Why or why not?
2007-05-23 02:34:38 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am consistently inconsistent in that respect.
2007-05-23 02:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo admins are virgins 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I feel that all throughout my life I have been a good representative of my beliefs, even when my beliefs took me to places where I shouldn't have been, or caused me to do things that I should not have ventured upon. I feel that everyone is a good representative of their beliefs, but the problem is that many of those beliefs are not acceptable in society, and for good reason. I'm not really sure what you are asking because I am a Christian and I would like to think that I represent the Lord according to the manner He expects of me, but your question doesn't seem to have any spiritual content which would clarify a mode of response. Since I associate the word belief with Christianity when one asks about being representative of it, I will answer accordingly. I have been studying the Bible for about five years now, and I have to say that my life has changed drastically for the better. I know that that may sound like a plug for people reading the Bible, and it might be in a subconcious kind of way because I truly feel that everyone should read it, but my life before I accepted Jesus in it was in total disarray. I ran into so many walls and dug so many pits for myself that I couldn't see what was in front of me, and this was all done in being representative of my beliefs. In studying the Bible I received sight and could see the direction my life was heading, and it sickened me. I began to see the world for the sinful place that it is and I wanted to do all I can to make it better, but the painful truth about it all is that we've come so far away from what is truly moral that it's horrendous. I know that I alone cannot eradicate the world of immorality, which by the way covers a lot more area than sexual, but if everyone who is sickened by the direction in which the world is going and would do a little something to correct it, then maybe there might be hope for the generations to come. As for my being a good representative of my beliefs, I have to say that I do the best I can in using the gifts that God bestowed upon me to lead the lost sheep of the world into the fold, so they too would be able to drink from the well of everlasting life. For the remainder of the time that God graces me with life on this earth I will do my utmost to serve Him to the best of my ability. Thank you for your ear for this moment; I will keep you in my prayers. So long for now; Your Brother In Christ.
2007-05-23 05:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by bicyclerider01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must concede that I am not a good representative for my "beliefs" for the reason that I have none! I consider myself agnostic because of my inability to reach a firm decision regarding the possibility of a creative deity. In my opinion, the Cosmos is too vast and complex to have been the result of the simplistic creation myths prevalent throughout our world, inclusive of Genesis in the Bible. I can cite many rationales for my disbelief and accept the theories of the origin of the Universe and evolution and yet I created my own controversial Deity who is a Magus for a book I wrote. I can not envision myself ever reverting to religiosity, but theologically, I suspect that I remain a "work in progress" and a poor representative of any spiritual concept.
2007-05-23 14:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by Lynci 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. In fact I am the sole representative of my beliefs so I am the without question the best representative in existence. I am not a good representative of any commonly accepted organized belief system however. In that I fail pretty badly. I am a Christian but only on my own terms. I believe Christ understands and approves of me but those who disagree don't share my belief system. I think there wrong of course. ;)
2007-05-23 02:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
We all are - we all represent our beliefs. It is others who ask for labels and then set a standard for us to achieve.
People will always act within their beliefs, and, as corollary, never act outside of what they believe. The "good" or "bad" representative issue comes up when someone else has decided how you should act.
There is no such thing as compromising your beliefs - if you act against your stated belief, then it really wasn't something you believed.
2007-05-23 03:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by awayforabit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a good representative in the way that I let you know what I believe if you ask. I have some beliefs though that aren't exactly the Christian stereotype. Such as I believe its fine to drink, as long as you don't get drunk, that listening to secular music is okay as long as you don't get pulled into any kind of behavior not fitting to your religion, and did I mention I love Harry Potter? So, all in all, I'm an okay representative of the Christian faith. Though, I believe the best representation you can do is just to be. Let people see your different, and don't push your religion/belief in their face.
2007-05-23 02:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I should hope so, I've always thought I was good at defending my beliefs no matter what they were at the time.
I guess I would really have to ask other people if I am a good representative or not.
2007-05-23 02:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
In no way am I perfect.
However I try my best to obey the greatest commandment Jesus said which was,
‘Love God with your whole heart, mind and soul and love your neighbour as yourself.”
He even said that this commandment reigns supreme over ALL THE OTHERS and fulfils the entire Law.
It looks deceptively easy but it is actually quite hard to do and is more far reaching than people think it is. I think if more Christians realized THIS is basically the ENTIRE SUM OF ALL THINGS, and tried simply to apply this, the world would be a VERY different place.
2007-05-23 02:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by jessicabjoseph 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My "beliefs" are more negative than positive. I often speak out about my "belief" that Christianity has a history of violence and intolerance.
If you're talking about religion, then I "know" (not believe) that living a moral and ethical life brings happiness into my life and hopefully into the lives of others.
Christianity is a religion of "faith" (cannot be proved) whereas my religion is a religion of knowledge and wisdom. We have nothing to prove.
.
2007-05-23 03:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would like to think that I am. I know there is always more I can do to try to help the environment and Mother Earth but I also realize I am one person and everything positive I do is still an improvement.
Blessed Be )O(
2007-05-23 07:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by Stephen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I would not consider myself a good example of a Catholic but I am striving to be. I make too many mistakes, tend to be too selfish and pleasure seeking, I am still weak in my walk but I am learning. When others can look at my life and see only Christ, then will I be a good representative.
2007-05-23 02:41:53 · answer #11 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋