Thinking of Things I Want in a Religion (Conquering Self-Deceit)

[RedDragon94]

What religion can either be atheistic or theistic, values compassion, values independence, and connects you to your true nature?

I'm kind of a Pandeist without the Christian dogma.

***If venting annoys you ignore this.***
And if I'm really honest with myself I don't have the will to curb my desires. How can I be a Christian without self control? Needless to say, I can talk a good Christian theology I just can't say that I'm able to master myself. It sucks. I've prayed to Jesus before for him to change my heart, and nothing happened. I don't know, maybe I'm just unlovable. And if I'm not a Christian what am I? I still value compassion and love, I'm just not good enough.

 

[EtuMalku]

Luciferianism is the answer to your prayers.

 

[RedDragon94]

Luciferianism is the answer to your prayers.

Thank you. Let's see what other people respond with.

 

[SabahTheLoner]

I agree with @EtuMalku , Luciferianism is one such religion. I guess Paganism might also be worth looking into, especially if you're a nature person.

 

[Milton Platt]

What religion can either be atheistic or theistic, values compassion, values independence, and connects you to your true nature?

I'm kind of a Pandeist without the Christian dogma.

***If venting annoys you ignore this.***
And if I'm really honest with myself I don't have the will to curb my desires. How can I be a Christian without self control? Needless to say, I can talk a good Christian theology I just can't say that I'm able to master myself. It sucks. I've prayed to Jesus before for him to change my heart, and nothing happened. I don't know, maybe I'm just unlovable. And if I'm not a Christian what am I? I still value compassion and love, I'm just not good enough.

Strive for one that does not conflict with what we actually know about the universe.

 

[YmirGF]

What religion can either be atheistic or theistic, values compassion, values independence, and connects you to your true nature?

I'm kind of a Pandeist without the Christian dogma.

***If venting annoys you ignore this.***
And if I'm really honest with myself I don't have the will to curb my desires. How can I be a Christian without self control? Needless to say, I can talk a good Christian theology I just can't say that I'm able to master myself. It sucks. I've prayed to Jesus before for him to change my heart, and nothing happened. I don't know, maybe I'm just unlovable. And if I'm not a Christian what am I? I still value compassion and love, I'm just not good enough.

Maybe it's Christianity or any mainstream religion, for that matter, that is not worthy of you.

 

[RedDragon94]

Maybe it's Christianity or any mainstream religion, for that matter, that is not worthy of you.

Maybe. Maybe I'm just trying to find the right expression.

 

[lostwanderingsoul]

Seems like everyone is looking for what they want or like in a religion. Maybe the goal should be to look for what God wants in a religion.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Strive for one that does not conflict with what we actually know about the universe.

That would certainly help a person.

 

[Quintessence]

Off the top of my head?

• Number one that comes to mind is Unitarian Universalism.
• Number two that comes to mind is Buddhism.
• Number three that comes to mind is the New Age movement.
• Number four that comes to mind is LHP.

 

[Deidre]

Just living your own life, authentically. No gods, no magic, no rules, no dogma. Who could know you better than you?

 

[Shadow Link]

Man can never be satisfied until he can probe a mystery to its bottom.

 

[sayak83]

What religion can either be atheistic or theistic, values compassion, values independence, and connects you to your true nature?

I'm kind of a Pandeist without the Christian dogma.

***If venting annoys you ignore this.***
And if I'm really honest with myself I don't have the will to curb my desires. How can I be a Christian without self control? Needless to say, I can talk a good Christian theology I just can't say that I'm able to master myself. It sucks. I've prayed to Jesus before for him to change my heart, and nothing happened. I don't know, maybe I'm just unlovable. And if I'm not a Christian what am I? I still value compassion and love, I'm just not good enough.

Try Buddhism. Meditation will help in self control as well.

 

[osgart]

The main thing I want in a religion is an independent Truth that doesn't rely on God, or Gods to get me to achieve it's infinite eternal attainment.

Ultimately the goal is to be heart deserving equals with the divine.

The Path of Innocence



Where I alone am responsible for who I am.

The Great Knowledge of Truth and Free Will that is divine knowledge and liberates the soul.

The Path of True Justice and Deserve.

The Book of the Knowledge of Everlasting Life.

Until one finds these things, no religion can compare with these lofty goals.