Would you consider yourself Spiritual or Religious?
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Permalink Reply by Lac on -
I'm more spiritual than religious. Most people grow up believing what is told to them and that is then called "fact" (to them that is...), rather than researching on their own.
Every religion basically have the same beliefs of the book, but different approaches and views to it. What it all boils down to is that the book was written by man, regardless. So interpretation of each verse or subject matter varies with each person. That's when it boils down to common sense and reality.
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Permalink Reply by Naturel on -
Lamar, OMG! I think you have read my mind, Moody and I were gearing up to discuss this on one of our shows....You took my whole intro to the topic....lol .....I have been saying this for years...."Do we practice our Religion because we searched and found what fits us or is it based upon tradition"? I think that we have been taught what to think and believe in and most people dont search to find God. The saying is "people look for God and find religion". I do believe that God wants us to seek him further and stop being so religious and predjudice...I believe all religions and faiths have some truth in them. But we are so predjudice, we wont allow ourselves to think outside the box....Stay tuned Lamar you are going to love the show on this topic...coming soon! Also check out this book called "The Holy Lock Down, Does the church limit black progress" By Jeremiah Camara....Peace!
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Permalink Reply by LaMar on -
Hey thank you. You sound like a sister that might have already checked out Zeitgiest, the Movie but if you have not, please do. The writer has a very interesting perspective on religion and one, after researching I have found to be very true. Check out my blog and the website is listed there, where you can actually view the entire presentation online free. Part 1 is the one on religion. Keep me posted on the show please....
Naturel said:Lamar, OMG! I think you have read my mind, Moody and I were gearing up to discuss this on one of our shows....You took my whole intro to the topic....lol .....I have been saying this for years...."Do we practice our Religion because we searched and found what fits us or is it based upon tradition"? I think that we have been taught what to think and believe in and most people dont search to find God. The saying is "people look for God and find religion". I do believe that God wants us to seek him further and stop being so religious and predjudice...I believe all religions and faiths have some truth in them. But we are so predjudice, we wont allow ourselves to think outside the box....Stay tuned Lamar you are going to love the show on this topic...coming soon! Also check out this book called "The Holy Lock Down, Does the church limit black progress" By Jeremiah Camara....Peace!
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Permalink Reply by LaMar on
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Peace Lac and thank you for responding. I feel the same way my brother. I research alot myself. If you come across any interesting readings please forward them and now that I know I have a brother in the neighborhood with similar views I will do the same. One!
"Lac" said:I'm more spiritual than religious. Most people grow up believing what is told to them and that is then called "fact" (to them that is...), rather than researching on their own.
Every religion basically have the same beliefs of the book, but different approaches and views to it. What it all boils down to is that the book was written by man, regardless. So interpretation of each verse or subject matter varies with each person. That's when it boils down to common sense and reality.
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Permalink Reply by Naturel on
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Definetly, ill keep you posted on the show and ill check out the movie...i look forward to sharing notes...again thanks for joining and for starting this great discussion....!
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Permalink Reply by Lac on
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No doubt Lamar. We right here with it. I also saw Zeitgiest and I wish it was mandatory for completion of high school. That way our kids wont be part of the LAMB following as Moody put it. A lot of common sense plays a factor, but I won't touch on that. Whatever info you have, don't hesitate to share, vice-versa.
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Permalink Reply by mr.moody on -
Brother lamar! GREAT TOPIC!! I am definitely more spiritual than religious! as a matter of fact, the only religion i practice is SPIRITUALITY! lol! In my opinion, at the end of our physical existence,we are released from our shells and will be dispersed into afterlife. the way you have lived, the deeds you have done and the aura u have resonated will determine ur path into a peaceful after-existence or a hellish after-existence. So called 'religion' has killed more people than AIDS, CANCER, GANG VIOLENCE and NON-RELIGIOUS WARFARE COMBINED! Religion has allowed many a wolf to pose as a preacher and exploit the 'lamb'. Religion has become mind programming over exploration, flash over substance and condemnation over tolerance. Can a purely religious person acheive good karmic results? Of course! but he/she has to acknowledge spirituality to do so! Many religious people do the wrong things all week and then run into a building to seek forgiveness. Religion has become the new 'easy pass'..."I HAVE SINNED,BUT I GOT MY SUNDAY CHURCH EASY PASS!" Lol!! I do think there are 'religious' people who are truly devoted to their god and put aside all of the nonsense that goes on in churches today. I think THOSE people will have a peaceful afterlife! Now i DO go to a church. It has no dress code, takes no offerings, worships no man over god and has room for only ONE. That church is called my SOUL. I pray there, i get cleansed there and it is from there where i receive my daily direction. yeah....im definitely more spiritual than religious.
"Lac" said:No doubt Lamar. We right here with it. I also saw Zeitgiest and I wish it was mandatory for completion of high school. That way our kids wont be part of the LAMB following as Moody put it. A lot of common sense plays a factor, but I won't touch on that. Whatever info you have, don't hesitate to share, vice-versa.
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Permalink Reply by Mr Real Will on -
I agree with you on this issue. I think I am more spiritual than religious because its hard for me to agree totally in Christianity. If my ancestors were not in slave would i be a Christian or would i believe in something else. Should i really believe that there was only Adam and Eve. And there was a big boat built for a massive flood and that all animals came from far to get on this boat Its a tough pill to swallow. I think we should look at this with common sense. Educate your self on why we are here, I think there is a sigle life form that we all come from and this person goes by many names. There are many stories to lead to this all mighty. He could go by Buda, god, Christ ect''''
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Permalink Reply by Lac on
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So let me ask this question since majority of the men are more spiritual than religious...Why are women so much more religious and accept what they grew up with and men are the complete opposite?
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Permalink Reply by Naturel on
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Lac, my personal opinion is, as women we are very emotional people, and i think that the "church" taps into those emotional senses....think about it...at church why does the organ player play right at the height of the sermon and the minister gets louder and more dramatic and the next thing you know , you are crying and feeling guilty about something..., they are tugging at your emotions....so i say b/c of the emotional connection... most men arent in tune with emotions on that level...thats just my 1 point of view, i have more...but ill chill on that note...
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Permalink Reply by Lac on
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Hmmm..interesting Naturel. When you get a chance finish your thought. I would like to understand more.
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Permalink Reply by Ms Daly on -
I am more spiritual then religious.
Being raised in a family of Catholics I tend to follow what I was thought as a child. However, as an adult I can now openly listen, read and educate myself. But regardless of what has been written in the bible people (including myself) will interpret each verse in their own way.
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