Are you religious??? - Page 3

Rudey · #31 12-26-2003, 06:32 PM

You're all going to hell. Give it up!!! Convert to Heaven's Gate or face our wrath!!!

-Rudey
--http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/hgprofile.html

mattpike · #32 12-26-2003, 08:27 PM

i am a very devoted christian. i attend the church of christ. for you guys that dont know that church, its sort of a non denominational church, we believe in christianity, and stick to the bible as our teacher.

AchtungBaby80 · #33 12-26-2003, 11:07 PM

I used to not be very religious at all, but then I literally woke up one morning whistling a different tune. I'm completely serious...I was always aware of God, I just never really liked going to church because I felt uncomfortable. I called the people in religious groups "Bible bangers" for the same reason, and I didn't like to be around them. But I did a 180 not too long ago...not sure why, but I'm really glad.

#34 12-27-2003, 02:59 AM

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Originally posted by ariesrising
Beliefnet's little religion selector has been telling me recently that Unitarian Universalism was a 100% match for me....anyone of that faith out there that can tell us more about it?

Where did you find this? I'd be very interested in that website. Let's see.... well, I was raised by an agnostic mother and a lapsed Roman Catholic father... but they felt it was best not to expose me to religious influences until I was an adult.

As it turns out, I believe in God, and I do have some very strong religious beliefs... but I actually don't know what religion I "fall most in line with". I've done some studying and it sounds like I'm closest to the beliefs of the Latter Day Saints.... but that seems odd, as I've never been exposed to them except in research.

Rudey · #35 12-27-2003, 03:01 AM

Heaven's gate!!!

-Rudey

Honeykiss1974 · #36 12-27-2003, 03:05 AM

I was born and raise Baptist, with religion being an integral part of my family. I now attend a non-denominational church (Bible based teachings) and have REALLY grown in my faith and walk with the Lord over this last year.

valkyrie · #37 12-31-2003, 03:12 PM

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Originally posted by Ginger
Where did you find this?

Beliefnet

GeekyPenguin · #38 12-31-2003, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
Beliefnet

I have huge issues with BeliefNet because it assumes that you want to mix religion with politics. If I take it giving the strict Catholic answers, Catholicism comes up as my first choice. If I take it giving the strict Catholic answers except for male/female roles, abortion, and homosexuality, it either tells me to be a Mormon, an Orthodox Jew, or a Jehovah's Witness. I find it hard to believe that those faiths are more accepting of divorce and gays than the Catholic Church.

astroAPhi · #39 12-31-2003, 03:35 PM

I was originally baptized Lutheran, but when I was in 2nd grade, my parents decided they had a problem with our church and decided to look into other churches. My dad stumbled upon Willow Creek Community Church, and we started attending. I've never consistently went to a youth group, but we almost always go to church on Sundays (we of course, like normal people, run behind or have had the wonderful park district schedule my soccer games to interfere with church). When I turned 18, my dad decided that it was time to get re-baptized. We did it as a family and it was a very powerful experience.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Willow Creek, yes, it is that mega church in the Chicago suburbs that half the people think is a cult because it's so big.

Since then, I think I've grown in my relationship with God, but I'm having a really hard time finding a church that I enjoy as much. I know that's pretty sad, but it's the truth. I've found a Willow Creek Association church that's not so bad, but I'm really tired of how the pastor is always bringing up [strong southern accent]Ni-ane one one[/ssa] and [ssa]the Crew-uh of the Space Shuttle Col-um-bi-ah![/ssa]. Maybe it's just me, but I'm kinda tired of how he seems to dwell on the big bad event of the day.

Munchkin03 · #40 12-31-2003, 03:36 PM

selectsmart.com has a good group of religion surveys. I don't take them very seriously, but if I was looking for at least a group of belief systems to investigate further, I'd look there. All of them say that I should be a Unitarian--and if I was interested in being a Christian, I would go with them.

GP, the Witnesses also have a questionable stance on male/female roles, and much of their literature is directly anti-Catholic. It's interesting that Beliefnet believes them similar.

valkyrie · #41 12-31-2003, 03:37 PM

GP, I agree. When I answer the questions, I put "not applicable" for all the political ones. I have very, very strong beliefs in terms of abortion, divorce and homosexuality, but I don't expect a religion to necessarily agree with them, if that makes sense. For example, I'm realizing more and more that I am Buddhist, but Buddhism generally teaches that abortion creates very, very bad karma -- even though I'm pro choice, I can understand that belief. I guess what's more important to me is that they don't try to force their belief on others.

valkyrie · #42 12-31-2003, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by Munchkin03
All of them say that I should be a Unitarian--and if I was interested in being a Christian, I would go with them.

I thought that Unitarians are not necessarily Christian these days.

Rudey · #43 12-31-2003, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
I have huge issues with BeliefNet because it assumes that you want to mix religion with politics. If I take it giving the strict Catholic answers, Catholicism comes up as my first choice. If I take it giving the strict Catholic answers except for male/female roles, abortion, and homosexuality, it either tells me to be a Mormon, an Orthodox Jew, or a Jehovah's Witness. I find it hard to believe that those faiths are more accepting of divorce and gays than the Catholic Church.

Orthodox Judaism is not what you think. Divorces are granted and divorced women are not shun. There are actual rules that you have to "satisfy" your wife. On many levels, women are considered closer to G-d, etc.

And in regards to gays - no it's not accepted but considering the bible does not accept it, I don't know what Judaeo-Christian religions do accept it. However, there are other rules in Judaism. To embarass or hurt someone publicly is the equivalent of killing them. There can be quotes taken out of the Torah saying bad things, but someone who truly understands knows what else is written and doesn't take things out of context. There is a movie on homosexuality and Orthodox Judaism called Trembling Before G-d if you want to watch it.

-Rudey
--Had to replace the word "read" with "watch" so I don't sound too retarded.

GeekyPenguin · #44 12-31-2003, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
Orthodox Judaism is not what you think. Divorces are granted and divorced women are not shun. There are actual rules that you have to "satisfy" your wife. On many levels, women are considered closer to G-d, etc.

And in regards to gays - no it's not accepted but considering the bible does not accept it, I don't know what Judaeo-Christian religions do accept it. However, there are other rules in Judaism. To embarass or hurt someone publicly is the equivalent of killing them. There can be quotes taken out of the Torah saying bad things, but someone who truly understands knows what else is written and doesn't take things out of context. There is a movie on homosexuality and Orthodox Judaism called Trembling Before G-d if you want to read it.

-Rudey

Rudey, is that a book or a movie? Your post confused me a little, but I'd definitely be willing to read/watch it.

jonsagara · #45 12-31-2003, 05:21 PM

My mom is a non-practicing mormon. My dad is a non-believer.

For 7 years, I went to a christian school run by Baptists. I tried very hard to buy into their religious teachings, but it didn't take.

A few years ago, after a lot of thought and introspection, I finally figured out that I, too, am a non-believer. It's a lonely feeling at first, but it is also very liberating.