What's your religion?

[cascadeco]

Agnostic is closest, although at times I wonder whether I'm closer to atheism or some of the eastern religions (especially given my love for ALL life - definitely not just humans) -- but even if I believed most of the tenets of a particular religion, I'd never follow it or really want to be part of the group.

Basically I consider myself a very moral/ethical/spiritually-minded non-spiritual person. I have a lot of beliefs and what I consider good/bad right/wrong, but they're all constructed outside of the framework of a higher power.

 

[Jack Flak]

Humanism, in honor of Isaac Asimov.

 

[Clownmaster]

Satanism, minus all that spellcrafting nonsense in the last 2 books.

But the books of fire and wind: pure unadulterated genius

 

[kyuuei]

I'm a Rhuist. We're a new and exciting cult who really stand to go places in this world. If you're interested, please contact me privately for further information.

..I think that was the scariest post I ever read.

muslim.. am i the only one?

While I am not Muslim, two of my close friends growing up were, and having traveled to a Muslim country, I can tell you you're definitely not alone, it's like the most popular thing next to breathing across the ocean.

Basically I consider myself a very moral/ethical/spiritually-minded non-spiritual person. I have a lot of beliefs and what I consider good/bad right/wrong, but they're all constructed outside of the framework of a higher power.

I admire the way you put your words together.


I definitely identify heavily with Wiccan/Pagan beliefs. (Pagan is just too vague of a word for me though since some consider anything other than christianity Paganism...) I feel there's spirits and energy in the people and things around me, and I feel like I have been blessed with power within myself. Problem solving, religiously, for me is based on the fact that I have been given the ability to think, rationalize, and empathize.. and that I should exhaust all of my own abilities I have been given before I look to anything higher for help. I believe things happen for a reason, and I also believe in Karma and I'm definitely starting to rant... I am very rooted in nature, and the energy it gives me and I feel that I have the ability and the power to help myself in life and when I fall short that I will be picked up and dusted off so I may grow stronger and try again.

Another point is that I believe that the higher authorities reveals themself to us all in different ways to create a balance in the world. (I'm trying to think of how to explain it...) .. Like the way you would only show a side of yourself to a stranger, because if you threw everything about yourself to them at once it would drive them away. If everyone thought the same way, the world wouldn't operate correctly.. so everyone sees them in different eyes. No one religion or lack thereof is right or wrong to me, just the very different ways that the Gods have chosen to be seen.

 

[sassafrassquatch]

Satanism, minus all that spellcrafting nonsense in the last 2 books.

But the books of fire and wind: pure unadulterated genius

 

[Clownmaster]

Personally, I think all the spellcrafting in Satanism was just LaVey's way to piss off the Christians to get publicity early on.

 

[spirilis]

Atheist. Raised lutheran (protestant christian), though the 'rents were laissez-faire about it from age ~4-6 onward. Never really understood (nor accepted) the whole "god" concept.

 

[Hexis]

i second this motion

 

[Anja]

Any kind of ritual is a pain in the pocket to me. . .

 

[persianeyes]

No, I think there are other muslims out there.

And also some on the forum IIRC. At least there have been.

While I am not Muslim, two of my close friends growing up were, and having traveled to a Muslim country, I can tell you you're definitely not alone, it's like the most popular thing next to breathing across the ocean.

thnx

I was wondering if there are any Muslims in mbticentral besides me.. I know there are others out there lol

 

[substitute]

on paper, Liberal Anglo-Catholic Franciscan (that's a branch of a branch of a branch within the Anglican/Episcopalian church).

But I'm also still on the books as a Roman Catholic and a Muslim... cos they don't really take you off, once you're on *shrug*

in practice, I get accused by some of not even being Christian at all because of my "heretical" views... but I feel no conflict or confusion between the various influences within me.

 

[LucrativeSid]

I am nothing.

 

[Insidious 3]

I've got a question for all people that are religious.
How can you logically believe there is a god?
God is no different to Santa or the easter bunny.

 

[The_Liquid_Laser]

I've got a question for all people that are religious.
How can you logically believe there is a god?
God is no different to Santa or the easter bunny.

I could give you a logical argument, but you obviously aren't a logical person. I mean Santa and the easter bunny aren't even like each other. Logically how can both be like God?

QED

 

[frenchkiss]

The closest term I've found to describe my belief is naturalistic pantheism.

But I usually just call myself agnostic so that I don't have to explain.

 

[colmena]

The closest term I've found to describe my belief is naturalistic pantheism.

But I usually just call myself agnostic so that I don't have to explain.

+1.

Except maybe Pandeism/Panentheism.
Evolution is also a pretty big part of whatever it is I believe.

But I like Buddhism best. Maybe one day. I generally believe a Dharmic way of thinking is most beneficial to humanity.

It's more philosophy than 'religion', but I'm just going with the thread.

 

[INTJMom]

If *religion* is

1. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.

then my religion is Biblical Christianity.

 

[IlyaK1986]

By title? Jew. I am also a zionist.

By faith? Agnostic. You can't prove the nonexistence of God. But I don't believe in him.

 

[wedekit]

I was raised Catholic but identified as agnostic up until a couple of years ago. Now I identify as Catholic, though I believe that God isn't limited to the structure of one organized religion. St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine can be thanked for my "conversion" on many levels. I identify with C.S. Lewis when he said that he was "very angry with God for not existing" before his conversion.

I believe that life has meaning, and the only way I can believe in that is if I submit myself to a higher power. Spirituality is an important aspect of happiness and overall wellness, and I of course believe there is a reason for that.

 

[01011010]

Agnostic, maybe Atheist