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There was one day
I realized that I knew what I had been taught to believe, but I had no idea what "I" really believed. I realized the only way to figure that out was to throw out everything I'd been taught, examine my basic beliefs and experiences about the universe, the meaning of life, etc., read, study, think and then rebuild my belief system from scratch. Now this was only able to happen after some years of growing doubts, so you gave good advice about taking it slow, because that first step is a doozy. To go from having a pat answer for everything to having no answer for anything is absolutely disorienting and terrifying. At first you feel as if you are drowning and there is no firm ground beneath you. And then you put your feet down and realize you can touch and you're going to be just fine. I'm not saying it isn't a long, exhausting, scary swim to shore, but you soon realize you're not in any real danger and the benefit is this... for the first time in my life I could claim full possession of what I believed and practiced. I became immune to being swayed by others beliefs though open to hearing their experiences. It was one of the hardest and best things I ever did. I would wish the process on everyone... for themselves and the future of this planet.
posted by
TVBlogger
on October 21, 2006 at 12:07 PM
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Kid, I've never heard of a baha'i. I'm going to have to look that up.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on October 21, 2006 at 10:50 AM
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Who would I be?
I'd still be me, but I would change my outward religion to reflect my true beliefs. That's what happened when I changed from being a Baha'i back to being Christian (and specifically Catholic).
posted by
kidnykid
on October 21, 2006 at 10:49 AM
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You need the belief in Jesus to live and breath.
There is a difference.
If it works for you, that's good. Someday, maybe you won't need the crutch but until then, you know my thoughts. As long as you don't go around killing people or telling everyone else they have to believe what you believe, we'll get along.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on October 21, 2006 at 10:49 AM
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Jesus is my rock
Jesus is both my anchor and my rock. Clutch? Yes, perhaps. Although that's usually a term used by those who don't truly understand what it means to put your full trust in the Lord. Clutch to some means that we need Jesus to live and move and breath. Well, actually yes we do...at least I do. Faith in Christ is believing what we cannot see with our eyes. And, I'm proud to say he is my clutch!
posted by
Cindy7
on October 21, 2006 at 10:33 AM
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