Thread: What do you believe in?

Originally Posted by JGS

I believe that belief and faith are private matters.

Almost each time someone brings this type of discussion into a public forum or community things seem to go badly.

I agree...that said, everyone should believe in something, so I believe I'll have another beer.

Cheers,
Ed

I was reared in a strict fundamentalist Christian home. My Church attendance in the last 18 months, has been 'spotty' at best.
However, during that period, I have had some time to examine things and reflect on them. I am beginning to see that I no longer 'buy' the teachings I was raised with, wholesale.
This may be a facet of maturing, or it may not. I cannot say. But I can see that there is definitely merit to some other belief systems.
I know I will have to contemplate a lot of things, at a much deeper level than I have to date.
I'll have to revisit this thread in another year, or two.

"Curmudgeons need love, too."

I was born with infinite possibilities, baptised protestant, educated catholic, and haven't set foot in any place of worship for years (with the exception of weddings, funerals and baptisms). I currently consider my belief system to be buddhist with bits and pieces of suplemental material from other faiths. Buddhism, like other faiths, does not have all the answers and encourages you to find the missing pieces where you can. I'll leave my post at that, since it's very difficult to say anything about religion without offending someone.

I must say...I'm utterly amazed at two things about and within this thread:
1. The diversity of the faiths and belief systems we have represented.
2. How well everyone seems to be getting along! Usually there are fights and bickering about these things, but I haven't seen that here.

This community is awesome. You guys kick ass. It seems that everyone here has the proper "whatever works for you" mentality, regardless of their belief system. I am truly delightfully surprised.