why do you need a religion?
2007-09-29 16:41:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Consider yourself lucky indeed. You are not polluted with a religious-psychosis so you can think with a clear mind. If you are in doubt that you must have some guided direction, try just looking into yourself. You're alive, breathing, thinking free and clear. You need nothing more really, but if your mind is actively seeking something to work on try "critical thinking" titles like "The Power of Critical Thinking" by Lewis Vaughn. His second edition has just been released, but if your young and just starting on a focused path, his first edition is great and should be easily found at reasonable prices.
Your own mind is the most important item you possess, so take care of it and don't pollute it with fantasy stories. You will be the happiest person by simply "knowing yourself." And welcome to the critical thinking path, where intellect prevails. Oh, and don't worry. Hardly anyone uses this path either. Its self-satisfying, with no one to bother you. But when you do connect to your "like-kind," you will experience sharing new found powers of reason, common sense and proper intellect.
2007-09-29 17:03:08
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answered by Norse 1
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If you are telling the truth then you are seeking to find out how the universe works and what is real. After years of study and getting a degree in Bible etc. I believe that one of the best systems to understand spirituality is reading Emmanual Swedenborg 1758
His book Heaven and Hell tells of his journey into the spiritual world and what he saw there. He was a Christian mystic and was a genius. Check it out. I downloaded a copy off the net.
2007-09-29 18:11:07
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answered by Anonymous
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So your looking it sounds like for a good church! You don't go to heaven based on the church you attend or the brand name of your religion however, that comes from accepting Jesus. You need to pray for a church or religion as you say that teaches the whole bible and not just part of it.
Good luck, in finding the truth. Be careful not to just take everything from any church before you look it up in the Bible and find out for yourself.
2007-09-29 17:01:21
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answered by Daughter of King Jesus 6
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Organized religions are the traditions of man and not God. I sit in a nondenominational church.
DO THE WILL OF GOD
You need to find a home church, be obedient, follow his word, be baptized with the holy spirit, show your self approved and do the will of God (Mark 16: 15 - 18)
2007-09-29 16:55:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Why do you need a faith that few individuals are involved in?
Do you feel that by joining the masses you are somehow conforming in a manner that is inappropriate for the social image you've created? If your purpose is merely to create an image of eccentricity, then you're missing the point of religion entirely.
2007-09-29 16:42:04
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answered by James 4
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Well, why not start with God? Ask him to show you the way to the right religion for you. If you let Him, He will lead you, and you will know the truth in your heart.
2007-09-29 16:43:21
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answered by Holly Carmichael 4
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hopefully this is for a class project or something similar...choosing a religion based on the number of people that worship seems a bit odd.
2007-09-29 16:43:01
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answered by child of God 6
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One must seek out what is right and true for themselves, the individual. I myself, have issues with organized religions, however i follow a very spiritual path through this lifetime.
As long as you seek spirituality, you are progressing in life.For it is progress, not perfection.
i hope you find what it is you seek.
)o( blessings
Trinity
2007-09-29 16:43:37
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answered by trinity 5
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Start by reading the BIBLE and accept Jesus as your GOD. If you fell the need to talk then go ask a priest. He will be glad to answer your questions.Good Luck HONEY!
2007-09-29 16:47:48
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answered by Angel 5
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How to Find the True Religion ***
You can recognize true religion by watching the people who practice it. Since Jehovah is good, those who are his true worshipers must be good people. Just as a good orange tree produces fine oranges, the true religion produces fine people.—Matthew 7:15-20.
Jehovah’s friends have deep respect for the Bible. They know that the Bible is from God. They allow what it says to guide their lives, to solve their problems, and to help them learn about God. (2Â Timothy 3:16) They try to practice what they preach.
Jehovah’s friends show love for one another. Jesus showed love for people by teaching them about God, by curing those who were sick. Those who practice the true religion also show love to others. Like Jesus, they do not look down on those who are poor or are of a different ethnic group. Jesus said that people would know his disciples by the love they show for one another.—John 13:35.
God’s friends honor God’s name, Jehovah. If someone refused to use your name, would that person be your close friend? No! When we have a friend, we use his name and we say good things about that friend to others. So those who wish to be God’s friends should use his name and talk about him to others. Jehovah wants us to do that.—Matthew 6:9; Romans 10:13, 14.
Like Jesus, God’s friends teach people about God’s Kingdom. God’s Kingdom is the heavenly government that will make the earth a paradise. God’s friends share this good news about God’s Kingdom with others.—Matthew 24:14.
Jehovah’s Witnesses try to be friends of God. They respect the Bible and have love among themselves. They also use and honor God’s name and teach others about God’s Kingdom. Jehovah’s Witnesses practice the true religion on earth today.
2007-09-29 16:45:43
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answered by EBONY 3
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