How did you come to believe in what you did?
Was it something you were raised to believe, or did you learn about various religions and find one you liked?
And what do you like/dislike about your chosen religion?
Please consider before answering:
Answers that promote beliefs as fact, i.e. "I believe in my religion because Jesus is real and loves me", or "because my religion is right", or "God doesn't exist and people are stupid for thinking he does" will be reported as a non-answer. That is not what I'm asking. If that's all you have to contribute, please go answer another question. Thanks.
2007-12-22 05:33:08 · 12 answers · asked by Taryn 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
JJ - Good point. Doesn't necessarily need to be restricted to "religion"... let's change that to "what are your spiritual beliefs?" I was really just looking for people that are religions, to say what it is about their religion they find appealing, but I'd be interested to know why those with particular spiritual beliefs hold them as well. :)
2007-12-22 05:43:06 · update #1
As Lady Death said, why would people "thumbs down" what some else believes in? No one here (on this question, anyway) is trying to push their beliefs on anyone else. Get a life.
2007-12-22 07:00:31 · update #2
I am a Christian. No denomination.
I was raised believing it. But I didn't get serious about it until a year ago. God has become more real to me in the last year.
Nothing I dislike. I like how the whole religion is centered around love. My little brother, 13, was the best epitome of "Love one another" that I ever knew. He passed away a couple weeks ago, and I know that he is waiting for me. That's one more thing I love about being a Christian. You don't have to say good bye, only a "see you in heaven."
2007-12-22 06:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by JT 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Total honesty here!
I was born into a family that had a mother who was one understanding and a father who was converted to it from obviously another understanding.
I grew up in the way all of my life until I was about 20ish. At that time I began to seriously test the doctrines of the particular way.
I have compared all that I have been taught with all that I have discovered, and all that others view as true with the conclusion that the people that I currently align with are the closest to the truthful way there is. (I am good at run on, sorry)
Having said that, I am not satisfied with where I am. I think that there is much work to do. I wrestle with the need to break away and start afresh as Luther, Wycliffe, and others have. I am not quite there yet. I think that a restoration revival attempt is still in order, before a restoration revolt. God hates division.
I hope this is an answer of the type you are searching for.
I must add that I firmly think that the Bible is where the answer is to be found. That being said I will leave it there.
The basic statement of belief would be that of a restored New Testament Christianity with Jesus, the Christ, the son of the living God as Lord, head and authority.
Grace and peace to all.
2007-12-22 05:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Religion:- Religion is a process of ideals and worships which involves a code of ethics and a philosophy of existence. There are many faiths on the earth at present. Some of those religions are of latest foundation however such a lot of them are very historical. In reality we all know from historical past that guy has continually had a faith. Even the primitive guys dwelling in caves or jungles had a few form of faith. The principles and rituals in guy's faith have CONTINUALLY developed and end up extra rational and complicated as time went on. The primitive religions of the Cave Man and the Bush Man gave upward push to the modern day religions of the beyond 3 thousand years. Today, the main religions of the sector incorporate: World Religion ----- Originated in Zoroastrianism ----- Iran Confucianism ----- China Hinduism ------ India Taoism ------ China Jainism ------ India Judaism ------ Neat East Christianity ------ Near East Islam ------ Near East Buddhism ------- India Shinto ------- Japan These are the first-class religions of the sector which aren't handiest dependable for all our collected wealth of knowledge, philosophy, ethics, and social and ethical codes, however have prompted the tradition, the language and the ethical attitudes of nearly each PERSON dwelling at present. Difference among Religious and Non Religious Peoples. one million. The devout individuals feel in anything even as the others don't. two. The devout individuals participate in detailed acts of worship even as the others don't. three. The devout individuals appear to comply with a detailed code for his or her social and ethical behaviour even as the others don't. four. The devout individuals discover a cause of existence and feature a certain philosophy toward it, even as the others don't.
2016-09-05 11:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cultist of the Carpenter, the original name for Christian. I am what is called a Christian recstrutionist. When I was a child my mother took me to every Church she could find, she was looking for the Truth. I got so sick of it I turned my back on the Church. One Church would bash anothers belief. Another would talk about the great works of man. SO, I started looking for my own Truth. I found that almost all faiths have a version of a "Christian" story, the flood. But only the Hebrew had a resin for it I could buy. So I started reading the old books. What I found was a wealth of things with no rationale explanation. How could a desert dwelling people have such a sophisticated code on how and what to eat, most of them with good parallels to the modern Scientific reasoning to what to eat. "OK" I said to myself"maybe there is something here. So on a lark I stared reading the Gospels. And I found something that turned my stomach. Almost everything I had been taught about Christianity was wrong, especially all the "Important" things. This was a faith that preached Love to even the most despicable people. To Pray for to help with no thought of reward, and to convert them, not with words but how you lived your life and cared yourself. A faith that taught forgiveness. A a faith steep with mysticism, healing and love. So I started studding and learning with the history books and the bible and the Holy Spirit as my guide.
Why is anyone here giveing thumbs down to anyones belifes?
2007-12-22 05:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Death 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am agnostic. As I grow up and study the world around me, I begin to see the hypocrisy behind the Catholic church. Since it's universal, then everyone else can join in and therefore there will be those freeloaders who are in it just because of their reputation or because their family's in it. I also came to know of the things that the Catholic church in history did to the masses. They used the name of Christ in order to scare people into service or giving tribute or even electing certain officials because it is the will of the Lord. History repeats itself and because we are human, we are prone to committing mistakes... priests, popes, bishops and cardinals are still human -- they also err. Even historians who claim that 'this is part of the boat that St Peter the fisherman was on when he met Jesus' or 'this is part of the cross' can be wrong. So while there may be God, I think it is not very good to express faith in ways that everybody does.
2007-12-22 05:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by mariel 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am of no religion whatsoever......as I have yet to find one that suits the way I want to live my life. I have a 'spiritual' side however, but it has nothing to do with gods/godesses/figure heads/whatever. My parents claim to be "protestant" and I suppose that was my upbringing, although I have been to a church service maybe three times in my life, two of which were for weddings, and 4 hours I really wish I could get back. My mom did have a bible, which only came out when she needed to stick a newspaper clipping she didn't want to loose into....like death/birth/wedding announcments. I grew up with people of many different faiths/religions.....but am still waiting for one of them to appeal to me. No luck yet.
2007-12-22 05:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am Muslim... and I am proud to be. To be muslim it is not mentioned that u should be from a muslim family...
but it is warned us that to be muslim you should have faith in Allah (most gracious and most merciful). His Prophets, His angels, His books, and Life after death wich is so called (The Judgement Day)
And to know what is the truth read this if you are interested.
What is Islam ?
Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority have nothing to do with the extremely grave events which have come to be associated with their faith.
Who are the Muslims?
One billion people from a vast range of races, nationalities and cultures across the globe - from the southern Philippines to Nigeria - are united by their common Islamic faith. About 18% live in the Arab world; the world's largest Muslim community is in Indonesia; substantial parts of Asia and most of Africa are Muslim, while significant minorities are to be found in the Soviet Union, China, North and South America, and Europe.
What does Islam mean?
The Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. 'Mohammedanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike.
Do Islam and Christianity have different origins?
No. Together with Judaism, they go back to the prophet and patriarch Abraham, and their three prophets are directly descended from his sons, Muhammad from the elder son Ishmael, and Moses and Jesus from the younger son Isaac. Abraham established the settlement which today is the city of Makkah, and built the Ka'ba towards which all Muslims turn when they pray.
Who is Muhammad?
Muhammad, was born in Makkah in the year 570, at a time when Christianity was not yet fully established in Europe. Since his father died before his birth, and his mother shortly afterwards, he was raised by his uncle from the respected tribe of Quraysh. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity and sincerity, so that he was sought after for his ability to arbitrate in disputes. The historians describe him as calm and meditative.
Muhammad was of a deeply religious nature, and had long detested the decadence of his society. It became his habit to meditate from time to time in the Cave of Hira near the summit of Jabal al-Nur, the 'Mountain of Light' near Makkah.
What is the Qur`an?
The Quran is a record of the exact words revealed by God through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad. It was memorized by Muhammad and then dictated to his Companions, and written down by scribes, who cross-checked it during his lifetime. Not one word of its 114 chapters, Suras, has been changed over the centuries, so that the Quran is in every detail the unique and miraculous text which was revealed to Muhammad fourteen centuries ago.
Does Islam tolerate other beliefs?
The Quran says: God forbids you not, with regards to those who fight you not for [your] faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them; for God loveth those who are just. (Quran, 60-8)
It is one function of Islamic law to protect the privileged status of minorities, and this is why non-Muslim places of worship have flourished all over the Islamic world. History provides many examples of Muslim tolerance towards other faiths: when the caliph Omar entered Jerusalem in the year 634, Islam granted freedom of worship to all religious communities in the city.
Islamic law also permits non-Muslim minorities to set up their own courts, which implement family laws drawn up by the minorities themselves.
The Patriarch invited him to pray in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but he preferred to pray outside its gates, saying that if he accepted, later generations of Muslims might use his action as an excuse to turn it into a mosque. Above is the mosque built on the spot where Omar did pray.
2007-12-22 06:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine started talking to me about his faith. I got involved in a Christian Club at my school and I found a church that I really loved. I was not raised to believe anything. I learned about religions and I came to have faith in Christianity. I do not like how there are so many different denominations and all of that. We are supposed to be the united body of Christ, but often people of different denominations fight and it is not right.
2007-12-22 05:43:42 · answer #8 · answered by * 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Pastafarian.
I know the the Flying Spaghetti Monster is real because I can see him online. Also after I worship Him, by cooking and eating pasta, I can feel Him in my stomach and my liver.
Ramen !
2007-12-22 06:24:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I'm a Bright....you can read all about it in Richard Dawkins' book, The God Delusion....we are a growing movement.
2007-12-22 05:37:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋