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What is your favorite part about your religion? For those that have converted into/out of various faiths/nonfaiths, what drew you to your decision?

2007-07-18 22:50:42 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Salam alaikum. Thanks for asking sister.
My religion is Islam.

There came a point in time that my heart said: this is surely God's religion - it was dawning - a recognition. It was a very beautiful experience. This knowledge came over my heart in a profound way and this is a long story but just want to say simply that ultimately I felt that my heart opened to the truth of the simplicity of the Oneness of God and fair treatment the message of Islam imparts through the Qu'ran and Sunnah (life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him). So it was a recognition that Islam made complete logical sense in every way.

What I like about Islam is that there can be no self-righteousness. This is a very profound message that comes across from the Qu'ran. Without wanting to criticise the other two Abrahamic religions, because they are recognised by Muslims and Islam, but sadly I feel that self-righteousness is imbued from within them - from misinterpretation. For instance, the myth of the 'chosen people' by virtue of race (OT). The logic from Islam is that God judges fairly and judges on good deeds and pure intentions, there is no racism in Islam. And the taking out of context the verse from the NT in which Jesus is reported to have said that '.......no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.' [Bible: John 14:6]. This was a message that is generic for all prophets for their time. Also, self-rightousness is shown through the followers of the OT and NT failing to keep an open mind on the verses that predicted Jesus (pbuh) and Muhammad's (pbuh) coming in the OT and Muhammad's (pbuh) coming in the NT. This you realise when you know the Qu'ran.

I don't have a favourite part of my religion as such - I like ALL of it :)

Logic is simplicity and not complexity and the simple logic in Islam is that: God is ONE and he is All-Mighty and needs no partner or son. He existed before creation as we know it as ONE, self-subisting:

"Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him Nor Sleep. His are all things In the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede In His presence except As he permitteth? He knoweth What (appeareth to His creatures As) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they compass Aught of his knowledge Except as He willeth. His throne doth extend Over the heavens And on earth, and He feeleth No fatigue in guarding And preserving them, For He is the Most High. The Supreme (in glory)."
[Quran: Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]

WaSalam.

2007-07-18 23:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by ♥zene purrs♥ 6 · 1 0

I am a Muslim & what I like about Islam is:

1) Unity. I love it when I see Muslims united to do a certain task. Espacially when in pligramige season in Makkah, seeing millions of people all wearing the same doing the same stuff at the same time. I nearly cry when I see that.

2) Pride. What I love about Muslims is their pride. They are always proud of their religion. They do not accept anyone saying anything bad about Islam, Allah or Muhammad (PBUH). The Norway Newspaper Cartoons incident was a proof of what I just said.

3) Generosity. I love the generosity of Muslims. Many Muslims give charity although they might need the money for themselves.

4) Family ties. Muslims have very strong family relationships. They all stick together & love each other very dearly. That's actually an order from God.

5) Women & Hijab. What I love about Muslim women is that they are not to show their bodies or not even their hair to anyone (men) but their husbands. This actually strengthens the marriage in a way and it also saves the reputation of the woman.

There are many more favorate parts of Islam, but can't mention them all now.

2007-07-18 23:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by Red Dragon 6 · 2 1

Pagan, and have been for 9 years. When I was younger and went to church, I always felt as though it was fake, people just sitting there nodding their heads almost without listening to what was said. Like the only reason they were there was that they were supposed to be there and were brought up to be there, not because they ~wanted~ to be there.
My favorite part of my faith is that there is a freedom of choice and that I have a personal responsibility for my actions.
There is no "the devil made me do it" mentality, and there is a realization that there is a balance in life. Good and bad are not two separate things. We all have both, just a balance between the two.

Blessed Be

2007-07-18 23:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 1 0

I have no religion. What I mean is I believe in God but I do not believe in reformed religion. I do not feel that in order to have a relationship with God that I have to limit myself to man made religion. I have tried numerous religions in the past. I was raised Catholic ( my uncle is even a priest) then tried Baptist, Lutheran, Judaism, Buddhism, and a few others. I have taken away something from each religion but I also felt that I have lost something. My belief is that there is only one God Doesn't matter what we as human beings choose to call him. With this belief brings the knowledge that if there is only one God then why are there so many contradicting religions. I will tell you. It is because reformed religion is man made. Being man made means that a human formed whatever religion with his beliefs and opinions. Therefore it is his religion(beliefs and opinions) that people are worshiping not Gods.

2007-07-18 23:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by D and G Gifts Etc 6 · 1 0

I am 56 and have been a Jesus Lover in sincerity since I was 3. I was raised in Lutheran home from German Lutheran decent, but I think what made the real difference is the people in my childhood church lived the walk and didn't talk the talk. They were extended, loving family members and it was the most beautiful start to life. So it is amazing what influences our decisons. I married a Catholic and attended that church for years and loved those people there and there were many Jesus lovers there, a Jesus lover can go to an Jesus based church and find Him, and of course you don't have to go to church to find Jesus,but you can sure learn a lot about HIm

2007-07-18 22:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by I Love Jesus 5 · 1 0

I used to be christian, but I lost my faith for various reasons, unanswered questions, hypocrisy, logical errors in church and for me, Christianity does not provide a fullfilling life. I was missing out on what life has to offer. I thought, how could a god who gives life not want us to experience life? Currently, I have no religion. The best part about having no religion is freedom to experience all that life has to offer, even the hells of life are good.

2007-07-18 23:03:21 · answer #6 · answered by qwertatious 4 · 1 0

I have no religion. I do not need religion and I oppose organized religion.

I never felt the need to follow others especially in the area of worship. It seemed and still does being asked to blindly follow the clergyman and accept whatever he says as fact; but also prohibited from questioning any thing about religion.

2007-07-19 00:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I didn't choose Christianity; Christianity persuaded me. Nor did I choose it as "a religion." I don't believe it's helpful to see Christianity as "a religion."
I'm not even very happy with the term "Christianity." It makes the Christian life sound like a set of ideas I hold in my head. Christianity is a life, not a feeling or a set of ideas. It's a commitment in response to God's prior commitment.

Why? God as revealed, as self-disclosed — is good beyond even the wildest human dreams of goodness. God as revealed in the life of Jesus is not only truly just in the way he treats others, but truly merciful both to those who suffer injustice and to the enemies who perpetuate injustice. He forgives the very ones who violently reject him, while dissuading them of the habits that caused the violence in the first place. And the Father exalts this Son, giving him all authority to bring the world to justice through a reign of mercy and forgiveness.

2007-07-18 23:49:54 · answer #8 · answered by Sternchen 5 · 0 0

I d not have a religion yet I do believe in a higher power, im still evolving, i tried many formed and none are a perfect fit, yet the closeness I feel to all of life is due to a book that was very inspirational for me and wiped my life away of fears, called conversations with God by neale walsh. i dont believe in a devil, nor the bible, I believe in life and love and a cosmic connection to all seen and unseen. and would never join any religious group as i see no need in my life for one.

2007-07-18 23:14:13 · answer #9 · answered by mamabear 2 · 0 0

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2016-12-10 16:31:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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