What is your "religion" and what are a few of your beliefs?

Question

I'm not asking to cause any conflict or arguments. Just curious as to what people on here believe and what a few of your ideas are...Religions vary, so just wondering....

Answer 1

Christian Methodist
Belive in the TRinity and baptism and Holy Communion as the Lord commanded
once saved always saved...

Answer 2

I'm Nondenominational Pagan.

I believe in the Perfection of Divinity as compared to the Fallibility of Humanity, and the inability of the Imperfect to fully understand the Perfect.
I know I don't have religion "right", I also know that no one else does either, and I also know that Divinity knows that we are fallible and imperfect, but has set out some basic rules that are the same across the board.
I believe that Jesus existed and was a very good person with very good teachings. I also believe that every religion has some very good teachings, so I examine them all and it's amazing how often they don't disagree.
I believe that God does not live in a man-made building, but does visit them so that the people who think that that's the only place they can find It.
I believe that Divinity is gender-neutral, thus my capitalized "It".
I believe that Humanity, by it's own imperfection, will destroy itself. Perhaps some of the Faithful will be taken up beforehand, but one way or another a lot of people are going to be gone soon and then there will be people left over so that one day, many, many, many, many years from the time of the die-off, the people can say "Look what they did with absolutely nothing!"

I'll stop now before it becomes a Holy Book. ;)

Answer 3

I am Christian, and I believe that Christ died on the cross for my sins, but I regard logic and reason as crucibles of my faith. I do not follow the Christian social norms regarding things like evolution or the absolute literal translations of every last bit of the Bible. I have a few guidelines to help me in my understanding:

- The teachings of the God of the universe should match up with the universe itself if that God is the true God.
- If a passage describes something that would have required modern scientific knowledge, the passage is either metaphorical or described to the best of the author's abilitiy.
- If a passage has an obvious poetic element, it is much more probable that the passage is actually a Judeo-Christian fable (i.e. the story of Jonah). This does not undeniably prove that it didn't happen, but all we need from the Bible are the ideas conveyed by it, anyway.
- If two passages seemingly contradict each other, a very probable solution is that one author left out information that he deemed irrelevant to the meaning of the passage (such as all of the people who were at the tomb of Christ). Again, it really doesn't matter whether the disciples dotted every "i" in regard to details if we can understand the message.
- I hold Christianity to be the most probable of all religions (though this isn't my reason for belief) simply because of the abundance of sources. In the New Testament alone, you have ~9 authors who support each other in what they say, and the Old Testament authors, who wrote their scriptures long ago, also serve to affirm the things said in the New Testament. Outside the context of God, this is an astonishing coincidence in light of the fact that the authors had no relation to each other, therefore having no way to profit from each other.
- Armchair Christianity is not Christianity. Hateful Christianity is not Christianity. Pseudoscientific Christianity is not Christianity. Political Christianity is not Christianity.
- Lastly and most importantly, God loves everyone, regardless of whether they have had an abortion, whether they're gay, whether they are criminally insane and murder people, whether you stuck gum under your desk in middle school instead of properly throwing it away, etc. God loves us unconditionally.

These are my most notable beliefs that set me apart from a lot of Christians.

Answer 4

I am not into organized religion, I do not belong to any churches. However, I do consider myself a Christian. I believe in the ten commandments, and I believe in the Bible. The Bible to me is a Roadmap or Guidebook for life. I believe in the Golden Rule (Do Unto Others...) and I believe there is a Higher Power--I call that Higher Power GOD. I do pray. I have a hard time with the dispute between created or evolved. They both have merit. Something or Someone had to have started the ball rolling with evolution, but it is beyond my comprehension. When I die, I hope there is a Place (Heaven?) I go that will answer all the questions I have here on earth. I was raised Catholic, but I had a hard time understanding what I called hypocrocies and that led me to explore other religions. Most were fine untill it came time to 'join' them, then the attitudes changed from being welcome to being obligated. I did not like that. Jesus wandered and preached wherever people congregated or followed Him just to hear his lessons. He did not require people to go to a certain place at a given time and bestow tithings unto the establishment. I give what and where I can--not always money, but services to help others. I make mistakes like every other human, but I keep trying to do the best I can. I try hard not to hate people for who they are, but I sure do greatly dislike what a lot of what people do.. I also realize not all people believe what I do and I respect them for their beliefs, even if I do not always agree with it. And I would ask the same of others, although I do not expect it.

Answer 5

I very much dislike organized religion as I think the purpose is to separate God's children from each other and cause conflict. The "devil" must LOVE religion!! It's caused so many wars and suffering. I am a spirit in a material world who believes and tries to live the teachings of Jesus.I was raised Catholic, attended parochial school, the whole nine yards. Grew up, started reading, studying and thinking and even "praying" independent of "religion and church" and decided this road I'm taking alone is much harder than just listening to what crap others spoon-feed us in church but Jesus DID say "Seek and ye shall find..." I am a "seeker" and will be until the day I die.

Answer 6

Wiccan.

-- The universe is the very body of the Divine; hence, separation from the Divine is impossible and no one needs to be "saved" in the Christian sense.

-- The Wiccan Rede: "If you harm none, do what you will." A deceptively simple commandment that can take a lifetime to master in all its implications.

-- The celebration of joy and pleasure as valid paths to accessing the Divine.

-- The belief that all religions are ways of approaching the Divine.

-- The honoring of the Divine as Goddess and God, or in some Traditions simply as Goddess, with eight holy days throughout the year that celebrate the eternal dance of Their love.

Answer 7

I'm an Evening Light Saint, non denominational.
Our congregation does not imply the distraction of instruments, just voices make a joyful noise.
We do not believe in unnecessary attire (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, neck ties)
We believe in covering the body (long sleeves and Long dresses for the women --covering the calves) and (long sleeve shirts for the men)
We do not believe that women should cut their hair or wear their hair in fancy dos.
Women are not to wear makeup.
We also believe that once married always. If one spouse leaves the other behind. The Saint is to remain unmarried until the abandoning spouse is no longer living (not matter how old or young)
There is no dancing, watching TV or going to the movies.
No clubbing or drinking or smoking

I am sad to say I don't fulfill all requirements but I am struggling and praying to do so. Feel free to visit our website for further information and contacts.
http://www.churchofgodonline.com/radio.htm?

Answer 8

First and foremost I believe that (yeah) Jesus Christ is the one true son of God whom came to earth born by virgin Mary. From there he suffered on this planet as a man and was eventually prosecuted by us all and was crucified. From there he conquered death on the third day and in his departure to heaven he gave us the Holy Spirit (ghost). (He did all of this so all could have everlasting life.)

I'm not one who believes in religion however. I believe a religious person sees the Bible as a rule book. I see it as a guide to "good living". Because I believe that God is about relationship.

I believe God wants us to be happy, but without regret.

I believe God created us and thus loves us. And in the end only wishes that we love him back.

I believe in the one true God whom created everything. I believe he loves us. But I also believe he is a JUST God. Thus, the cry of the innocent will be heard and answered.

I believe people are people. I am not surprised by anyone and what they may or may not be "capable" of.

I believe there is life out there somewhere. But, I do not believe they have space crafts and they are visiting us to "invade" or "probe" us.

I believe in reason, common sense, and love.

I believe honesty is key.

I believe we are all hypocrites even me. (At one time or another.)

I believe one should respect anothers beliefs and views.

(Just a few things I believe.)

Answer 9

0, i.e. a individual in an irreversible coma. Christianity is a long-lasting transformation, which relies upon initially on the ideals somebody has on the time, yet those ideals can substitute. A milder concern could be somebody who suffers a head harm and is now no longer waiting to understand what they earlier professed. needless to say God shouldn't withdraw His mercy from somebody using their obvious misfortune.

Answer 10

I'm Asatru (AKA Heathen). Obviously I'm a hard- polytheist. That is, I believe in a number of deities, including Goddesses as well as Gods and they they are all separate and individual. I'm trothed to the Aesir and Vanir (Norse deities)

I do not accept the idea of "original sin", the notion that we are tainted from birth and intrinsically bad, as does Christianity. Thus, I do not need "saving". Basically the idea is to live your life as nobly and honorably as you can. I follow the Nine Noble Virtues. http://www.friggasweb.org/nvirtues.html

Answer 11

I'm a member of the One Holy Apostolic & Catholic Church:

I am also a deist, hence I doubt that God takes a very active role in human affairs.

As A Catholic, I believe:

That there is one God.

That God has no begining nor any end.

That Jesus Christ is the manifested form of God incarnate.

That Jesus Christ fulfilled the Law of Moses and hence humans, even Jews, are no longer held accountable to such laws.

That Jesus Christ established a church before he died (The Roman Catholic Church, starting with Saint Peter).

That good people who led good lives with faith in God and his Son Jesus Christ, called saints, can mediate for us to God (much like your older brother who is in good standing with your parents can speak on your behalf to your parents and 'smooth things over').

That every body will literally resurrect one day.

That performing certain religious rites (sacraments) can bring one closer to the presence of God.

As a Deist I believe:

That the absoluteness of the Roman Catholic church is actually non-existent.

That any sacrament (in any religion) can bring one closer to God.

That God cares not which religious path we choose, as so long as we are an ethical people showing compassion to our fellow man and to other sentient beings (animals).

That there is in fact an afterlife, yet not knowing, I speculate not.