For what reason do you believe in your religion?

Anybody who's coming onto this post will already have assumed that I'm an atheist and as such they would be correct. The reason i'm posting this here though is because I've never seen an actual justifying reason to believe in religion, I used to believe in Christianity when I was a little kid and then I realised that I had no reason to believe in it and the religion itself didn't make sense to me either. Now, every time I hear people preaching about any religion it just upsets me to think that people need to believe in something greater to make themselves feel more comfortable with the world they live in. So if any of you are bold enough please enlighten me on your reasons for believing in your chosen religion and also, to the people who plan to come here and rage at me, please don't because your immaturity is not appreciated here.

Because it makes total sense to me.

Keep in mind i dont think like a regular muslim nowadays. I personally think that you should just read the Quran or Bible etc. and if it makes sense to you, do it. And do not listen to other people about religion.

Because it makes total sense to me.shahchip

[QUOTE="shahchip"]Because it makes total sense to me.29121994

How original.

Well, here's an original answer. I believe in my religion because I made it up, and in my religion, called Jamontarian, I can do whatever I want and I'll still go to Catzpajamaland, which is essentially my religion's afterlife utopia. It's the cats pajamas.

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Because the ancestors struggled through the pressure and did not convert to Muslim. So there is a history you just can't ignore. (No offence to Muslims)wii60_3

Simply due to the many experiences I have had in my life. I used to be Agnostic, which is how I was raised. My family never went to Church or anything. I was baptized after I joined the military and never regretted my decision.

Because the message within it resonates with me, and I truly believe that living one's life as Jesus taught leads to a fulfilling, happy life.

Of course, it depends on what you mean by "religion". I am unsure whether I believe that any of the supernatural stuff as written down actually happened. But at the same time, I don't think that it's what really matters, anyhow.

I just think thats since A: there is no proof of god

B: I don't need or want to believe in a greater being to protect me, guide me, etc.

C: I wwant to live my life fully, instead of wastiing it because maybe there exists such a thing as heaven. :|

I like to believe that the universe was perfect enough that it was intentional, not by chance. Perfect in the sense that "out of nowhere", life forms were created that have 6 incredible senses, and are sexually compatible with each other, making them capable of reproduction. The complexity is just really points me in the "intentional" direction. Don't argue with me, I'm not replying. I hate religion debates. FunnyMouth

C: I wwant to live my life fully, instead of wastiing it because maybe there exists such a thing as heaven. :|

lyeti

Personally, I've long felt that anyone who would change the way in which they live their life if their mind was changed about whether or not there exists an afterlife is doing it wrong.

I just feel it.I cannot explain it.

And I disagree about the 'feeling comfortable' part, at least for. I'd feel more comfortable in not believing in any religeon, but because of what I feel, I dont feel comfortable at all

I grew up Catholic, my father grew up Catholic, his parents grew up Catholic and so on and so forth.

I can't explain it, I'm not a very religious person but I do believe there is some sort of higher power. I believe in heaven, but not in hell.

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C: I wwant to live my life fully, instead of wastiing it because maybe there exists such a thing as heaven. :|

GabuEx

Personally, I've long felt that anyone who would change the way in which they live their life if their mind was changed about whether or not there exists an afterlife is doing it wrong.

I wouldn't change my life in any way if heaven existed bwecause I feel that my morals are good and just and that I am overall a good and benelovent person. Not because of any "god" but that is who I am.

I believe in heaven, but not in hell.

MrsSolidSnake

I guess you can say I'm Buddhist in way... basically I believe in Buddhism because it doesn't force me to believe in it. I can question things, and not be worried about being tortured for eternity because I didn't follow some arbitrary rule. I don't have to believe in anything to be Buddhist really which probably sounds weird to somebody who doesn't have an understanding of it, but it does make sense to me.

because mom and dad did.

because I have my own religion, well aI wouldn´t even know if I should call it a religion becauseI don´t make prayers or anything, I don´t even know if I should call what I beleive in a god and don´t have any actual rules

I am a Christian because of Jesus Christ. He was a literal historical figure and given the historical evidence I do not believe he was either a liar or lunatic. If the early church believed him to the point of dying for him, I wish to do the same (literally or metaphorically, it does not matter). Thus, if he is who he says he is - God in the flesh, the maker of heaven and earth, the author of all things good, and the author my salvation. Not only that but in the many years that I've studied the Bible, I believe that it is the true Word of the living God.R-A-W-R

[QUOTE="R-A-W-R"]I am a Christian because of Jesus Christ. He was a literal historical figure and given the historical evidence I do not believe he was either a liar or lunatic. If the early church believed him to the point of dying for him, I wish to do the same (literally or metaphorically, it does not matter). Thus, if he is who he says he is - God in the flesh, the maker of heaven and earth, the author of all things good, and the author my salvation. Not only that but in the many years that I've studied the Bible, I believe that it is the true Word of the living God.Johnny-n-Roger

I'm atheist

a god is just what you use when you're too lazy to answer the question yourself

[QUOTE="Johnny-n-Roger"] But not everyone is as gullable as you.R-A-W-R

I think it would lead me to live a fuller life, and because I just don't think that any of happened at random, I believe that my God, if not, something else, is responsible for everything made and it's complexity.

For now I believe in Buddhism. Mostly because I grew up with it but became really interested in it recently and am reading up on the religion, or more correctly speaking, became really interested in the believe system and philosophy behind it.

[QUOTE="R-A-W-R"][QUOTE="Johnny-n-Roger"] But not everyone is as gullable as you.Johnny-n-Roger

9/10 people believe it because of their parents.Democratik

[QUOTE="Johnny-n-Roger"][QUOTE="R-A-W-R"] lol. Yup, that's me, Mr. Gullible. o_O You accuse me of having a gullible character based upon two posts? Jumping to unwarranted conclusions are we? Tisk tisk tisk.R-A-W-R

the true reason why I follow Christ is because I have experienced his love, his mercy, and his power.R-A-W-R

[QUOTE="R-A-W-R"][QUOTE="Johnny-n-Roger"] Not so much "jumping too conclusions" as much as observing the fact that you base much of your life on something that has never been proven, and on a faith that you beleive in because "someone told you its true".Johnny-n-Roger

[QUOTE="Johnny-n-Roger"][QUOTE="R-A-W-R"] If you mean "someone told you it's true" by the Holy Spirit telling me it's true, then I'll agree. :wink: However, I see absolutely nothing wrong with someone ascribing to a religion merely because his family ascribes to it. Sure, it might not be the most logical reasoning but there is nothing inherently wrong with being a product of culture. I guarantee that you are a product of your culture as well, probably more than you even realize. Sure I can argue the case for Christ but at the end of the day, the true reason why I follow Christ is because I have experienced his love, his mercy, and his power. He is my hope and my strength, the one I call Lord.supa_badman

[QUOTE="R-A-W-R"]the true reason why I follow Christ is because I have experienced his love, his mercy, and his power.smc91352

[QUOTE="supa_badman"][QUOTE="Johnny-n-Roger"] You have no idea how rediculous that first sentence sounds. :| If that's the delusion that you'd live your life based upon then I guess no one can really stop you.Johnny-n-Roger

[QUOTE="smc91352"][QUOTE="R-A-W-R"]the true reason why I follow Christ is because I have experienced his love, his mercy, and his power.R-A-W-R

[QUOTE="supa_badman"] It was probably more a few generations ago. These days it's some sort of combination of influence from popular culture and immediate surroundings. This is in part because of the lack of interaction between families in this generation.[QUOTE="smc91352"][QUOTE="R-A-W-R"]the true reason why I follow Christ is because I have experienced his love, his mercy, and his power.R-A-W-R

[QUOTE="smc91352"] I dunno how that has anything to do with Christ. Seems like a placebo effect. :|R-A-W-R

Also, it has everything to do with Christ because it is he that I am worshiping during those times.R-A-W-R