Shoud I become religous?

[HANUMAN]

I have a friend that once said you can tell what I believe by how I live , words not needed. Same person also said that its like shoe size , its not one size fits all. AND same person said its all of us looking at the same mountain. We will each have a different perspective , but its the same mountain. The fact that you even think about such things with such sincerity is a WONDERFUL LIGHT in this world.

 

[Minor Axis]

Oh, and one thing: it is not "being religious." That is absolute bullshit hypocrisy. People who truly follow a religious set of beliefs think not of their actions as "being religious," but more of living out their faith in the real world. You may offend people if you think of it this way, as if you are just trying to fit in, as you did before.

I agree with your post SSL.

Btw, I have news for you (orig author)- you are all ready religious whether you like it or not. It all boils down to what you believe. The problem I see is that organized religions mostly have a very specific set of beliefs. I realize it's not this simple but for many Christians, it's believe in Christ or be damned. The same for Mormons? How about Muslims, believe in Mohammed or else?

Who's to say who is right or not? Christians are not the largest group, but most of them are convinced they are the only ones who are right, just like EVERY OTHER religious group on the planet.

Who the heck really knows? If you feel it and are ready to swallow XX dogma (replace XX with church name) hook, line, and sinker, be my guest. If you feel that is the right way to go, do so.

So here is my pitch for Agnostic. If you don't feel like you have adequate info, I don't believe any caring loving God would hold it against you for not being able to make a commitment for lack of evidence. I don't care what anyone tells you, there is no book of truth out there that will answer all of your questions with 100% guarantee. Everything we have today has been written by man, then rewritten, transcribed, interpreted, rewritten again, and vetted by a religious organization somewhere. And you know what- they all want you to believe what they believe. It's that simple.

Whatever you do don't let them hold burning in hell over your head.

 

[Ashl33]

i have sort of the same issue..
ive never had a religon, but ive never learned anything about any of them to know about any of it..
id like to get involved in one, maybe learn about it...

 

[GraceAbounds]

i have sort of the same issue..
ive never had a religon, but ive never learned anything about any of them to know about any of it..
id like to get involved in one, maybe learn about it...

Grab a practical application study Bible and start reading it. It will take a couple of years. Don't rush it. Honestly seek God with your heart, mind, and soul - He will meet you there. It is really not any more complicated than that.

Once you know the Spirit of God has taken up residence within your soul you will feel compelled to move to do the Lord's work; this will bring you into contact (naturally) with others that have a desire to serve/help/love others with the power of God as well. Though not done for personal satisfaction, it does bring a joy to one's soul like no other.

Through any storm of life, even though you will still feel pain on this earth, you will be faithfully anchored and to the depths of your soul even in the midst of any pain there will be a burning flame of joy/thankfulness in your heart.

You'll see people and circumstances with a different perspective - with a Godly/Biblical perspective ... this brings peace, forgiveness, love, and grace to you and through you to others. It also enables control freaks to stop being so dominating, it enables mousy people to stop being walked on, it enables critical people to give a measure of mercy to others because they recognize and are conscious of their own shortcomings and are not ashamed of them but are inviting the Lord to shine light on those weaknesses and to make them strong in their weakness.

A spiritual life with God takes the focus off of everyone else's shortcomings and refocuses them on to you. This is the opposite of the world as the world likes to point fingers at everyone else, too prideful to focus on their own shortcomings. So everyone is pointing fingers at everyone else and no one is changing themselves. Pridefulness, arrogance, not wanting to bow down to any authority --- No, the world is much to 'good' for that type of thinking ... look at how well humans are running it. :ninja

So my bottom line advice to you is not to focus on others, their behavior, or how they treat you. Focus on seeking God and your own behavior.

Blessings to you on your journey. It is a lifelong journey. :nod:

 

[Ashl33]

Grab a practical application study Bible and start reading it. It will take a couple of years. Don't rush it. Honestly seek God with your heart, mind, and soul - He will meet you there. It is really not any more complicated than that.

Once you know the Spirit of God has taken up residence within your soul you will feel compelled to move to do the Lord's work; this will bring you into contact (naturally) with others that have a desire to serve/help/love others with the power of God as well. Though not done for personal satisfaction, it does bring a joy to one's soul like no other.

Through any storm of life, even though you will still feel pain on this earth, you will be faithfully anchored and to the depths of your soul even in the midst of any pain there will be a burning flame of joy/thankfulness in your heart.

You'll see people and circumstances with a different perspective - with a Godly/Biblical perspective ... this brings peace, forgiveness, love, and grace to you and through you to others. It also enables control freaks to stop being so dominating, it enables mousy people to stop being walked on, it enables critical people to give a measure of mercy to others because they recognize and are conscious of their own shortcomings and are not ashamed of them but are inviting the Lord to shine light on those weaknesses and to make them strong in their weakness.

A spiritual life with God takes the focus off of everyone else's shortcomings and refocuses them on to you. This is the opposite of the world as the world likes to point fingers at everyone else, too prideful to focus on their own shortcomings. So everyone is pointing fingers at everyone else and no one is changing themselves. Pridefulness, arrogance, not wanting to bow down to any authority --- No, the world is much to 'good' for that type of thinking ... look at how well humans are running it. :ninja

So my bottom line advice to you is not to focus on others, their behavior, or how they treat you. Focus on seeking God and your own behavior.

Blessings to you on your journey. It is a lifelong journey. :nod:

Where do i obtain one of these study bibles?

 

[Dana]

Dana, I do luv how you have to come in and ask, on every single serious thread, why in the world we are asking the forum this, as if we can't as the forum anything....

I just think this is something you need to decide for yourself... Only know what you should do and you alone. With subjects like religion you are always going to get the religious folks saying "oh yes certainly" and the nonreligious saying vice versa. You shouldn't do something because someone else says you should you should do it because you want to.

 

[Ashl33]

I just think this is something you need to decide for yourself... Only know what you should do and you alone. With subjects like religion you are always going to get the religious folks saying "oh yes certainly" and the nonreligious saying vice versa. You shouldn't do something because someone else says you should you should do it because you want to.

im pretty sure hes trying to figure it out for himself he just wants more information...

 

[ssl]

Grab a practical application study Bible and start reading it. It will take a couple of years. Don't rush it. Honestly seek God with your heart, mind, and soul - He will meet you there. It is really not any more complicated than that.

Once you know the Spirit of God has taken up residence within your soul you will feel compelled to move to do the Lord's work; this will bring you into contact (naturally) with others that have a desire to serve/help/love others with the power of God as well. Though not done for personal satisfaction, it does bring a joy to one's soul like no other.

Through any storm of life, even though you will still feel pain on this earth, you will be faithfully anchored and to the depths of your soul even in the midst of any pain there will be a burning flame of joy/thankfulness in your heart.

You'll see people and circumstances with a different perspective - with a Godly/Biblical perspective ... this brings peace, forgiveness, love, and grace to you and through you to others. It also enables control freaks to stop being so dominating, it enables mousy people to stop being walked on, it enables critical people to give a measure of mercy to others because they recognize and are conscious of their own shortcomings and are not ashamed of them but are inviting the Lord to shine light on those weaknesses and to make them strong in their weakness.

A spiritual life with God takes the focus off of everyone else's shortcomings and refocuses them on to you. This is the opposite of the world as the world likes to point fingers at everyone else, too prideful to focus on their own shortcomings. So everyone is pointing fingers at everyone else and no one is changing themselves. Pridefulness, arrogance, not wanting to bow down to any authority --- No, the world is much to 'good' for that type of thinking ... look at how well humans are running it. :ninja

So my bottom line advice to you is not to focus on others, their behavior, or how they treat you. Focus on seeking God and your own behavior.

Blessings to you on your journey. It is a lifelong journey. :nod:

I thought you were not trying to advertise! (I cannot think of a better word than advertise, at the moment; I just got up! )

Heh heh.

 

[GraceAbounds]

Where do i obtain one of these study bibles?

Pretty much at any book store.
Here is a link to a very 'easy reading' translation. A good beginner's Bible.
Amazon.com: Life Application Study Bible, New Living Translation: Tyndale House Publishers: Books
^ Clickety Click

Enjoy.

I thought you were not trying to advertise! (I cannot think of a better word than advertise, at the moment; I just got up! )

Heh heh.

I have stock in Bible publishing companies. I couldn't help myself. :ninja :24:

 

[Minor Axis]

Where do i obtain one of these study bibles?

Do yourself a favor and keep an open mind as you read it.