What religion do you place your faith in and why?

Answer 1

I'm asked this question often. The first thing I always say is that I was raised culturally Jewish. I went to Sunday School for years, became a Bar Mitzvah (translation "Son of the Commandments"), and was ultimately confirmed.

During and after all those processes, I found myself constantly questioning the teachings. Since the answers my Synagogue provided me didn't completely resonate, I began my own search.

In the past 6 years or so, I've spent quite a lot of time researching and delving into the depths of the major world religions. Of all of them, the one that made the most sense _in_my_head_ was Buddhism. The teachings of Jesus really attract me, but I can't stand the distorted view the Bible provides. Islam is a beautiful faith, but it's not for me. Hinduism is terribly fascinating, but the plethora of deities didn't work for me either.

But why did I find Buddhism attractive? Buddhism espouses the interconnectedness of all beings. They say that you shouldn't step on a mosquito because in a former life, that mosquito was your mother. The religion teaches that you are allowed to choose whatever your own course throughout life. Technically other religions say that you can choose your course too, but really, your choice is between "behave" and "eternal damnation". With Buddhism, there's the notion of reaping what you sow, but even in a later life you can redeem yourself.

Of course, I believe in leading a moral life. Regardless of what happens after this life, I plan on living without regrets.

All that being said, I am not a Buddhist. It didn't leave the room I felt I needed for divinity. So I put together my own theology. The basic premise of my belief system is that "God" (for lack of a more encompassing term) is not "the creator" of the Universe, but is in fact the Universe itself. Existence is the divine experiencing itself as "all that is". This seems to me to mesh better with existing science, when you look at the Universe on a sub-atomic level, it's all the same pieces. There's no real reason WHY some sub-atomic particles conglomerate to make sentient life, and others do not (note I said "why" not "how"). So if all physical existence is connected by being the same pieces, then, in my view, spiritual existence should be the same.

I believe that we're all divine in nature, and existence is merely an act in remembering one's divinity. The various religions throughout the world, in my opinion, are just different views or facets of the same thing.

Answer 2

Agnostic. I don't deny the existence of a god, but no one religion is able to encompass what I believe in morally, ethically, and spiritually. I have my own intricate set of beliefs regarding this matter, they're just not available from any of the dominant religions. For example, much like Hindu thought, I believe that God would be the reason for the universe, but not as a conscious thought. Like the Buddhists, I believe that the self is an illusion and that we like the world are constantly changing. Like a Daoist I sometimes feel that the best way to fix things is to do nothing. Like the Christians I believe in helping others and using what you have to do good for those who have less. There are aspects of any religion I have encountered that I appreciate, but none match my ideals. Hmm... maybe I should start my own? Just kidding!!

Answer 3

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Why? Because....

First, it contains everything good and true you would find in Christianity (ie; the Bible, Jesus is God etc)

But unlike Christianity, it,
teaches continuous revelation and current apostles and prophets. This means God did not stop talking to us, and still leads the Church in the same way as always

and it teaches the authority from God has been renewed. Basically we do not believe a diploma or a PhD is going to qualify us to lead a congregation, nor do we believe in a paid ministry. We have been given more scripture in addition to the Bible. Although man will say that's impossible, what's in a religion that believes what men say? If God gives me a book and someone tells me not to read it, gosh darn it i'm going to read it!

(sorry this is so long) and most importantly we believe in free agency. We reject the idea that God chose who would be saved before we were born, but that we can actually choose. Plus it's nice to believe I can ask God for knowledge and he can give it to me: a common thing most Christians deny. (They say you can only gain knowledge through the Bible or other Christians).
That is why I place my trust in the Mormon Church and in Jesus Christ. :P

Answer 4

I am a Christian but my faith is in God, not a religion. The reason is that there is no other Salvation but through Jesus.

Answer 5

because of the fact the holy books are all they have. regardless of you would be able to think of appropriate to the bible, it incredibly is a actual e book - a replica of which you will discover in lots of homes and all churches in case you do no longer believe me. God on the different hand is a imprecise, fuzzy incredibly malleable concept which you will no longer place faith in as such, because of the fact no one has seen/heard/communicated with/had any touch with - ever. All religions have is their texts - they are able to verify for bible passages and desire to hit upon solutions, yet they are able to't call god up for a speedy chat.

Answer 6

I don't have a religion..i believe in all and in all i believe god says to be opened minded..besides i think all religions just all leads down to the one and same god just n different aspects.

Answer 7

I place my faith in the one true God, and salvation of my eternal soul thru His Son, Jesus.

Why? Isn't reality enough of a reason?

Answer 8

None. There is no evidence to support the correctness of any of them. Absent such evidence, it is provably useless to believe in any theory of religion, as no such belief can have any real world consequences.

Answer 9

I don't place my in religion, I place my faith in Jesus Christ.

Answer 10

i put my faith in natures ebb and flow, I think each religion has alittle wisdom to offer, just another piece of the puzzle....