[msbunnykins]

Grizabella

Well I follow Satanism, but that's more a philosophy/way of living than religion, IMO. I suppose it gives me a sense of freedom, choice, and most importantly responsibility that I didn't feel I had when I was following religion.

I'm glad that you have found something good in your faith. I don't actually know anything about Satanism, so would you mind telling me a bit about it? (Either here or in PM) I do really try to find out as much as I can about different faiths (or, in this case, philosophies) because there are often times a lot of misconceptions about them, and asking a follower is the best way to go. But, I do know that Satanism is often frowned upon and looked at like some crazy cult, but I'm glad that you, finding the path you want to follow, didn't let that affect your choice.

Chelsey-Ella

This sounds really silly but a couple of weeks ago I decided to become Christian. I know thats not the way it works but although Im Christened I never called myself a Christian. Im unsure of what I believe in and where my belief are taking me but I gnerally believe that there is something, and this hope that what ever it is and whatever religion it is keeps me going and gives me some kind of faith.

It doesn't sound silly at all, congratulations on your new faith. If you are unsure of your faith, though, I would advise looking at other world religions, after all a lot of them are very intertwined and learning about different things is never bad. You may also find something that fits better, especially if you decide to stay within the Christian realm, because there are a ton of Christian sects out there.

blacksnow

Just make sure that you take assumptions. I mean, don't assume that because you believe there is a God, then Jesus is God as well.

So my religious story started out with nothing ... then 'christian'. I believed that there was a creator and just assumed that Jesus was God as well. This caused ALOT of heart ache because no one explained to me that you can believe in one and not the other. Then I figured out why chrisitanity wasn't working for me and dropped the label.

At the moment I believe that God is the universe, He/She/It is everything and everywhere. I think all religions have a different perspective on God but none of them are wrong. They are just looking at different aspects of God.

This has bought me peace and it's given me understanding and self confidence. I no longer have the fear of what will happen to me because I don't believe in Jesus, which was the main reason why I was trying to force myself to believe that he is 'here' today.

That is the biggest mistake with Christianity, and followers understanding of it. Jesus is not God, he is a Prophet of God. But, people are taught that Jesus litereally is God, and takes the place of him, which is completely wrong. I do believe in Jesus, though I am not Christian, but I'm glad to realized the error in the past religion, and learned from it instead of continuing to head in the wrong direction. Most people do not, and that is how things become even more twisted and tangled up.

Whaaatever:

To the person above: *+++ respect points*

Personally, my beliefs don't really affect me, well not in a positive manner. I remain pretty open minded to everything, but I can only find it interesting up to the point it becomes rubbish in my eyes.

If anything, it brings me down.

Why do you say that? I think if you have a faith (or choose not to have one) then it should make a positive influence on your life. What faith are you, and why does it bring you down? If you're not happy with your faith, I highly suggest studying others to find the right fit. There are thousands of faiths out there (not that you have to research every single one of them!), and often times if we are brought up in a religion, or not taught about the outside world then we can become very confused in what we believe.

Being a Christian gives me a sense of feeling loved. Dealing with depression, I often feel unwanted. But I know that Jesus loves me no matter what I do. I know that he always has my back. Now of course,sometimes I forget that. But when I remember, it makes me feel so happy to know that even if I forget,he still loves me and cares about me. Once you give your life to Jesus, he will take all your burdens and make them disappear. Yeah, he's that amazing. <3

I'm glad your faith offers you comfort. Not having a faith before, I really learned that having one now really helps through tough times.