I'm anonymous here,right?so I'm gonna feel comfortable 2 ask this question without fearing some1 will kill me?

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don't make fun, I used number because there was no enough space to type it all.I hope everyone that will read my question is an open-minded and an educated person. and I'm really feeling comfortable for being anonymous in this website so that I or any member of my family woundn't get hurt, but even though I'm still a little afraid of asking this question because I know I'll get lots of threatening messages and stuff like that.ok I'll get to my question.I'm a muslim and I want to change my religion,I've never been convinced in my religion,I'm just muslim because my parents are,that's it.I want to become a theist,the real meaning of theist is believing in one or more gods and it's not necessary that you belong to a particular religion.that's what I've learned about theism,but even if that is not the real definision of theism I still want to change my religion,I want to have no particular religion,I just want to believe in god and I want to know what I should do in order to do that.

you miss understood me all, I'm not a kid and I don't live with my parents.
but thank you all for your responses, they are all great answers.

Answer 1

When the fight begins within himself, a man is worth something.
Robert Browning

All religions must be tolerated…
for every man must get to Heaven his own way.
Frederick the Great

Answer 2

I hope you get some better answers than mine - sadly, my response is colored by a story I read about a Muslim guy whose life was threatened because he changed religion. Now, was the story true or am I even remembering it right? Who knows?

One thing I do know, though, is that people take their religions very seriously. I also suspect that a lot of us end up with our belief systems as a result of the way we were brought up.

As far as what to do to change your religion, or change what you believe in, I think you've already taken care of that. You've thought about it, decided that the way you were brought up isn't quite working for you, and that what you really believe in is something else. When the time is right, if you want to be with like-minded people, perhaps you can visit various churches or groups and see if one of them feels like a good fit.

I think the real question is whether you want to go public with this information, or if so, when. Sadly, I'm going to counsel you to keep this private, to not tell your family, until you're not living with them and you're not dependent on them. (I don't know why I'm assuming that you live at home, but I am.) The reason I suggest that is because when I was a teenager, I had some questions about various beliefs, and the very suggestion that I did caused my family and the entire church to come down on me like a ton of bricks. It was horrible, utterly horrible, and I didn't bear up under it very well. The consequences ended up damaging nineteen years of my life.

When you are independent, perhaps you can look around on the web and see if there are others in your situation to talk to. Or perhaps you can begin to talk to a few trusted friends - a sort of religious "coming out", if you will. Living in an area which isn't insular might also be helpful. In areas which are ethnically and religiously diverse, and where the people are well educated, people tend to be a little more flexible.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I asume you live among the Western world? If so you have every right to believe what ever you want to believe in. I applaud you for taking a stand against your own religion. I feel priveledged to have read your question. I think now we know that not all of your faith believe like they do.

It's great to know that there are free thinking Muslimes out there. Thumbs up for your Free Thinking. You do not need to change your religion. Some people prefer not to change but still go to another religious institution. We call this Unitarian Universalists. They come from all walks of live. Depending on which part of the world you live, please feel free to go to their website and search for your free spirit. www.uua.org. I feel you can do it your way. If you're old enough and live here in the USA you live under the American constitution. That meaning the Freedom to worship !

I hope this won't bring you in a difficult situation with your strict muslim family. Cause I read a lot about it. Your believes, regulation and your society at large. I wish you good luck. And hope that you have many, plentyful, thoughtful years ahead of you for taking a stand!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Where do you live? I live in America and there is no reason to fear converting. You can move and reinvent yourself to your hearts content. Almost any given Christian church will be happy to take you under their wing. I can't say the same thing about other countries because I've never left my country. I do know that their are alot of progressive countries like Switzerland and Norway who put very little emphasis on established religion, in Europe. If you live in a really strict Muslim community where you will face disasterous consequences for converting, could you move? I really do hope you can explore your spirituality without fear of persecution. I don't mean to sound anything other than helpful and worried about your safety.

Answer 6

Don't go to a church or a mosque or any other place of worship talk to God on your own and pray on your own when and where you want. Do good onto others weather they have the same beliefs or not as you do. Accept that everyone is different but equal to you. Do not fund any religion or observe religious holidays.
Its very easy to do what your asking about just follow your own heart on what you think you need to do to be good.. Killing like so many people of your current faith like to think is justifiable is not consistent with good. It is evil to kill any of Gods creatures no matter who your God is . You can be spiritual but not religious.. Religion is a man made concept.. That's why there are so many different forms of Christianity and Muslim,, because all men can't agree,, but all cant be right either can they?? all think they are,, but all can't be Its just common sense, and its just a reason to fight and kill and mame

Answer 7

I took some Philosophy papers at university and that was a really great start for me to figure out what I believed in and there was a great deal of discussion of the arguments concerning whether God exists. Of course there are no final answers but it was a good way to find my place. Maybe go and talk to some churches or organisations in your area to see if they can help you decide what to do. I read that you are in Iraq and I don't really know what is there but there will always be someone you can talk to about these things. I hope you find your way.

Hi, I read your answer to another question from your profile. I was trying to find out how old you were to see if the suggestion of university was appropriate or not. The philosophy papers really helped me out though. It is hard work but it really gets you thinking, that's for sure.

Answer 8

your beliefs (or lack) are in your own heart, and nobody but you can change them. What you may run into trouble with are your family and their religious community--and depending on what country you are in, if you "out" yourself you could be in real trouble (like the guy in Afghanistan who the mullahs wanted to execute for converting to Christianity, I don't know what finally happened to him).

If I were you--and over 18--I think I would put some geographical distance between myself and the Muslim community, before I would attempt living as anything other than Muslim. If you are under 18....I would say keep schtum (jewish slang, look it up!) until you are...and then go VERY carefully and slowly.

Your icon indicates that you are female, which I think will make things even tougher for you. Good luck--you are going to need it.

Answer 9

Well first off you have it correct. And now that you mention it I guess I am one too. I do believe in GOD, But I do NOT practice any religion. I do not believe in the church as I think they are about money, money, and more money. But I do believe in GOD. I also do not believe that there is anything wrong with that thought or way of thinking. I say go for it and just pray to GOD and as long as you believe and act accordingly you won't have any problems. Good Luck

Answer 10

If you are an adult, all yo have to do is do it. Unless someone forces you to go to mosque, you dont have to go. At least here in america. U did not mention where you live. If you are in a strict muslim country, Id leave if I could. If not go and perform for the populace and then go home and be yourself. Organized religion is for fools. God wants a one on one relationship with you. It does not matter to him what you wear, how you pray, or what you call him. As long as you talk to him one on one in the privacy of your own mind, you'll be ok with him. He really does understand each and every one of us and our wants and needs.

Answer 11

well would your parents agree with you changing your religion? If not, then I guess you have to suffer through it until you are old enough to move out of the house and make your own decisions. People change religions, it's not awful. Why will you get hate mail, cause you're Muslim? Anyway i'm not familiar with those types of religions so i don't have anything to say. But it is OK if you want to change.