I think I need religion?

Question

First of all, no offense, but I definitly do not want to be a Christian or Muslim. Both religions are definitly not for me.

I am going though a lot of problems right now. I had a parent die a couple years ago. Since them my husband and I have gone though a lot of problems.

I have depression and anxiety which I definitly don't want to use medicine for. I try to manage it on my own but it's exhausting.

When things weren't so good with my husband and I, I kissed 2 guys within a 6 month span. I told him about it, and he wanted to work things out, luckily for me. I would never do it again. It's been over a year, and he still suffers because of it.
I feel extremely guilty still, to the point that I don't feel good about myself a lot of the time. Since I know it still bothers him, I feel like nothing will make me stop feeling guilty.
I consider myself a spiritual person, because I have a deep spiritual connection to nature. I used to be a Christian, and had a good relationship with ->

God. I felt I was never alone. But I know believe I was personifying the elements of nature. I'm not sure what I believe, but I don't believe in the god of the bible. I miss that comfort though, but I just don't believe in it anymore. I could use some extra strength to get though this tough time. I have a lot of financial problems right now as well. I feel tired and run down.

Is there any other religion where a god can give you strength?

Carnac, how does one go about doing that?

Answer 1

please try to watch Joel Osteen (Lakewood Church) on TV. He is a very uplifting minister, does not preach at you and he helps you feel better about yourself, God and the world. He is really amazing. He talks about how to fight depression and anxiety and not once ever did I hear him talk abut Hell (which is a big turnoff for me). Just try watching him, because I know depression is very hard to live with for you and your family. Good Luck and God Bless!

Answer 2

Dude, I'm not trying to be all, judgemental or anything. Christians who act like they're always right and are better than everyone bug me so much! But I myself am a Christian. I know for a fact that this religion is real. I looked this stuff up, making sure I'm not going the wrong way. I feel God. If you really are a Christian, life is so much clearer, you have a feeling of great comfort, etc. Don't get me wrong, life doesn't get easier still. In real Christians, you can see the huge difference in your life. I hope that everything turns out right for you, and that I might have helped, at least a little. God can, and will help you in your life, if you let him. He's nocking at your door, and he does care about you. Later. =)

Answer 3

Why are you asking God for spirtual strength when you are rejecting God and his son. Jesus said if you have me you have the Father and if you have the Father you have the Son. You have rejected salvation and God and his Son. Yeat you want strength from God. You are in sin. Having sex outside of marriage is sin. The reasons your having money issues is because you have rejected the Lord of the harvest. The guilt you are feeling is from whom.
If you do not get under the covering of a ministry and grow up you will be destroyed you are already on the path. There is a time when God will make you stand up and be counted or destroy you. To reject Christ is to reject his kingdom and his promise. You need to make a once in a lifetime decision. Hell for eternity or a little hell now.
So are you ever going to line up with the word of God and get into the kingdom of God so you can be blessed or are you going to wallow with the pigs for years to come.
PS Satan is a spiritual person also and he is going to hell. If you have a connection with nature then you are a nut, nature is nature. You have a spirit nature does not it is not a spirit being. You may have gone to church, but that does not make you a christian.

Answer 4

There is still comfort without religion.

All you need is atheism. It is the truth, and that alone is powerful enough for some, but others need some kind of other happiness. Even if there is not life after death, you should be glad that you were even born in the first place. Think about the fact that there are few planets in the universe with life, and we are in one and are the smartest creatures on the planet! And if that's not enough, think of the infinite number of possible humans that were never born, and realize that the majority of humans never even get to live at all, there are so many millions of events that have led to our existence. That is what makes life so amazing, who cares about afterlife, we have NOW, and let's make the best of it, and leave behind false hopes and fairy tales, just think of all the deluded religious people, happy for all the wrong reasons. So, believe me, you don't need religious lies, you need truth.

Try out Buddhism, it is more of a lifestyle than a religion.

Answer 5

You might want to concentrate on the congregations of a few churches . Don't settle for the first one-If you plan on visiting a few let them know from the start that your not in the position to settle down as yet. The no commitments attitude should help to make it easier for you from the start and while searching.

When at the various churchs take note of the people there and try and get a feeling of the comraderae amongst all.
If they have a hungering fashion to convert you ...pass...

If it were my choice though...Christ centered helps me to find fulfillment in alot of the hurdles that I have to get over...and the right congregation makes it all worthwhile...one who really cares.

Answer 6

Dawn,

Having a parent die and getting over it may take awhile. I know, I'm still getting over my mother's death and I wish can talk to her. But I think about her often and can see her face in my mind and keep her in my heart. Give yourself time to get over the death of a loved one. Your husband sounds like someone who is willing to work things out with you. You have to give him a lot credit for that. There is nothing wrong with going to see a counselor for some suggestion on improving things, that if your husband likes that idea too. You might want to find a counselor to talk to by yourself to help you resolve whatever it is that is bothering you.

I personally don't think there is any religion out there that will satisfy you unless you are willing to give up those things that you know are truth within your own heart. I like the idea of going out and experiencing nature, find something that you love and do it. You need to look into yourself and realize that you are ok and that it is ok to love yourself again and your husband. Your husband will be ok once he sees that you're happy. Tell him that you are happy to be with him and love him.

Of course this assumes that you do love your husband and truely want to be with him. If you don't that is a different matter. But I didn't get that feeling. Be true to yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help. We all need it, find a good couselor to trust and that you can talk to help sort things out. A good motto is: Live well, Laugh often, Love much. Life is too short not to be doing one of those three things.

I wish you luck.

Answer 7

first of all you say you dont believe the god of the bible, I want to ask you if you are confused as to believing the god of the bible is what religions say he is to you. To me the god of the bible is NOT the trinity, but rather the bible says the "godhead" is the god we are to worship. The 3 personages rule and reign in heaven, but Paul says there May be Many gods in heaven, but to US there is ONLY ONE.
the book of revelations says that there is a throne in heaven that anyone who overcomes all things can be invited to sit down and sit with Jesus and become his son.
thats not a christian trinity God to me!
Ok, of all the NON biblical TRADITIONAL gods of the bible there are only two churches that i know of that are not muslim and who do not believe in the trinity. thats the jehova witnesses and Mormons. to most christians and catholics mormon and jw's are not christian but cults. but they have better attitudes towards NOT being a part of the Wickedness of the world. Mormons are family oriented. Jw's are more perfection oriented. Both claim to be the True faith of God. have your husband check into each church and discuss with each other by yourselves what is good and true about them and investigate them.
Otherwise joining NO church but having a family attitude towards prayer and living a life of repentance and forgiveness is just as well as anyone can hope for, considering that NO church or religion is completely uncorruptible. My heart goes out to you and your family, hoping that the spirit of God can work the same mercy and forgiveness through your faith.

Answer 8

You're looking for religion to make you feel better? I don't care what religion you follow, but that is not a good reason to become religious. You should follow a religion only if you honestly believe in the ways of that religion.

Answer 9

I'm not sure that religion is what you need but I'm glad that you reject Christianity and Islam. They are worst of all religions in terms of using guilt and fear to manipulate and control people.

Maybe you should work on freeing yourself from the bondage of religion and, if you like, explore a relationship with the divine independent of the toxic religious parasites.

Answer 10

You should go back to God and try being a Christian again. Remember God will always love you and watch after you even in your darkest hours. Don't give up on God.