,stand in the way of bullies,report abuse.talk to peoples eyes
2006-09-01 11:12:13
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Yes, I am Catholic and it continues to inspire me and awe me. I find new treasures in my faith daily.It fits me and my needs to a tee and helps me live my life faithfully and joyfully.
Peace Be WIth You,
Debra
2006-09-01 10:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋