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TheRadiantSeraphim
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 Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:28 pm Post subject: Out of curiosity: Who here belongs to a non-Abrahamic Faith? |
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I ask this out of curiosity, since after my poem, the question came to my mind...
How many people here belong to a non-Abrahamic faith? What I mean by a non-Abrahamic faith is a faith that more or less does not originate from the Biblical figure, Abraham. Essentially, I am asking how many people here are not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim. It is not meant to be a condescending question to anyone by all means, but a question out of curiosity.
I will admit that I simply just...believe in God, and try not to really call myself anything for with my rigid and narrow mind, I feel labels will only confuse people when it comes to me. Hopefully, this topic is not too touchy for anyone... |
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I am neither Christian, Jew, or Muslim. I am, as I think we all are, a child of God. I'm sure the supreme being that I believe exists is a far cry from the God of organized religions. Interesting topic, RadiantSeraphim.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:21 am Post subject: |
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I was raised Catholic and non-denominational Christian. I am now...agnostic...I guess. I believe that there is a Creative Force/Higher Power. IDK that it is GOD. IDK that it requires giving up money or control or attending services at certain time in certain place.
That being said, I try to respect all religions and the people who believe in them. Can't claim to be perfect at that. |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:43 am Post subject: |
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I was raised in the Methodist Church and like most kids, didn't question the dogma. When I became old enough to question, I did quite alot of it! Actually, my beliefs lean towards earth based 'religions'. Respecting nature and the natural world, natural order of things, is respecting "God". I, too, respect other religions and beliefs and hope that my beliefs are respected in turn. Doesn't always happen, but I can deal with it.
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TheRadiantSeraphim
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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I been reading on Hinduism and I am growing an interest in the faith. It seems to fit my philosophy, but I do not seem to have the Indian Culture Appreciation skills to really feel comfortable considering myself one.
Thank you for everyone posting here so far. I look forward to seeing who else has thoughts on this matter.
Sincerely,
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RibZ
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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| stargazer wrote: |
| I was raised in the Methodist Church and like most kids, didn't question the dogma. When I became old enough to question, I did quite alot of it! Actually, my beliefs lean towards earth based 'religions'. Respecting nature and the natural world, natural order of things, is respecting "God". I, too, respect other religions and beliefs and hope that my beliefs are respected in turn. Doesn't always happen, but I can deal with it. |
Do you mean something like Wicca? |
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Shining Star
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Wicca....not really. Many of the "old" religions were nature based. Druidism, Native American, etc. I don't catagorize my beliefs as belonging to any one 'religion'. How about you?
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:36 am Post subject: |
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I don't follow any religion. I believe that every moment of every day is spiritual. I am always becoming the person I was meant to be, so life is spiritual by its very nature.  |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with you. I think the creative spirit, the spirit of life, is in everything in nature....water, trees, animals, people, etc. I celebrate that spirit and give thanks to it, and for it.
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| stargazer wrote: |
| I agree with you. I think the creative spirit, the spirit of life, is in everything in nature....water, trees, animals, people, etc. I celebrate that spirit and give thanks to it, and for it. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject: A Course In Miracles |
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Hi, I am a student of A Course in Miracles. My belief is if it points at light it is from God.
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TheRadiantSeraphim
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:17 am Post subject: |
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Essentially, what I believe in is this quote:
"There is one God, man calls it by many names." --The Vedas
Essentially, I think God is so limitless that almost anything is possible. Evolution probably happened, but under divine design's will, etc. But paradoxically, fate is free will.
Sincerely,
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| I was raised Southern Baptist but have since left the Christian faith entirely to travel a solitary path of witchcraft. |
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I was raised Roman Catholic, baptized Pentecostal when I was 19. I attended almost every church in town during my "quest", as I call it. I now consider myself Buddhist. But I do have a God of my understanding that I believer is the source of all life. I experienced a traumatic event about 4 years ago, and I met a Buddhist that offered meditation as a remedy, and it worked. So I've stuck with it.
Truly this moment is all that I have, and I try to make the most of every minute of my life. The past is history, the future is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.  |
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I was born Roman Catholic, raised High Anglican and as someone already mentioned, I called it my quest also trying to find answers about religion. I went to every church known practically and received little or no support. It came to the point where I found it wasn't about religion, as it was more about status. I was around 13 when I decided to step away from it all. I was a solitary withch. Then I found Wicca, but out grew it a year later and found my own path. I have been a practicing Pagan Witch since I was 14 and when I discovered my roots, I decided to blend them. I am 56 today. I am Celtic/North American Indian (Cherokee ) and I also follow an Earth based path. I believe in balance, therefore I believe in The God and The Goddess, light and dark, good and bad, positive and negative. I also strongly believe in Karma. I can honestly say I have never been judged and always accepted, so I also believe I am blessed. That's not to say I haven't seen the intolence in the world, I have. I do the best I can do and the little I do for Mother Earth, being one person, makes me feel that I have made a difference.
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