Interest Poll: what is your religious background?

I was baptized and confirmed Lutheran. Although my family never attended church on a regular basis (we were ChrEasters (Christmas and Easter), for whatever reason it was important to my parents for me to receive my sacraments. I went to a Baptist church as a child to attend Sunday school and always did all the area VBS's. In my 20s I went to a Missionary Alliance church, which I loved, and do consider myself to be born again.

My husband was raised VERY STRICT Catholic and at the time of our engagement I converted to Catholicism, somewhat half-a$$ though because there is a lot to being Catholic that I don't agree with, but keep to myself. I would love to find a nice, middle-of-the-road religion, but I truly think my MIL would disown us. So, to keep peace, we attend mass regularly and are raising our children Catholic as well.
 
I was born and raised Pentecostal. Was forced to go to church 3 x on Sunday and once in the middle of the week. Its weird b/c some people can raise their kids the same way my parents raised us and when they grow up they still attend church.In a family of 4 kids only one of them still goes to church.Growing up,I found church very boring.Our church was filled with elderly people and I don't think they ever thought of ways to make it more interesting for the few teens that were there.I think that is why the three of us don't go to church,b/c it was very boring for us.
There is no conflict with my DH or child.If I wanted to attend church Im sure he would go with me.Not every Sunday but once in a while.
If we were to move (the church here is still pretty small and they make a BIG deal of new comers in the church) I would start going to church again.I can't say that I would practice EVERYTHING that this realigion beleives in but I would like to go to a church where no one notices that you are the new person and no one judges.
It is also very sad that I think this religion (and others) can brain wash someone.My dad and I only had a VERY close relationship when I attended church.Now he acts as if I am doing something terribly wrong by not going, which in his eyes I am.I am afraid to start a conversation with my father b/c I know exactly what it will lead into.I drove home with my dad last week (and hour and 30 min drive) and we barely spoke a word the whole way.I would try to make conversation but it didn't get me anywhere. I also love driving with the music on. And when I drive alone I always blast the music and sing. But when he was in the car, I couldn't even have the radio on, in my own car. He kept saying, "whats that garbage you are listening to?" I said,"its only the radio,dad" Eventually, I had the radio turned off and I drove most of the way in silenece.
I have my own views on religion, and I will keep them to myself. But when life is so short and you let it get in the way of your family, I really think thats a bit hypacritical.
Lori
 
>I didn't have much religious background. I remember growing
>up my Grandma was Mormon. I always have had a strong belief in
>God. My DH was raised Lutheran but not strict. We got married
>in a Lutheran church. In July 2001 My DH and I were both
>baptized in a beautiful lake here instead of in the church. We
>are both Seventh Day Adventists...and I join Charlotte and
>Jane as a Republican...:)...Carole

'nuther Republican here :D

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I'm a recovering Catholic - I don't share many of the views. When I do go to chuch I go to a Catholic church. I take from it what's important to me and the rest I ignore. I'm an Independent Voter.
 
Jesus died for our sins?
What, my sins?
Humans are born from sexual intercourse (in them days) not by any other means. Yes, even Jesus.
Do I believe Jesus existed? Yes. Do I believe he was a good, good man (much like our Mother Theresa) Yes. Do I believe he walked on water, etc… no that is impossible.
The bible is not Gods word. It is man’s. Flawed men wrote the bible. Not God, not Jesus. Men. And by nature men are inherently flawed.
This should at least be taken into context when people preach.
But I guess, like me, and everyone else, we need something to believe in. Something to hold on to. Cause if we were only it… well, then what would we have?
 
>I'm a recovering Catholic - I don't share many of the views.
>When I do go to chuch I go to a Catholic church. I take from
>it what's important to me and the rest I ignore. I'm an
>Independent Voter.
>
>

LOL, Mar! I can understand your view all too well.

Catholic here, but not strict and not threatened by the whole guilt issue. Basic christain values are important but taking attendance on Sundays and passing judgement are not.

PS republican here, even if I do live in NY (western)


Judy
"Likes2bfit" , The original, since 1999
 
Interesting post Debbie!

I was born Jewish and was sent to hebrew school for a while because my parents felt that we should be "exposed" to some kind of religion. However, they themselves did not believe in organized religion, and even felt that it was the cause of a lot of the problems in the world. The message we took away was to believe in what you believe in privately, but not to join any religious groups.

To this day, my brothers and I remain uninterested in religious institutions and groups of all kinds. I made an exception for my wedding though, because my DH loves the traditions of Judaism and, to some extent, he convinced me that being married by a rabbi wasn't so bad.

I guess I consider myself to have my own kind of "religion" which centers on feminism and self-esteem and being healthy and other stuff that I believe in very deeply.
 
I was born into a Catholic family but just as some others have mentioned I no longer practice or live by those standards.
I've been learning and beginning my practice in Hinduism. I am by far no expert but I do believe in the teachings.
 
I grew up in the Protestant/Disciples of Christ tradition. My grandfather was a preacher in our hometown church. I'm not sure what I am now-- my husband is the same way, though he is a much firmer believer than I would claim to be. We've visted several churches around where we live, but haven't found one we like.

I have always been interested in religious belief-- I'm an historian who specializes in early Christian history, now!
L
 
I was raised Methodist, kind of fell out of the church for a few years, then met my DH who is a Missouri Synod Lutheran. I am now a Lutheran and am embracing my faith wholeheartedly. We are raising our family in the Lutheran church and feel very strong in our lives because of it.
 
I was born and raised Jewish. My parents are Israeli. We were never really religious. We just celebrated the basic holidays. I never had a Bat-Bitzvah or anything like that. My son did have his briss when he was born. They would have done it in the hospital anyway, so why not have a party:) .

My husband was born and raised Catholic. He wasn't brought up really religious either. Both sides of our families have gotten together several times for holiday dinners. I am very fortunate that both sides have very open minds and are are willing to learn about eachothers beliefs.

My children are exposed to both and are not "confused" at all. They know that there is a "god" and that god loves everyone. No conflict whatsoever.
 
I was born and raised Catholic but no longer claim it. I joined the Baptist church for a while until I got disgusted with the hypocracy. I don't have a religion per say but I try to practice the golden rule, "Treat others as you would be treated".

IMHO, organized religion carries to much power and has caused more harm in the world than good.

I am a registered Democrat :)

P.S. I hope this thread doesn't get ugly. In the past subjects surrounding religion and politics have a way of veering south :)
 
I am Catholic.I am in an irreligous home. I am the most religous person in my family.I don't currently attend church. When I practice I am always thinking I am sining and I feel myself guilty.





Mariángeles a spanish terminator and TAEBO junkie. :) :)
 
Wow icklemoley to bad you have nothing to hope in. You like everyone else was born a sinner. Christ was born of a Virgin and lived the perfect life. The Bible is Gods word written by man by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Because of Adam and Eves sin everyone is born a sinner. God made everything, he has been and always will be. He and Jesus and the Holy Spirit are one. What do you believe in then?
 
Interesting thread indeed. Isn't it peculiar how speaking about religion can be soo taboo at times.....glad that we are all adults and respect our differences on this forum.

I for one - was born into an Episcipalion family. Dad was Catholic, but never really practiced. (my spelling is horrible today - )

Anyway - my hubby is Catholic, but doesn't practice and thinks some aspects are too old fashioned.

We have not gone back to church since our wedding day! Horrendous huh! The lady priest warned me that she wouldn't marry us unless we started going every week and we did until after the ceremony and I realized that I didn't agree with her strict little rules and how she looked down on us if we made an excuse to miss church - seriously!

I would like to go back to church, but I am usually turned off by the speaker in some form or another - some day I am bound to find someone I like to listen to whether it be non-denominational, Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic- whatever - don't matter to me - I just like a good message! :)
 
Forgot to mention, I'm a Republican too. Now everyone can stop holding their breath!:p :p

Icklemoley, I used to believe the same thing you did, in my thirties. Someone patient talked me out of it by asking me questions.

But anyway I know where you're coming from. :)
 
raised Catholic in a non-practicing home. changed to Methodist about 14 years ago (hubby is Methodist). As a family, we are very involved in our church. More importantly, I have a close relationship with Jesus and am encouraging my kids to develop one. I encourage those many posters that are not practicing their Catholic faith to have a look around and find a church that follows the bible and makes them feel loved.:) Marnie
 
I was raised as and am still an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (commonly known as the Mormons). My husband and I are both very active, and consider religion an important part of our lives. I have enjoyed reading this thread, and think it is wonderful that so many of us have found ways to live our lives that seem to be making us happy. I wish us all luck as we continue in our journey to become better people, no matter what belief system we follow. I know I need all the help I can get!
 
Interesting thread! I hope we don't hate eachother for this one though.
Like many of you, I was "raised" a Catholic although I certainly do not practice!
I simply can not believe that just because I was born into this world, that I am a sinner. Sin is a human belief and was definatly born of man.
So, I don't practice a religion, and dare I say it....I'm not a christian. To me, the bible was written by men, and although it has some really great stories(and really scary ones as well), it is just a book that has gone though countless changes and translations.
I do think that based on historical evidence it is very possible that Jesus existed and was a great man, I just can't bring my logical thinking mind to accept the rest.
Carolyn
 
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