I am not a Catholic anymore, but i want to belong to a religion. I'm not sure that there is a Devil, or a Hell. I believe in God and that He is loving to all of us. ... I just don't know which religion is for me??
2007-05-19 09:00:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The obvious question is why the desire to belong to a religion.
2007-05-19 09:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Why is religion important to you? Don't you think relationships are more important? That's what God wants from you. He wants a personal relationship. Also if you want religion according to the Bible then why don't you believe what the Bible says? The Bible talks more about hell than it does heaven. Hell is a real place just like heaven is a real place. Satan is a real being just like we are real beings. God is loving but He is also perfectly just and expects obedience and worship. Are you willing to do those things? You have alot to think about before trusting some religion that says it believes in a book you have no trust in. All religions do are cause apathy in human hearts because we feel like we are being good people by going to some church. That's all religion is. It doesn't help you in eternal things. Consider what Jesus did for you and if you are not willing to give your whole life to Him then I guess go with some religion. But I guarantee it will not fulfill you and will only put a greater longing for God in your heart. Maybe that will bring you to know true salvation in Christ.
2007-05-19 17:38:04 · answer #2 · answered by CaTcHmEiFuCaN 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You're not sure, ok I can understand that. As for me if I were to doubt there is no devil or hell I'd be doing what everyone else doing: party, girls, and so on..... I wouldn't be a christian, why? I'm sorry to say that but I believe that it's stupid to believe in God and not to believe satan exists. It's stupid to believe heaven exists and don't believe that hell exists. If I were like you I wouldn't be looking for a religion, I'd be looking for a club because my life would be a disaster. No hell, no evil and no girls, party?
The devil and hell exist for me or I'm no longer a christian. You need to find a religion that preach Jesus is lord for Jesus is the only way to heaven. I'm sorry I doubt if you even believe in heaven since u don't believe in hell.
brother if there's a right hand there's a left hand. If there's kind people there are rude people. If there's justice there's also injustice. If there's good times there are also bad times.
Heaven doesn't exist if there's no hell and God doesn't exist if the devil doesn't exist.
2007-05-19 16:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think instead of worrying about a particular religion, you should read the book of John, and ask God to lead you to the church that teaches His Word.
By the way, the Bible does say that there is a devil and a hell, but that God loves us so much, he didn't want us to have to be there. He sent Jesus to make a way for us because we can't be sinless, but His Son could be. I believe this with all my heart.
I am a Bapist, but I'm not saying that is what you should be. God will help you in your search. The Bible says seek and ye shall find, and that He is there for those who earnestly seek Him. Good luck! :-)
2007-05-19 16:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by MamaMia 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Study religions and see if any fit with your belief system.. It will take some research but there is a religion out there that fits with your belief... The catch is only you can find it...
A good starting place would be looking up a list of religions on the internet and then doing searches for each to again an over veiw of which ones would be most likely to fit and look into them in more depth.. Be patient it will likely take a while to find the one for you also be open to lesrning new things as you go along.. You may find out some very interesting things about all sorts of religions and veiws as you go along, they can be interesting even if you don't share or agree with the veiws...
2007-05-19 16:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Turn to the source: pray to GOD. But what ever you wish to seek, if it by prayer, believe that you will receive the answer and you will. The answer will come to you and you will know when it does because a warm reassuring rush will fill your heart.
Knowing that you used to be Catholic, turn to the scriptures. Search, ponder, and pray with a sincere heart. And remember don't join a religion because someone told you to. Join because your heart prompts you to. ^_^
2007-05-19 16:59:37 · answer #6 · answered by jiwon012 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an Orthodox christian and I just excepted the religion given to me when I was born (I did not choose it myself)... and I don't bother with it much - I do not go to church, do not practice any of the religious customs (except those which I find fun in)... I just believe that there's one God for all no matter the religion... though I don't like when people hide behind religion and use it to justify some of their deeds... All religions are good as long as they are not teaching intolerance and aggression...
2007-05-19 16:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by mallika 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Although I am a Cathlic, I do belive you do not need to be a Catholic to believe in god. Give it some time and listen to your heart. I always focused my journey on the "faith" rather than on the "religion". Hopefully that will lead you to a right path..
Good luck.
2007-05-19 16:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by Grad 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
>A religion is needed for an individual's mental peace after the basic needs-food,shelter,clohing and basic minimum needs are met.
>A Religion which "Preaches and Practices" Non-violence can only give mental peace.Some "preach",but not practice.Some Religions "Preach" Violence in their texts itself.I am A Hindu-even Hinduism preaches Violence in Bhagavad geeta-Sri.Krishna tells sri.Arjuna unequivocally" So You KILL all your nearest kith and kin,your own grandfather,your revered teacher(Guru)"
>Only Buddhism alone Preaches and PRACTISES Non-violence and will give immense mental peace and world peace also.Read Emperor Ashoka's History.
2007-05-20 12:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the same as you do
that there is a loving energy ( some call God )
I do not believe in hell or a devil
although your beliefs could fit into many religions
so perhaps some more searching is required sweetie xx
2007-05-19 16:07:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The first thing to do is to scrutinize with some care your reasons for wanting to be a part of any religion. Once you have these defined, you can reasonably define criteria for choosing which one to engage. But the very first thing you should do would be to read:
2007-05-19 16:04:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋