Open Question: Is there a religion that fits my beliefs?

30 July 2010, 6:14 pm

I am content enough living without a label on my beliefs, however, should there be one out there, it would be tremendously pleasant to know that there is practice, with other people who believe the same thing. My beliefs, in general, go as follows: I do not believe in any gods, nor intelligent design. I believe in evolution, and the big bang theory. As for before the big bang theory, I don't know and have chosen to let science explain that for me. I do not believe in "souls." I believe that after death, you're dead. There is nothing after. Death is the end. I believe that what goes around, comes around. But I do not believe that there is a force controlling it called "Karma." I believe that the purpose of life is to find personal happiness. I do not, in any way, believe that any other religion is necessarily "wrong." I accept, and respect all other practices because I think that everyone has different needs and therefore needs a different religion. Just because I disagree, doesn't mean that they are wrong or "damned" for it. I suppose that's the sum of it. Any questions, feel free to ask. Also, please, I'd so appreciate no one attempting to convert me to anything or posting negatively. I've done lots of research on Buddhism, Christianity, and a few others like Unitarianism. I was previously a Christian, and my boyfriend of nearly a year is a devout Christian. I respect all practices, and would expect and appreciate the same respect in return. Thank you all so, so much. Prefix- "A" -rejection. Root- "Theism" -belief in a god. I do not reject the idea, seeing as how I respect it as a way of life. I simply disagree. And atheists have no beliefs. I have beliefs. And the answer to the question whether or not I want a religion and why: I don't need one, if there is nothing befitting of me then I can still live my life contentedly. However, it would be nice. Kind of like how I don't need to have air conditioning, but I do enjoy it. I would like to have a name set to these beliefs, because I'd like to look into a more detailed description of it. And I'd like to share with people who have some ideas similar to mine. Also, please, I asked for no conversion posts. The second I see that that is where the post is going, I've skipped it and moved on. I'm not forcing anything on you, please don't force it unto me. Please.... Read More »

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