Im a Christian woman who has been involved in some un-christian like activites, I dont feel conviction or guilt of what Im doing is wrong but I know its not morally "right" this is the first time this sort of thing has happened, I pray everyday I ask for guidance but still zippo, any ideas?
2007-01-20 08:10:32 · 7 answers · asked by Sweetheart 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
If i were you I would fire my gos and hire a new one who is more receptive to my needs.
2007-01-20 08:16:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know where you're coming from. I used to be a christian, then lost my faith due to a combination of growing up and observing how the world works. For a long time I was mixed up, then decided I had to get back on track and came to the conclusion that my 'religion' would be simply what worked for me and enabled me to function and fulfill my responsibilities.
My advice is do not imagine your 'different' from others, all are sinners, and churches ahve their share of hypocrites. Take advice, see what others do( people who have what you want or act how you want etc.); my view is we are all 'basically' the same , certain principles seem to work for most folk. I'm happier now i've been humble enough to admit where I've gone wrong, i'm happier now I seek people out rather than avoid them.
As you get older you will get wiser, and if you observe and learn and don't isolate yourself, you will start to find some answers, i've been down and out, but right now i'm the happiest I've ever been as an adult.
If you mess up , learn, we live to learn how to live
One last thing(honest), make use of your greatest resource - people - it's what it's all about you know....
P.S. If there is a God i'd love to hear from him, but in the meantime I just get on with it, if I end up in Hell for doing my best, well, I'm not worried, I can only do my best......
2007-01-20 17:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by swlbodmin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes we stop ourselves from doing something that our religion tells us is wrong but we are not convinced that it is wrong deep inside. After a while this becomes difficult and we give in and explore this "wrong thing". Forbidden fruit always tastes sweet.
Often the rules of religion are there for our own protection and when we stray we end up experiencing pain but that "pain" gives us the realization and we discover why our religion told us not to do this wrong thing in the first place. We can then follow our religion more closely without feeling like it is restricting us from enjoying life.
2007-01-20 16:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by Shanthi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need to find meaning in the morals by actually testing them out.
Blindly following a religion becomes hollow.
Making it your own means testing it out, and seeing if there really are negative effects.
Of course, you could always try disobeying the seat-belt rule and get away with it until there's a bad crash...
but if you're not doing anything that stupid, you'll be OK.
2007-01-20 16:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that you are a Christian because of your upbringing and are having trouble convincing yourself that this is the right path for you.
Also, morally "right" is a term that is vague and unique to each individual. If you're not feeling guilty about what you are doing and you're not hurting someone in the process, you should continue what you're doing. If it's morally "right" for you, it's morally "right" enough.
2007-01-20 16:36:00 · answer #5 · answered by Andrea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Un christian is wayyyyyy too vague -
You could be going on about anything here . . .
How are we supposed to know ?
Are you a serial killer ?
Are you stealing old peoples social security checks ?
Are you not saying thank-you to the grocery clerks ?
WHAT are you talking about ?
2007-01-20 16:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep praying!
2007-01-20 16:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋