Religion : Why do you?

Originally posted by Justbyfaith
Your questions are relevant. I can only answer with scripture. Will answers with scripture meet the requests of your questions?

I am looking for personal reasons for most things. Why do you personally believe what you do. If, given no religion in your life, what would be the reasons you would believe what you do. If you are unable to describe what, or why, you believe in your own words, I am not sure it fits what I am looking for. If you use scripture to support your statements of belief then that does fit, but if the only thing available is scripture, we can read scripture and interpret it the same as we would if you post only direct quotes.

Originally posted by Regret
I am looking for personal reasons for most things. Why do you personally believe what you do. If, given no religion in your life, what would be the reasons you would believe what you do. If you are unable to describe what, or why, you believe in your own words, I am not sure it fits what I am looking for. If you use scripture to support your statements of belief then that does fit, but if the only thing available is scripture, we can read scripture and interpret it the same as we would if you post only direct quotes.

Let me ponder your requests...

Originally posted by Regret
If you believe in some form of religion:

Why do you WANT to.

Why do you CHOOSE to.

Why do you WISH to.

Why do you LIKE to.

I am looking for more than one sentence answers please.

Originally posted by maham
Simple answer:2 go 2 heaven.

But heaven is here, not some other place.

Originally posted by maham
Simple answer:2 go 2 heaven.

And why have you decided that your religion will get you there, and not some other? What are your reasons for being religious in the way you are? Why do you remain the religion you are? Why is your religion a better choice for you?

I agree with Shaky........you can make you life a heaven or a hell........though I do believe there is still an after place we could go...but not as a reward............everyone goes there..........there's even a scripture that says "The spirit returns to god who gave it"...........

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
But heaven is here, not some other place.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
But heaven is here, not some other place.

This is wat u call heaven? Can u count how many ppl die each day bcuz of injustice?

Originally posted by maham
This is wat u call heaven? Can u count how many ppl die each day bcuz of injustice?

This is also hell. 😉

Originally posted by Regret
And why have you decided that your religion will get you there, and not some other? What are your reasons for being religious in the way you are? Why do you remain the religion you are? Why is your religion a better choice for you?

Cuz watever it says is logical n rite.

Originally posted by maham
Cuz watever it says is logical n rite.

And what makes it so? Give some examples. I am not attacking, this thread was created so that people could get an in depth explanation of other people's reasons for believing what they do, as such, I am merely asking for more depth to your answer.

Hmm....cuz watever it tells u 2 do is easy n any1 wud feel comfortable doin it lik no1 minds if he is not discriminated n gets equal rites.It changes ur life,gives u success in this world n the after world. It gives u a satisfaction that even if u hav 2 endure hardships in this world,the Afterlife will hold somethin gud 4 u as wat u did in this world was righteous n gud.

Originally posted by maham
Simple answer:2 go 2 heaven.

Is it me or is this the reason most people belive in God (or try to makes themselves do so).

Heaven sometimes seems to be the shiny carrot tied to a stick and waved in front of people for incentive to belive. That or Hell is used to scare people from disbelieving. But who knows.

I trust in Him for what He has done for me. I don't believe to avoid hell, I believe because of what he has done for me and promises He said He will do for those who love Him.

Originally posted by Mindship

b) an enormous source of comfort and healing in times of stress and loss.

This is very true. I've prayed to God before in very desperate situatiuons and I'm fairly agnostic. Just in case, you know. 😉 For the same reasons I also still say my prayers before I go to bed. If I'm not too sleepy. 😄

Originally posted by Sai1
This is very true. I've prayed to God before in very desperate situatiuons and I'm fairly agnostic. Just in case, you know. 😉 For the same reasons I also still say my prayers before I go to bed. If I'm not too sleepy. 😄

Good News:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding of things. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and he shall direct your paths."

Proverbs

now that is a good proverb.

Originally posted by cking
now that is a good proverb.

Perhaps, but unfortunately, here's another proverb.

"Easier said than done."

Originally posted by maham
Hmm....cuz watever it tells u 2 do is easy n any1 wud feel comfortable doin it lik no1 minds if he is not discriminated n gets equal rites.It changes ur life,gives u success in this world n the after world. It gives u a satisfaction that even if u hav 2 endure hardships in this world,the Afterlife will hold somethin gud 4 u as wat u did in this world was righteous n gud.

Thank you for the answer, I believe this your reason for your beliefs. If I may I will probe deeper. I do this with you because I have had less exposure to Muslims than I have those of other faiths, do not think I am attacking you due to the difference.

As far as compared to other religions, it seems that most claim the same thing. It makes sense that if a set of beliefs, no matter which set of beliefs, maintain morals and cleanliness aspects, as well as social conduct guidelines, the people that follow it will achieve success. What is it that separates Islam from other religions? Is there something it has that other religions do not claim?