Hopeless......how can I find the best religion for me?
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Dear. ISlam is the fastest growing religion in the world today. Its a true religion. more then 70% of quran has been proven scientifically correct and the rest is not proven yet. but not 1% is proven wrong.The best way is to study Islam. and if u need any resources please contact me on my email below. i'll try my best to find the topics u need. may God guide u to the right path.\nU must visit : \nhttp://www.irf.net/irf/comparativereligion/index.htm\nmy email is lion_mughal@yahoo.com
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By looking in "good" places, and making "good" the top priority (e.g., over looks).  Learn to think like what you are looking for, and you'll figure out where to find it.  Try bookstores, volunteer at an animal shelter, some people look at church.  Simply think like what you are looking for, and let it lead you.
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Go to a church which teaches the bible. You might have to try a few before you settle on one that you like. It does wonders for me. Also, listen to music, exercise and never give up.
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Try church.  If you don't find love there at least maybe you will feel better spiritually.
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contact every church in your phone book and ask them to post your need in their church bulletin.\n\nI will pray for you both!\n\nAlso whatever you belive will happen!  Believe in great things for yourself..\n\nNever Give Up....repeat after me "Never Give Up!"
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Good Morning! You mentioned that you are religous, this may be part of the problem. Jesus warned us to beware of religous leaders, and He was persecuted by them. Most religions of this day and age, would still not welcome Him, in my humble opinion. Now to the point:\n\nJesus said if you ask anything, of The Father, through His name,  with just a small measure, of faith, you will receive it. Try getting on your knees, confessing your sins to God, asking Jesus to truly enter your heart, and to give you faith. The New Testament also says we have not because we ask not. Ask Him, and I am sure He will answer.\n\nAnother reason may be that you are not truly surrendered to Jesus. You may have went through the motions, but did you truly ask Jesus to enter your heart, be Lord of your life, and surrender everything to Him?\n\nYour works may be lacking. The Bible clearly states that "Faith without works, is dead." Dont get me wrong, works wont save you,  but they will increase your faith. God's word says it. Try to do more for the Kingdom of God. Help someone, or some people. Be nice to someone whom every one else is mean to. Volunteer at a local charity, homeless shelter, or a mission. Knock on doors, and spread the Good News. If you feel too shy to do this, hand out tracts. There are many ways to work for God. Look around, they are not hard to see.\n\nLastly, you are still young. Your testimony may not be developed enough. You are being bombarded with the ways of the world, where the path of destruction is. The world is saying belief in Christ is ridiculous, and that man is his own god. Everywhere you turn, you see evil, and blasphemy. Until you are gropunded in your belief in Christ, these worldly matters will cause you to have doubts.\n\nRead your Bible, and pray, each and every day. Try to learn as much as you can from the Bible, it is your sword, a part of the armour every Christian needs. Get grounded in God's Word, learn things on your own, dont wait for someone to teach them to you. You will be waiting a long time to learn what you need, if you rely on a religion, or on any other person to teach you. In The Book of James, God tells us, if we lack wisdom, to ask of Him, and He will give it to us.\n\nI hope this helps. Its really early, and I just learned, at 3:15 that my step dad has died. His passing was horrible. He had liver cancer, and was in extreme pain, especially the last 4 days. However, I know, for a fact, he settled his eternal issue, with God, and that when his eyes closed here, they opened in paradise, and he is not hurting anymore, and that he never will hurt again, because of the fact that he surrendered his heart and life to Jesus Christ.\n\nIf I can be of further help, please send me an email. I will be glad to help.\n\nYours Truly, \nOld Soldier \n\nP.S. Dont get me wrong about religion. Not all are off the track. Settle your issues with God, and find a truly Bible based church, where you feel comfortable. The Bible says, "you will know them by their fruit", seek and find out the character of the church, before you join, just dont stop seeking and become a lone ranger Christian. The Bible says that we are to not "forsake the gathering of ourselves", so be sure to find a good Bible based church. God Bless you!
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Pray a lot. Try to discern where God is leading you.\n\nIf you want to explore that journey, you will have to start by joining the Catholic Church. \n\nCall your local parish and ask to talk to the Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation). There is never any obligation to continue.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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I'm with weemaryanne on this one.\nYour take on religion is pretty much the same as mine - and many others. And you are not alone in being the only agnostic in a religious family.\nI think it's healthy to question the world around you and not take everything at face value. If you find faith in your god again, you won't have lost anything by examining your faith.\nIf you decide god doesn't exist, you won't be a worse person. You'll be accepting the world as it realyy is. And that is really quite liberating.\nGood luck with your journey.
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MV I read your other question before you took it down.\nI have to say, I sympathise with you. I haven't yet found a church that really ministers to me either. my brother wants me to go in with him and start our own church, but it's really hard, you know?\nmy advice is, just serve God the best way you can, it's your salvation, no one else's. as for starting your own church, that's a bit harder.\nyou'd have to get one or two people who think alike, get together and make a cohesive doctrine, and just start having services. I know lots of churches, big churches, that started in somebody's barn. you can do it, if God is with you.\nhope you get everything you want.
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If you are having a crisis of faith, try talking to a priest or someone else in the church. They may have answers to your question that you never thought of, or that make more sense. If that doesn't work, try educating yourself on other religions as well. Maybe you will find your answers in another faith or belief. I don't mean just Christian religions. Look into Buddhism, Wicca, Taoism, etc. I myself am Wiccan. The most important thing is not to lose faith in whatever you believe in, and to remember that everything that comes to you in life, good or bad, is a test and the gift of an opportunity to better yourself.
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Yes your best option is Pray\n\nPut all your faith in God
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Study different religions and choose one that makes sense to your mind and leads your heart to do good works and love of others.  Find a body of believers in that faith who are living it out and get to know them to see if it is good. Don't expect it to be perfect. Nothing with humans in it is perfect. But if it is good and you agree with the teachings and practices, you may have found a home.
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Try visiting an Episcopal or Unitarian church. I liked Methodist too. Just visit on Sunday and see what you get from the different places. In fact, visit them all with an open mind. It is very enlightening about human nature.
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Where can i talk to more guys like you!? Religion is for people that just need to find a quick and simple solution to life and its complex reality.
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I pray that your eyes will be opened to the Truth, and you will come to Know Jesus as your Lord and Savior.   anything else will lead you down  the wrong path . Accept the truth about the Lord........ you are so lost.
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Almost Every new poster  starts out asking that, and the answers are quite mean usually. I'm poor too and know it's hard. Churches have helped me best when I was desperate. Good Luck. I'll pray for you okay buddy?
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I don't think any religion will make death something you long for, except I guess wahabiist Islam.  I would urge you to turn to Christianity so at least you'll be on the path to eternal life.  Scared or not of death, when you do actually die you'll be very happy.