Religion/Theology
 

I'm just curious about what some people's perception of the divine is. Feel free to discuss it and debate conflicting views.

uh, that's a rather broad topic. Perhaps you'd care to narrow it down more. Or do a search of previous topics and see if there's one you'd like to ressurect. There have been plenty of religious debates around here.

Do you know which board would be more appropraite to repost this thread?

It's not inappropriate here in this forum.. that's just a BROAD topic.

I think the Divine is GOOD!

See.. not too informative.

LOL! I see your point. What's your faith of choice, if you have one? And if so, why do you choose that to be the truth? If not, why?

Well I am a Chrisitian...I attend a nondenominational/word of faith church. I believe that God is the ultimate creator and in the Creation story. I believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I believe that Jesus came to earth for my sins, paid for the price for me, was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected. I believe in the Second Coming - that Jesus will resurrect His Church. I believe in the Baptism of the Holy Ghost - with the evidence of speaking in an unknown tongue. I believe in the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit and that everyone is given a measure of faith. I believe in the 5 ministry gifts (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher).

Lol, haven't heard of some of those details...

Roman Catholic, born and raised, and practicing as well. I don't agree with the Church on every issue, but I agree with the doctrine.

I'm a Unitarian Universalist and believe that everyone should work out for themselves their own personal theology. I'd take the "priesthood of every believer" one step further and advocate the "prophethood of every believer."
Yeah, that's a good idea.

I thought you were an atheist.

Concerned that this will turn into an ugly debate of which religion is best or right or whatever, and hoping I'm wrong, I'll play anyway.

I am an Ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church, USA, but have been attending a non-denominational church recently that seems to embrace pretty much any religion that believes in God.

I'm Christian and regularly attend an Episcopal Church. I was born and raised Catholic, but for various reasons began attending Episcopal services, and have found it more to my liking.

That's no dig at Catholics, just my personal choice. I personally don't care what anyone else is; Christian, Atheist, whatever, it's their personal choice.

I attended their church before.

I'm Muslim and was raised Muslim. I'm more 'spiritual' than 'religious' however.

I am a Christian, and I am profoundly thankful!:)

:) I like the way you said that. More "spiritual' than 'religious" could fit me, I suppose.

No. And you know what, I didn't really explain what I believe. I'm a pantheist. I believe that the Universse [creator plus creation combined] is everything, is made of one substance [matter/energy] and that everything is connected. Which is why I believe it is wrong to harm others, etc. You're really hurting yourself.

I also, as an extention of this, believe in re-birth. As far as personal gods/the GOD/ dieitees/goddesses I believe they are real, at least to those who believe in them. For example, if I find comfort in praying to St. Louis then St. Louis' comfort is real to me. I don't pray to St. Louis for comfort, that's just a for instance. But I believe that every person has a right to decide for themselves and live accordingly.