2006-09-29 06:46:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
an interest. why would you be obligated to follow any religion if you are living in a free country with free will? you do what you please. that's the beauty of america.
2006-09-29 06:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be an interest to be sincere. When it becomes an obligation, it's forced rather than from the heart, so no longer sincere, and in essence, no longer a religion.
2006-09-29 14:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by hayaa_bi_taqwa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is neither. For some it is an obligation but it shouldn't be. Either you are faithful to your beliefs or you're not. It shouldn't be an interest.
2006-09-29 13:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. HOWEVER, I couldn't follow a religion that used fear, shame and "obligation" to keep my faith.
So personally, I suppose the word "interest" works, although I think for me it's deeper committment.
2006-09-29 13:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by maeves_child 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is a medicine to end our suffering.
For us its a choice that we take the medicine or not. But for our loved ones its and obligation that they given us that medicine. :)
Similarly it is your obligation to give that to your loved ones.
2006-09-29 14:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by Parsu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is supposed to be the teaching/learning and worship of our Lord Jesus! However, man has made it an obligation.
2006-09-29 13:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dragonfly 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Good question!!!!!!! Only an interest and never an obligation.
2006-09-29 13:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
neither-- it is the guidelines by which I live my life. Out of experience, truth, and love. Not obligation or mere interest.
2006-09-29 13:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, niether. God doesnt want us ot feel obligated, he wants us to find his true love within us and trust in him and have faith. there is no obligateion. It isnt a releiogn of "interest" but one of the truth.
2006-09-29 13:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by yeppers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
through the urges of our own body, mind, spirit, we are led to spirituality. Religion is an option in this obligation to grow.
2006-09-29 13:49:59 · answer #10 · answered by jmmevolve 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋