Different religions on mylot...

I am Pagan. "Pagan" is kind of an umbrella term for a group of religions, and exactly which religions fit under that term is sometimes a hot topic of debate. Wicca is probably the most well known religion, but modernly practiced versions of ancient religions from all over the world also fit this title. My specific beliefs are Celtic, most commonly associated with the British Isles. I believe in multiple deities, both male and female. I celebrate holidays which mark the turning of seasons, as well as personal milestones in my life. My primary Goddess is a mother figure to me, and I first came to know her when I was four years old. I believe that when I die I will travel into the Otherwold, where my spirit will continue its journey. Whether than journey will lead me to Earth again I do not yet know, but I believe it is possible.

In my life I have been Catholic, Buddhist, and even a Baptist preacher, but anything I say about thses various beliefs would be colored by my personal experiences and probably not very objective. Might I suggest that you read Huston Smith's "The Religions of Man". It is widely considered the best book ever written explaining the various world religions.

You are right. There must be people belonging to 20 to 25 different religions, pouring their thoughts here. That is better for us to know view points from every religion. The major religions are Christiany, Hinduism, Islam, Chinese religion?, Buddhism, Jainism, Zorastrian, etc etc.

I hover between Christianity and Zoroastrianism. Mostly I am digusted by the attitudes of my fellow Christians to those who differ from them in some way. I have seen Republican Christians say that no-one can be Democrat and Christian (and vice versa), I have see conservatives call liberals sinners, I have seen articles dripping with virtiol attacking fellow christians who disagree by as much as a jot or tittle from those who penned the article. Frankly, I'd much rather not be associated with those who have hijacked the term 'Christian.'

I was raised Methodist but have changed since then. I am now a member of The Church Of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints, commonly called Mormon. I believe I joined this church in 1993. It has totally changed my life and I am so greatful to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ for their sacrafices on my behalf. I try really hard to live a rightous life. I make mistakes but know that as a result of Jesus's sacrifice, I can repent and try again tomorrow. I know that the choices we make here on this earth will determine where we are when we die. I long to spend eternity with my family, Heavenly Father and Jesus

I am a christian as well. I do beleive in God and what the bible says but so far i have not found a church I want to go to. I am thinkin gabout making my own church. Would be about nature and how Gods beauty is everywhere.

I am not religous. I consider myself spiritual, instead. I grew up attending a Christian church and as I got older, I was interested in learning more about other religions. I started attending many churches of different faiths... I was very much turned off by the Dogma in religion and decided to find my own truth. I believe in a loving God, not a punishing God that should be feared. I think fear and love are opposites. My beliefs include the belief of a 'Higher Power', afterlife, karma, dharma, angels and spirit guides. I practice meditation and prayer on a regular basis. I believe we all have a direct connect to God. I believe we are all 'of God'. I beleieve we are here to learn (experience) for God and to help others' along the way (physically, emotionally, spiritually, monetarily...any way we can). Treating others the way I want to be treated is a 'cardinal rule' that I live by.

I am also Christian, but I'd rather call myself Presbyterian, to give people a better idea of what group of Christians I belong to. What group of Christians are you in? Just as Muslims are divided into Shiite and Sunni, and Jews have a number of sub-groups of their own. "Christian" is awfully general, in my opinion.

i was baptised a roman catholic/christian. but i have not practiced (meaning go to church) any of it since i was 18 and moved out of the house. i had always had objections and questions towards the catholic church and since my questions were answered with demands of "BELIEVE WHAT I TELL YOU AND NOTHING ELSE" comments, it turned me down. and after doing my own reaserch on the catholic church i've realized i'm not putting my children through the same thing and i will let them decide on their on what religion / path they would like to chose since they have to believe and have a full understanding of the religion which they can't do until they're teens or adults. i still consider myself a christian since christians have many denominations branching from it. i believe in god and jesus, i haven't read the bible, but when my children are older i will tell them all about it. i live mylife caring and being kind towards others and trying not to judge those. i never say they anyone is evil, or do i have any objections towards a persons sexuality or race and i respect other religions as well. i feel i'm living my life well even though i don't attend church...i have my reasons.

Much has been written about religions by this time on your discussion. I would share my thoughts. Religiion is a set of principles and rituals that explain and suggest the existence of the super natural force one beleive and quite often is dogmatic and suggestive. I am a born hindu but a free religion man.The subtle difference between religion and spiritualism need to be understood and there lies the freedom. If religion is a cult spiritualism is the free and independent research and search of god and the self. Knowing the self is knowing the god since one is the universal energy and the other a a part of it though seperated. From the explanation i find all old schools of thought suggested different deities and masters and worship for individual needs. Later spiritual masters may be by realizing the un focussewd attention of the people suhggessted the single force or god concept and came the difference. In fact both are the same . there is one and only one universal energy in the universe and there cannot be a second energy since the second is also merged with the one. But the different deity concept in Pagan and Hibnduism the old religions of the world is more simple and easy to comprehend for the primitive mind . It is like this. We have only one mother and she may be in different moods. sometimes she may be ferocious, and some other time sober but both is mother. similarly the different deity concept is also based on the same god but in different perceptions. It is better to be spiritual than religious. being religious you are committed and is a prisoner of accepted principles. One need to have the freedom of thinking else there would not have been different religion in the world, a fact even the founders and promoters of the various religions often forget.

i am a sikh by religion , just like bible is the holy book of christians, guru granth sahib is our holy book and the most sacred place for sikhs is the golden temple of Amritsar, which was made by our 5 th guru (preacher/ teacher about 400 yrs back), it is made on tank and people even take dip in the holy water, i am a radha swami too (it doesnt means i have converted), we have a guru (religiou teacher) there who tell us or preach us about God, so i believe that God is within us and we can find him there only, although there are much deeper things, but i dont know i will be able to explain them clearly to you.

why should you care about other religions if you've chosen yours already and will not be changing? i'm not trying to get a - rating from you but seriously, why care?

I am a Spiritualist, and I am in the making to become a GODDESS. there, nuff said.