This is something we had a recent thread about in regards to Christianity, and something we hear a lot when discussing groups like Catholics, Mormons, and JWs, but what about your religion? In your personal opinion, what does it take for a person to be part of your faith? Which beliefs do they have to have, which ideas must they subscribe to for them to be able to say they are of that faith? Are there any rites of passage required to enter it (like an oath or ceremony)? Finally, for those of you in more organized religions, is there any difference between the "official" qualifications and what you personally believe they should be?
Note: Please do not start fights or long theological debates. This is a discussion section, not a debate one. I'm genuinely curious what you all have to say about this!
Well. My thing is foundation first then branch from there. Have a support network whether it be community, family, friends, whoever. A "Church". It doesnt need to be institutionalized. Most Churches are probably not. I like the foundation where you smell clean air, people look you in the eye and smile, people who say ma'am and sir. Doesnt need to be christian. Just a sense of belonging.
If one does not mind having other humans help them out and willing to help others, then Id say thats a requirement.
That sense of grounding in most areas starts with family. Blood related or not, doesnt matter. The people who raised you regardless your technical relations. I put a lot of stock on blood relations because thats my views, but the community view, I feel we all need that. Its part of my rationale.
Above is another way of saying initiation and communion.
I dont have a lot of things that "are" my religion and I wouldnt have a religion if other peoples religion didnt by their standards exclude me from them. So, as not a christian, you cant be christian and pray To your ancestors or any spirits. You cant be muslim and my faith because there is no god at my foundation. Cant be hindu. Lot of things you cant be.
Not because of my religion but because of theirs.
I like this in context.
The religion that is mine and mine alone, representing my way of life and my worldview. What does it take to become part of that religion? Not applicable - it cannot be done. Nobody else is me. Nobody else can join my religion.
This, is in general sense, because religion is personal.
Im not a solo artist at heart so Id say it Also takes a community. I cant imagine myself being that artist in their wooded cabin writting sonnets until my hair phases to gray as the moonlight ashes my skin.
I like the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He was alone but had a town and it was cozy. Things like that.
How to be a part of this?
Make good relations with your family, friend, and people in general.
*cough* *cough* Repent.
Find your passion, calling, whatever. Doesnt need to be religious.
Have an out.
What can you do to be excummunicated from my religion?
The best one to wrap it up: Thou shall not kill.
Havent heard any argument against it since.
