well, my religion isn't very glamorous. there are no deities to worship, no congregation and no church to congregate in, no rituals, pomp or specific holy days. there isn't even an "ism" to attach to a label. it's just the solitary practice practice practice of the sometimes painful (but totally worth it) concept of self honesty.
only through self honesty can you know the truth about yourself and only in knowing the truth about yourself can you heal the flaws that distort your spirit and enhance that which is (without ego) beautiful. it's more a spirituality than a religion.
2007-11-24 18:47:15
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answered by nebtet 6
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Saint Therese of Lisieux is a Doctor of the Church and has written A Story of a Soul in which she communicates much about serving our Lord. She made many small sacrifices for Him and any of us can do the same. Each time, although the sacrifices are not for ourselves, we get stronger. This unites us more closely to Jesus. She expresses that achieving great things on her part was not through her own merit, because she has none, but through Jesus in her.
Doors open to us, really understanding our purpose becomes more evident, when we receive through giving. Christ helped us to realize that strength comes not from taking but by giving. The more we give for good cause, the more we are able to give to ourselves and others.
I am of course still learning and still struggling. When things don't go my way and I still have a shred of strength through Jesus, I see that my happiness doesn't depend entirely on the circumstances around me.
2007-11-24 19:16:59
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answered by Robert B 5
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It relies upon on the religion, and the guy's devotedness to that faith. working example, if the guy is a woman Muslim who's committed to her faith, she may be wearing a hijab, or a head headscarf. She may be identifiable as *maximum in all threat* a Muslim in accordance with this. (I say maximum in all threat by using fact she could in simple terms be wearing a headscarf for different reasons). If besides to the hijab, she is likewise wearing niqab (face veil) and a protracted modest outfit, then it would be extremely reasonable to suspect that she replaced right into a Muslim! in spite of if it is Shabbat, or the Jewish Sabbath day (Saturday), and summertime, and you notice a woman wearing clothing that are frequently linked with iciness (which includes long sleeves, severe collar, and long skirt) and she or he replaced into strolling in an area the place there replaced into an Orthodox Jewish synagogue interior the interior of reach area, you're able to % out her as maximum in all threat Jewish. that's by using fact Orthodox Jewish women human beings does notchronic on the Sabbath, so she'd be strolling, and she or he might dress modestly, even in summer season. A Hasidic Jewish guy is likewise very identifiable. in case you notice a guy or woman wearing a tilak or bindi (mark on the brow) you're able to end they are Hindu. at times the bindi may be a fashion assertion, yet maximum probable, the guy is likewise a Hindu. and of direction, if the guy is wearing a T-shirt that announces "WWJD" or a go necklace, that's a giveaway that the guy is in all threat a Christian. Sikhs are definitely identifiable by using fact they positioned on specific articles of clothing, which includes a turban, an iron bangle, and a sword (frequently purely a small symbolic one - no longer continuously seen). So, in different words, at times you may. for sure, there are cases once you won't be able to tell.
2016-10-18 01:23:39
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answered by ? 4
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Islam is the only true religion. How you judge a religion? By it main not by its believers. So to learn islam you have to study the Quran and the follow the saying of the prophet. It is the only religion is not after its founder or the followers.
for more idea about islam visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam
http://www.islamicity.com/
2007-11-24 19:35:55
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answered by nooru 3
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Do you want to know the truth about God and his purpose for humankind, and the earth? Do you want to know why there is so much suffering? Do you want to know what happens when we die?
I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. We are Christians, and we believe the bible is God's Word. We use the bible, to answer all the questions I just asked you. We are non-political, all nations, peoples, cultures, and races are welcome. We do not go to war under any circumstances. We believe that only the Kingdom of God in the hands of his Son Christ Jesus will bring lasting peace on earth.
2007-11-24 18:53:39
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answered by Juggernaut 2
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Families can be together forever. Father, Mother, Brother, Sister. Parent, Child. Husband, Wife.
2007-11-24 19:11:22
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answered by strplng warrior mom 6
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I'm a Unitarian Universalist and I am new to the faith as well (I was raised Southern Baptist but left the church as a teenager). UU's have 7 core principles that guide them in their daily lives and works:
1. Every person has inherent worth and dignity.
2. Justice, equality, and compassion in human relations.
3. Acceptance of one another and support in our personal spiritual growth.
4. A free and responsible search for truth.
5. The right of conscience and the use of democratic principles in our churches and communities.
6. Peace, Liberty, and Justice for all in the world community.
7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
UU is a free religion meaning that it does not have one central creed or dogma associated with it. Each congregation is free to search for truth on its own as each congregant is free to search for truth with the support of the church. Your personal faith and spiritual journey are just that withing Unitarian Universalism, PERSONAL. UU's don't wear their religion on their sleeves or force it on other people. We don't arrogantly believe that We, alone, have the complete truth about why we are here or about the nature of the divine and thus, Everyone is welcome to search for their own truths within the walls of our churches.
The majority of UU congregations are liberal groups of people who take an active role in their communities for equality and justice for all. Most UU congregations are involved with Habitat for Humanity, environmental activism, religious freedom, gay rights, animal rights, and other social justice issues.
My church, specifically, is more geared toward agnosticism and humanism than christianity but other UU churches heavily lean toward the teachings of Christ. Most UU congregations take their religious instruction from multiple religions, seeking what is true and just in every religion.
I enjoy this religion very much. I'm not pressured to act self-righteous (as I was when I was a Southern Baptist) and I can concentrate with my personal spiritual journey in a community of friends who enjoy helping other people.
Peace,
Jenn
2007-11-24 18:55:06
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answered by jenn_smithson 6
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I wouldn't; I'm Jewish, and we don't believe in proselytizing. Instead, I'd refer you to Beliefnet. They have a religion quiz that they call "Belief-o-Matic" (silly name...) that's quite good at showing you which religions match the things that you believe. It matches you with a LOT of religions, from best match to lowest match; if there's one that you already know that you don't want to follow, then you simply ignore that result. I highly recommend it to anyone who is searching, especially if they already have SOME idea of what their beliefs are.
2007-11-24 18:41:29
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answered by Anonymous
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In Christianity, there are no dos or don'ts, but it doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. The person to keep in mind is God. He has His characteristics & all we have to do is to worship Him & be like Him. But we can't do it by yourself, He has given us 2 people: His son Jesus & the Holy Spirit to help us be more like Him. Plus we also get this special favour from Him which we really do not deserve, it's called God's grace. Because of this gift, we never quite get 'punished' for the things we do which are not what He likes. But this doesn't mean we are all spoilt kids who get what we want when we want. God knows what is best for us, that's why we always need to check with Him through prayer, before we do anyth. He controls how, when & why things happen the way they do. He sees our future & know our past. When things don't go our way, He helps us to get over it. He is very willing to give us the things we need as soon as we need them. All we have to do is ask Him through Jesus.
God is not human, so we can't know what He is thinking, the way a kid will know that he/she'll get a telling off for doing someth bad. We can't manipulate Him. God loves us so much, that's why He sent us Jesus to take on Himself all our bad behaviour (sins) & die with them so we do not have to die for them ourselves. It broke God's heart to see His son die, but it was worth it. Now all we have to do is not make the death of Jesus a waste of time.
God doesn't see us as servants, we are all His children, which means we are siblings with Jesus, which is really cool cos Jesus is not an ordinary human, He is God in flesh, but we are mere mortals. This means that though he died for our sins, He's not dead cos He can't die. It was only His human body that died. He is now waiting for us in Heaven with God our Father to live with us for ever.
2007-11-24 19:00:32
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answered by prettyinpink 3
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Sounds more like you want to join a club.
why would you be " looking for a religion to belong to"?
Think for yourself, and what follows follows.
HAHA, I took the beliefnet quiz.....said i was a janis...still don't know what that is
2007-11-24 18:41:03
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answered by Anonymous
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