My Religious Beliefs

Religion was involved with many things in a person’s life. It affects things like social status, relationships, the economy, culture, and politics. The complex ideas of religion and politics have shaped societies. The Puritans have set their goal to make their society and way of living connected to God in every way, shape, and form. In the seventeenth century this standard to keep God by your side has deeply affected politics and lawmaking, and has even caused some people to be continuously persecuted. From the strength of their religious beliefs stemmed these radical ideas, which deeply affected lives in the 17th century. Though these ideas were a way of life at one point in time, if these ideas were applied to our government today the

The environment you grow up in and people you find yourself surrounded by as your make your way through the maze of life has a profound impact on a person 's worldviews. I am no exception to this rule, and to illustrate this point I will detail how I was raised, what I believed, and how I came to start examining those beliefs a little closer. This critical examination of my own beliefs has led to change how I think about the world in an enormous way, and has had a massive impact on how I relate to and understand other people.

Many people have an opinion about the overall nature of the universe and about the role which humanity plays in the universe. For example, “Why are we here” and “What will happen to us after we die”? The majority of us don’t know the answers to these questions. Thus, many of us want to have a religion because it gives us the impression that we are secure in the universe. It also provides guidance in our life. I presume it’s easier to live with some sort of explanation, even if it’s incorrect. When asked, “What religion do you practice”? I reply, “I’m atheist”. I simply lack belief in deities. However, many people have preconceived ideas about what I am and what I am not. For instance, I don’t believe in God, I loathe Christians; I concur

The biblical creed and doctrine in which my core religious beliefs are founded upon originates from the message of the Gospel of the good news of Jesus Christ, which is rooted in the significance of the life of Jesus Christ. In Scripture, doctrine refers to the entire body of essential theological truths that define and describe the message of our soon coming King's core beliefs. For instance, the word of God declares, “Those who accept Jesus Christ will live for eternity with him after they die”(John 11:25, 26; 2 Corinthians 5:6). Further clarification of the word states, "Christians will be raised from the dead when Jesus returns" (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17), and lastly, "God will create a new heaven and a new earth" (2Peter 3:13). Specifically,

All through history, religion and what God someone follows has drastically affected their lifestyle by affecting their political statuses. The way someone lived was determined by what religion they followed politically,economically and socially. Most colonies official religion was Anglican/Church of England or Christianity but some did not have an official religion which created problems. The slaves that were forcefully immigrated to the colonies were not able to practice their own religion because some owner were extremely religious and other were not able to connect to their God or Gods. American history demonstrate that religion and the God someone followed had drastic effects with politics by not being able to be part of it, economy by not being able to own any land and make money for himself , and society by not being about to join any communities or organization extremely affected slaves to reach true happiness in the place they call home.

Although my parents are moderates, I’m definitely a liberal. My beliefs closely align with the liberals. For example, I believe that people should look to the government to provide a structure. Laws are enacted to protect every individual for an equal society sometimes at the expense of economic freedom if necessary. Additionally, I’m very liberal on controversial social issues such as abortion, equal rights for gay couples, and equal pay for equal work. I also support rules, regulations, and restrictions around the right to bear arms.

I have seen and experienced how this atheists can be seen with a very negative connotation. For some of us realizing we are atheists can be as simple as a sudden realization. "One week ago I worshiped the Bible. One week ago I wasted Sundays mornings at church. One week ago I was convinced in a fairy tale"(Cimino) However for most of us it is a gradual realization that we need to eventually tell others about on our own time. Unfortunately this experience comes from within my own family, who are the definition of an extremely religious family, aside from my father. "Certainly someone who grew up with a secular or at least religiously unenthusiastic parent will be more likely to lose faith than someone whose parents were both earnestly

Flexibility of your beliefs, alignments, and interest are the only ways to be truly authentic. No one at any given moment should be ascribed a definition. The human spirt is simply too intertwined with others and with the world to limit itself. Reasonably so, language the medium that facilitates these interpersonal connections is also dynamic. Language, as well as people, can freely change depending on the present situation. The ever flowing ways of language allows the user’s identity to effortlessly proceed. The Encyclopedia of Language and Linguist states that “identities are how we represent who we are to ourselves and others and how we interpret who others are” (Joseph 2006). More importantly, to not establish a sole identity allows the other interlocutor more freedom to use desired speech styles thus discover an aspect of their own identity.

When discussing religion, many people have different perspectives about religion beliefs and how to approach it. Religion is grouped in different sections such as, religion and spirituality, religion and philosophy, and religion and politics. Religion has many different views from different cultures because everyone approaches it differently with different beliefs also. To make something religion, is to have some type of belief in God, but everyone’s belief is different depending on the culture someone is located in. In society back then and today, religion has no set essence of a definition because of the different aspects people group religion in. This paper will explain the different aspects of what people believe constitutes different types of religion.

I have never given a serious consideration towards my beliefs, however I am closer to Pantheism – spiritualism worldview. I have been raised in non religious family, but have been taught to be respectful towards other people’s beliefs and religion.

First, my religion is Christian. We celebrate Christmas as the birth of christ. We celebrate Easter as the day Jesus rose from the grave. We believe that Jesus is the lord and savior. He rose from the grave on the third day and anyone who accepts Jesus as their lord and savior will go to Heaven. My religion affects me by what I believe in, how I live my life, and when and what I do. My religion is the religion that has all the different bible verses. My favorite one is “Accept the lord, build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” Meaning if you do not accept the Jesus as your lord and savior, then you and your house will not be protected by God.

In chapter five, I shared a little consecrated religious life. This chapter, I want to share about how those in religious life love because many people are curious that have I ever fall in love with someone? Why I wanted to live in the convent, why I wanted to become a nun, will I not marry in the future? or did I have problem love before? and how can I balance my life without fall in love with someone?

There are different beliefs and behaviors represented that deviate from my culture relating to medical and health practices. Belief systems that include rituals being performed to obtain healing or abstinence from certain medicine, prohibition of surgery and social relationships that hinder access of medical care due to ones gender are very different form our culture. There are some beliefs that certain people embrace that can result to beneficial medical outcomes. These include recreational activity, for example when the old engage in singing and healthy interaction it keeps them away from stress and depression and enables them to relax and find peace by engaging with others in the same situation as they are in.

What is religion? Each person’s definition of religion is different. Each person’s faith is different. This is a question that has been asked for centuries, and regardless of the answer given there is no right or wrong answer. Religion can be defined as a group of people who have shared beliefs who feel their life has purpose or meaning. This feeling or belief that their life has meaning can come from outside of themselves, as well as within. Taking this one step further, these shared beliefs put into action in the form of worship, can be easily identified because they happen regularly. It can be said the Primal religions were in fact not religions. Some may argue Confucianism is not a religion. Others may say Taoism is not a

What religion am I? In my life, I have been told many things about my religion. My mother is a Roman Catholic, while my father is Jewish. I have learned about both religions, and I have tried to practice both as best I could, but I am now faced with the decision; which one am I?