I vote that political party my family has always voted that way?
Isn't that kind of stupid? Shouldn't you know what you believe and why you believe that way and be able to prove it from the bible.
Or in politics study the issues and what they actually do about those issues. It is one thing to say you are against abortion but does that party actually stop abortion? or do they just talk a good talk? What do you think should we be just sheep that follow the head sheep?
2007-01-23 06:04:58 · 4 answers · asked by Ruth 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Politics aside, what you describe is the norm nowadays, but that should never be the case.
A person should be personally sure and secure with regards to his/her faith. It should be an actual, first-hand experience, as opposed to being one that is handed down from parents / friends / school.
The reason that 'hand-me-down' faith has become the norm is because the recepients don't actually care about their faith. They see it as nothing more than a means for them to become 'good' and 'more spiritual,' without any actual meaning to them. The "pastor's children syndrome" is a reflection of this faithless faith.
Going through the motions of following your faith, through the attendance of meetings and participation in the related activities, without any first-hand faith, is meaningless. If an actual person is not satisfied with mechanical friends, will any sentient God be pleased with mechanical worship?
2007-01-23 06:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Shepherd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, each person, with maturity, should come to make their own investigations and make up their own minds about religion and politics.
You will not find a party that stands for everything you stand for. For example, if you live in the USA, and are strongly against abortion, the Repub party would be the closest to your viewpoint on that issue. However with a Repub-controlled congress and a repub president, there has been no rolling back of pro-abortion laws.
Then again, you might feel strongly on abortion issues, but also feel strongly on social justice issues. Perhaps the Repub party would be closest to you on the abortion issue, but the Dems be closer to you on the social justice question. Which party would you vote for? Very difficult! You would have to do your homework on all the issues.
As far as religioius belief is concerned, it is normal that achild would believe everything he is taught. During his teens, there would naturally be a period of questioning and re-evaluation. If in their 20's the only reason they had a particular belief is that their parents believe that way, - that would be kind of lame. On the other hand, if they just had not made up their minds, and so remained affiliated to the family traditions, that is perfectly legitimate, don't you think?
2007-01-23 14:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but that is how 99% of them 'chose' their beliefs.
71% of all statistics are made up.
2007-01-23 14:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by bc_munkee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you must find your own way and if that leads you to the same place it lead your parent fine , but if it leads you somewhere else that's o.k. too so long as you stay within truth.
2007-01-23 14:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by Nani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋