What is your religion? And why?

[Aurora63]

Just curious, kinda inspired by the "Can you believe in God but not the Bible" thread.

I consider myself a nondenominational Christian now. Because I got tired of the theological nitpickiness of many denominations I've been involved in. I.e., Lutherans believe you must be physically baptized in order to be saved. I don't think that's necessary...God knows your heart.

So, what is your faith and why?

 

[FroggyinArk]

christian, after all i been through i cannot not believe it was a deevine intervention, but like you i not much on denomination,, attend a congregation of the first church of God, has been my home church for almost 30 yrs, where salvation and belief in Him make you a member is the motto on our literature etc... and the way we believe

 

[siouxi31]

I'm catholic because that's what I inherited. But as for why I stay Catholic...well, I'm still trying to figure that out. The soul searching hasn't gone too deep yet.

 

[mep319]

I'm Catholic b/c that is how I was raised. Of course I can't buy into that "saved" and fundamentalist crap, and the literal interpretation of the bible. So I choose to stay Catholic not that I agree w/ everything..sometimes I consider Lutheran or Episcopal b/c I think morally I believe what that have to say more...They are much more tolerant. But I'm a creature of habit and I love the beauty and tradition of the Catholic church.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I am Christian... I would be here all day explaining why I am...

I attend a Baptist church, I find that I mostly agree with their views on things. =)

 

[Magix]

You didn't list "No religion". That's me. Spiritual, sure, but religious? Nope.

 

[WDWLVR]

Born and raised Roman Catholic. I am a practicing Catholic because my faith has gotten me through some tough times.

 

[Princess_Aurora]

I was raised Christian (Baptist) but always questioned things way too much. I did my own soul searching and came to find Wicca as my religion. Everything suddenly made sense to me and I just knew it was right. Now I'm very happy with my religion and have no doubts whatsoever about it.

And for those that aren't sure, might I suggest this quiz to help you find your path. It's interesting even if you think you know what your beliefs are.

 

[oogieboogie]

I was raised Catholic but have become disillusioned with the Church, so now I consider myself an agnostic. I believe in a god/gods but not the church.

 

[palmtreegirl]

I don't have a religion.

I was raised Catholic(12 of Catholic school and all) but I no longer consider myself catholic.

I'm not sure what I believe now, I've researched many religions and haven't found one that I have really connected with. I'd like to find one though because I do think the community aspect of organized religion is really nice and I'd like my family to have that in our lives.

So my answer to your question is- I'm still shopping around.

 

[jimmalru80]

Born and raised Roman Catholic. I feel safe w/my faith, and DW and I are raising our 3 children that way as well.

 

[monkeyboy]

Hey what other religion gives it's leader the

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[ThreeCircles]

Agnostic means not necessarily believing or disbelieving in god.

 

[Alice28]

Christian, non-denominational. I chose this religion; was brought up in it from pre-teen on (when my parents became Christians in their 30's). Am very comfortable with my faith and sharing it with others. It gives me hope and comfort and joy.

 

[*Fantasia*]

I'm Catholic. I inherited this religion. I don't know all the aspect of being Catholic, but I'm comfortable with what I think I know. I know that the Lord has always been there for me, especially at my darkest moment. And He has given me the things I need and much more. I am very greatful and I don't want to change anything as far as my belief.

 

[N.Bailey]

I chose Christian: Nondenominational, but in all honesty, I always thought Protestant meant that you were a Christian who did not follow the Catholic Church. That's how a priest explained it to me once when I was younger anyway.

Oh well, I guess that makes no real difference anyway. Why though? I had been searching for quite some time. I'd been through Catechism and I knew the Catholic Church was not for me.
I had great difficulty with asking another human (who sins too) to forgive my sins and I had a greater difficulty that they separate sin. To me, we all sin, but sin is still sin and I didn't feel one was more important than the other. I also had a really tough time accepting their idea of salvation. To die without a MORTAL sin on your soul. I just couldn't swallow that at all. To be so fearful of death at all times? Just to clarify, if you broke the 10 commandments, that's a mortal sin. There is no one alive that does not break them. The Catholic Church also makes you go through so much before you're ever even allowed to take communion. It's saying, you have to become this person before you can become a member of our group. It just didn't make sense to me!

I then started dating my husband who comes from a Christian family. His mother taught Sunday school at their church. The more I talked with my now in-laws, the more I came to conclude that I just felt I was on the right track. The message for salvation was quite clear. Accepting Christ as your savior. That's it, that's what the word says. Knowing that if you are truly saved, that Christ will make the changes in you a little at a time to make you a better person with each passing day. I also like that you were accepted from day one when you enter a Protestant church. You didn't have to do this that or the other to become a member. Christ accepts you today, exactly the way you are and he'll make the changes as he sees fit. It just felt to me, like it was the way I was suppose to go.

Now, I always believed in Christ, so I never considered any of the other religions out there.

 

[Grog]

I was born Catholic, but now consider myself to be a Diest

 

[Toby'sFriend]

Protestant. We attend a United Methodist Church but I'm probably more Non-Denominational. We "Church Shopped" for quite awhile. To me it seemed that many of the Christian religions are very focused on condeming everybody who doesn't follow their particular beliefs to Hell. I just have a hard time believing that God is so bent on keeping naughtly/nice lists that he is going to send you off to an eternal fiery demise for allowing your brain to THINK that what your Pastor is saying might not be the absolute truth.

We settled on our particular church because we really like the Pastor, staff, and youth program. I especially like the amount of charitable work our congregation does in the community. To me that is more what God is about than memorizing Bible Verses and the Apostles Creed.

 

[olbear]

I have always been Baptist. But joined a Southern Baptist Church in 1982. www.firstbaptist.org

I love my church Family and I have great respect for my FAITH. I believe in Salvation through Jesus Christ and His shed blood for me on calvary. I believe Baptism is your first step of obedience after salvation. But it is not neccesary to go to heaven. It is an expression of not only obedience, but also of following in Christ's footsteps and to show the change that has taken place in your life after salvation. The "old man" is dead and you are raised to walk in the newness of Christ and His example.

I believe in eternal security. Once saved, ALWAYS saved. God and His Son Jesus are not indian givers and therfore do not take their gift of salvation away when we stumble in our sins. I do believe we should seek His forgiveness everyday, but not through another "man". I believe as a chid of God I have a personal conneciton to ask for forgiveness, direction and guidence.

Blessings,
Winnie

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

I didn't even vote. I was raised a Baptist. I don't attend church now. I do beleive in God and Jesus and consider myself a Christian. I actually think all the religions fit together somehow and that's the right way. Not sure how they fit though.