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i used to be such a good christian...i prayed all the time, whenever i wasn't doing anything. i talked to God about everything that went on in my life. I avoided any situations where I would be tempted to sin. Then, everything just...stopped. I stopped caring if God listened to me...I stopped trying to not sin.... and now I just question everything about religion period. It all just seems like something made up a long time ago by people who were terrified of death, so they made up Heaven and Hell.
Are these signs of questioning the Lord, or becoming agnostic? Or atheist?
That is one humorous sentence right there. As though you are showing symptoms of some disorder. Obviously, you are questioning your belief, which is a good thing. You should question religion, but that does not necessarily mean you are going to move away from religion. It just means you are thinking for yourself and interpreting what you hear and read instead of being herded. Good for you.
That is the common theme I am referring to, not just with you but with many different people.
The words I should have highlighted in JohnSnownw's post was "instead of being herded" it implies a certain mindless wandering...my intention wasn't to get away from the poster's original question but that is why I responded.
And yes NeedKarma there is nothing wrong with questioning religious beliefs. And no I am not challenging a "theme" because it differs from my opinion.
Quote;JohnSnownw agrees: Yup, this is very true. Though I see you still answered the question after me, again
Yes John, (Brotherhood of the wolf) but at least I was brave enough to admit my beliefs. I'm always afraid the word atheism is going to trigger massive bombardment disagreements. LOL, I love talking religion but wish I could remove the judgement option. :-)
Very true, it is difficult for us non-believers to mention our take. I was going to follow up with something more profound here, but I deleted it fearing what I said would be misconstrued. So, I suppose, case-in-point Greg
Back on the subject..... Does anyone feel that it is unfair to bring a specific (or any)religion to a child who has no ability to define their own logical opinion? I don't believe I know anyone who wasn't raised believing in god. Quote:: Mahal_kitta9---
I used to be such a good christian...i prayed all the time, whenever i wasn't doing anything. i talked to God about everything that went on in my life. I avoided any situations where I would be tempted to sin. Then, everything just...stopped. I stopped caring if God listened to me...I stopped trying to not sin
Back on the subject..... Does anyone feel that it is unfair to bring a specific (or any)religion to a child who has no ability to define their own logical opinion? I don't believe I know anyone who wasn't raised believing in god. Quote:: Mahal_kitta9---
I used to be such a good christian...i prayed all the time, whenever i wasn't doing anything. i talked to God about everything that went on in my life. I avoided any situations where I would be tempted to sin. Then, everything just...stopped. I stopped caring if God listened to me...I stopped trying to not sin
I don't think it is unfair to create a foundation of beliefs in a young person but ultimately a relationship with God is quite personal and must be found by that individual.
Back on the subject..... Does anyone feel that it is unfair to bring a specific (or any)religion to a child who has no ability to define their own logical opinion? I don't believe I know anyone who wasn't raised believing in god.
As I believe I am following the truth, I would want my child to grow up learning the truth...
When I was growing up and questions about other religions arose, our minister (who happened to be my father) answered them, sometimes incorrectly unfortunately. I had wished then, and now realize it was a valid wish, that representatives of other religions could have been brought in to our church as guest speakers and Bible class guests.
If I were raising children again, I would definitely present what I believe but also take my child to the library to do a literature review and find out what other religions teach, and then take my child to other churches, mosques, synagogues, etc. and talk with those of other faiths.
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