Do you have a religion or belief that you feel close to?

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I do not have That's why I asked you

nightdrot · Accepted Answer

That "I feel close to" is a somewhat odd way to frame the question. However, I am Roman Catholic and started one as a child, broke away from it for a time, and then came back to it out of conviction and study.

Catholicism is, when examined critically, a deeply intellectually complex theology that balances faith and reason and seeks to integrate them. Tapping into not just the Bible, but the ideas of thinkers such as Augustine, Aquinas - my personal favorite, Chesterton and others.

Thus it is not a simple or literalist vision of God, but one that takes into account the complicated nature of reality. Indeed, Catholicism takes science seriously and integrates it into faith. Thus, for example, is Vatican City home to one of the world's most accomplished astronomical observatories.

Also, to all this the Church adds a respect for ceremony and tradition. It having a rich ceremony in the Mass that lends itself to an ethic of reverence and respect.

To be sure, the Church is not without its controversies and subdivides. Such is any institution run by fallible beings. (Personally, the late St. Pope John Paul II was, to my mind, one of the greatest figures in 20th century history who, with President Reagan and British Prime Minister Thatcher, brought about the end of communism. The current Pope, to my mind, is a less impressive figure.)

However, the Church consciously seeks to orient itself to the balance of faith and reason, the individual and the community, and this makes it one of the most intellectually demanding, spiritually gripping, and emotionally compelling institutions in all history. Both as an institution and to me as an individual, Catholicism stands as something both relevant and eternal.

zeitgeist057 · Accepted Answer

Buddhism.

It's actually not a religion, it's more of a philosophy or perspective on how the world works and what our place is in it. The cool thing about it is that it wasn't that I read about Buddhism and thought, "oh this appeals to me, I think I want to live like this." it was more like I have just been living my life and thinking about life and how I want to be, what I think is important and the nature of reality, then I discovered Buddhism is teaching so many things that are parallel to my own thoughts on the same subjects before I even knew it existed.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

yes i have, its catholic.

actually, when i was little i didn't know anything and my parents dragged me so i could join the catholic religion.

i thought it wouldn't be long last, but fate says otherwise... until now i still stay and i've turned out to be grateful. (even tho i still don't like it when my parents dragged me to know this religion), but i don't regret it.

i come to like it bcs the vibe makes me calm, and amazed at the history of the people who became saints, also i get to know the angels, God and the Virgin Mary, 7 deadly sins, heaven and hell, fallen angels

and it gave me a lesson not to discriminate against people according to anything, including religion.
no one is right, no one is wrong. all have their own uniqueness or privileges and all of them are good as long as they do not harm others.

Whatthefluff · Accepted Answer

The thing I have identified with most in that category is Buddhism. However, I do not consider myself to be a member of any religion.

Oigit · Answer

I have studied the occult and various mythologizes over the years. That is about has close to a religion as I get. As for a belief science fits the bill. Though it's good thing that more people don't study occult figures these days. Because I would probably wind up with a group of people with torches as pitch forks outside of my door at some point.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

No, they're all cults and a lot of bullshit. If I did, it'd probably be Buddhist because, at least he really existed.

dustybiker · Answer

Firm believer in angels, guardians, or invisible, omniscient, protective entities. Had enough personal proof of their existence time and again.

NathanDavis · Answer

I do have faith in souls... great souls, mostly and I do know plenty of them, and many from different religions as well...

noohair · Answer

I was raised in a Conservative Jewish home, Conservative as opposed to Reformed or Orthodox. I find comfort in the idea that my people have been reading the Torah for thousands of years and I feel a connection to those that have come before me. Do I believe in G-d? yes. Do I have any proof? No. Are their events in my life where I should have been injured or killed? Yes. Do I believe that G-d interceded? Absolutely.

FriendlyCanadianGuy · Answer

Growing up in a Muslim household, I do not have a religion.

My belief however, is to be a good person and in the end, you can say you lived a good life. If there is an afterlife, then you will be rewarded.

PinkFlour · Answer

I'm a Catholic and I feel close to that and I feel that is the true religion, I don't care what these Christians say. They can't tell me nothing, I love being Catholic and know that's the true religion.

Still-alive · Answer

Im an atheist but i still try to adhere to this one  Mark 12:31 “ ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.””

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I believe that Jesus was right, and I seek his message/s to us as guidance.  Which makes me a kind of Christian, I guess. I have some personal experiences that back up my beliefs.

slatyb · Answer

Not me. I decided at 11 that Christianity was probably not true. The events of the OT are clearly mythical. At 13 or 14 I was certain that no religion was true and that an anthropomorphic god was just Santa Claus for credulous grownups.

DaveJord · Answer

I do not.  I love it when people talk religion and totally take actions counter to the word. They seem so ignorant, hypocritical and of course very judgmental... which is not what Jesus wanted.

Massageman · Answer

Evangelical Christian.

However, do realize that you do NOT have to adhere to a specific "religion" (Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist, etc.) to have a personal relationship with God through acceptance of Jesus as your Savior.

PuNishant · Answer

I'm follower of world oldest surviving religion. Which people called Hinduism.  In my language we prefer Calling it Sanatan Dharma in English ' eternal religion'.

Lliam · Answer

Nope. Nature is my religion. l feel awe, wonder, delight and gratitude for all creation. But I don't like religions and don't believe in gods.

Stoner710 · Answer

I’m agnostic raised Christian so I don’t care I think people how to ride to follow the religious beliefs

Account · Answer

I never did. I was not raised that way. I have no idea how it is to really believe in something

tatianamay · Answer

I do not believe in the concept of religion. Its man-made. To each their owb though. :)

whito · Answer

Belief yes religion yes I think you should stand for something or otherwise I stand for nothing

MJtheCoach · Answer

Of course Christianity is the best lead the world towards free world which Satan now wants us dead with the fake covid jabs

Caramelpie · Answer

Everybody have religion one way or another even atheist believe in something in the end. Anyways I do have mine.

Babygirl_S · Answer

I'm not religious but I like visiting places of worship just for the spiritual experience.

MrJMM · Answer

I was forced into being a Catholic but I’m an atheist so no.

Zygum · Answer

I have Muslim, I believe that Muhammad (puhm) is the last prophet and messenger from God

BCRanger10 · Answer

Yes. I am a Catholic.

tasleen · Answer

I am Muslim nd I believe in my religion

Anonymous · Answer

Christianity is the only true religion. yes I support God

Alexandrubaschet08 · Answer

Orthodox Christianity

SClassWizzard · Answer

Paganism seems to only do it for me

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

My religion is Christianity. ❤

ThisDudeHere · Answer

Nope.

Venomv11 · Answer

İslam make me happy 😊

Exterminatore · Answer

I’m a devout Christian.

OddBeMe · Answer

Just non-beliefs. They keep me warm.

Unknown364 · Answer

I am an anglican christian.

ItsTheNephilim · Answer

Yes, Islam.

Cubus · Answer

Yes, I'm Christian.

clampfan101 · Answer

I’m Christian.

Iron_Man · Answer

Christianity

ChiPaPa · Answer

Nope.

Fuentes · Answer

God is real

007kingifrit · Answer

yes, nationalism

msc545 · Answer

I'm a Pastafarian

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