What is it called when you believe there is a higher power, but not in organized religions.?

Answer 1

You would be a deist or a pantheist, which are both theistic points-of-view that are outside religion.

Deists are more "dualistic", in that they believe there is a God, but a God that is separate from Nature and created the Universe but does not actively concern himself with the workings of the universe or Earth necessarily. Some of America's Founding Fathers like Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine were deists.

Pantheists are more "monistic", in that they believe that God and Nature (or Nature's laws) are the same. Scientists like Einstein and Steven Hawking were/are pantheists, as was the philosopher Spinoza.

Answer 2

Well, it's a type of theism. Agnostic is an inappropriate label because they are not sure whether or not there is a higher power, which you suggest is not true in this case. Deism is a hands-off God, one that had a place in creation but nothing since, so I don't think that applies. To the guy who suggested Christian, I really have to ask where he saw any mention of Christ.

From this description, I can only say this is some kind of theism. To be more specific, you'd have to tell me more about the nature of this higher power. One or many or incorporated into everything? Involved in everyday affairs or hands-off? Things like that.

Answer 3

Free thinker, or natural believer they are mentioned in the Quran as believers who will obtain Paridise amoung with various other type of believers. Organized religion helps you, but if you can do better without it, there is no need to regress and join one.
My motto is do what gets you the best results. Slove the math problem how you know best, don't follow a technique that you don't connect with. Arbraham was a natural believer.

Answer 4

You have a lot of company. I personally feel that I have an intimate relationship with our creator but do not find a religious
organization that is not just a religious business whose main goal is to promote it's self. I believe in the Gospel OF Christ and not the warped doctrine ABOUT Christ that is taught in all churches that I know of. This "come down to the alter and profess
that you accept Christ as your savior and your born again" is a great hoax. It's an easy form of religion that has great appeal to thoughtless people who don't want much to be required of them.
Christ said just the opposite. He said that our search for unity with His Father would require all of our hearts, mind and strength.

Answer 5

Would depend on what the higher power is.

Is it people? A group? A person, place or thing? I'd say its called insanity...repeating old things over and over expecting new results.

Is it a spiritual entity, like G-d? Then its called spirituality.

Blessings
David T

Answer 6

~~I remember that~~
It's called finding your way~~
~~ ~~It's okay ~~Your right on cue!! ~~Search & Discovery ~
~What a place to be ~~The mind is so fresh for new ideas~
~~Just be careful not to take actions in a direction your unfamiliar with until your absolutely sure~~where your going~
~You have to be very careful~~some religions may practice things you have never tried before~and let a really trusting friend know secretly what your up to ~~In case ~ you change your mind at the last minute~theres someone you can talk to~
~~You know if you decide to follow Jesus~~He'll never try &
trick you or manipulate you~~He acts purely out of love~~
~When your ready~~But ~~There is one catch~~noone knows when this life will suddenly cease to exist~~
~~~~ ~~Only then will It be too late ~~

Answer 7

You don't have to go to church to believe in God or a higher power. Churchianity is for hypocrites. Most people go to church thinking it will save them, but it won't.
How Do You Obtain Salvation?
Not by Peter
Not by Mary
Not by works
Not by Mass
Not by Sprinkling
Not by church attendance
Not by Tithing
Not by Sabbath
Not by Penance
Not by Confession
Not by Last rites
Not by purgatory
Not by Rosary
Not by Pilgrimages
Not by Law
Not by Poverty
Not by meditation
Not by Catechisms
Not by Candles
Not by Holy Water
Not by Incence
Not By water Baptism
Not By devotion to Icons/Idols
Not by Repentance of Sins
"Sir's what You must do to be SAVED is,
Believe on The LOrd Jesus Christ, and Thou shalt be SAVED...
Acts 16:30-31 KJV

Answer 8

Alcoholics Anonymous

Answer 9

Theistic Agnosticism or Freethinkers.

Answer 10

being "spiritual".
Anything more powerful than a human is believed to be a "higher power"...even Satan.