when in Doubt of your own Belief?

Japan
November 7, 2008 2:59am CST
Recently I am having deep and dark doubt about my own beliefs. Without going much into details, I would assume that anybody who has gone through the same experience understand that it is indeed a very hard period in life. I would like some insightful discussions and advice on it.
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@avidwhit (1492)
• Mexico
8 Nov 08
Just keep it simple Love God love yourself love others! Beleive/act in love you will see in the darkest of times true real honest love sines like a light/guide. The OM line is always open! :)
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7 Nov 08
I think for the most part spiritual systems are meant to help us in our dealings in everyday life. I believe that they are all guidelines for how to best navigate in this world...often I see folks taking their faith to one extrem or another... to be spiritual is to be close to god and to the earth, I think, you can be good and honest & happy without having to believe everything that your faith dictates...some things that are used as laws in some faiths are really added by regualr men after the fact of the faith being established by its prophet, these rules and laws are man's, not god's... So whenever you feel bad or you feel like loosing faith, draw inward the love of god that you have...and look at it with your own eyes, if your faith is asking you to do something that does not feel RIGHT then do not do it... God is about love and peace, stay in that place and you should be ok.
@sunsham68 (1376)
• India
7 Nov 08
I dont honestly agree that I have had doubts about my beliefs. About whether I was following my faith correctly, and that I was going far from my beliefs, yes. I am the type that prays at all odd times of the day, and feel very connected to my creator. Maybe that helps. Whatever religion you are from, if you unquestioningly accept good and bad, connect to God at least once during the day and study and understand your religion, I think you dont need to have these dark spells. Good luck!
@subha12 (18441)
• India
7 Nov 08
i also sometime feel there are many things which are deviating from my own belief. from childhood I am taught, that being honest actually pays. But my case no. I am losing many things in life. rather the crooked people are getting all. its difficult when you have to fight with yourself.
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@mokbul (616)
• Singapore
7 Nov 08
Some beliefs are inherited and some are created during own life time. Some beliefs are just blind believing without any argument and some are on proven fact. We I really have not come across in conflicting any of my beliefs so far.
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• Japan
8 Nov 08
I do think that emerging from your own doubts acts as a sort of catharsis. I have gone through this before, and i think it purifies me, and strengthen my belief once i overcome it.
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• United States
8 Nov 08
I went through a period of time where I doubted my own beliefs...it took a couple of years to sort through it all. Unexpectedly, this movie helped me tie it all together: www.zeitgeistmovie.com Free for online viewing, or download and burning.
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
9 Nov 08
Hi bobbyWelcome to mylot!! You sound like life has been throwing you some hard punches.Well my friend, you have come to the right place. Just think for one moment. How do you think you arrived here? I'm sure you probably have a practical explanation but putting practicality aside, You are needing Spiritual Guidance. I'm sure you have been praying a lot and feel like you have not been listened to and doubting that there is anyone there to listen to you. I completely understand, because those hard punches keep coming my way. Mylot is a place where you will find friends like you have never known before. Not only do they listen to us but they offer so much support, empathy and even give you hope once again. I have always taken pride in the ability to not only maintain my positive attitude but also helped pull others back into the light of hope. But I will tell you, I have fallen into such despair at times, I just don't know if I can do it anymore. One thing I do know, I wouldn't be here today without All Powerful God that I will never give up on. With this post, you undoubtedly will here many stories similar to your own. I think this is our wake up call. There is so much greedcorruption, crime and just neeless hatred in the world we live in today. It is up to us to change this. I am trying to find the answer to what it is He wants me to do. I was overwhelmed and praying for what He could do to make life livable again. But just the other day, I realized that it is not about me, but what it is He wants me to do. Believe it or not, I am finding answers to that question. It's people like you and me who will be instrumental in turning this all around. Remember bobby, this is our wake up call. I hope you enjoy mylot as much as we all do. If you have any questions, just ask. Your friend, leenie
@23uday (2997)
• India
7 Nov 08
Hi frnds, When in doubt of my own belief.I will believe myself only when iam confes with doubt.Sometimes i will not blieef my self so many reasons were their in life. Some times i will doubt of my belief in my life. I am always a honest person to belief.