Why do you believe the way you do?

I believe the things I do through common sense. I sit and think, then come to a conclusion. Of course I consider other peoples beliefs as well, and see how well they would suit me. Most of the time they don't, occasionally I will find something I agree with.

I'm not religious but I'm very spiritual and my beliefs are a blend of Buddhism, Paganism, Vodou and Native Amercian Spirituality....How did I get here...well I've always been here I just didnt realize it until my mid 20s As for the Cult in Texas (or any cult for that matter) I often think that many of the ppl who join are missing something when they meet with these leaders and they are desperate etc etc so when these master con-men (which is EXACTLY wht they are) start talking these innocent, confused ppl get sucked right in...

My religion was taught to me from childhood. Since I had most of my questions answered, most of which was philosophical(the other answers could only be attained through enlightenment), and most had a lot of common sense in it. Though there were some practices in my religion in the earlier days, I learned that they were introduced by selfish persons and so learnt to discard them and I don't follow those rules. So, although some might say that I don't follow the rules completely, this path works for me.