are your beliefs really what you believe?

Question

or have they been assigned to you by the relligion, government, or society you live in. think about this before answering.

Answer 1

Yes. I knew what it was I believed, and I went searching for a religion that fit those beliefs. I found it. The only real difference is that now I have a more convenient label and a better way of organizing The Truth™ as I see it.

Many people like to pride themselves on the idea of "I am my own religion", but in reality, you can always find books that somebody else wrote that frighteningly enough describe your own beliefs. I say, why re-invent the wheel?

Answer 2

I personally am a very strongly self oriented person. I do not mean this in a bad way (ie. self-centered), but in a good way. I do not depend on anybody else, what I believe comes from my own personal knowledge, my personal experiences, and my observations over time. The true answer to this question is different for every person. But in reality I would like to believe that the choice is ours. We choose what we do, we choose who we are, and most importantly we choose what we believe in. On the other hand a very prevalent aspect of society is peer-pressure. We are constantly subjected to the sometimes never-ending rantings of the opinions of others. But one has to remember that they are exactly that - opinions. One has to be strong and persevere through the mass of information and begin to form one's own opinions, thoughts, and beliefs. Just because everybody at times may believe in a certain thing or aspect of something, does not mean that we can't go a completely different way as individuals. The beauty of society is that many individuals come together to make the whole. Each individual is different and thus it would be easy to conclude that everybody has their own beliefs (no matter whether they show them or not), no matter the religion, government, or society that is around us.

Great question by the way.

Answer 3

Hmm. If I somehow managed to raise myself shortly after birth, and I lived all alone in the jungle or forest or wherever throughout my adult life, then I could truly say that my beliefs would be my own because there would have been no one to teach me or influence me. But I dare say that none of us fall into that category. Therefore, my beliefs come from various things I've seen, heard, and read. To answer your question - yes, my beliefs are what I believe. As a child, I guess it would be fair to say they were "assigned", in a way. But as an adult, I've had the time and knowledge to sort things out to my liking. Not that I neccessarily like what I believe (it's tough to live by some of the rules that are a part of my beliefs), but they are my beliefs.

Answer 4

No my beliefs are my beliefs. I was raised catholic, and I have nothing to do with the way they believe. Most of my thoughts and beliefs are questioned by the masses. I'm sure government and society has shapes a few of them, and it's hard not too, but there's also that sense of right and wrong without being told. I will not ever let a RELIGION shape my beliefs.

Answer 5

Both. Your religion has your religious beliefs. For government if they are democratic or republican usually you vote for which ever you are based on beliefs. Society because if you are brought up to believe that one thing is bad say like peas, you most likely won't like them either. And No because some things are completely random like what YOU look for in someone. No one has control over this but you. ( I hope this helped)

Answer 6

I actually have formed my own religion (for the lack of a better term) and its based totally on my observation of the world around me. I don't like organized religion or the fact that the government limits what we can learn and what we should become. I don't believe that life should be so preordained. So the things I believe in are the things I believe in.

Answer 7

Good point !

Before anyone tells us what they "believe", they should ask a couple of questions of themselves (and try to answer honestly - if they can):-

1. If I was born in the country of (insert name of country) what nationality would I be?

2. If I was of that nationality, what would my religion most probably be?

3. If that was my religion, would my beliefs be any different from what they are now?

4. If so, am I now right in what I believe?

Q.E.D.

Answer 8

I was very confused and at times doubtful when I obediently believed as I was told. I studied all religions and I am a bible scholar. Things just didn't jive and that bothered me. It was after I did my own research and came to my own belief, that I finally felt whole and felt there was a purpose for my life. Granted, my parents aren't happy with the way I believe, but they respect my decision.

Answer 9

I believe that I'm one of the few who's beliefs ARE my own. I have tried for many years to completely disconnect myself from any religious or philosophical background, and come to my own conclusions about the universe. Completely independently. If only everyone would do this, we would have less religious nuts running around killing people in the name of their god. People need to decide what they believe based on logic, not on what makes them feel good.

Answer 10

Different people believe different things. If beliefs were society based, then everyone in a particular environment will believe the very same thing.