If you're not part of an organized religion, but you're still spiritual, what do you believe?
2007-11-19 05:50:33 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm not really interested in hearing from agnostics or atheists (I am one, so I get it). I wanted to hear more from people who have their own spiritual beliefs about the order of the universe.
2007-11-19 05:54:37 · update #1
I ruled out agnostics because agnostics hold the position of not knowing -- and usually not really caring -- about God or a divine entity. Agnostics aren't spiritual.
2007-11-19 06:39:19 · update #2
I am a spiritualist . I believe in God and Jesus, but do not subscribe to the Christian doctrine. I belong to a new thought or progressive religion. Our interpretation of the Bible is totally from a spiritual viewpoint.
2007-11-19 05:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist, but I've practiced Buddhism. But to me, Buddhism isn't even about "beliefs." It's a practical programme for stilling the body and mind; and when the concentration of thought has been restricted to a single object for a certain period, it leads to certain phenomena which have been called "trances" or (even worse) "visions," the main characteristic of which is the transcendence of the normal laws of consciousness - i.e. the Ego is destroyed and "subject" and "object" become one.
I think it's perfectly possible to engage in these practices and experience these things without committing yourself to any dogmatic theory. That's why I say I've practiced Buddhism, and obtained some of the typical Buddhist trances, but I don't consider myself a "Buddhist" except in the etymological sense of "enlightened" or "awakened." I'm not a follower of religion. In practice, most Buddhists are mere fetischists, just as most Christians and Muslims, etc are.
2007-11-19 06:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why can't Agnostics be spiritual? Sounds a little presumptive to rule us out because we don't believe evidence exists to support any "God" theory...
2007-11-19 06:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by Blackacre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I refer to myself as a Pagan-Influenced Christian. I worship only the Holy Trinity but use Pagan rites and spells as a means of connecting with my Creator. (as well as prayer and other "traditional" forms of Christian worship. I view God as the Author of all magick and magick as simply natural laws of the Universe He created. I came to this conclusion while studying other religions and being unable to deny certain truths. Then ultimately realizing that these teachings were not invalidated by the Bible (if anything, were supported), nor did they invalidate the scriptures. I consider myself a Christian though my personal beliefs are not welcome in the Christian church. I practice in solitude in order not to offend anyone or be asked to engage in any religious debate.
Brightest Blessings
2007-11-19 05:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there is a lot that we don't know about and until we get more information, we just wont know. I don't see a point in revolving your life around someones words when so many people claim to speak the truth. The whole world is clueless.
2007-11-19 05:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mable VT is thinking, kinda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Faith is in my {our} connection to the ALL.
All life, all energy, all light. ALL connected to create this illusion called "life".
I choose to Honor Faith by allowing myself to accept that which is mine, MY connection to the Divine.
I have Faith in myself, I / we are created perfectly, just as we should be. And our Creator lives within us ALL!
I attempt to share this Faith by setting the example; Tolerance, understanding, acceptance are my tools and seeking the "Highest Degree of Divine Love" in ALL situations is my goal.
I believe Faith and Spirituality are personal to the individual and are not to be judged.
Thank you for asking this question. I hope it is a sincere attempt to learn and grow.
And thank you to all who answer honestly, from the heart.
2007-11-19 06:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by Rev. Dr.Mysticfogg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is believing so important for "Christians"? It reminds me of marriage, when you're single and all your friends are married. They just cant wait until YOU get married, too. They're not happy unless everybody they know is married. "Why aren't you married?", "Why don't you get married?", "Why cant you find someone and settle down?", "What's the matter with you?" on and on and on............"What do you believe?", "Why don't you believe?" blahblahblah............I knew a top notch psychologist/therapist who worked on the hardest cases you can imagine. She said that she could work on anybody, get results from anyone, help ANYbody with their issues of life........ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY EXCEPT RELIGIOUS PEOPLE. She said they can not be treated and they will never improve.
2007-11-19 05:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Muslim and I believe that Allah is the One and only God. He created the universe and everything that is in it. And I believe that Him and only Him should be worshipped.
2007-11-19 05:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by ★Faith★ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that I am hero to myself and my kids. I believe I will do the best that I can as a non-believer. I have unconditionally self acceptance meaning I accept all my faults equally with my strengths.
2007-11-19 05:56:29 · answer #9 · answered by TSIRHC 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe in the right of man to believe what they choose, because they are endowed with the brainpower to do so. If you wish to believe in something that may or may not be false, why shouldnt you?
2007-11-19 05:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by Rich K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋