How have your beliefs changed as you age?

Answer 1

My basic core beliefs have remained steadfast and become more firmly grounded. What has changed has been my own understanding, of self and those around me. Why we behave as we do, and how our beliefs influence those behaviours.

Answer 2

I was a God fearing Catholic as a kid - 'cause my Mom told me to be. Then I started to question things. At 17 I became really angry at the Catholic church - and pretty much shunned all religion - but still was not quite sure if I'd burn in hell or what. I didn't believe much of anything. When I did pray - it was pretty much shouting at God for screwing up my life.

At about 45 - I came to believe that God is the Power of Love. We can tap into It and use It. There is no hell - there is no sin. we are in control - and it's our choice to use the Love or not. My beliefs are pretty much in sync with the Religious Science Church.

http://www.sanjosecenter.org/what_we_believe.htm

My faith is that everything is as it should be - always.

When my beliefs first started to turn - I scoffed at many of the religions. But now I accept all religions - and learn from them. I think my beliefs will continue to change as I continue to learn.

Namaste!

Answer 3

Grew up Protestant, was more Agnostic in my 20's and 30's, but never fount true happiness in sin, I tried, and while there were time of joy, and fun, there was always a negative consequence larger than the moment or two of fun.

I realized around the age of 40 in looking back that the happiest times were when I was more closely following the laws of God, then a big revelation in that God wants us to be happy, he is not trying to limit us, he is trying to set us free. I then studied many different faiths (Including even Islam) and two years ago, I joined the Roman Catholic Church.

I just wish I would have realized earlier how much fun Christians can have and still follow God's laws. In the end, I was hiding from nothing.

Good Luck in your search!

Answer 4

I now realize that it is not my beliefs that need to change, but what I know about the unchangeable principles of Life.

When I align my actions with those principles, I have the power of principle working on my behalf.

Why? Because 2+2 equals 4 regardless of my religion, my beliefs, the state of the world, anyone's ethics or morals, whatever scripture is expounded, however persuasive one's argument for or against, or whether climate change is occuring.

Practice principle, not beliefs....

Orin

Answer 5

I started thinking about science and evolution. Do we really prove anything in science? Basically, God has left everything to where we have a choice. We even have a choice to be happy. Just line up your choices and choose. Joshua hollered from a hill - Choose you this day Israel who you will serve - God or man. So one day I got off the wishy-washy mentality and became strong in the knowledge of the Lord. I chose Jesus and I will not look back. I've had one too many people try to deceive me. Let God be truth and every man a liar. Apostle Paul knew exactly what he was talking about.

Answer 6

As I got older and read the Bible and went to church plus there were some personal things that I went through that made my beliefs change and grow.

Answer 7

Well I used (when I was a small child) to believe drinking was wrong because that's what my church preached. I no longer believe that because it is ridiculous since there is no Biblical evidence. That was just one example there are others but that list would be too extensive. As I grow older I test my beliefs and modify them if need be.

Answer 8

Yes, When I was younger I didn't take a belief in anything seriously. Now I guess I have matured, as I really look into things more so then I did in my 20's.

Answer 9

I was quite comfortable with being a catholic, it was my upbringing. 6 years ago, my daughter was born at 23weeks, she died after just 36 hours on this earth. At her funeral the priest came away with cr#p like "celebrate her life, god moves in mysterious ways" etc etc. Where was this god I believed in...nowhere. I am now very comfortable with not having any faith or relying on a myth that isn't there. As my other children say "The brightest star in the sky is our sister". I don't wish to offend anyone but you can keep your false hopes, eventually if not already you will be let down, just look at the world around you.
Peace and respect.

Answer 10

Been an atheist since I was a small child, but gaining even more confidence as I age. Used to practice religious tolerance, now I proselytize. Questioned big bang theory for a little while. been waffling a bit but now tend to believe in multiverse/anthropic.