What do you love about your beliefs?

Question

I'm so tired of everyone saying how much they hate everyone else's beliefs. What do you LOVE about YOUR beliefs?

Added bonus for:

What do you LOVE about other's beliefs?
What do you ADMIRE about beliefs you disagree with?
What beliefs do you not understand?

Note: I include Athiest beliefs in this- so don't say "I don't believe in anything"

Answer 1

It may sound odd, but I love the aesthetic appeal of my religion. The candles, incense, classical music, beautiful art...it all gives me the sense of being in a very sacred place and time. As for my faith, I like the intensity of devotion that I can feel toward God sometimes by practicing the rituals of my faith. I love taking the Holy Eucharist.

My girlfriend doesn't share my religion, but I like that her religion is accepting and also that it encourages people to become very conscious of their actions and work to improve them.

I admire many beliefs of religions that I am not personally a member of. Where to even start? I admire the steadfastness of Islam, the respect toward the Earth shown by Wicca, the value placed upon scholarship within Judaism, and much more.

As for beliefs I don't "get", I don't understand beliefs that advocate hatred toward one's fellow man.

Answer 2

Well I'm an atheist. To explain why I love my belifes I'll tell you what happened to me today. I was sitting in a class next to this guy who was very sexy and hot. I sat there and thought about having sex with him. I was able to enjoy that fantasy, appreciate the nature of his beauty and not feel guilty about it when I wasn't hurting anybody. Also, as an atheist I have the knowledge that this is due to nature and hormones. Not the devil working on my brain. I also, since I'm married, have the choice of my own volition not to have sex with this man for real, because I realize, through things such as empathy for others, through knowledge that this can lead to problems both physically (STD) and mentally to lots of people. See all my decisions are based on the most available, useful, up to date knowledge. Plus, I got to enjoy myself as well. How cool is that.

Answer 3

lovely question - a star for you!

i love the fact that they confirm our One-ness, how we are intertwined within the great fabric of life, that it celebrates not condemns the womans realm, that the male and female can co-exist in harmony, that my practices can be reflected within my 'everyday' life and vice versa, that it brings me into contact with so many beautiful people, and that it brings me such intense experiences as part of my growth.
the basis for this? my hedgewitch/celtic pagan roots and beliefs.

i can relate to others beliefs, not all, but those that i do not relate to i respect their views if they can respect mine - i have been known to stand up for mine, and i would not expect others to not do the same!
i have friends who follow all sorts of beliefs, even if they have none!

even if i disagree with a certain belief, i can put that aside and be able to discuss the range of thoughts between us, and find out if we have any common ground.

i find it difficult to understand any beliefs that may subjugate any of their followers, of which women seem to have the worst deal, or that use ignorance and intolerance towards others who happen to disagree.

brightest blessings
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Answer 4

I love being able to walk out my front door and just enjoy the beauty of nature, without having to worry about WHY it's there or how it got there.

I have to say, for whatever I might think about Christianity and its followers, Christians are among the greatest people to do business with and be friends with because they're clean, decent, honest people.

Answer 5

I love my belief, it is contained only in the New Testament. Acts 3:22 says For Moses truly said unto fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me: him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
Col.3:17, And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, given thanks to God and the Father by him. By beliving in New Testament Christanity the same faith that they had in the 1st centry is the same in the 21st centry Duet 4:2, Prov. 30:6, Rev. 22:18,19. Eph. 4:4-6, Col. 1:10.

Answer 6

properly, mutually as I easily think of that it comes from my techniques (a mix of electric powered and chemical alerts) - that doesn't start to particular my theory in it. i ought to show that it incredibly is an expression of thousands and thousands of years of primate evolution, designed to hardwire my techniques so I even have the instinct to love a woman and our offspring. i could choose for to illustrate that folk who have not got this skill perhaps are not as useful of having grandkids (you may rape devoid of love, yet you won't develop the consequent youngsters devoid of it) hence casing those devoid of the instinct to die out. even though it does not fairly inform you approximately my theory in it. fairly frankly, the data that I carry approximately what love is, the way it ought to have developed, the different classifications of it, etc. have little touching on the way it outcomes my existence. Like many different persons, of any historic past, i've got faith that love is what helps me get by way of my day. it incredibly is why i pass abode to my spouse. it incredibly is why i attempt to me effective to human beings even while i'm having a foul day. Love is something that makes me happy. even nonetheless i do no longer think of that God is the guy who gave it to me.

Answer 7

The golden rule, The fact that our savior is so patient with us, the miracle of life. All the learning to be had from God's word in regards to relationships, stewardship, business, all aspects of life that are important

Answer 8

Freedom to make mistakes and enjoy my life without always wondering if I'll be contemned to a fiery eternity for it.

Answer 9

What Do They Believe?

JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES believe in Almighty God, Jehovah, Creator of the heavens and the earth. The very existence of the intricately designed wonders in the universe surrounding us reasonably argues that a supremely intelligent and powerful Creator produced it all. Just as the works of men and women reflect their qualities, so do those of Jehovah God. The Bible tells us that "his invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world's creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made." Also, without voice or words, "the heavens are declaring the glory of God."—Romans 1:20; Psalm 19:1-4.

People do not mold clay pots or make television sets and computers without a purpose. The earth and its creations of plant and animal life are far more marvelous. The structure of the human body with its trillions of cells is beyond our understanding—even the brain with which we think is incomprehensibly wonderful! If men have a purpose in bringing forth their comparatively insignificant inventions, surely Jehovah God had a purpose in his awesome creations! Proverbs 16:4 says that he does: "Everything Jehovah has made for his purpose."

Jehovah made the earth for a purpose, as he stated to the first human pair: "Be fruitful and become many and fill the earth . . . , have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving upon the earth." (Genesis 1:28) Because they became disobedient, this couple failed to fill the earth with righteous families who would lovingly care for the earth and its plants and animals. But their failure does not make Jehovah's purpose fail. Thousands of years later, it was written: "God, the Former of the earth . . . , did not create it simply for nothing." He "formed it even to be inhabited." It is not to be destroyed, but "the earth endures for ever." (Isaiah 45:18; Ecclesiastes 1:4, The New English Bible) Jehovah's purpose for the earth will be realized: "My own counsel will stand, and everything that is my delight I shall do."—Isaiah 46:10.


Hence, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the earth will remain forever and that all people, living and dead, who will fit in with Jehovah's purpose for a beautified, inhabited earth may live on it forever. All mankind inherited imperfection from Adam and Eve and, hence, are sinners. (Romans 5:12) The Bible tells us: "The wages sin pays is death." "The living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all." "The soul that is sinning—it itself will die." (Romans 6:23; Ecclesiastes 9:5; Ezekiel 18:4, 20) Then how can they live again to share in the earthly blessings? Only through the ransom sacrifice of Christ Jesus, for he said: "I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." "All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."—John 5:28, 29; 11:25; Matthew 20:28.

How will this come about? It is explained in "the good news of the kingdom," which Jesus started to proclaim while on earth. (Matthew 4:17-23) But today Jehovah's Witnesses are preaching the good news in a very special way.

WHAT JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES BELIEVE Belief Scriptural Reason
Bible is God's Word and is truth 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; 2 Pet. 1:20, 21; John 17:17
Bible is more reliable than tradition Matt. 15:3; Col. 2:8
God's name is Jehovah Ps. 83:18; Isa. 26:4; 42:8, AS; Ex. 6:3
Christ is God's Son and is inferior to Him Matt. 3:17; John 8:42; 14:28; 20:17; 1 Cor. 11:3; 15:28
Christ was first of God's creations Col. 1:15; Rev. 3:14
Christ died on a stake, not a cross Gal. 3:13; Acts 5:30
Christ's human life was paid as a ransom for obedient humans Matt. 20:28; 1 Tim. 2:5, 6; 1 Pet. 2:24
Christ's one sacrifice was sufficient Rom. 6:10; Heb. 9:25-28
Christ was raised from the dead as an immortal spirit person 1 Pet. 3:18; Rom. 6:9; Rev. 1:17, 18
Christ's presence is in spirit John 14:19; Matt. 24:3; 2 Cor. 5:16; Ps. 110:1, 2
We are now in the 'time of the end' Matt. 24:3-14; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Luke 17:26-30
Kingdom under Christ will rule earth in righteousness and peace Isa. 9:6, 7; 11:1-5; Dan. 7:13, 14; Matt. 6:10
Kingdom will bring ideal living conditions to earth Ps. 72:1-4; Rev. 7:9, 10, 13-17; 21:3, 4
Earth will never be destroyed or depopulated Eccl. 1:4; Isa. 45:18; Ps. 78:69
God will eliminate present system of things in the battle at Har-Magedon Rev. 16:14, 16; Zeph. 3:8; Dan. 2:44; Isa. 34:2; 55:10, 11
Wicked will be eternally destroyed Matt. 25:41-46; 2 Thess. 1:6-9
People God approves will receive everlasting life John 3:16; 10:27, 28; 17:3; Mark 10:29, 30
There is only one road to life Matt. 7:13, 14; Eph. 4:4, 5
Human death is due to Adam's sin Rom. 5:12; 6:23
The human soul ceases to exist at death Ezek. 18:4; Eccl. 9:10; Ps. 6:5; 146:4; John 11:11-14
Hell is mankind's common grave Job 14:13, Dy; Rev. 20:13, 14, AV (margin)
Hope for dead is resurrection 1 Cor. 15:20-22; John 5:28, 29; 11:25, 26
Adamic death will cease 1 Cor. 15:26, 54; Rev. 21:4; Isa. 25:8
Only a little flock of 144,000 go to heaven and rule with Christ Luke 12:32; Rev. 14:1, 3; 1 Cor. 15:40-53; Rev. 5:9, 10
The 144,000 are born again as spiritual sons of God 1 Pet. 1:23; John 3:3; Rev. 7:3, 4
New covenant is made with spiritual Israel Jer. 31:31; Heb. 8:10-13
Christ's congregation is built upon himself Eph. 2:20; Isa. 28:16; Matt. 21:42
Prayers are to be directed only to Jehovah through Christ John 14:6, 13, 14; 1 Tim. 2:5
Images should not be used in worship Ex. 20:4, 5; Lev. 26:1; 1 Cor. 10:14; Ps. 115:4-8
Spiritism must be shunned Deut. 18:10-12; Gal. 5:19-21; Lev. 19:31
Satan is invisible ruler of world 1 John 5:19; 2 Cor. 4:4; John 12:31
A Christian ought to have no part in interfaith movements 2 Cor. 6:14-17; 11:13-15; Gal. 5:9; Deut. 7:1-5
A Christian should keep separate from world Jas. 4:4; 1 John 2:15; John 15:19; 17:16
Obey human laws that do not conflict with God's laws Matt. 22:20, 21; 1 Pet. 2:12; 4:15
Taking blood into body through mouth or veins violates God's laws Gen. 9:3, 4; Lev. 17:14; Acts 15:28, 29
Bible's laws on morals must be obeyed 1 Cor. 6:9, 10; Heb. 13:4; 1 Tim. 3:2; Prov. 5:1-23
Sabbath observance was given only to Israel and ended with Mosaic Law Deut. 5:15; Ex. 31:13; Rom. 10:4; Gal. 4:9, 10; Col. 2:16, 17
A clergy class and special titles are improper Matt. 23:8-12; 20:25-27; Job 32:21, 22
Man did not evolve but was created Isa. 45:12; Gen. 1:27; Matt. 19:4
Christ set example that must be followed in serving God 1 Pet. 2:21; Heb. 10:7; John 4:34; 6:38
Baptism by complete immersion symbolizes dedication Mark 1:9, 10; John 3:23; Acts 19:4, 5
Christians gladly give public testimony to Scriptural truth Rom. 10:10; Heb. 13:15; Isa. 43:10-12

Answer 10

It's the truth based on facts, not emotion.