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I've been reading a lot lately about religion and I'm trying to figure out what to do. I have very unique beliefs and haven't been able to find a christian denomination that agrees with all of my views. Would I be better off just developing a one on one relationship with God and/or go to a non denominational christian church? Or is there a way to determine which denomination most suits my beliefs and view on life.

Answer 1

Well, if you need a church, Unitarians are very accepting. But they're accepting of everyone, so if you've got some brimstone left, you probably won't find them religious enough for you.

Answer 2

Christian faith is based on the Gospel, God's Word! Your views should base on the Gospel also, not on your own personal views. I suggest that you should find a denominational church that haves the belief mainly on the Gospel such as: Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist ... It's very hard to be on yourself to have relationship with God. Be a part of the team to share Good News!

Answer 3

When I first came to believe in God (I was raised atheist), I went through pretty much what you are going through. After several frustrating attempts to find a church that conformed to my thinking or make myself conform to a church's teaching, I finally realized that if there is a God and church is about worshiping God, then HE would be the best source for which church I should belong to. It doesn't really matter if I'm a complete "match" to the church as long as the church is a complete "match" to God. So that's what I looked for and that's what I have been happy with.

Christianity is a journey on which we are shaped to be more like Christ. A church that will help you get there is the best there is, even if you don't 100% agree with the architecture or the kind of music or some of the minor points of theology or whatever.

Answer 4

Check here Jason...
You can choose your religion, that is true, but do you NOT believe there is a right one?
When did God become politically correct in announcing that OH< believe what you want & shop around...???!!!
(sorry about the sarcasm)
I think you will be enlightened to know that God has always had a chose people... ya know?
Now is no different.
Jesus said to come & repent... repent of what??? if all religions are correct?? Why change, right?!!

http://www.watchtower.org

Read first link below for a DIRECT answer to your question.
excerpt from article:

"'DIFFERENT religions are simply different roads leading to the same goal. After all, there is only one God, is there not?' That sentiment is shared by many who feel that although religious affiliation is important, it does not really matter which religion one chooses to follow."

"At first glance, this argument may seem plausible, since it is true that there is only one God, the Almighty. (Isaiah 44:6; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 8:5, 6) However, we cannot overlook the obvious differences—even contradictions—among the many religious groups who claim to serve the true God."


Read 2nd link for enlightenment- where to find it?...

Answer 5

As an atheist, I would say no you can't.

But, I also realize that perhaps you need to have faith in something and that can only be done on your own, no one can tell you what you in your heart feel or feed you only their personal ideology. Therein lies danger and deception.

Even non-denoms are problematic as it is still one person's views of a certain RELIGION. If it is organized and a religion, I would suggest you stay clear.

Answer 6

Nobody can answer this for you. Choices in religious beliefs are both intimate and personal. If youre that confused, then you should try visiting different denominations' services. Other than that, this type of choice is left purely to you.

Answer 7

The original, unchanged revelations given to Abraham and other prophets(like Moses and Jesus ) reaching back to Adam all came from the One True God(The Creator). This common origin explains their similarities in many beliefs and values


However, over time the teachings of the various religions, due to a variety of reasons, have become distorted and mixed with made-man ideas.


The last Prophet and Messenger of God, Muhammad , who is a direct descendant of Abraham through his first born son, Ishmael, was sent with the Last Guidance, Revelation and Testament, the Holy Qur'an(koran) to amend and correct the changes and corruption made to the the "Torah" which was sent to Moses and theTrue Gospel of Jesus.To say the truth ,God preserved all the other Holy Books plainly by preserving His Last Book the Holy Qur'an(koran)which contains the right and the truth of all that was changed in those other Books.


This is why this last Revelation which was sent 1423 years ago has remained unchanged, not even a word or a letter has been altered.


There is not even one word of difference between two Arabic Qur'ans, anywhere in the world. There has been no disagreements in history among Muslims as to what should and should not be in the Qur'an. However, in the case of the Bible, even the most ancient manuscripts conflict with one another so that no two are identical. Footnotes in all modern versions of the Bible prove this fact.


These revisions serve as concrete proofs that all the Biblical books are not at all divinely inspired. This is because it is beyond man's ability to correct the work of his Creator, who alone is Almighty and perfect



It was only natural for Almighty God to preserve the scripture revealed to Prophet Muhammad, because he was the last Prophet and Final Messenger of God.


Islam teaches us that we must pray directly to God without an intermediary and no soul can bear the burden of another and that the nature of humanity is good, and we did not inherit sin from Adam. Each soul comes into being free of sin.in Islam there are no priests or clergy -- each worshipper, man or woman, has a direct relationship with their Merciful Creator -- Almighty God. Since God is the Owner and Sustainer of everything, as well as the only one who can provide true and complete forgiveness, it is completely futile to try to approach Him through anyone else.


The oneness and universality of God's message requires that people accept all the messengers of God. Rejecting one of them amounts to rejecting them all. The Jews reject Jesus's mission and Muhammad's mission; the Christians reject Muhammad's mission; whereas the Muslims accept them all, but reject incorrect historical interpretations and human elements in these missions.


As the Qur'an is the final revelation and Muhammad is the final prophet, humanity is obligated to accept it: "If anyone desires a religion other than Islam, never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost all spiritual good" (3:86).


The Final Prophet Muhammad said: "Whoever believes there is no god but God, alone without partner, that Muhammad is His messenger, that Jesus is messenger of God, and that Paradise and Hell are true, shall be received by God into Heaven."


you can do that now as you are reading these lines is to pronounce the two confirmations and attestations of faith, here it is




I BEAR WITNESS THAT THERE IS NO GOD WORTHY OF WORSHIP EXCEPT ALLAH ( ARABIC WORD MEANS ONE GOD-THE CREATOR). AND I BEAR WITNESS THAT MUHAMMAD IS HIS SERVANT AND MESSENGER. I BEAR WITNESS THAT JESUS IS HIS SERVANT AND MESSENGER.



The right picture of lslam is conveyed in the Qur'an, which is exemplified by Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. The reality is that it is not fair to judge a religion by the actions of its followers alone because there are good and bad followers in every religion. The correct thing to do is to judge a religion by its documented revelation from God and the prophet who brought that revelation.

I encourage Christians and other religions to learn about Islam from Muslim sources and The Basis Of The Muslim Belief and not rely on second hand information which in many cases is distorted or contains a deep seated anti Muslim agenda. This is indeed a more scholarly approach


For more info


http://www.islamdoor.com

http://www.thetruereligion.org


BestWishes

Your brother in humanity

Answer 8

To: don't quote me on this but...

I agree that Christianity is about following the Bible, but there are many different interpretations of the Bible. If there was absolute certainty about everything in the Bible, there wouldn't be different sects of Christianity.

Answer 9

You're better off reading The God Delusion, understanding religious belief, and being freed from it forever.

Answer 10

Religions have been created by someone like you in the past!

You can create one on your own! But keep it a peaceful one :-)