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what religion did you chose
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Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
I have decided on no religion, and realized that was best for me in my early teens when I really began to move away from Christianity.
cardero
Citizen Mod
WIth six you get eggroll.
whereismynotecard
Treasure Hunter
I chose a lack of religion, because I honestly do not believe in anything that any religion says is true. 
Dunemeister
Well-Known Member
I have chosen Christianity, using rationalism and free thought as my guide.
I didn't choose my religion.
BucephalusBB
ABACABB
God wanted me to be atheist.
BruceDLimber
Well-Known Member
Greetings!
Greetings!
I'm a Baha'i as the specific and direct results of extensive reading, prayer, investigation, research, evalutation, and observation. (Please note that this sort of thing is explicitly encouraged--indeed, commanded!--by the Baha'i scriptures, and that one can't "inherit" Baha'i membership from one's parents.)
And I made this decision on Sunday September 12, 1971, at about 4 or 5 pm in the late afternoon.
Further, my search has since been buttressed by over 37 1/2 years as a Baha'i during which I have NOT ONCE found any reason to regret this decision!
And please note that I freely stipulate that religious beliefs are subjective and that objective proof isn't typically available! This really presents no problem, however, because there are many considerations and decisions that are similarly subjective and ofetn not proveable by objective criteria, determinations that everyone makes all the time. Love and marriage are a good example.
And this is buttressed by the various scriptures themselves!
Not only do multiple scriptures encourage or command investigation (e.g., "Test the spirits"0, but they also assure us that we will be assisted in doing this (such as "Seek and ye shall find!").
So while all this is mostly a subjective process, it is nonetheless a very important and extremely rewarding endeavor!
Best,
Bruce
Greetings!
I'm a Baha'i as the specific and direct results of extensive reading, prayer, investigation, research, evalutation, and observation. (Please note that this sort of thing is explicitly encouraged--indeed, commanded!--by the Baha'i scriptures, and that one can't "inherit" Baha'i membership from one's parents.)
And I made this decision on Sunday September 12, 1971, at about 4 or 5 pm in the late afternoon.
Further, my search has since been buttressed by over 37 1/2 years as a Baha'i during which I have NOT ONCE found any reason to regret this decision!
And please note that I freely stipulate that religious beliefs are subjective and that objective proof isn't typically available! This really presents no problem, however, because there are many considerations and decisions that are similarly subjective and ofetn not proveable by objective criteria, determinations that everyone makes all the time. Love and marriage are a good example.
And this is buttressed by the various scriptures themselves!
Not only do multiple scriptures encourage or command investigation (e.g., "Test the spirits"0, but they also assure us that we will be assisted in doing this (such as "Seek and ye shall find!").
So while all this is mostly a subjective process, it is nonetheless a very important and extremely rewarding endeavor!
Best,
Bruce
trinity2359
Active Member
I choose my religion after being raised in an atheistic household:
Age 22 - baptized Jehovah's Witness - with little religious education they seemed to have everything worked out biblically because they study it so much, but lacked spirituality.
Age 24 - Baptized Episcopalian - had lots of spirituality - loved the ritual/liturgy
Age 26 - Confirmed Episcopalian - too liberal in theology.
Age 28 - Baptized/Confirmed Latter Day Saint (Mormon) - Loved the theology and community. However when I went to teach my kids, realized I really didn't have a testimony.
Age 40...- Awaiting Confirmation into Roman Catholic Church - I am HOME, kicking and screaming part of the way, but feel the detours were worth it.
Age 22 - baptized Jehovah's Witness - with little religious education they seemed to have everything worked out biblically because they study it so much, but lacked spirituality.
Age 24 - Baptized Episcopalian - had lots of spirituality - loved the ritual/liturgy
Age 26 - Confirmed Episcopalian - too liberal in theology.
Age 28 - Baptized/Confirmed Latter Day Saint (Mormon) - Loved the theology and community. However when I went to teach my kids, realized I really didn't have a testimony.
Age 40...- Awaiting Confirmation into Roman Catholic Church - I am HOME, kicking and screaming part of the way, but feel the detours were worth it.
sandandfoam
Veteran Member
I didn't choose it either. It's inside me, peeling back the layers so that I can experience it is the journey as far as I'm concerned.
I became my own religion @ 29, but I still go to my local Catholic Church to light a few candles and meditate. I remain sentimentally fond of Christianity, though I distance myself from the dogma of any sect, and identify as a non-denominational believer.
rheff78
I'm your huckleberry.
Just out of curiosity, why do you go to the Catholic Church?