Do you still have the same beliefs as your parents did?

My mother has always believed in God.. We were members of a couple different churches as I was growing up.. But we moved around quite a bit so there wasnt really any speific religion that we followed.. I havent found a speific church to go to; I am not sure when I will join one.. I have some of her believe but not all of them.. I have also added beliefs from other people along the way.. So basically my many beliefs are a little of this and a little of that.. To create my own belief system..

Definitely not! This has been an issue for me. My parents are evangelical Christians and church planters/pastors. My whole childhood and early adulthood was spent learning about the Bible, missionaries, and trying to get everyone around us to believe this way in order to become "better people". Church planting caused us to move about every 3 years, so it was hard for me to really get a taste of the world outside of my family. We lived in poor, violent neighborhoods where it was easy to see that following God changed people. However, I no longer think that God had anything to do with it, but that a belief in hope, positive people, support, and inertia was what really helped people change their situation. I have given serious consideration to Islam, Hinduism, mysticism, etc. but about a year ago I realized that I am happiest as an atheist. I don't need a belief in God or the supernatural in order to make sense of the world and my experiences. I also love knowing that there is so much more to be learned through science! This has caused some tension since I am always around religious people (Christians, Muslims, and HIndus!), but at the end of the day they respect me for my lifestyle. :)

I grew up in church, as a matter of fact, I was going to church nine months before I was born, so I grew up in the church, but I didn't grow in the church. It wasn't until I got outside of the ceremonies and traditions of the church that I realized I had the same beliefs but I believed differently. I know Jesus is my savior and I don't think we really know it until we have to call on him. We can raise our children in the church but we cannot protect them from life. My children know God through our example, we live what we preach because kids can see fake a mile away. Some of my family have turned their backs on God while I have drawn closer to him because of what they've shown themselves to be.

I don't know really what the believe of my parents are. They are both raised with a believe (not the same) and I know my dad was suddenly not believing anymore (I doubt he ever did). At a certain point he decided to believe or at least he put a bible next to his bed preaching around (although he was not and still is not a great example of how one should live and love and respect). I think the elder you get or the more life experiences you get the more you know. It's a good thing to discover and develop yourself. If the beliefs your parents raised you with are not working for you, there is no need to hold close to it. If everybody would be the same there wouldn't be so many different beliefs. I am surely not a christian or believing in what my parents (once?) believed or still believe or claim to believe if they are in need. I am also not a person that needs a god (esp not if he is male and looks down on women) to have a better life. I don't waste my time with praying, hoping for the best. If it's worth to me I am active, I go for it, fight for my rights. I also don't need a hero or someone to rescue or save me. I also never had an idol or someone I would call my great example. I will not blame anyone else if I fail or things don't work out the way I want or wanted or expected. And if I succeed I thank myself since I worked very hard for it and I can be proud at what I did for me, or my kids.

As for religious beliefs, I still sharekind of the same ones with my parents. But not because I trust them so much that I don't think about it, but after several years of thinking and pondering opinions and evidences. I myself don't believe in religions and that we as humans could get to know the supernatural power which created us/the earth. I don't know if my parents believe in a supernatural power as me, but I do know they're not religious, and nor am I.

My mother sent me to Sunday School but neither of my parents attended church. Just as I was getting bored with Sunday School a new pastor started a Youth Club so I stayed in contact with church. When I was 15 the church took a group of people to hear Billy Graham preach. That night I decided to ask Jesus into my heart, which was how it was described in those days. My life as a Christian began at that point and continues to this day. Both my parents and my brother later made their own decisions. I am pleased to hear your good news, although I have not heard of Creative Meditation but whatever this is it has evidently been what you needed and led you to a relationship with God. Thank you for sharing.

My parents and I, including my wife have the same spiritual beliefs, I was raised as a Catholic and remained to be one and doing our best to observe what is being expected of us as long as I live. We may have different beliefs here in this discussion but we are one in enriching our spiritual lives. I respect whatever beliefs you and our fellow mylotters have right now. Thanks

My parents were converts and i love what they chose. I do believe the the Lord and My family goes to church and prays to the Lord. I follow the same. I do as my family does. It is good to have a connection with God. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.