How did you choose? Did you actually have an 'open mind' when you went through the stage of choosing a religion that suits your interest or did you just follow your family or peers? Do you 'hate' other people because their religion is different from your own or do you just tolerate it? How do you feel about other people who believe in a different way than you do? Do you wish to convert them? I don't want to hear ANYTHING about YOUR religion and why it is best.
2006-09-12 22:59:55 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Reading the bible for myself and praying. Yes I still have a open mind, I believe Jesus love all his creation ALL of them. I am not going to hate someone that doesn't agree with my religion.
2006-09-12 23:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read about most major religions (and am still going on some of the smaller ones!) and objectively assessed their history, origins and beliefs. There wasn't one which I could fully believe and follow.
I came to the conclusion that I wouldn't follow any religion, although it doesn't mean I don't believe in God, I hate anyone who tries to convert me. Generally get on with people of all faiths until they try and tell me I should be doing the same as them which really p*sses me off as all religions have their flaws.
I would rather spend time helping those less well of than me than going to place of worship - that is a much better way to live.
2006-09-12 23:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never really made a choice of religion. I just believe that there is some greater power to respect. I also have beliefs that I picked up from reading about and talking to people from a lot of different religions. I think all religions have positive aspects and that people are entitled to believe whatever gives them peace and comfort. The only thing I have a problem with is when people abuse their religion to discriminate others and prove their own superiority.
2006-09-12 23:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by KeM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Devine intervention in the course of my life brought me to the religion that I have. That is why I was brought up in the family and the beliefs that I have.
I have always had an open mind regarding religion. My family has people of many different religions in it.
I do not hate others because they have chosen or forced into different spiritual paths - my dislike of people are based on their behavior.
It is others choice how they choose to believe - as long as they do not try to remove my unalienable rights to life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness) I am fine with them.
I would like them to join my religion - but I find offense people trying to cram their beliefs down my throat and will not do so to them. I find such behavior to be abhorent and immoral.
I believe I have told you as little about my religion as was possible and have not said why it is best - I do hope that means I have earned the 10 pts ;-).
2006-09-12 23:10:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was chosen. I experienced different religion all my life. By practicing them I was able to determine whether or not it was right for me. I don't think anyone is wrong for believing what they do. I practice a non mainstream religion that has a stereotype of being evil. This does not bother me, instead if the subject comes up I will try to educate others but not convert. What I practice is definitely not for everyone. To each his own!
2006-09-13 04:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by Nelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just went with the familys choice. But in actuall fact there are parts of all religions I respect, I wish I could take the best bits of all of them and make them one religion that suits me..
2006-09-12 23:04:09 · answer #6 · answered by jam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My family chose the religion I grew up in.
I do not hate other people for their choice of religion.
I enjoy learning from other people's views.
I do not wish to convert them.
I do not practice the religion I grew up in, I have developed my own views & decided a long time ago not to fallow conformed religion.
2006-09-12 23:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By understanding and faith lead you to make a choice of religion. I respect other people's choice of religion. No hate. No just tolerate and no wish to convert them.
2006-09-12 23:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by pyj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of questions within a question...so I will answer the 1st question, I didnt have a choice as i was christened and confirmed by the religion my parents chose for me, however, that was when i was younger, now that I am old enough to choose for myself...My choice was to stick to the religion that was bestowed upon me with my parents blessings.
2006-09-12 23:21:29 · answer #9 · answered by ♫ Jade ♫ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read the Bible, prayed, and did some research. I do not hate other people because their religion is different than mine - I try to keep an open mind.
2006-09-12 23:58:48 · answer #10 · answered by mttabi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋