Will you please tell me in a paragraph about your religion and philosophy of life AND why you choose this path

Answer 1

At the Root of Life we're all together and in Unity, helping each other grow at all times; our souls connected by Mind. When the 'Light' of our soul expands out into the physical (the furthest reaching extension that we can ourselves see), the vibration of that expansion creates a body, which gives form to the personal ego. When we look at and see only our body and ego, we are blind to the root language of life going on at all times. When we push the body and ego aside, all we see is the root of Life in All.

A belief in what some call "free will" might make one belive that it was I that chose this path, but I understand better.

I did not choose this path; rather, this path chose me...
I experience this path on an every day basis; I can not hide from it, nor do I choose to.

This path brings me a feeling of happiness, serenity, and togetherness. All this path is is the light of Love and Unity.

Answer 2

I don't really have one because.. I’m just me, simple as that. Some religion may believe the same as I do and other things about that same religion I might not agree with at all... so that’s why I just do what I think is right. If there is a god I don't think we have to go to a church to pray for him. He is all around as I see it. And if there isn't a god then that’s ok too. Just live your life to the fullest, practice what you believe in (ex: trust in all until they give you a reason not to; or: "never judge a book by its cover") do something that empowers your body and soul (as long as it's a positive way) and I also believe in karma. Some religions are being so commercial now a days... scaring you into their believes, I don't think it's right. But I believe that everyone can do or be what ever you want. There is always good and evil in this world … there has to be both because then it will be unbalanced. but i highly think we are killing this planet and we better start taking care of it soon! i also beilieve in mother nature.. so i'm a mix of everything if you ask me.

And eh ..that’s what I think and why I follow my path.

Answer 3

My religion & philosophy of life are work in progress. I think I avoid trouble where I can.

I try to keep those around me happy.

I try to make sure I have no enemies, anywhere - at least from my side of the bargain.

I try to keep my parents happy.

I want/(ed) to get 'Enlightened'.

I thought that if I do, all my problems will be over, and I'd be in a better position to thereby help others.

I think it is / was a good decision.

Have not looked back, since.

But am still not fully realised...

(Added)

Must admit, background was part of it, but I hope I would've chosen the same & given the same amount of respect to all religions, even if I'd been born to different circumstances.

I consider myself lucky, in many ways.

Thanks, Scotsman, for asking such a beautiful & relevant question.

Answer 4

I believe in nature. Nature is not perfect, but it works. We are the spoilers of nature. Before humans appeared on earth, it was a big beautiful green ball.
In the short time that humans have been here, we have poisoned large portions of the land and oceans. It has taken quite a long time ( in human years) to get to this point, but we're in high gear now. The air, land, and water is being poisoned at break-neck speed right now.
Religion has no answers, science has no answers, it won't be long before humans have turned a beautiful green ball into a lump of dirt.
The saddest part of the whole thing is that all of the beautiful things of nature will suffer the same end as the humans who brought it all about.
Why did I choose this path ? Because I have no superstitions at all. Fairy tales are fun for a few of our earliest years, but we do, or should grow up in time.

Answer 5

I'm a witch. I believe in Mother Nature or Mother Earth as the symbol I prefer for the reality which is too big and too abstract to fit inside a human symbol or religious dogma.

Why I chose this path is interesting. I was at college and talking to the Episcopal chaplain, who was a friend of mine. We were talking about the fact that (at that time) the church would ordain female deacons, but not female priests. We discussed whether I should go for a deacon, and eventually a priest. I said "Well, then I guess I'd be a priestess." He said no, the church would never use that term because it sounded too pagan. I said, "What's so bad about sounding pagan?" He said "If you feel that way about it, maybe you should go to California and become a pagan priestess."

So I did.

Answer 6

I practice a religion called Wicca. We generally believe that Deity is to be honored in male and female polarities (God and Goddess), that the universe itself is the body of the Divine and therefore that separation from Them is impossible, and that the natural world is to be revered as a manifestation of Them. We conduct ourselves by the moral code of the Wiccan Rede ("If it harm none, do what you will"). We have holy days aligned to the solstices and the equinoxes and four points in between (the solar calendar) and the full moons (the lunar calendar). We create sacred space where and as needed and invite the spirits of the four Platonic elements (air, fire, water, and earth), as well as the Goddess and the God, to join us therein. Most Wiccans practice witchcraft. Many Wiccans believe in an afterlife where all, not just Wiccans, are reunited with the loving God/dess prior to reincarnation... I chose Wicca because it was the religion that had the moral code closest to my pre-existing ethics and because it struck me as being the most fulfilling and beautiful way to honor the Divine when I felt called upon to do so.

Answer 7

I'm inclined toward a Taoist/Buddhist philosophical view, in which things are ruled by letting them take their course and we can end suffering through understanding our circumstances and living compassionately. I'm on the fence as far as determining what my own spiritual truths are. Most importantly, I try to allow myself the flexibility to adjust my views as my experience grows. For this, I don't really associate myself with any organized religion, as I think they tend to become concerned primarily with maintaining their structure and organization over serving people in a spiritual way. I do this because I was brought up without being in any particular religion, and it has always made the most sense to me to look what other people have said about these issues, and keep what makes most sense to me. It offers a lot of freedom, but little in the way of stability. It suits me fine, though.

Answer 8

My religion is Wicca.
My philosophy about life is the same as death. Both are a gift from the divine, but you can't take a gift until it is given.
I chose this path simply because it works for me.

Answer 9

I am a Hindu convert (A believer in Sanatana Dharma) who firmly believes that God is a part of ALL living creatures and therefore I respect all animals and am a vegetarian. I actually believe this path was chasing me for quite awhile and it was only when I slowed down my fast pace that I was able to realize it. :-)

Answer 10

I'd be delighted. Although I grew up being taken to church as a child, the only thing I really believed was in God, and that Jesus had died on a cross and was the son of God. That's all I knew. I went away from church for many years. In my 40's, someone brought me to a good bible teaching church. After a year of sitting there listening to the bible taught every Sunday, I began going to a ladies' bible study every Thursday night. That was ten years ago. I now believe the bible is what it claims to be, given by inspiration of God. Not because my faith is blind, because my faith is reasoned. I came to this conclusion after years of studying the bible myself.

It's not just because of the bible I believe. The things I have learned in the bible have shown themselves true in my life, and God has communicated to me in many ways with regard to all He has said and promised.