I was just want to see what others think about their beliefs. Like take my case, I'm an Agnostic, but I really wish I could be a Christian. Unfortunatly it just does not feel right. Anytime I try, I just feel like I am faking. So Agnosticism seems like the best fit for now.
So anyway my question is, Do you believe in whatever you believe in without a shadow of a doubt? And if you do what has convinced you of your belief?
Thanks.
2007-01-10 10:40:24 · 28 answers · asked by haiku_katie 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm entirely comfortable with them. My own observations of the world combined with study have convinced me. As for believing in anything beyond a shadow of a doubt, that would actually violate the tenets of my beliefs. I rather like it that way.
2007-01-10 10:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very comfortable with my beliefs, but part of that comfort is that I allow myself to question them and take a hard look at what I believe and WHY.
I'm Roman Catholic, and while I hold dear the core beliefs of the religion, I do not fall into line with all of the doctrinal teachings. It's not a simple "I don't like that. It doesn't make sense so I just won't bother with it" but more of a "After a lot of reflection, I don't see this as being necessary to the core of Catholicism. Even if I don't believe it, I should try to figure out why the RCC does."
Comfort isn't always easy.
2007-01-10 18:55:07 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you 'wish' you could be a Christian?
Is it the lifestyle that attracts you? Well, then, live your life as you think a Christian would! If faith comes, then great. If not then you can still be happy you have lived a 'good' life.
I think the label is less important than what is in your heart!
I'm an agnostic and I don't think there are any real certainties out there! I'm content with my views about life, the universe and everything, but I'm happy to modify them if there's sufficient reason!
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2007-01-10 18:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. I was raised Christian, but it never "felt right" to me either. There were far too many questions which I could not get a satisfactory answer to. When I became an adult, I started an intense search for truth and answers and finally found teachings that answered all of my questions.
Direct experiences with these teachings has convinced me of the truth within the teachings, not simply believing what another has said about them.
2007-01-10 19:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
I'm an adventist. That means I go to church on saturdays and I believe Christ will return. I don't believe that we can live on after death without the resurrection of the body and one can't live forever without the body made immortal. I don't believe that we are eternal self existant souls that need not of God to live on.
This also means i don't believe in a forever burning hell and it's not burning yet. It's being reserved for judgement day and all who choose not to take life seriously and do harm with no remorse cease to exist by it's fire. The choice is simple: eternal life or annihilation. The idea that you should live an eternal misery in torments is not my understanding of scripture. From what i understand, the richman in the parable Jesus told actually resurrected in torments, but it would soon end after burning completely to stubble.
I'm perfectly okay with that.
2007-01-10 18:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by Cyber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am completely, 100%, without-a-shadow-of-a-doubt, totally and completely convinced that what I follow is right for me.
Call it Karma, Yin-Yan, Nature, Chaos, or the Balance...... I pay it forward in everything I do and what is left is good enough for me.
My Totems are here with me now and I feel a great warmth from their presence and their approval of what I have done, what I am doing, and what I plan to do in the future.
2007-01-10 19:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by wolf560 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was Catholic for many years, baptized and confirmed (even had my children baptized). I never felt it was the "truth" and never felt comfortable with it. When I stumbled upon Buddhism it was like a lightning bolt of truth hitting me. It felt "familiar" and it changed my whole outlook on life. I believe in the Dharma without a shadow of doubt and am very comfortable with my beliefs now. I have decided to let my children decide what is right for them when they are old enough. I refuse to shove religion down their throats the way Catholicism was shoved down mine!
2007-01-10 18:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by alessa_sunderland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and I'm an Ãsatrúar. Christianity never felt right to me. It wasn't who I was, so I started looking around and reading about other religions. I found out there were other Gods and decided to give them a go, and lo and behold and I actually go a response. Something I never got with the Christian god. That and I don't have to give up my love of science and it doesn't conflict with reality like so many other religions out there.
Only you can decide what religion to be or what god to worship if any.
2007-01-11 11:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am NOW. When I was trying to live a "normal christian life" I was very uncomfortable. But once I came to the realization that there is no god and that I am an atheist, I was happier and more comfortable with myself that I had ever been. It was a completely life altering experience.
2007-01-10 19:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try praying and tell God exactly how you feel. Tell him that you want to believe but you aren’t getting there. Ask him to give you guidance.
I honestly never thought that I would come back to Christianity by it was as though I was pulled back. You may be going through something similar. There’s nothing wrong with talking to God and just being honest about where you’re at.
2007-01-10 19:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋