It's only recently that it's really been affecting me, but it's affecting me in a big way. Early on in my childhood I was raised as a Christian, we weren't very religious as we didn't go to Church often and even when we did some times it would only be once a year (usually Christmas eve) and eventually once my parents divorced I just stopped going all together and as of now I'd say it's been pretty close to 10 years since the last time I was in a church. As of now, I'm in my third year of University and with that being said I have a lot on the plate for myself but there just isn't something right. I've been noticing I'm not as happy as I once was, you could say it's a part of growing up but I think there's more to it then that. Since my parents split up, they're both happily married and I can say I have two very decent step parents. However, with that being said my step-dad doesn't pay any attention to religion whatsoever and is an open atheist and it's obvious he changed my mother's perception all together, thinking about it, it's not that big of a deal as she was never too religious however at one point in her life she did identify herself as a Christian... I can remember back too when I was just a kid, she actually taught me prayers that I could say to myself every night before bed and so on, and I did just that for a while... of course as I grew up I stopped saying these prayers and for a few years ago you could say I identified myself as an ''atheist''. Nowadays, it's kind of hurting me and I just don't know what to really feel. No offence to any open atheists, but I feel like when I ''converted'' that I became a lot more close minded to all religions out there and that they really hold a good purpose and MANY people go to religion to seek happiness and many people do find that happiness. There are a few problems, I live in a different province from my mother/step-father however I talk to them (well my mom) every day and I'm not exactly comfortable with telling her I've been having second thoughts about my religion. In March I'm visiting my hometown to see friends and family, I'm thinking of going to some Sunday Church for the first time in 10 years... we'll see, I'm just VERY confused at this point.
I like Mormon girls. Oh boy can I tell you some stories... Go to church bro, if it makes you happy that's all that matters.
Find that spiritual connection in whatever way fulfills you bro. We know that the religious experience is real and that it does provide something essential and nourishing. I grew up a Sikh and my parents were very open minded about God and very religious in a sense. They didn't do empty rituals and believe in superstitions though. We actually went to church for a long time and my dad still reads the bible. I have Muslim cousins whom we respect for their religious values. Atheists are people who get disillusioned with the whole concept of God and religion when they see the bad, but they never look around. They don't see that the experience is universal. The values and principles are universal. I pay homage to all saints, all spiritual masters and Gurus. Seek in the words of these wise men and find what you seek. Fill that hole and nourish your soul. Find your purpose and derive that understanding which will satisfy you. For most people this is a lifetime journey. I can't tell you how fulfilling it is.
I grew away from organized religion. I think that man is confused about his origins, and I don't feel that my engineer is the same as our creator. But one of the very few people I ever respected told me that we would live in a time where the only true church would reside in a man's heart. And I believe him. You need to find your religion, and find your connection with our creator, and only you can do that for you. Don't hold it against your step father. He actually gave you a clean slate to work with. If left to your own or your mother's own devices you would be continuing her religion which is obvious that she never really held a true faith in as she turned her back on it. So now you have the luxury of finding your own path without distraction. And you can make the best of it. Don't get discouraged if you don't find that peace you seek in a church. I didn't. Many don't. It's inside you. You just need to draw it out!
I ensure you that you can find happiness with faith or without. I have been happy and unhappy as both a theist and as an atheist. I will say that happiness is paramount. It far exceeds the importance of having a system of faith or not. If having a belief system brings you happiness, then go for it. That's quite a fucking straw man you've built there.
I think everyone who understands that fallacy WILL think of it that way. You can deny it if you choose. I'd expect that though...perhaps surprise me?
If you feel close minded, then do some research. Talk to some people about their religion. Find what the purpose is.
Arguments consist of opinions and facts. Please don't try to convince me you aren't going to argue with atheists over atheism and what atheists think. NOOOOOO, you would never do that. None of us have never seen that in half of these threads. ar·gu·ment noun \\<span>ˈär-gyə-mənt\\</span> : a statement or series of statements for or against something : a discussion in which people express different opinions about something : an angry disagreement
To be "lost" as insane societies view it is to be Found imo. Short Mooji "laughing buddha video... tons of others on youtube by him as well... awake or not good stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfvgvDkdG2M
I just listened to this.. highly recomended regardless if you are atheist or a "believer" imo... if there is any room in your life for more peace, joy, happiness... 18 minute video exerpt. "It takes a lot of energy to be a person or ego, it takes no energy to be your Self. As you discover your natural Self no skill is necessary." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjuibmVhY8g
You can't just leave the curiosity hanging. I want to know now!!! "I'm to drunk, to taste this chicken" -Talladega nights
I met some cray Mormon in Idaho girls who , could sing and play music, I had 5 of them in a hot tub at a motel, they were running around stoned drunk and naked a fulfilled some of my fantasy's. Smoking hot. I was going to marry one of them but.... I was already marred.
Oo, but if their church found out they would be banished for eternity lol. They broke like all of their Morman code.... Nice "I'm to drunk, to taste this chicken" -Talladega nights
the most oppressed go the hardest given the opportunity. a know an ex amish guy who got harder into the hard drugs then anybody ive ever met. i think it was mostly from the pain he had from leaving his community though.
There is nothing wrong with religion and I myself grew up a Christian but am now an atheist. Anyone should be able to do and believe in whatever they want as long as it doesn't intrude or bring harm to others. I chose atheism now because of my own reasons and views on life. I would suggest doing what makes you happy but take time to look at the modern day science and the information we have compared to religion. Last thing, believe in something because you want to not because of what others want you to believe. Good Luck! "Wait! We can't stop here, this is bat country!"- Fear and Loathing
Just remember this, you were born an atheist in the very beginning.. a natural atheist. You're getting back to your true roots, and that's not something a lost individual would do.
You have to know where ur going first to be lost. Now if u believe that ur put here to worship your god and that when you die u go to heaven... well then do what you must to get to heaven.......but if ur like me who beleive u live then die... then enjoy the journey... cuz at the end of the day thats all ur gonna have to remind you that u lived.. don't worry about religion and being lost within.. just do what makes u happy... thats why you smoke weed right??? $@me thing Sent from my SGH-M919 using Grasscity Forum mobile app
Bro, Don't be afraid to read the Bible. Open to the beginning of the New Testament and read a couple chapters each day and the think about what you have just read. Seriously think about it. Have a conversation with God in a private comfortable place. Talk to Him, ask Him questions, pour out your concerns. He will answer you but not necessarily immediately but He will answer you. God does know you, he knows you personally as he knows each and everyone of personally. He wants you to talk to him and has been waiting for you to talk to him and will take the time to listen to you. Take my word concerning this, He awaits for you.