JulesB Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I've just done the Census form and a long conversation with OH has made me think about beliefs, religious or otherwise. I had to think hard to sum up what I believe in, the nearest I could get was Pagan - I don't do formal worshipping etc but I do believe in living lightly on the Earth, having respect for nature and the cycle of life and eath, and observing key points in the calendar such as spring equinox, summer solstice and the like. I have friends who are committed Christians, very involved with the local church and I've always slightly envied them the certainty that they have in their religion, it must be very comforting to have that essential faith. I also have a friend who is a Buddhist and he's very certain in his beliefs too. Just wondered what others' thoughts were - don't reply if you don't want to share/discuss your beliefs of course, I'm not looking to start a ruck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Not sure really. I ticked christian (was christened C. of E. etc) but briefly thought about this was really so myself. There are some strong qualities in "true christians" I'd admire & I'd like to think I'm a decent sort of bloke (whatever else some may say ) but I'm not a church goer & don't necessarily / whole heartedly believe in everything that a "true christian" would. I guess I'm "open minded" / nearer an agnostic really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I am the least religious person I know I was tempted to put "Jedi" but resisted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purrpuss Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I was tempted to put "Jedi" but resisted Nah, don't resist, do it I've spent the last week trying to remember if I put Jedi or Klingon on the last form Maybe I should just put goldfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndwoman Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I am thinking of putting 'vegan pagan' down on my form! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemstone Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I am a Christian and a church member.I didn't do the census, Darren did it and he is the same as me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I, like you Jules, am very envious of friends/family with a strong belief in something. I omitted from answering that one on the form cause it said I didn't have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one.eyed.dog Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I put christian just to get the numbers up. I am a non believer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I put no religion, like to think for myself rather than have a "holy" person tell me what to think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I put no religion, like to think for myself rather than have a "holy" person tell me what to think! Yup, same here I've created my own belief system that doesn't fall into one category - works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I skipped the question (it is optional) as I don't see it's anyone's business but mine! I put 'No Religion' for Mark who had asked me to fill in the details for him : he was then disappointed as he swears he told me to fill it in to say 'Sith'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lester Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Well I put Pagan-Wiccan ; I hope the Council dont readit as I have told them I am a follower of the Cult of Anubis for planning purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gremlin22 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 i put rocker last time, am tempted to just put "no" this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzeanna Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I put Pagan..my OH left it blank. On your remark about a friend of yours being a Buddhist and very secure in their "faith", I was under the impression that Buddhism is more a way of life than a belief in a God, or am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I did say belief rather than faith, about my Buddhist friend Suzeanna. I don't know much about Buddhism so I don't know if that's correct though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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