Monday, July 26, 2010

Religion and me.


I've always struggled with my religious beliefs. I'm caught somewhere between Christianity and Atheism. I've been told that I am an Agnostic, and I guess that's about right. I believe that there is a higher power...not sure who or what that may be. I believe in living a moral life and teaching my children those same morals. I have a strong dislike for bible thumpers and born agains. They're pushy and rude. The reason I've never been a church goer is because I don't like having "sin and you'll go to hell" shoved down my throat.

Lately I've been struggling with my desire to join a church-like community. The "we're all a big family" mentality really appeals to me. I'd love to be able to go somewhere like that and be able to connect with people like that. But I don't want all the religion that goes along with it. Last night I was laying in bed and wondering "Is there such thing as an Agnostic church?" So this morning I was looking into it. Apparently, there is a "religion" called Unitarianism (also seen it with Universalism in the name), and there are several churches in my neck of the woods...but they're all very, very liberal. I am much more of a conservative, and I can't really stomach the strong liberal beliefs. So NOW what do I do?

I suppose I shall continue to look into the "daily meditations" that I was introduced to. I am a fan of the Hazelden "Thought of the Day". It's nice to have something to think about throughout the day, and it gives a little "project" to work on or think about. There are a few books that they've made that I would like to get. I guess this is what my "religion" will be. Cut out all of the overly pushy stuff, and take what I want out of it. A couple more sites I check out for daily inspiration are the Daily Motivator and Positive Affirmations.

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