Not really sure about what I classify as?

[Cheyenne]

Not sure if this is where I should discuss this but here we go!

 

So, for the most part, I call myself an Atheist, but I don't feel as though that is entirely true. I feel like I may be an entire-ist? I have found myself to believe that all gods and goddess exist. That being there is a 'force' per se that exists to be whatever a person needs it to be. If that makes sense. So, there are gods but at the same time, there are not, in the sense that this 'force' changes itself to the needs of each person. What they need to believe it becomes. A single god for one set of peoples and thousands for another.

 

So, like I don't classify myself as religious as I don't practice a religion, but more like I accept it all? I don't take part in any ceremonies but I acknowledge their power and what they mean and how they work.

 

 

Is there a word or words for this or am I just a weird person?

[Snobchickenleg]

Agnostic

 

Speaking for myself, I believe in God, higher power, divine guidance etc, I just don't practice religious stuffs.

[Cheyenne]

Agnostic

 

Speaking for myself, I believe in God, higher power, divine guidance etc, I just don't practice religious stuffs.

 

Looked it up, perfect fit for me. Thanks. I've always wanted to know where I fell, but no one ever could tell me.

[Guest Night Shade]

Personally, I don't think you even need to classify yourself - just be who you are, without putting a label on it.

 

I tried to fit myself into different religions for years.  But my beliefs changed daily, and I sometimes found myself trying to be part of conflicting religions at the same time.  Finally I decided to just go with the flow, and not limit myself to one particular path.

[Cheyenne]

Personally, I don't think you even need to classify yourself - just be who you are, without putting a label on it.

 

I tried to fit myself into different religions for years.  But my beliefs changed daily, and I sometimes found myself trying to be part of conflicting religions at the same time.  Finally I decided to just go with the flow, and not limit myself to one particular path.

 

That's really good advice. I may just do that.

[joy]

To me there is a huge difference between Religion and Church. Churches are institutions / businesses. I do not need a church, but some people need one, so that is fine with me. But I totally believe in a higher power and still call it 'God' as this is how I grew up  <3

[Cheyenne]

joy[/member]

 

I never really grew up with anyone saying that this 'force' that I recognize is a specific person or God. I guess that may be why I'm like that. But I totally understand with the Church thing. They are kinda like schools in a sense I guess. There to teach you about that religion. Not something I have ever felt that I need or will need.

[joy]

joy[/member]

 

I never really grew up with anyone saying that this 'force' that I recognize is a specific person or God. I guess that may be why I'm like that. But I totally understand with the Church thing. They are kinda like schools in a sense I guess. There to teach you about that religion. Not something I have ever felt that I need or will need.

 

I am tempted to say 'Lucky You' not having that Church Dogma .... Certain phrases are so imprinted and it is a lot of work to remove them. Same with some others, I do not label myself, I would just say I believe in Higher Power.  <3

[Cheyenne]

I am tempted to say 'Lucky You' not having that Church Dogma .... Certain phrases are so imprinted and it is a lot of work to remove them. Same with some others, I do not label myself, I would just say I believe in Higher Power.  <3

 

I have had some friends of mine that were so far placed in religion that when they found out I practice tarot they freaked out and would not speak to me again.

 

[AJ-ish/Sharyn]

https://www.beliefnet.com/entertainment/quizzes/beliefomatic.aspx

 

It is interesting to take this survey every couple of years.

I fall in the Secular Humanism slot today

[Snobchickenleg]

To me there is a huge difference between Religion and Church. Churches are institutions / businesses. I do not need a church, but some people need one, so that is fine with me. But I totally believe in a higher power and still call it 'God' as this is how I grew up  <3

 

Same same

[Snobchickenleg]

https://www.beliefnet.com/entertainment/quizzes/beliefomatic.aspx

 

It is interesting to take this survey every couple of years.

I fall in the Secular Humanism slot today

 

First question and I had an existential crisis. I guess I'm just simply a human me.  :'(

[Bodhiseed]

For years I considered myself an Omnist (believing that religions might contain an element of truth, but no religion or path contained all the truth). I finally realized that I needed a spiritual practice even if I were to pass on the dogma, so now I consider myself a secular (rather than cultural) Buddhist.

[DanielJUK]

It's a great idea to stay open minded on your spirituality, mine has changed every ten years of my life and maybe what I needed at the time or reflected my spiritual journey at the time?

 

In my youth and teenage years I was very religiously Christian (my family was not, I was the only person who regularly went to church) and I was very involved with the church, I helped organise and be part of the services as a server (assistant at the side). But it didn't have the answers I needed as I went into my 20's and I didn't like the Congregation who I felt were hypocritical and judgemental of others, it was very cliquey!

 

In my 20's I didn't believe in anything and didn't take part in any religious group. I became an atheist. During this time we had a census in the UK and I said I was Humanist which believes in Humans first. But it didn't sit well with me the end of my 20's, they don't believe in dogma and superstition but believe in critical thinking. I do believe in superstition and this started to become a real issue for me when I started learning tarot.

 

In my 30's I got really into divination and other areas, I really started to explore my spirituality and my intuition was really opened! I now say I am Pagan / Wiccan and exploring that on my journey.

 

I do believe in something but I my exploration has helped me rule out what doesn't work for me. Churches are all different, religions are all different and spirituality is different for all of us, so my advice is to explore! We are all on our own spiritual path and my advice is exploration, explore all the ideas and possibilities.

 

The key with identifying with being agnostic is that you don't know about Gods and Goddesses and spiritual presence or they are unknowable as a concept, where as Atheists do not believe in it. It's okay to not know but our spiritual beliefs can change as our lives change so be open to an exciting journey of thinking about it all :)

[Bodhiseed]

It's a great idea to stay open minded on your spirituality, mine has changed every ten years of my life and maybe what I needed at the time or reflected my spiritual journey at the time?

I agree wholeheartedly, Daniel. Life is constantly changing, and it only makes sense that those changes affect and transform us as well! I've got friends who are Christian, and though their religion hasn't changed, their beliefs within that framework have changed radically. I think this is a sign of maturity.

[Petalene]

I would identify as agnostic with witchy leanings, but I rarely discuss it other than to say that I’m not a christian. I grew up going to a non-demonational christian chruch and was very disillusioned when my mom and sister got kicked out (long story) and I no longer felt comfortable there. Some of the things some christians do in the name of their god makes me deeply uncomfortable to downright disgusted.

 

To clarify, I’m not saying all christians are like this, I know many who are lovely. But the guilt and hypocracy church threw at me as a kid are attitudes I am no longer willing to embrace. Witchcraft always fascinated me and I dabble in it, mostly incorporating a few aspects of it into my card reading. I haven’t gotten into Wicca, although I’ve reasearced it a bit.