See i wasn't raised with any religion of any sort, so i don't know what i am, i don't know what i believe, i don't even know if i want to beacause religion causes so many problems, people fight over it, they even have wars over it, i don't get it. Because people tell me if i dont believe in god i will go to hell. What if you are a good person but you don't believe in god, does that mean you go to hell? i dont really know anything about religion, im so confuzzeled
2006-11-01 08:19:02 · 29 answers · asked by iheartmj4ever 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Fortunately, in the great ole USA, one does not have to belive or not belive in a religious faith. If you want to worship Krispy Kreme and Starbucks as religion, go for it! Don't let the nut job religious fanatics rule your life. Not everyone has or needs a religious system. I studied so many religious paths it makes my head spin.
Do what is right for you, don't be swayed by what others say and do, please be your own person. It's your life. Hell is a concept which many people belive in and many do not.
2006-11-01 08:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't panic. Religion should be a personal choice, though it not always is.
Just to help a little, If you don't believe in "God", then you can't be afraid of, or go to, "Hell". (both words used in the context that the mass society uses them in) One only exists with the other.
People that tell you that you will go to hell if you don' t believe in God, say that because they believe in God and Hell and their religious choice has taught them that you have to believe and you have to tell others about God and Hell and teach them the same beliefs.
If you don't want to have a religion, and don't miss it, then you'd be an atheist (if you don't believe at all) or agnostic (if you don't know and aren't really trying to find out).
2006-11-01 08:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont think of religion as an affiliation you have or club you belong to. Think of religion as a relationship with God. The Q you need to start with, is do you believe in God? Then work from there. If you believe in God it follows that he wants to be known and served. The Q is, how do you do that? Pray to God first in that case and then read the New Testament in the Bible. Then if you get that far, read the OT! Good luck dude!
2006-11-01 08:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u dont have to be in any religion to believe in God. just praying to God and believing in Him, without giving any specific name for Him would also suffice.
the fact is that there is a God, no one knows exactly what His name is or in what form He exists. but when in trouble, just cry out "God help me, i believe in You, only You can save me from this trouble" then He will surely save you and do miracles in your life. so this proves the existance of God.
you dont have to follow any particular religion or call your God by any name or see Him in any form. u dont even have to know about any religion. better still, u r free to do your own research, as u r not bound down by any religion, so u r not even prejudiced towards or against any religion or God.
so good luck and God bless. trust in the Lord and do the right, He is a friend so true to you, no matter what your troubles are, He will see you through.
Being a good man is good for you, be just and stick to your ethics, it is this self-conscience that is called God and it makes u see what is right or wrong.
2006-11-01 08:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only Christians will tell you that you are going to hell ... and that is their belief , so thats fine
many many other religions do not believe so
you dont have to take a religion if you do not feel you want to or have not found one that is right for you
study some more , do some research on all or as many as you can , if you wish to take a religion
make sure it fits with you and dont try to fit with it xxx
this is a good non bias site to start with
http://www.religioustolerance.org/aboutus.htm
2006-11-01 08:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What religion you are is up to you, not others. If you find you want a faith it is probably best for you to do some looking around at the different faiths and find the one that suits you best. Don't let yourself be taking in by the "chose us or face damnation forever" lines. Religion is a personal choice and if you decided none of them is right for you then at least you know.
Good Luck
Blessed Be )O(
2006-11-01 08:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This may be the easiest religion question to answer I've ever seen.
If you don't know what you believe and you don't know what religion you are you are either one of two:
1. Catholic
2. Born again Christian
Both of these two groups don't have a clue what they believe and neither one has any concept of what it means to belong to an organized church and live by its teachings.
......anything else I can help you clear up while I'm at it?
2006-11-01 08:50:23 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god lives within u. Get urself a bible and start reading about him. God is real and he can show you the way if u seek him.
In the bible it says seek and u shall find, knock and it shall open.
That scripture is VERY true. I forget where it states that but it's in the new testament. You have to find urself and once u do that
u have found the god in u.
God is not a religion. he wants u to have faith in him in everything u do and have a relationship with him. Talk to him as if he is ur father. after all he is my father and if u believe in him he can be urs too.
2006-11-01 08:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by Sicilian Princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the web sites of the religions which they have holy books. I mean Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Lets see in which one you feel yourself peaceful and relieved.
Im a Muslim and if you would be interested in Islam after you searched on it, you can contact with me. I will be appreciated.
Belive me life is nothing without God! I hope you will understand it when you find Him!
May Allah bless you.
2006-11-01 08:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by Zifikos 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check out this websight. It gives a run down on many religions and the differences between them and it promotes religious tolerance so it dosn't try to push you in any one direction. If all else fails you can find which one falls closest to your current beliefes. The web sight it
http://www.religioustolerance.org/
2006-11-01 08:24:20 · answer #10 · answered by bourne3141592654 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋