I really have no idea what the hell to believe in religion and I'm not trying to ask for beliefs or people to tell me what to believe in but I'm confused about everything and its really starting to drive me insane to the point of me being full of anxiety, I have Christianity in my family and its rather confusing about how everyone believe in it when alot of the bible and stories that where told could be false(in my opinion) and I'm confused about what I should think does anyone have any information that could help change my faith or help it, I currently don't have a religion but I'm just so scared about everything that I don't know what to do, If anyone can please help me with anything that may make me feel better please do so, Also I came here because it seems like a place to talk to people with more open minds rather than just friends in real life or over the Internet that would say either I'm an idiot or something, anyways if you read this thanks please help me
I don't know if you've read this already, but this has been my life situation:
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20181&sid=9dd4071a7a26a270c14c0615a02decfa
There is no easy answer. All I can say is pay attention to what's in your heart. It already knows what is real and what to believe.
seek until you get sick and tired
then you might just Realize,
and perhaps even die laughing,
that you were only seeking yourself.
When I explode
to vanish thoughts
nothing questions or doubts
That I AM,
EVERYTHING
-- Kundalini
Without thoughts YOU ARE and I AM and ALL IS this Kundalini
that can easily kill you, the mind, with Laughter.
It is the Reality of dreamless-sleep
that some call the Holy Spirit, Samadhi
There are quite a number of people who go through much of life trying to decide what it is that they truly believe - if there is a "God" and what his/her name might be, if there is life after death, etc etc.
Please don't get hung up on whether the bible is "real" or not. Whether the stories are true or false, the main thing is that there are lessons in it which people can benefit from learning about.
Don't get me wrong, I am not sticking up for the bible and all that it stands for - personally I respect all religions, and I am involved in a beautiful nature-based religion myself. But perhaps the big deal is not what religion is right or wrong, and not what you should or shouldn't follow and believe. Maybe the right thing for you is to choose to follow none, and enjoy the journey of finding yourself - for in finding yourself you will find the "right" belief system for you.
Relax and enjoy life!! (that's what it is for!!)
you shouldnt think it's obligatory to beleive in an orthodox religion, when you know these are contrived and false. Listen to your heart and your head and look around you, and believe in your own conclusions as theyre just as valid as anyone else's, religion blinds you to the realities of life.
Dear Steve,
I just posted a response to a similar question that you can read: http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=21111
You can also check out my research project at: http://www.fireonthewateronline.com
Let us know if there is anything else we can help you with, but if I may also add...don't allow anyone to think for you, or to just provide you with 'pat' answers on any of this...
That is what has gotten us all into this mess to begin with...
If you want to seek God....then by all means...seek God. If there is a God, you will no doubt find out more about god from god...
If you want to know about the Bible....then seek to learn all that you can about it...
But consider this...
God does not= Bible
Take care,
Beth