im interested in introducing some kind of religion in to my daughters life... i dont know alot about any of the religions out there.. can anyone give me some advice... or something where i can find out what would be best for us..
2006-12-19 20:17:56 · 27 answers · asked by sara 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Go to www.religioustolerance.org.
This site briefly describes every religion you can think of, even certain spiritualities that aren't considered religions.
I recommend this site to anyone who wants to learn more about other religions. I even recommend it to close-minded and ignorant people, in order for them to learn more about other religions.
This site defines certain religious terminology and gives an unbiased description of every religion and spirituality. They even describe the belief structures of agnostics and atheists.
Regarding your daughters.....I commend you for not pushing any religion onto them. Its great that you are showing them other religions and letting them choose on their own. You're definitely raising them right! :)
2006-12-19 20:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Abby C 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you're open for anything, and not particularly Christian. If that's true, I'd recommend "Unitarian Universalism." It is open for Christians, Athiests, and Agnostics; you'll also find Buddhists and Wiccans there as well. Unitarian Universalists support a "A free and responsible search for truth and meaning."
It's a great place to start a religious search, and might either get you to pu one tradition or another, or maybe just stay a Unitarian Universalist.
If that doesn't work out for you, try taking the Beliefnet "Belief-o-matic" test. It might give you some ideas about where you would feel the most at home.
And no matter where you end up, try to respect other people and beliefs, and don't convince yourself that God wants you to hate other people, Okay?
2006-12-20 04:30:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Bad Day 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is educate them in the best parts of all religions that way when they are old enough at least they can make informed decisions if they are to follow a specific religion. Even to the point of educating them in the similarities between religions but as one guy has already posted the religious tolerance webiste is a good starting point.
2006-12-20 04:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by A_Geologist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you do that to them? You seem to be doing alright, why for them to turn out alright do they need to have a god in their lives. You as a parent teach them values and what is right and wrong and they will be fine. I was not raised religiously and I am successful, happy and basically living a great life. Don't let others pressure you into this decision. If you absolutely have to do this though, I would pick something that honors the earth and everything it provides for us. At least that way they learn to respect and honor nature instead of destroying it. Something that I would think more religions would do if they really respected the gift they think their god has given them.
2006-12-20 04:30:50 · answer #4 · answered by Danny 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what's best for you, but many Episcopal churches are like a refuge for those who are in between religions and simply want to be in a spiritual place but need time to think about where exactly they want to be.
I know two Jewish sisters who did this and they are still going there, even though it's a Christian church.
I'm sure you're going to get a few answers telling you "My religion is the only right one." The problem is, their religions are fine for them, but may not be right for you.
Do your homework and find the good and bad in what looks promising to you.
Good luck.
2006-12-20 04:28:55 · answer #5 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at all the great religious traditions first. Each has its special advantages, and each has its drawbacks, notably hidebound conservatism in many cases. My personal preference is for Roman Catholicism because it actually does pay attention to the whole Bible (all of you who think that faith alone is enough to earn God's salvation need to take a good hard look at the Book of James, especially Chapter 3). While the Pope and most cardinals are certainly both conservative and autocrats, even so they are more interested in condemning sins than sinners. Some religions and sects are harder on women than others. However, I have found that God rewards a pure heart and is singularly uninterested in fine points of dogma. (Indeed, arguments over these latter have gotten too many people needlessly killed over the course of history, including Jesus himself, though he didn't stay dead.)
2006-12-20 05:07:50 · answer #6 · answered by BroadwayPhil 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No religion, she should have the choice. You cant force her to believe somerthing, eg Jesus Christ was the son of God. Maybe he was but thats agaisnt my beliefs. My school (which was meant to be non religious) made us sing hymns, say a prayer and say grace and do all sorts of religious (mainly christian) things. She should have the choice. She should believe what she wants.
Ive found that no religion is the best way. Im Atheist and very happy with the way my life works. Its alot better then when i was at my other school where we said prayers. If people ask me to pray i just sit. sorry but i do.
2006-12-20 04:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by Ensee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you searching for the truth from God, or are you trying to conform God around to your specification? In his Word the Bible you will find the advice that is for the best ways to live in true happiness, and the best life that you could have it is all there put there by God for our instruction, but if you truly want to benefitand have the best in your life you would need to cform to God's ways not expect God to conform to yours! The best religion would be one that follows Gd' Word the Bible, and keeps his laws, with worship that is acceptable to him
2006-12-20 04:27:38 · answer #8 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus Christ is the one true savior. He says "I am the way and the truth and the light." He also says no one gets to the father (that's God) accept through him. Jesus is the only way to Heaven and eternal life and the only way to avoid hell. It doesn't matter if you go to a catholic, protestant or Mormon or any other church. If you accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior and ask him to forgive your sins (the bible says we are all sinners and that we all fall short of the glory of God) then you will be forgiven and he already loves you and wants to share his love with you. You will receive peace and eternal love. If you are going to introduce your children to any one make sure it is the one true God and that is God and his beloved son Jesus. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who so ever shall believe in him shall not perish but have ever lasting life." John 3:16. I personally recommend a New Life Assembly of God church as they follow God and the bible and have a wonderful understanding of God and truly want to help the unsaved find Jesus. I will say a pray for you and your daughters and will include the link to my church but you can find a new life church in your neighborhood as well. God Bless!
2006-12-20 04:31:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A heathen approached a Jewish rabbi and offered to join his temple if the rabbi could recite the Torah (Jewish scripture) while standing on one foot. To his surprise the rabbi agreed. He stood on one foot and said "Do not do onto others what you don't wish done onto you. That's the meaning of the Torah, everything else is commentary".
That story, paraphrased in my words, comes from ancient Judaism. You'll recognize what the rabbi said as the golden rule which Jesus later taught.
I'm not Jewish but my understanding is that Judaism isn't about what you believe as much as it's about how you live.
Other faiths have their version of the golden rule:
BUDDHISM: Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
CONFUCIANISM: Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.
ISLAM: No man is a true believer unless he desireth for his brother that which he desireth for himself.
TAOISM: Regard your neighbor's gains as your own gain and your neighbor's loss as your own loss.
ZOROASTRIANISM: That nature alone is good which refrains from doing unto another whatsoever is not good for itself.
JAIN: A man should treat all creatures in the world as he himself would like to be treated.
BRAHMANISM: This is the sum of duty: do naught unto others which would cause you pain if done to you.
Makes sense to me and if I had kids that's what I'd try to teach them.
2006-12-20 05:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋