s/o religious makeup thread

[Shawna in Texas]

Apatheist. There is the rare occasion when I'm at the beach (or giving birth :tongue_smilie: ), that my serotonin (or dopamine?) levels are elevated, that I lean towards pantheism.

[laundrycrisis]

My beliefs are eclectic, new-agey, and nebulous.

[zenjenn]

Jewish, though "ethical monotheist" might be more accurate theologically, even though I observe many (though FAR from all) Jewish practices.

[Aelwydd]

Yours is better then mine. Can I change my answer? :D

 

I liked yours, too. I'd suggest we unite and join forces, but that has unfortunate undertones of proselytization. Something no Anglican, in good conscience, may do you know. ;)

[WishboneDawn]

I liked yours, too. I'd suggest we unite and join forces, but that has unfortunate undertones of proselytization. Something no Anglican, in good conscience, may do you know. ;)

 

Oh my goodness no. That would be...embarrassing. :)

[UmMusa]

I'm a practicing Sunni Muslim. I believe that there is no God but Allah (the one God) and that Muhammad is His messenger. I believe in God's books, angels, prophets, in the Day of Judgement, divine decree, and the afterlife.

[Lovedtodeath]

Anointed with Holy Spirit by Christ.

[tntgoodwin]

I don't like the word Atheist because it implies I KNOW there is no God, which is no better than posturing that there IS one. Yet I don't like the word Agnostic because it sounds like waffling to me. I'm just not a lable guy, but I have spent the last ten years as a practicing Zen Buddhist. If you know anything about Zen, you know it's really no big deal either way. :D

 

I believe a rich tapestry of several beliefs is important to any culture. It's unfortunate how some of these beliefs are based on converting the rest of humanity towards their belief. I'd never subscribe to anything that asked me to impose my beliefs on someone else, especially in the violent manner of which the two largest religions have done for centuries. Shameful really. But that's just me.

 

If a friend of mine believed in a faith that was exclusive, and didn't try to convert me, I would be offended.

[Celia]

Hmm...

 

Biblical Unitarian Christian.

[chiguirre]

This is me but with Taoist leanings. Not strictly in a religious sense, but more as a life philosophy.

 

Hey, that describes me too. I find Tao to be a very practical way to live my life, even though I'm not Chinese and haven't adopted any other aspects of Chinese culture. I'm an atheist (because agnostic is too wishy-washy, not because I feel compelled to convert anyone). I also ended up in charge of my kids' religious ed, so I go to RC mass and choir practice. I like the music and incense and it reminds me of my childhood, even though I don't believe it any more.

Edited August 4, 2011 by chiguirre

[Bang!Zoom!]

I'm just a girl totally in love with and sold out to Jesus Christ.

 

This.

 

He is my best friend and loves me right back. :001_wub:

[OrdinaryTime]

Roman Catholic from cradle to grave. I love Christ's Bride, the Church, in all its richness. I love that I can go to a Mass in Latin with incense and gregorian chant or a charismatic healing Mass with worship music and folks praising in tongues. I love that we have saints who were kings and saints who were beggers. I love that we have missionaries traveling the world and cloistered contemplatives who never leave their monasteries. The Catholic Church...here comes everybody.

[MamaT]

What Nakia said. I tend to refer to myself as a Christ-follower. The word "Christian" is used by many people I would rather not be identified with.

[Joyofsixreboot]

I believe in an all loving, all powerful force that shapes the universe. I revere that force by calling it God and worshiping it in a trinity form. I'm too liberal for the conservatives and too conservative for the liberals but I am ever thankful for what I have in my faith.

[CarenM]

Love this answer! And :iagree:

 

 

Me too

[Parrothead]

Roman Catholic from cradle to grave. I love Christ's Bride, the Church, in all its richness. I love that I can go to a Mass in Latin with incense and gregorian chant or a charismatic healing Mass with worship music and folks praising in tongues. I love that we have saints who were kings and saints who were beggers. I love that we have missionaries traveling the world and cloistered contemplatives who never leave their monasteries. The Catholic Church...here comes everybody.

I love your screen name.

[NotSoObvious]

Former Mormon with lots of spiritual baggage, Unitarian Universalist, I enjoy learning from diverse sources and find God in many places

[UnsinkableKristen]

Honestly (and this is really honest - I probably wouldn't talk to anyone IRL about this), I don't know what I would call myself.

 

I believe there is a one, true God. I believe He works in my daily life.

 

I'm still working through a lot of the rest. :001_huh:

[Skadi]

I'm an atheist and modern day Stoic. Here's an essay on the topic, if you're interested. Many people refer to Stoicism as "Western Buddhism."

[Peela]

I don't define myself.

I do not see religion (which is identifiable, a label) as necessary to spirituality, and I do not see beliefs as necessary to spirituality.

 

I have been involved in Hindu and Buddhist meditaiton practices, as spiritual practices of various Indigenous peoples, all my adult life, without defining myself as any specific religion.

[Joanne]

Hm.

 

Liberated Deist?

 

Pluralist?

 

Spiritual Apologist?

 

Grounded Seeker?

[Spock]

I tend to refer to myself as a Christ-follower. The word "Christian" is used by many people I would rather not be identified with.

 

This basically describes me, too.

[Ellesmere]

I opened this because I thought it was going to be about cosmetics in religion. :lol:

 

Whew, I'm not the only one. I was bracing myself for a debate about cosmetics.

 

 

[Nakia]

What Nakia said. I tend to refer to myself as a Christ-follower. The word "Christian" is used by many people I would rather not be identified with.

 

Now that's the truth!!

[LaxMom]

I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

 

I am.....

 

 

a MORMON.

 

:D

 

Sometimes I'm a moron,

 

and I'm not always a saint,

 

but I try.

I love that.

 

 

What Nakia said. I tend to refer to myself as a Christ-follower. The word "Christian" is used by many people I would rather not be identified with.

 

I'm always mortified on behalf of Christians (in the generic sense) when those lovelies crawl out of their hole and into public. I can see wanting a new title.

 

Just plain ole Roman Catholic. Somedays I feel confident saying I believe all of it. Somedays I'm praying like crazy for some faith, just trying to find some sign of God.

 

I'm a Roman Catholic revert, with Buddhist life philosophy leanings. Which sounds like I should be all calm and grounded but... see Ishki's comment above. Saint seems unlikely. Moron is frequent. Glad to know I'm in good company. :D

[KarenNC]

Polytheistic Hellenic Neopagan Unitarian Universalist with influences from Reform Judaism, Buddhism and Shinto (and medieval Christian church music/liturgy)....how's that?;)

[HRAAB]

 

I'm a Roman Catholic revert, with Buddhist life philosophy leanings. Which sounds like I should be all calm and grounded but... see Ishki's comment above. Saint seems unlikely. Moron is frequent. Glad to know I'm in good company. :D

 

Hee, hee.... I didn't mention all the books I have on Buddhist philosophy. ;) Many mornings I wake up with the promise to be calm and grounded - in the moment - aware of every footstep I take. I'm lucky if it lasts 5 minutes.

[mom_of_bree]

I am Pentecostal Holiness, but not the snobby kind:tongue_smilie:

[OrdinaryTime]

I love your screen name.

 

Thanks! Comes from my love of Ordinary Time in the liturgical year and one of my favorite quotes of all time by G.K. Chesterton, "The most extraordinary thing in the world is an ordinary man and an ordinary woman and their ordinary children."

[gardenmom5]

Ok ~ here's a thread without a poll… and I'm wording this in the best way that I can….

 

How do YOU identify yourself in terms of your supernatural beliefs?

 

i think that can cover everyone?? whether you are hindu, scientologist, heathen, christian, jain, hedgewitch, buddhist, atheist, hellenic reconstructionist, jewish, witch, sikh, bahai, druid, taoist, pagan, zoroastrian, muslim, rastafarian, agnostic, santerian, or anything else ---- you should be able to answer. i think. i hope. :laugh:

 

You left out Bill! (but then he didn't remember what he said. lol.)

 

Christian - LDS

[PeacefulChaos]

Pentecostal Christian conservative.

I guess that about covers it... :)

[Rosie_0801]

I don't think I have any supernatural beliefs that tie into my religion.

 

I'm a Western Taoist, non-deitied, season based pagan; kitchen and greenie witchy wannabe, but if I ever get there, I won't call myself a witch.

 

How's that for a descriptive but poorly constructed sentence?

 

Rosie

[Geo]

I'm a Christian, non-denominational, but currently not attending anywhere because, well, it's complicated, who has at times thought it might be nice to go back to being a Catholic like I was growing up because it doesn't seem so complicated.

 

Me too...except the Catholic childhood thing. :seeya:

[Laura Corin]

Atheist. The rest of the family is agnostic, atheist and deist.

 

Laura

[Annabel Lee]

Christian. And I hate that it's become a word which possibly denotes so much negativity. I believe God; I believe what He said about Himself in the Bible.

 

I'm too liberal to fit in anywhere within a 1,000 yard radius of my Independent Fundamental Baptist upbringing, yet I've discovered that some basal elements still form my thinking & questions. I've recently considered learning more about Catholicism & almost went to Mass w/ a friend. Still might. I attend a non-denominational-yet-adhering-strictly-to-the-Bible church where many folks' answers to this question would differ widely within the religion of Christianity.

Edited August 5, 2011 by Annabel Lee

[Negin]

I'm not sure what you mean by "supernatural beliefs". Do you mean ghosts, seances, etc.?

I'm a Baha'i and that's not really what we're about - that is, our focus is not on things like that.

We believe that all religions are one. They come from one God, so they are one. They come at different times. Our basic beliefs are, in a nutshell:

1. The Oneness of God - there is one God

2. The Oneness of Religion - all religions are one (again, if there is one God, to us, it makes sense that religions are one. They come at different times) - Rainn Wilson says it well here.

3. The Oneness of Mankind - regardless of nationality, class, gender, etc.

Again, not sure what you mean by supernatural beliefs.

I love the quiz here. :)

[Melissa in Australia]

I Haven't read all the responses, But I have to say I am very disappointed with this thread. From the title I thought I was going to learn something about some special religious makeup. Maybe some holly lipstick or different religious views of using makeup. :D

[Lady Florida.]

I'm not sure what you mean by "supernatural beliefs". Do you mean ghosts, seances, etc.?

 

 

Gods fall under the definition of supernatural as well, so I'm guessing that's what she meant.

 

As an atheist, I don't hold any supernatural beliefs.

[Lizzie in Ma]

Irish Baptist. :D

[Violet Crown]

Traditionalist Catholic, with leftist political views. (I keep my mouth shut in the post-Mass coffee 'n' donuts time.)