What religion ? What are you beliefs ? I accept all religions and I won't make fun of any. I'm just wondering If I could get some more specifics about each ... and why you believe in it and how you decided to believe in it...
2006-11-11 06:26:48 · 22 answers · asked by jo a 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Faith, Jesus..Eternal life.
2006-11-11 06:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I was raised in a liberal Christian environment. As I matured I began asking questions about the "whys" and "hows" in the Bible.
Eventually I realized that the books of the Bible had been written (and some handed down by word of mouth before being written) by ancient cultures, that differed greatly from today's modern world.
When one language is translated to another, no matter how carefully it is done, there is always some small fragment that is lost in translation.
Considering this, I realized that the Bible had gone through many language changes before the scriptures became as they are today: from Aramaic and Hebrew to Greek, to Latin, to the many old European languages, to the present, experiencing some radical changes along the way, e.g. the Council of Nicea, the King James interpretation, etc.
Finally, I realized that the Bible is an excellent presentation of ancient history and philosophy; and it provides us with a means of deciding how to live together harmoniously.
However, I realize that the "miracles" that are described in the scriptures were ancient interpretations of how the people of the time perceived them; and in no way could they be possible, even in terms of today's advanced technologies.
So, to return to your question, I guess I have become an optimistic agnostic, who values the lessons the Bible teaches.
2006-11-11 06:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by RG 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off, religion is a very personal and private thing. Many will not discuss their views about it because they don't quite understand their own religion in the first place.
Religion should be much more about social values. The stuff that society doesn't practice today. Values such as genuine friendship, open communication, respect, caring, sharing, honesty, appreciation, unconditional love, etc.
2006-11-11 06:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by snorkelman_37 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I followed based on knowledge and truth not just what was dished out on the pulpit and the people who practice it what is learned from the Bible. Many denominations have traditions that are not bible based and affiliate with the world and politics.
Jehovah's Witnesses the religion that I look on, though I am not baptised yet. They are not ashamed in using God's name Jehovah and go out to all lands and do the preaching work.
2006-11-11 06:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by Spadesboffin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a witch. I follow the Wiccan path. I believe in the female and male aspects of divinity and the power of nature and our world. I came upon this path while sitting through a Catholic service. For me it was an epiphany. The God and Goddess were everywhere, not just in faith and the church alone. It really is hard to explain, but the Goddess called to me to worship freely and not just go through rituals and what other people tell me.
2006-11-11 06:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by jennyrascal 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I was born in Catholic Christian family and society. So my religion was given to me, I grew up in it, and therefore I feel comfortable with it. If I would change it? I like Buddhism, for many reasons, but I don't think I'd change my religion. If I believe in my religion? Since I grew up in it, I feel safe about it, I believe it. As educated person I do not believe that Mother Mary got pregnant from Holy Spirit, but when discussing religious questions, I do not question that. Funny, but that's how it is.
2006-11-11 06:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by Romi G 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can always tell which church and/or religion is the one for you when it is based on LOVE and NOT MAN MADE RITUAL's. Base your decision on LOVE... In my opinion religion is just a practice of getting close to GOD and if you want to label yourself in a certain category then do so. More importantly is the relationship with you and the LORD.
2006-11-11 06:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by Frank R. 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i was born jewish but i spent most of my life as an atheist until a couple years ago when i got into wicca. after a while i started noticing how similar wicca is to judaism so i started looking into judaism a lot more and ended up returning back to the religion of my family. and thats how i got to the religious beliefs i am at today.
2006-11-11 06:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe any religions they are all bullocks and have been the cause of so many wars and killing I think they were dreamed up to control people. Look what the priests and monks are doing to our little children, Then they want more money to build bigger churches. Why not give directly to the poor and hungry people of the world.
2006-11-11 06:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by lonetraveler 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You don't have to follow one or any religion. Get acquainted with each and pick out the aspects that are most satisfying in your life. And if anyone asks say you are an Eclectic.
2006-11-11 06:31:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
my religion is no religion that's the only way to make sense for my moral wellfare and integrity in life I 've never made fun of them as I was raised with a religious schooling . I do sympathize
on occasion that some think so little and have such little faith in their own mental faculties to even question .think for yourself what I see will seldom be what you see. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheism
2006-11-11 06:39:08 · answer #11 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋