Why do you have a religion?

Canada
November 4, 2007 1:42pm CST
have you ever asked yourself how you became christian or muslim? why did you accept their claims so easily? did you actually question any claims?
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@urbandekay (18278)
4 Nov 07
First, why do you presume that those that believe accept the claims so easily? Or that they never question? Clearly, you have a false conception of many peoples' faith. all the best urban
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
11 Nov 07
Hi fighting, I was born into a family that followed the Christian religion, was taught what they believed and attended church. I loved and respected my parents, and had a good childhood. With this sort of background, a person will usually respect their beliefs. My beliefs today are different from that of my parents, and have come from within me, and not from anything I was taught by another, but I still believe that my parents were enlightened for their generation. Blessings.
• Canada
13 Nov 07
how different are your beliefs to that of your parents? i would think that its the same overall concept, is it not?
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• Canada
19 Nov 07
i never throw out any writings, i read and dispute.
• United States
4 Nov 07
Everyone believes different things about God and pictures God or Jesus differently, some interpret the Bible in different ways. It doesnt mean any other religion is wrong but your religion is just what you beleive and how you show your beliefs regularly.
• United States
4 Nov 07
I am a member of a very diverse family when it comes to religion. My father was a Baptist, my mother was a Agnostic.I have a nun as a distant cousin and my nephew dabbled in Buddhism.Me, I am Jewish.That is why I always say find your own path and be faithful. Why do we have religion?For me, it helps me be a better person. Some may need it for a source of strength.Others may just be interestedin going to heaven. It all depends on the person.
@CLUBSUGAS (257)
• United States
5 Nov 07
WE are all religions because they were started out by colonies and groups years and years ago for control reasons.There were a few peoplein power and one day they came up with this idea on how to gain control. SO religion was born and the money came in as did all of the brainwashed victims of a religion. People are starting to wake up now though, it's taken a long time. Power is rampant and the religions are scrambling for power since they are losing money. that is why we are all under a religion. It comes down to the buck at the end of the day people, that is all.
@TravisE (440)
• United States
6 Nov 07
I am neither a Christian or a Muslim. I do not accept any claims easily (just ask my wife, family and friends ;-) .) I have questioned every claim I have ever seen made.
• Canada
7 Nov 07
good, that is the Socratic way.