I wonder how religious you consider yourself. If you don't describe yourself as religious, how spiritual would you say you are? Or do you just not have a title for it?
This is NOT intended to start drama - I really am curious.
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i believe that there's not just one particular 'god.' i believe there are many different gods. and with those many gods come to a similar conclusion. which is wishing peace and harmony to mankind. this much says the same for the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would to yourself. following it is the hard part.
heidla
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Someone who claims that they do not know or are unable to know whether God exists. www.abdn.ac.uk/philosophy/guide/glossary.shtml
That pretty much describes me. I wasn't raised in a religious household. I knew that people believed in God and Jesus, but I was drawn more to the Gods of mythology and the powers that can be found here on Earth when I was younger. I did make an effort to go to as many different houses of worship as I could with an open mind and in the hopes that I could find 'God' in some way. All I was intolerance and IMO ignorance. Please remember that I grew up in the heart of the Bible belt. So, I decided to claim my spot as an Agnostic. Do I believe in a higher power? Sometimes, I see things and wonder how it all happens, but I usually look to science to explain it and Mother Nature to thank for it.
lipglossjunky73
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I'm a traditional Jew - I follow all the holidays, but practice Buddhism...
lipglossjunky73
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Posted by marymoon
I had a post like this over a year ago
I'm pretty religious. But I don't believe in the letter of the law. I'm Catholic but I definitely disagree with the church on social issues, etc. I definitely believe in God, and I believe that all religions are equally valid paths. People (mostly on LIW) have criticized me, but I really enjoy worshipping god in catholic, jewish and pagan traditions. I think everyone needs to find their own path.
with all due respect - and I mean this sincerely - it is hard to post controvertial subjects in a public forum, plain and simple. People will agree, or disagree. When people disagree, arguments can occur, and then things get out of control....
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Posted by lipglossjunky73
Posted by marymoon
I had a post like this over a year ago
I'm pretty religious. But I don't believe in the letter of the law. I'm Catholic but I definitely disagree with the church on social issues, etc. I definitely believe in God, and I believe that all religions are equally valid paths. People (mostly on LIW) have criticized me, but I really enjoy worshipping god in catholic, jewish and pagan traditions. I think everyone needs to find their own path.
with all due respect - and I mean this sincerely - it is hard to post controvertial subjects in a public forum, plain and simple. People will agree, or disagree. When people disagree, arguments can occur, and then things get out of control....
I understand where you're coming from, Liza, but I think that we're okay on this thread - so far. I'm just really curious in light of other topics on the board right now and I don't intend to cause harm.
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Posted by SomethingBlu
I'm not religious. I don't believe in organized religion and think that most exclude instead of welcome or unite. I have yet to find one that makes me feel whole or closer to God or like I'm with my family, as the Bible says it should be.
I do consider myself spiritual and I believe in God...would love nothing more than to know Him. I also believe in Jesus. But I belong to no religion and have never been baptized.
I agree with what you said sasha to the letter except I was baptised Catholic....I think it is so out of touch with reality so I do not follow it's teachings...
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I agree with what you said sasha to the letter except I was baptised Catholic....I think it is so out of touch with reality so I do not follow it's teachings...
so many catholics I know feel this way- ( myself included) it such a shame that the church doesn't want to change with the times-
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Posted by marymoon
I had a post like this over a year ago
I'm pretty religious. But I don't believe in the letter of the law. I'm Catholic but I definitely disagree with the church on social issues, etc. I definitely believe in God, and I believe that all religions are equally valid paths. People (mostly on LIW) have criticized me, but I really enjoy worshipping god in catholic, jewish and pagan traditions. I think everyone needs to find their own path.
with all due respect - and I mean this sincerely - it is hard to post controvertial subjects in a public forum, plain and simple. People will agree, or disagree. When people disagree, arguments can occur, and then things get out of control....
In all fairness, you are under no obligation to read or respond to this or any thread.
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Posted by Beth1210
I agree with what you said sasha to the letter except I was baptised Catholic....I think it is so out of touch with reality so I do not follow it's teachings...
so many catholics I know feel this way- ( myself included) it such a shame that the church doesn't want to change with the times-
