I need help with finding a religion?
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I would say similar things of my beliefs that you have said, but I have never really felt that I needed to belong to a religion.  These are your beliefs - great.  Why label it?  Why not be free to decipher the mysteries of life for yourself without having a leader to tell you what you should do or what not?\n\nThis is so often my question.  We are supposed to be good people - no problem.  We are supposed to emulate a spiritually high rated ancestor, as it were - ok, I can see how that might help the quest.  We are supposed to allow a group of "religious leaders" to tell us how we should vote and live and give?  I don't think so.  \n\nReligion can be helpful for some people - don't get me wrong - but you have already come so far as to develop the tenets of your own personal religious philosophy or statement - why now look for a group?  You can live the ordinary life in a non-ordinary way and learn and see things on the road less travelled that others don't often see.  I think we should all just call ourselves Religiously Unaffiliated.\n\nPeace!\n\nPS - If you really want a church or a group, you might try the Universal Life Church (http://www.ulc.net/) or Unitarian Universalists.  Faith.com has a ton of info - I am sure you could find something of interest there.\n\nThe next day:\nDude, you gotta check this out:  http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html\n\nIt's the Belief-o-matic - a quiz that will tell you how your answers compare to the world relgions.  It was fun and interesting.\n\nPeace!
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I would suggest Lutheran and Episcopal churches.  They are the protestant denominations that are the closest to Catholics historically.  I know a few protestant/catholic couples who were able to find one of these they both felt comfortable in.
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Maybe instead of worrying about a particular religion, you should focus on a relationship with God, and let him lead you.  Don't get me wrong, i belong to a church, but i study the bible and ask questions and follow my heart.  Go to several, and find a place where you fit in.  Personally, i think "religion"  is man-made most of the time (men's rules, not God's).  Best bet is to read the bible, get one that has modern language if the king james is too hard to follow....good luck, sugar...
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You would probably have to see exactly what each religion says about Saints. It isn't a term that belongs just to Christianity. If you are really interested in what other religions consider Saints.
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See if you can check it out at www.beliefnet.com (or .org)
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I'm a pentecostal,here is a site you can go to. UPCI.org     I hope you find what your looking for and understand my religon. And GOD Bless
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You need to provide more information - What's the name of the church? What denomination is it?
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go to da religious section in yahoo ans i bet u will find many frnds der
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I go to Beliefnet a lot. It is not tied to one religion. Here's the link.\n\nhttp://www.beliefnet.com
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aaah, I can tell you one thing, the religion is Islam.\nCheck out these links.
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Try THE BRIGHTS. This is a global on-line constituency, an umbrella group for atheists agnostics humanists and others. \nhttp://www.the-brights.net/\n\nOr check out your local secular society, most places will have one here's mine.\nhttp://www.secularism.org.uk/
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First, you need to learn more about Wicca.  Different denominations have different beliefs and structures, and you need to find which is right for you.  Some have covens, some do not.  It all depends on which direction you go in.  And trust, me there are plenty of directions.  \n\nwww.witchvox.com is a great website.  Also check out\nhttp://www.witchs-brew.org/\nhttp://www.witchology.com/\nhttp://wiccanet.us/\nhttp://www.bewitchingways.com/wicca/wicca.htm\nhttp://www.wiccan-refuge.com/\nhttp://www.witchway.net/\nhttp://www.betwixt.org/\n\nSomeone else talked about SilverRavenWolf, who is a popular Wicca author.  You'll find her stuff often at places like Barnes and Noble.  Personally, I think she is a money grubbing nut.  Her books are about her particular brand of Gardnerian Wicca that she developed.  Her covens all have to swear loyalty oaths to her... and buy all her books.  I personally think shes a freak... but I know people who have found her to be a great stepping stone into the path.  I just wanted to tell you this to give you a realistic idea of the divisions within Wicca/Neo-paganism.  It's not all happy fluffy earth worship, there are real debates and real ideological differences.  Like any group, we have our share of greedy selfish people, strong opinions about our paths, and general weirdos. Every religion has its nuts and charletans, the key is for you as a critical thinker to identify and decide how you feel about them.\n\nAs far as books, here is a short list I would recommend\nThe Power of the Witch by Laurie Cabot (old and a little kitchy, but the author is great at hitting the emotional draw of Wicca)\nThe Spiral Dance by StarHawk\nDrawing Down the Moon : Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshipers, and Other Pagans in America Today by Margot Adler\nWicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cnningham\nWhen Someone You Love Is Wiccan: A Guide to Witchcraft and Paganism for Concerned Friends, Nervous Parents, and Curious Co-Workers by Carl McColman\nContemporary Paganism: Listening People, Speaking Earth by Graham Harvey\nThe Triumph of the Moon : A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton\n\nOr if none of these seem right, you may be more of a Neo Pagan.  I personally draw my belief system for Assyrian mythology and various practices of various pre-christian Mediterranean religions, with a couple of elements Wicca in on the side.  What myths or regions speak to you?  Learn and find out how to draw them together.  \n\nIf you find yourself ready to find a coven or a nesting or a group of some kind, then find a local new age store in your area and ask around, or check about on-line.  Go to a gather or an event and meet people.  Sometimes getting in can be a bit difficult, because wiccans don't proselytize so people can take a while to find us.  But its worth the time and effort.
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I had this same problem. I was raised Catholic, but very loosely. Religion did not play a major part in my life, but don't think I was ever really an atheist. I started looking into other religions such as different Christian denominations, Hinduism, Bhuddism, Zoroastrianism, Mormonism, Judaism, Sikhism, Shinto, Manicheism, Gnostic Christianity, Wicca and even simply deeper into my original Catholic upbringing. I found them all very interesting, and full of truths, but not complete. Then I looked into Islam and I converted after about a year or so of research  and study of the religion. It just seemed to be what I had already believed all along, for as long as I can remember. \nI'm not saying that you should necesarilly become a Muslim now, but look into it. I would look into other religions on a deeper level and study them to see what makes the most sense and find what you believe (note I say "believe" and "sense" in the same sentence, not "find very interesting"). Until you find something, if you don't come to your own conclusions, just believ in God and do whatyou think is right; there isn't really much room for error there.\nI hope you find what you are looking for.
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Over the past couple of years, I made many friends from China - most of whom are raised with no religion. And they're all great and wonderful individuals who don't seem to lack anything. I have had at times to explain certain things about the Christian religion to them, which is the dominant religion in the western world, and its practice can raise questions to the uninitiated.\n\nIf you seek spirituality, you should not limit your self to exploring one religion. Why do you dismiss Buddhism, Taoism etc? You should read about everything, speak to ministers and allow your self to form an opinion.\n\nMy advice is, to not let anyone convert you into something by sweet talking you, or promising the kingdom of God. Learn, and let it be your choice. If I were in your shoes, I would try to get all the facts and then decide on my own.\n\nMeet religious people and ask them how they practice religion and what it means to them. Your safest choice not to be tricked into a cult etc would be to go for a well established and long standing dogma or denomination.\n\nIn Christianity, since that is your question, the major two denominations are Catholic and Orthodox, which both came after a separation of the church between west (Catholic) and east (Orthodox). You can learn more on different religions by following the links below.\n\nI know in China most Christians are unitarian, since in 1949 the Government forced denominations to form one single church or leave China.\n\nRemember learn before you act, and don't let anyone influence you. My opinion is that once you decide on something you should stick by it. Should you make the conscious choice to have Faith in a religion. So being absolutely certain is essential. Changing religions in the manner you'd change shirts is not ideal. Because then Faith - which is the most important element in every religion - never gets too strong to mean anything in your life.\n\nWhatever choice you make - good luck to you!
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I have a ton of 'em for all different kinds.  Depends on what you need. Start out with these cults, Scientology, Church of Jesus Christs of Latter Day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, Bahia, Christian Scientists, Church Universal and Triumphant, Raelens, The Seventh Day Adventists and the ICC(International Church of Christ), The Family. You are going to have a problem with a few of them because the only things out thee are either information the church releases or the anti part of the equation.  There is very little real neutral evidence on them.  I will just start with the generics and let you go from there.
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Find a Spirit filled church. One that uses the Holy Bible (only) and one that urges relationship and not "religion."\n\nReligion is how man tries to reach God/Jesus.\n\nRelationship is how God reaches us through Jesus Christ.\n\nGrace to you and God Bless...
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That's amazing... I've found a new religion.  FSMism!  :-P