What are your religious beliefs, or lack thereof?

[luciferjohn]

Originally Posted by almostfamous

Thank you muh dear



I have my own reasons for not attending as well, in addition to what I already mentioned. Nothing scarred me for life or anything but things I witnessed happening as I grew up in the church. Preachers dallying with the secretary, yada yada. I grew up in a Pentecostal church... not the long hair, long skirts type, but more in resemblance of a 'soul church' . I love the music, others' dancing never bothered me but when some talked in tongues I became a little uncomfortable. It's something that I believe that exists, I have done it myself, but I feel it is too often faked and done for show.

I pretty well separated myself from the church when I moved out at 19. Once it was no longer required I found I didn't want to go anymore. I've visited here and there, even DATED a preacher back in 05. I've dabbled in other religions such as buddhism but I can't tear myself away from the fact that I cannot believe there is more than one God and the whole reincarnation thing kinda freaked me out too lol.

the whole speaking in tounges things is kinda creepy

[almostfamous]

Originally Posted by luciferjohn

and one element people will distort for their own means, well said friend,

Yep, I see people, some Christians, some not, twist the words of the Bible to suit their lifestyle... justify their actions, creating exemption. It's sad.

I, myself, believe in what the Bible represents but feel that with the changing of the times and the problems that we deal with now being so different that the stories told in it are VERY open to interpretation but also can be applicable to current dealings. I find truth in it as a whole but tend to shy away from some of it when it becomes a bit outlandish in how it sort of implies perfection is necessary to get into Heaven. I know of NOONE that is perfect, save me, and I don't want to be lonely up there by myself.

[almostfamous]

Originally Posted by luciferjohn

the whole speaking in tounges things is kinda creepy

Had I not been raised around it my whole life, it probably would freak me out too

[qsducks]

Originally Posted by almostfamous

Thank you muh dear



I have my own reasons for not attending as well, in addition to what I already mentioned. Nothing scarred me for life or anything but things I witnessed happening as I grew up in the church. Preachers dallying with the secretary, yada yada. I grew up in a Pentecostal church... not the long hair, long skirts type, but more in resemblance of a 'soul church' . I love the music, others' dancing never bothered me but when some talked in tongues I became a little uncomfortable. It's something that I believe that exists, I have done it myself, but I feel it is too often faked and done for show.

I pretty well separated myself from the church when I moved out at 19. Once it was no longer required I found I didn't want to go anymore. I've visited here and there, even DATED a preacher back in 05. I've dabbled in other religions such as buddhism but I can't tear myself away from the fact that I cannot believe there is more than one God and the whole reincarnation thing kinda freaked me out too lol.

As for myself...yeah I'm sure there is a god but the thing that really grates on my nerves is when the church comes out during elections and says do not support so and so candidate cuz he/she is prochoice but they don't say shyte about the death penalty or war. Can't have it both ways. Also our priest is such a butthead...the last time I went, he called the adults "now big boys & girls"...my adult daughter was flabbergasted...nobody laughed.

[almostfamous]

Originally Posted by qsducks

As for myself...yeah I'm sure there is a god but the thing that really grates on my nerves is when the church comes out during elections and says do not support so and so candidate cuz he/she is prochoice but they don't say shyte about the death penalty or war. Can't have it both ways. Also our priest is such a butthead...the last time I went, he called the adults "now big boys & girls"...my adult daughter was flabbergasted...nobody laughed.

To each his own, ya know. If asked, I stand by what I believe in. I've even known to be a bit cantankerous about it and a few pretty well refuse to speak to me now because of it but it's what I believe. As for Catholocism... well, not to ruffle anyone else's feathers but I've never bought into much at all of that faith. Priests who play the role of God allowing you to come to them and repent for your sins. I don't feel it was ever meant to be that way and definitely don't feel it's necessary for salvation. Your relationship with God is all that matters

[almostfamous]

damn, I didn't mean to kill the thread

[luciferjohn]

Originally Posted by almostfamous

damn, I didn't mean to kill the thread

it was slow moving already

[qsducks]

Originally Posted by almostfamous

To each his own, ya know. If asked, I stand by what I believe in. I've even known to be a bit cantankerous about it and a few pretty well refuse to speak to me now because of it but it's what I believe. As for Catholocism... well, not to ruffle anyone else's feathers but I've never bought into much at all of that faith. Priests who play the role of God allowing you to come to them and repent for your sins. I don't feel it was ever meant to be that way and definitely don't feel it's necessary for salvation. Your relationship with God is all that matters

Cuz its the crock of shyte faith. Oh yeah, go to confession..forget it. No thanks, I can confess to a tree thankyou very much. What I've never been able to figure out in the Catholic church is why do they insist on baptizing a baby for its sins? Huh? On one hand, they are prolife...ok have the baby, but what does that have to do with sin? Oh, right...mom & dad had sex...its a very sexist religion imo.

[Mariposa Traicionera]

Originally Posted by luciferjohn

the whole speaking in tounges things is kinda creepy

I think so too. And, while I don't believe in the Bible, I don't see how people who do can speak in tongues like they do in Pentecostal churches. It seems clear to me that the tongues mentioned in the book of Acts were actual languages.

[luciferjohn]

Originally Posted by qsducks

Cuz its the crock of shyte faith. Oh yeah, go to confession..forget it. No thanks, I can confess to a tree thankyou very much. What I've never been able to figure out in the Catholic church is why do they insist on baptizing a baby for its sins? Huh? On one hand, they are prolife...ok have the baby, but what does that have to do with sin? Oh, right...mom & dad had sex...its a very sexist religion imo.

sadly most of them started very sexist but most evolved over the years,catholocism is very odd with all the saints , virgin mary,(i thought it was the christ who was to be worshiped not his mom?)too many gods and im an odinist lol