2007-01-21 06:30:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Being spiritual is fulfilling. Religion usually implicates belonging to a specific religious group. Talk to someone you trust about it and go from there. You have to experience different things to find your niche. My blessings and hope you will find just what's right for you.
2007-01-21 06:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Way2Be 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good question, but I would say no. Religion is a powerful tool for dragging people into a like-mindedness, believing in one idea: God. I used to be Christian, and found it deceptively easy to fall into. Something like Christianity, though, is not easy. You must, if you are a proper Christian, abide by the tenets which Christianity is based on: 'love thy neighbour' etc. and being charitable towards one another. However, the more time I spent in Atheist company, the more my trust in God waned, and I wasn't sad to see that. Atheism is the most logical route to truth, in my opinion, and one which is far better evidenced, so I strongly advocate that.
On the other hand, if you are a strong Christian, you will probably FEEL very fulfilled, because God gives purpose and ditrection (I think it is people's natural reaction to the unknown). If you want to follow God, I have no objection -after all I could be wrong- but in my opinion, any self-fulfillment gained by religion is essentialy a self-delusion.
2007-01-21 06:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by Flaze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's the way you apply your faith as a guideline , religion is not what some misinterpret as a way to harm others or oneself, it's supposed to provide answers and help you decide right from wrong. it's not a manual which give specific details or else ppl who believe in religions from centuries back should change it .
so yes if practiced properly it should, if it includes love of family, neighbors, and others in society who do no harm yes.
crimes and hate/ racist acts are done as a misinterpretation of religion as well as encouragement of some lunatics who think they know better.
this is a summary of what i think and since i don't want or see a reason to offend others of different beliefs or political opinions i won't go into further detail because in the end you judge ppl by their actions not their personal religious practices.
btw you asked a great question
2007-01-21 06:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by sweet tooth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you sense the could be forgiven by using one whom you have upset? Why might maximum individuals agree that's a stable factor to do? the affection which you have for acquaintances and kinfolk, the place does that come from? those issues can't be defined scientifically yet are pervasive in all peoples of all cultures. If the atheist relatively believes there are no judgements on the top of existence then why does not he stay his existence without constraints on his animal desires? So with this in innovations, why could we impose ethical ideals on others like toddler molesters, are not they only "expressing" their animal desires? might we be "freeing" the molester as a replace to look for his "happiness"? The atheist claims there is not any one to choose our movements, yet he's rapid to make judgments, assign blame, and exhibit vindictiveness for evil. right here we've a great factor: a guy professing to have faith there is not any God, yet believing precisely (or heavily) as God does. He acts and believes precisely as one might if he have been certainly created in God’s image. He believes there is an unchallengeable, all pervasive usual wherein all loose-will movements are to be judged. How can that be so, except that's Stamped on his human nature—on all human nature—by using God himself? Macro evolution has no longer been shown and can't clarify the experience of right and incorrect. we can not link gene expression to ethical standards and all of us are conscious of it may't be found out. Liars have consistently existed yet human beings hate to be lied to.
2016-10-31 22:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it. But I can assure you, religion sets its boundaries for you. You'll only trust things in that religion,and resent otherwise, therefore you are a bird in a cage. If you have no religion, you are free to believe anything in your own rights; a free bird.
In reality, nothing in life has its answers. But religion tries to give those answers. Believe them if you want.
Life is all about seeking answers anyways..
2007-01-21 06:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
self awareness, acceptance of who you are, a desire to learn and improve yourself and a tolerance of others are better answers to self fulfillment than religion.
2007-01-21 06:38:28 · answer #6 · answered by daddius42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To some people it is. Others prefer just being spiritual in nature.
2007-01-21 06:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by MeanKitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if u believe in a loving God. Otherwise its just hell and torment. if u dont believe me, just ask the evil one/ones(depends on which religion)
2007-01-21 06:37:21 · answer #8 · answered by Shay P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes; nothing is cookie cutter for everyone.
2007-01-21 06:35:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try it out n see how it works out 4 u...
2007-01-21 06:33:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋