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Cosy, what I have found is that you really don't need a church
to tell you to be nice to people and do what's right. If you can't figure that out on your own, a religion isn't going to help you.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on September 26, 2006 at 7:05 AM
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Successwarrior
Goodmorning! In my experience, I grew up as a Jehovah's Witness, and I till' this day struggle to shake off their narrowing ways. I found some peace at last, and in my sole opinion, everyone can reach their "higher power", whatever it is, without the need for "church". In fact, I've been highly discouraged with the many atrocities I've seen within organizations 
. I follow karma, do the best I can, and hope I'm on the right track. 
posted by
cosy
on September 26, 2006 at 6:44 AM
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Tony, that's the best way. If they wouldn't cause so many problems,
I would have nothing against religion. The killing is terrible and I hate the fact that religions are trying to limit what our schools can teach our children.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on September 25, 2006 at 12:31 PM
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Xeno, I just don't think that religions have the answers
Find someone that isn't looking for money or power to get spiritual answers. You'll be better off.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on September 25, 2006 at 12:29 PM
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Adherence, that is!
posted by
Antonionioni
on September 25, 2006 at 12:24 PM
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SW:
Quite right. Respect people's beliefs - if they also respect yours, and don't advocate forced aderence to theirs. Simple. Beliefs derive from what kind of person you are and what background you come from. Both of those things are outside everyone's control.
posted by
Antonionioni
on September 25, 2006 at 12:23 PM
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actually we agree
religion is personal
each individual has to decide which is best.
posted by
Xeno-x
on September 25, 2006 at 12:10 PM
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Xeno, I would have to disagree with you this time
I can see some merit in looking at each religion to see what they teach out of curiosity but not to base your life of. It's like checking out every motorcycle you can find before you purchase your minivan.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on September 25, 2006 at 10:35 AM
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Gome, Osama is a great example of what it's like to aim for one religion
"Well, not his religion, of course," a Christian might say.
"Whose then? Wait, wait, let me guess. YOURS!"
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on September 25, 2006 at 10:31 AM
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Blonde, that's how it should be.
You probably find your life better because of this.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on September 25, 2006 at 10:29 AM
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okay
doesn't matter the religion.
what matters is seeking, finding, and following the teachings in each religion that make each of us a better person. then discovering how to live those teachings.
posted by
Xeno-x
on September 25, 2006 at 9:51 AM
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SuccessWarrior -- there is a guy named Osama Bin Laden that is leading a
movement that is basicaly advancing the same idea.
posted by
gomedome
on September 25, 2006 at 8:26 AM
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Successwarrior
I feel that God makes it easy to worship him, but people/humans throw in the garbage and lies about religion and how we should live our lives and what we should think.
I have felt led by God as far as I can remember and I listen to him rather than man.
Great Post!
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on September 25, 2006 at 6:38 AM
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