So Much Confusion

Well you mentioned one thing in your description "Growing up I wasn't given much spiritual guidance" actually that's the reason you are so confused........its a simple concept if you try to learn a language right when you are small then you learn it with proper accent and if you try to do the same when you grow big you cant really pick it up in the right way, as you learn to reason things and your learning capacity goes down...... I feel that parents are to be blamed for this, they are supposed to make their children grow in that particular religion, but then in the end it is the child's decision if they want to follow that religion or no and I feel that it is perfectly fine if that particular person wants to follow that religion or not..... I follow it because my parents have brought me up that way and the second reason being I feel the power of god and I know that he does exists, I might not be able to prove that scientifically but then I feel that I don't really need to, as if that particular person does not have a personal encounter with god then you will never know god and what he is all about........and secondly science does not have an answer to many things so don't go by science for every thing...... Blessings !!!!

I believe there is a true religion. Because i was never confused. I never had any doubts or whatsoever. My spirit bares witness that i'm on the right path. I don't argue, because I believe i was never called to be God's defense attorney, but God's witness. if you ask me if i have questions about the things that happen in my life. I surely have. But not questions of his existence or what I believe in. The problem with "the thinker" as well as other men. They always try to understand and analyze God and His ways; but no finite man can fully understand the ways and mind of a finite God. They end up confused and discouraged... Continue mylotting walkinmyshoes

I was brought up in different churches and religions, I grew up and decided to raise my kids a certain religion. The one I most identified with but not completely agreed with. As my kids were going through their learning, I would tell them to learn what they needed to, to get through classes but to keep their mind open. It might not be right, but I do believe that since the Bible was written by man, it is not word for word correct. I go by the words spoken by Jesus but not whatever else is written, literally. It was the customs of the day and the times that "women covered their heads while worshiping" In the day the Bible was written, Jesus was hanged by his hands and his feet. But did you know that the hand was, in those days, from the elbow down and the feet, known from the knees down? I have never taken one religion and favored it over the other, who am I to judge what is the right or wrong religion? Who knows, I could be 100% right or 100% wrong. Condemning one religion or another is damnation in itself, I think. At least a person with some sort of belief system is on the right track as far as I'm concerned. I'm not the one who will be doing the judging in the end, so I can't judge anyone's beliefs, I can, however question it, not to do anything else, but learn. Religion is man made and not reliable. I think maybe everyone has a little bit of truth but not all of it in one place. I don't believe in evolution....the big bang theory? possibly.... there was a lot that happened before the human race came into being that we don't know about. If one is sitting and looking down, pondering the fate of those entering hell, what is the difference between us sitting here, pondering the truth of what is and what isn't the right or real religion? I do know there are different religions that have added or omitted words out of the Bible to suit their own needs. I think before anyone decides that they belong to the right religion, they need to take a look around and decide if they are being sheep led to slaughter or if they are making the best educated, informed decision that they could possibly make. Between my parents and siblings (there were 6 of us) there are many beliefs and disbelief's (if you will) and I can't say that any of them are completely right or wrong. Some of them are interesting and funny to me, but they are their beliefs none the less.......like I said before, who am I to judge?

I think it is believing that there is God, heaven and hell rather than choosing a religion is more important than anything else. It is your belief in God almighty- whether you are a christian or whatever religion you practice... . What is important that you have done good and is happy on what you are doing- helping those in need and being a good brother to your neighbor and to others is what matters here on earth.

Hello walkinmyshoes, believe me I've been there before and I've walked in those shoes before. I know what it feels like to feel confusion over all the different religions that are in the world. Normally I tend to stay away from these kinds of discussions because they can be so controversial. But if you'd really like to know what I believe and why, please feel free to add me as a friend and then you can pm me and we can talk about things. I do hope in the meantime that you will take comfort in knowing that there is someone out there that is greater than us human beings and I call it God or our higher power. Anyways this higher power loves every human being the same. The bible says that we are to study to show ourselves approved, a workman that studies needn't not be ashamed because he or she can rightly divide the word of truth. So what does all of this mean to you my friend? I'm sure you are asking. Anyhow what it basically mean is to study and pray. Take care and hopefully I will hear from you soon.

Perhaps you are closer to the truth than you realize. God does not belong to a religion. You have to question everything. Real truth will never change. Just like all the physics of the universe, everything about God will add up. If it doesn't, it's either man or you just don't understand God!!! Look at the universe around you then ask yourself. For a Being capable of creating all this, why is it so important that you BELIEVE??? It is important only to religions for without belief, religion has nothing. Hell exists only as a tool to scare people who won't believe into believing. Think!!! If God had a problem with you, wouldn't He be smart enough to FIX you??? As far as Heaven goes, we will all know God's unconditional love that will heal all hurt!!! Life is the education of God's children. We are meant to THINK!!

You're in the middle of the road wondering where to go.There's nothing wrong about having your own style or your own belief.There are common features in every and each belief.Hell is when you don't believe anything and don't trust anyone.The world seems dark and cold.I have experienced this many times.Some people think God is like servant, always ready to do something for them.It's just a fear of responsibility.Some are afraid of almighty God who can punish them any minute for any mistake.It's weakness.People of any religion who find LOVE in God,are heading in the right direction.