Author Topic: What is it about your religion that for you makes you feel it is the right one? (Read 5904 times)

Hope · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:01:20 AM »

The ability to have a relationship with the Creator, rather than with a set of rules.

trippymonkey · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2018, 04:45:13 PM »

Religion IS a set of rules ?!!??!??!!?

Robbie · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2018, 06:10:41 PM »

Are you stating a fact, which wouldn't be unreasonable, or asking a question, Trippy?

trippymonkey · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2018, 08:47:21 PM »

A bit of both - MAYBE ?!!?

SteveH · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2018, 11:34:46 PM »

I'm a Christian because I was brought up a Christian in a Christian country. Had I been brought up in Afghanistan, I'd be a Muslim. If I'd been brought up in Myanmar, I'd be a Buddhist. I make no bones about that.

trippymonkey · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2018, 06:43:41 AM »

OK but that doesn't mean you have to ALWAYS be one, does it ?

Robbie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2018, 09:27:53 AM »

Quote from: Steve H on May 03, 2018, 11:34:46 PM

I'm a Christian because I was brought up a Christian in a Christian country. Had I been brought up in Afghanistan, I'd be a Muslim. If I'd been brought up in Myanmar, I'd be a Buddhist. I make no bones about that.

Is this a Christian country StevenH, many would disagree with you.

Rhiannon · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2018, 10:35:23 AM »

Culturally we are still Christian. Even more so when most of us were growing up.

I lost my faith because reasons. Paganism suits me because it fits with my experiences. And I can just do my thing with no rule book.

SteveH · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2018, 01:08:34 PM »

Quote from: Robbie on May 04, 2018, 09:27:53 AM

Is this a Christian country StevenH, many would disagree with you.

Historically Christian.

SusanDoris · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2018, 04:18:13 PM »

Quote from: Steve H on May 04, 2018, 01:08:34 PM

Historically Christian.

Explain.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2018, 05:28:32 PM »

Moderator As this is an old thread rejuvenated, worth pointing out that it's on the Faith Sharing Area - So please make sure you read the rules of the board and make sure you follow them

Robbie · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2018, 06:35:24 PM »

Quote from: Steve H on May 04, 2018, 01:08:34 PM

Historically Christian.

Oh yes and, as Rhi says, culturally Christian up to a point. Yet not a Christian country, there can be no such thing surely. A country is just land and water, the people in it give it character and that changes.

As for what is about my religion that makes me feel it is the right one, I feel my faith is right for me, it 'fits' and is part of who I am.

SteveH · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2018, 05:11:31 PM »

Quote from: SusanDoris on May 04, 2018, 04:18:13 PM

Explain.

I would have thought that that was crystal clear: Britain has been a Christian country for well over 1,000 years, and has a thoroughly Christian culture, even if the proportion of personally-committed believers is at an all-time low.

Rhiannon · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2018, 06:37:07 PM »

Quote from: Steve H on May 05, 2018, 05:11:31 PM

I would have thought that that was crystal clear: Britain has been a Christian country for well over 1,000 years, and has a thoroughly Christian culture, even if the proportion of personally-committed believers is at an all-time low.

Where I live the landscape is dotted with centuries old churches. In fact yesterday I visited an Anglo-Saxon one as I wanted to photograph the medieval wall paintings there. Culturally this country is Christian with a smattering of our pagan past. Both are highly visible in our landscape and that is something I value hugely.

SteveH · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2018, 08:18:54 PM »

Quote from: Rhiannon on May 05, 2018, 06:37:07 PM

Where I live the landscape is dotted with centuries old churches. In fact yesterday I visited an Anglo-Saxon one as I wanted to photograph the medieval wall paintings there. Culturally this country is Christian with a smattering of our pagan past. Both are highly visible in our landscape and that is something I value hugely.

Sheela-na-gig on Kilpeck (wherever that is) church - a nice confluence of Christian and pagan.

Robbie · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2018, 08:40:56 PM »

Kilpeck church is in Herefordshire.
http://kilpeckchurch.org.uk/

Sassy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2018, 05:23:50 AM »

Quote from: Steve H on May 03, 2018, 11:34:46 PM

I'm a Christian because I was brought up a Christian in a Christian country. Had I been brought up in Afghanistan, I'd be a Muslim. If I'd been brought up in Myanmar, I'd be a Buddhist. I make no bones about that.

So why are there so many Christians in so many Countries who were born and raised there?

Are you trying to tell me you still believe such a statement given that things started changing over 2,000 years ago. Surely even you can see the nonsense in that statement?

SteveH · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2018, 08:29:20 AM »

Quote from: Sassy on May 06, 2018, 05:23:50 AM

So why are there so many Christians in so many Countries who were born and raised there?

Are you trying to tell me you still believe such a statement given that things started changing over 2,000 years ago. Surely even you can see the nonsense in that statement?

What on earth are you on about?

Robbie · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2018, 11:15:59 AM »

I don't really understand what you mean, Sassy, unless you're saying there are many Christians abroad who were born here. Well - yes there are.

(Steven see my previous post about Kilpeck church for info)

Bramble · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2018, 12:07:24 PM »

Quote from: Robbie on May 05, 2018, 08:40:56 PM

Kilpeck church is in Herefordshire.
http://kilpeckchurch.org.uk/

This is near to where I live and my favourite church!

SteveH · « **Reply #21 on:** May 06, 2018, 01:23:01 PM »

Quote from: Robbie on May 06, 2018, 11:15:59 AM

I don't really understand what you mean, Sassy, unless you're saying there are many Christians abroad who were born here. Well - yes there are.

(Steven see my previous post about Kilpeck church for info)

Thanks for the info. A bit too far away for a visit, unfortunately.

Alan Burns · « **Reply #22 on:** December 14, 2018, 02:57:41 PM »

Christianity is all about God making Himself known to a somewhat reluctant mankind. Other religions are attempts by mankind to seek God.

BeRational · « **Reply #23 on:** December 14, 2018, 04:04:16 PM »

Quote from: Alan Burns on December 14, 2018, 02:57:41 PM

Christianity is all about God making Himself known to a somewhat reluctant mankind. Other religions are attempts by mankind to seek God.

So what?

Why does that make it right, rather than different?

Walt Zingmatilder · « **Reply #24 on:** December 14, 2018, 04:51:09 PM »

Quote from: BeRational on December 14, 2018, 04:04:16 PM

So what?

Why does that make it right, rather than different?

Because there is a hint of "I shall ignore you until I find you" or I'll try everything else first (St Augustine)?
Because the priority is your own effort rather than God?

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Author Topic: What is it about your religion that for you makes you feel it is the right one? (Read 5904 times)

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