- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
How many of you put your religion before everything else in life?
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:13 pm
It seems to me that you see a lot of people who "put God first" or "live their life for God".
If you are one of these people, have you explored any other religions?
I would imagine that 95% of people have not extensively researched or explored any other religion outside of the one they follow. I would imagine most also just stuck with whatever they grew up with from their parents. That's fine and all, but if religion is the most important aspect of your life- wouldn't you want to read the word of all different kinds of religions?
Is this not a disturbing thought to most people? How can you devote your life to a religion or make it your top priority in life, when you haven't even given thought to anything other than what you have learned about since birth?
For the record, I'm not for or against religion. It has it's good and it's bad just like anything else. I've just always found that aspect fascinating. If you devote your life to your family, chances are you didn't stop your search for a wife after your first girlfriend. Just curious as to this thought process.
If you are one of these people, have you explored any other religions?
I would imagine that 95% of people have not extensively researched or explored any other religion outside of the one they follow. I would imagine most also just stuck with whatever they grew up with from their parents. That's fine and all, but if religion is the most important aspect of your life- wouldn't you want to read the word of all different kinds of religions?
Is this not a disturbing thought to most people? How can you devote your life to a religion or make it your top priority in life, when you haven't even given thought to anything other than what you have learned about since birth?
For the record, I'm not for or against religion. It has it's good and it's bad just like anything else. I've just always found that aspect fascinating. If you devote your life to your family, chances are you didn't stop your search for a wife after your first girlfriend. Just curious as to this thought process.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:15 pm to Tigerfan56
By the time you read this, this thread will be deleted.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:15 pm to Tigerfan56
quote:
How many of you put your religion before everything else in life? by Tigerfan56
I did at one point. Best years of my life, tbh. I don't think I'm still capable of that kind of unquestioning faith, though. Too much water over the dam.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:16 pm to Tigerfan56
Yeah, I give this about 10 posts before it's whacked.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:16 pm to Tigerfan56
If following one's religion makes one a better, caring, kind, and thoughtful person - by all means, I don't care. Look at Mormons. Bat shite crazy theology, but some of the most genuine and good people I've ever met.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:17 pm to Tigerfan56
As an atheist, I got very familiar with most major religions. There is power in the name of Jesus. I'm now a Christian.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:18 pm to Tigerfan56
quote:
If you devote your life to your family, chances are you didn't stop your search for a wife after your first girlfriend
Lots of super religious people do just this
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:20 pm to Tigerfan56
My religion is eating butthole and yes, I put it first in everything I do in life.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:21 pm to Tigerfan56
Nah. Money, hoes, cars and clothes thats my motto. That and everybody wang chung tonight.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:22 pm to Tigerfan56
I love having discussions with people who are not Catholic for this very reason. Got to be seeking the truth. And if you never have to defend your beliefs, you can be pretty content with being wrong.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:24 pm to Tigerfan56
quote:
Tigerfan56
quote:
It seems to me that you see a lot of people who "put God first" or "live their life for God". If you are one of these people, have you explored any other religions? I would imagine that 95% of people have not extensively researched or explored any other religion outside of the one they follow. I would imagine most also just stuck with whatever they grew up with from their parents. That's fine and all, but if religion is the most important aspect of your life- wouldn't you want to read the word of all different kinds of religions? Is this not a disturbing thought to most people? How can you devote your life to a religion or make it your top priority in life, when you haven't even given thought to anything other than what you have learned about since birth? For the record, I'm not for or against religion. It has it's good and it's bad just like anything else. I've just always found that aspect fascinating. If you devote your life to your family, chances are you didn't stop your search for a wife after your first girlfriend. Just curious as to this thought process.
I'm in a religion whose 1st Commandment is thou shalt not buy Varsity Letters for Hoops unless you earned them
Kidding. I'm fascinated by the religious ideas espoused by the inhabitants of the sub-continent of India. I watched a doco the other day by a British Actor whose friend from University spent every off-season from school in India with wisemen in an Ashram. He devoted so fully to it he was recognized as one of the few non ethnic Holy Men in his sect and in India as a whole. Dude would leave to come back home after every offseason. He met his wife in the ashram (She was British) and they had a completely normal life in Britain. Multiple kids, cereal for Breakfast, the whole 9. The wife was full bore for awhile but drifted away and stayed in GB with the kids each offseason while he set off for the ashram and a life of concentrating and contemplation.
The doco sent them to the Ganges for the washing in the water religious SuperBowl they do every 3 years.
So amazingly divergent from what we do here in the West with organized religion, and then again, very much rigidly dogmatic. But seeing the spectacle of that many people-unwashed and squalid though a majority of them may be-in one place at one time is absolutely awe-inspiring.
This post was edited on 3/30/15 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:25 pm to Tigerfan56
It's a close third behind family and work but my religion is intoxication so It's not like I'm going to hell.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:28 pm to Tigerfan56
I had my doubts about Christianity at an early age and explored other religions. Eventually, I found a strong connection to Christianity and have devoted my faith to it ever since. It's a very important part of my life.
Most people who oppose religion don't fully understand it and I don't look down upon them for that. They just weren't given the gift I was and will most likely have a less happy life because of it.
Most people who oppose religion don't fully understand it and I don't look down upon them for that. They just weren't given the gift I was and will most likely have a less happy life because of it.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:32 pm to Tigerfan56
Anyone who says they do I hope is full of shite. If you put a God you've never seen over your own family or really over other innocents, then you're not much better than the Muslims that do the beheadings. You were just lucky to grow up in a less extreme and violent religion.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:34 pm to Tigerfan56
Believing in santa clause is cute when you're four years old. If you still believe in santa clause at 30, you aren't allowed near children.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:35 pm to Tigerfan56
I'm not so much of someone who follows a religion per say. I believe religion, which is man's law to follow God is sometimes misguided. Man tries to put their rules on equal ground with Gods laws which has created too much distain for God. I myself am a Christian who asked the very question your asking. How do I know I'm following the right "course". I heard a pastor sum it up quite simple. First, considering there is a God and Devil, which I do, put yourself in the devils shoes. You hate God and all of God's people.If your going to set out to destroy both, what and who do you attack? Now ask yourself which two groups of people on earth are constantly attacked? Buddhism? Nope...Hinduism? Nope...Quakers? Nope...Islam? Lol, just the opposite. These "religions" bear no threat to Satan. Guess who does, Christians and Jews(Gods chosen people). This is very simple to observe if you want to know the truth. When I heard this simple thought, I knew I was making the right decision.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:39 pm to Tigerfan56
I need to put God first more in my life. My faith is very important to me, but I easily let other things take away attention I should be placing on my relationship with God.
OP....I came to my faith later in life. Grew up believing in God....just conveniently didn't do anything about it(no church, no reading bible....just figured being a decent person and thinking a higher power was out there was good enough).
OP....I came to my faith later in life. Grew up believing in God....just conveniently didn't do anything about it(no church, no reading bible....just figured being a decent person and thinking a higher power was out there was good enough).
Posted on 3/30/15 at 4:44 pm to Tigerfan56
I just live by July pocket bible
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News