Many are afraid to, and that's why I have no problem being the first to say it in the thread because I am not afraid to say what I believe in and what I support, just like everyone else should be free to do. And yes, I am practicing. I go to mass on Sundays, received the sacraments, and plan to continue practicing.
Is this what you have chose to or have you been taught/forced to? In other words, why are you doing this
It was what I was taught growing up in a household where my family practiced Catholicism. Once I turned 18, I made the conscious decision to continue practicing because I believe in what has been taught. Do I believe literally every single thing? No, of course not. However, I do believe in the concept behind it, believe Jesus was God, etc. I cannot say I've heavily studied other religions, but I have looked into what they believe in, and spoken to people who practice that faith, and I don't believe it is what I would like to practice.
do you feel insecure sometime about your religion? Like when you have forexample prayed and nothing goes your way/ what you have prayed for. Do you believe in prayers, that is works
Absolutely. I think it's less feeling insecure (I have no problem telling people I'm Catholic) and more questioning my religion at times. Not whether I believe in it or not, but rather, why something is the way it is. A good example is like you said, when a prayer doesn't "do anything" I see prayers as kind of something more to comfort you or allow you to vocalize to yourself your inner thoughts because we are taught that God is all knowing. He already knows what is going to happen, how you feel, are you TRULY sorry or TRULY thankful, etc. I hope that answered your questions.
What do you mean the most important? What branch of Christianity? If so, I don't think that's fair to answer as everyone believes there's is more important as that's the reason they follow it. If you mean what belief is the most important, that's also hard to answer as there are so many important beliefs to be held, I don't think just one can be named.
Well as a christian you do christian stuff that is written in the bible right? I wonder if there is some thing that is more important? For example the ten commandment, there must be one that are more important than the other, am I wrong?
Matthew 22:36-40New International Version (NIV) 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” I think that best sums it up.
I'm sorry, are you mocking me or do you want an actual answer? I'm kind of confused how that relates to my religious beliefs..
actual answer, since you quoted the scripture what is then love? people have given me too many weird/okay answers... let me hear it from you?
I think that's one of those answers that varies depending on who you ask and in what context. It could refer to strong emotional connection or the result of a personal attraction. When I say I love one of my friends, it's because I really am grateful for their presence in my life. However, when I say I love my parents or my other family members, that's another type of love. So I don't think I can really give you an answer.
what about this one, what does this mean 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. i mean how can you love God
Well in this case, I would say this is more of how I would say I love a friend, someone who I am glad is in my life. Just like you can say, I am glad God is in my life. What you also need to be careful of, is interpreting Bible passages. Frequently, people take it literally and use it to refute or strengthen their argument. You have to remember, the English version is usually translated from the Greek version which is translated from the original writings in Hebrew and/or Aramaic. Imagine translating a phrase in Hebrew to Spanish and then to English. The meaning of that phrase will not always cleanly translate. Likewise, the same goes for the Bible. In addition, not everything was originally written to be taken literally, like the story of Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve serves more as a parable, conveying a lesson, than an actual account of history.
