What Religious Confession are you? - Page 2

gwinity · 05-09-2007, 01:29 AM

I consider myself an agnotsic theist - I do not know whether God or gods exist, but I'd like to think they do... and are off stirring microbes into life on other worlds.

I do not subscribe to any organsied religion, but find quiet spirituality in nature, meditation, and the people/aminals I love. That's enough for me.

I don't find spirituality in dance (at this stage) as I'm trill trying not to trip over my own feet. I dance for the sheer enjoyment of it, not for any deeper meaning.

Sara · 05-09-2007, 05:01 PM

My beliefs stem from two completely different sides of the family but it's not so much a religion but a mix of traditional beliefs from the two. So I chose other.

I believe that there is something out there but it is not a single entity but a presence or energy. It's everywhere and in everything. Every moment is destined, even when we believe that we have changed our destiny. I think everything happens for a reason whether we can see it or not, and that everything we do generates something else and leaves an imprint.

That's the basics. I believe that the energy presence does not interact with us directly, but simple watches over us (like a guardian angel) and helps us through signs and dreams etc. I don't believe it is the only presence, but other things exist under it (like managers in departments) and as part of it, like spirits and all sorts of paranormal/supernatural things.

Hence- I'm a very superstitious person

I believe you can access the future and that humans have allsorts of abilities they are unaware of and that we occasionally tap into them.

Thats the simple version.

sultan · 05-10-2007, 02:55 AM

The hostess of this thread asked for votes from dancers only. Therefore, I shall not post a vote in deference to her request. But if I may, my religion is Catholic of Sephardic Jewish background. And yes, there is a touch of Spanish Arabic in my blood line. I sincerely believe that all of Abahram's children should live in Peace.

KuteNurse · 05-10-2007, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sultan

The hostess of this thread asked for votes from dancers only. Therefore, I shall not post a vote in deference to her request. But if I may, my religion is Catholic of Sephardic Jewish background. And yes, there is a touch of Spanish Arabic in my blood line. I sincerely believe that all of Abahram's children should live in Peace.

I also believe I have some Jewish background because my Grandfather's last name is Jewish although, they were practicing Catholics...I think i will do some research on that topic.

I am from MN also. Whereabouts are you?

sultan · 05-10-2007, 04:20 AM

The Twin Cities, specifically St Paul. Duluth is a grand town.

KuteNurse · 05-12-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sultan

The Twin Cities, specifically St Paul. Duluth is a grand town.

Thanks...Duluth is nice in the summertime. I have family in St. Paul and I am traveling tomorrow with my husband and son as a matter of fact. I love St. Paul also. Have you been to the Meditteranean Cruise Restaurant on highway 13?

Reen.Blom · 05-12-2007, 06:23 PM

LOL folks this is a small world after all!

Kharmine · 05-12-2007, 07:22 PM

I was raised Catholic and meandered along a few different paths before finally settling on being a liberal Lutheran because I like fellowship with folks who aren't ostentatious about their faith. I consider myself a feminist and a non-fundamentalist, and see good in many other belief systems besides my own.

BTW, I am married to a Jew who is inclined toward Hinduism.

sultan · 05-12-2007, 09:42 PM

Thanks...Have you been to the Meditteranean Cruise Restaurant on highway 13?

Not yet - and that's because cooking is my hobby!

I consider myself a feminist and a non-fundamentalist, and see good in many other belief systems besides my own.

Great!!! Prejudice is sin and your outlook is the best weapon against it.

Outi · 05-12-2007, 11:57 PM

Kharmine (and everyone else):
How much people know about Lutherians around the world? Finland is mostly Lutherian country with a touch of Ortodox and very little anything else. My problem abroad is when people ask if I'm Christian - "yes", which one: Catolic, Protestant... - "Lutherian" ???? What? They don't understand at all.
Here in Egypt they never have heard about it, not even the Christians. But even in England I had the same experience.

View Poll Results: What Religion are you?
Christian	19	28.36%
Muslim	4	5.97%
Jewish	2	2.99%
Buddist	3	4.48%
Hindu	2	2.99%
Pagan	16	23.88%
Pantheist	2	2.99%
Atheist	5	7.46%
Other (Please Specify!)	14	20.90%
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05-09-2007, 01:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
gwinity Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 356	I consider myself an agnotsic theist - I do not know whether God or gods exist, but I'd like to think they do... and are off stirring microbes into life on other worlds. I do not subscribe to any organsied religion, but find quiet spirituality in nature, meditation, and the people/aminals I love. That's enough for me. I don't find spirituality in dance (at this stage) as I'm trill trying not to trip over my own feet. I dance for the sheer enjoyment of it, not for any deeper meaning. Last edited by gwinity; 05-09-2007 at 01:32 AM.

05-12-2007, 07:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kharmine V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Foot of the Rocky Mountains Posts: 1,246	I was raised Catholic and meandered along a few different paths before finally settling on being a liberal Lutheran because I like fellowship with folks who aren't ostentatious about their faith. I consider myself a feminist and a non-fundamentalist, and see good in many other belief systems besides my own. BTW, I am married to a Jew who is inclined toward Hinduism. __________________ What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

05-12-2007, 09:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
sultan Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 116	Thanks...Have you been to the Meditteranean Cruise Restaurant on highway 13? Not yet - and that's because cooking is my hobby! I consider myself a feminist and a non-fundamentalist, and see good in many other belief systems besides my own. Great!!! Prejudice is sin and your outlook is the best weapon against it. Last edited by sultan; 05-12-2007 at 09:48 PM.

05-09-2007, 05:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,160	My beliefs stem from two completely different sides of the family but it's not so much a religion but a mix of traditional beliefs from the two. So I chose other. I believe that there is something out there but it is not a single entity but a presence or energy. It's everywhere and in everything. Every moment is destined, even when we believe that we have changed our destiny. I think everything happens for a reason whether we can see it or not, and that everything we do generates something else and leaves an imprint. That's the basics. I believe that the energy presence does not interact with us directly, but simple watches over us (like a guardian angel) and helps us through signs and dreams etc. I don't believe it is the only presence, but other things exist under it (like managers in departments) and as part of it, like spirits and all sorts of paranormal/supernatural things. Hence- I'm a very superstitious person I believe you can access the future and that humans have allsorts of abilities they are unaware of and that we occasionally tap into them. Thats the simple version.

05-10-2007, 02:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
sultan Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 116	The hostess of this thread asked for votes from dancers only. Therefore, I shall not post a vote in deference to her request. But if I may, my religion is Catholic of Sephardic Jewish background. And yes, there is a touch of Spanish Arabic in my blood line. I sincerely believe that all of Abahram's children should live in Peace.

05-10-2007, 04:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
sultan Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 116	The Twin Cities, specifically St Paul. Duluth is a grand town.

05-12-2007, 06:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
Reen.Blom V.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SA now UK(Newmarket) Posts: 2,258	LOL folks this is a small world after all!

05-12-2007, 11:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Outi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cairo, Egypt Posts: 250	Kharmine (and everyone else): How much people know about Lutherians around the world? Finland is mostly Lutherian country with a touch of Ortodox and very little anything else. My problem abroad is when people ask if I'm Christian - "yes", which one: Catolic, Protestant... - "Lutherian" ???? What? They don't understand at all. Here in Egypt they never have heard about it, not even the Christians. But even in England I had the same experience.