How to Choose a Religion
Get various books on general religion., Read hallowed religious texts., Determine how well the religion’s views align with your own after hearing its reasoning for its views.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get various books on general religion.
Before going in depth with any religion it would be a good idea to understand what religion is in general.
Reading books about the nature of religions will improve your understanding of how and why people choose to be religious.
Find a book that gives a good overview of the most popular religions in the world, and see which suits you most. -
Step 2: Read hallowed religious texts.
If you are serious about choosing a religion, it would make sense to read from the primary information source for each religion.
Each text provides the very basis for the religion, the guidelines for practicing the religion.
The following covers some of the sacred books of the more prominent religions of the world:
Christians believe in the Bible, which is made up of both the Old and New Testament.
Jews believe in the Torah, which also has the first five books of the Bible.
Hindus follow the Vedas, four ancient Indian texts over 3000 years old.
The Quran, which was written near 652, is the holy book of Muslims. , Religions have nearly infinite variations, interpretations, and followers.
Each religion, however, has its own level of acceptance for specific acts.
If you hold a personal stance near and dear to your heart that can’t be infringed upon, then look for the religion that most closely aligns with your internal beliefs.
Think about a few of the hot-button topics related to religion.Sexual issues such as celibacy, abstinence, abortion, and birth control War and peace towards fellow man Treatment of those who believe in other religions -
Step 3: Determine how well the religion’s views align with your own after hearing its reasoning for its views.
Detailed Guide
Before going in depth with any religion it would be a good idea to understand what religion is in general.
Reading books about the nature of religions will improve your understanding of how and why people choose to be religious.
Find a book that gives a good overview of the most popular religions in the world, and see which suits you most.
If you are serious about choosing a religion, it would make sense to read from the primary information source for each religion.
Each text provides the very basis for the religion, the guidelines for practicing the religion.
The following covers some of the sacred books of the more prominent religions of the world:
Christians believe in the Bible, which is made up of both the Old and New Testament.
Jews believe in the Torah, which also has the first five books of the Bible.
Hindus follow the Vedas, four ancient Indian texts over 3000 years old.
The Quran, which was written near 652, is the holy book of Muslims. , Religions have nearly infinite variations, interpretations, and followers.
Each religion, however, has its own level of acceptance for specific acts.
If you hold a personal stance near and dear to your heart that can’t be infringed upon, then look for the religion that most closely aligns with your internal beliefs.
Think about a few of the hot-button topics related to religion.Sexual issues such as celibacy, abstinence, abortion, and birth control War and peace towards fellow man Treatment of those who believe in other religions
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