What's your religion? and Why?

My religion is Ásatrú . The word "Ásatrú" literally translates as "faith in the gods," but it is best described as the modern rebirth of the indigenous, pre-Christian faith of the Nordic/Germanic peoples. It is a polytheistic faith, meaning that it honors a pantheon of numerous gods and goddesses. Many of the names of these gods and goddesses remain part of our modern culture. One example is found in the days of the week, i.e. Wednesday is Woden's (Odin's) Day, Thursday is Thunar's (Thor's ) Day, Friday is either Frigga's Day or Freya's Day (scholars debate which). Ásatrú has been recognized officially in Iceland, but also has a large following throughout Scandinavia and in America, England, Germany, and other countries.

I find Ásatrú to be the right path for me for a number of reasons, such as a strong emphasis on individual spiritual experience, the lore and the 9 noble virtues ( Courage, Truth, Honor, Fidelity, Discipline, Hospitality, Industriousness, Self-reliance, and Perseverance) and the connection it gives me to my ancestors, and the fact that it just seems right.


We believe in an underlying, all-pervading divine energy or essence which is generally hidden from us, and which is beyond our immediate understanding. We further believe that this spiritual reality is interdependent with us - that we affect it, and it affects us.

We believe that this underlying divinity expresses itself to us in the forms of the Gods and Goddesses. Stories about these deities are like a sort of code, the mysterious "language" through which the divine reality speaks to us.

We believe in standards of behavior which are consistent with these spiritual truths and harmonious with our deepest being.

The myths are stories about the Gods and Goddesses of Asatru. They are ways of stating religious truths. That is, we would say they contain truths about the nature of divinity, our own nature, and the relationship between the two. We do not contend that the myths are literally true, as history

Asatru is unlike the better-known religions in many ways. Some of these are:

We are polytheistic. That is, we believe in a number of deities, including Goddesses as well as Gods. We do not accept the idea of "original sin", the notion that we are tainted from birth and intrinsically bad, as does Christianity. Thus, we do not need "saving".

The Middle Eastern religions teach either a hatred of other religions or a duty to convert others, often by force. They have often practiced these beliefs with cruel brutality.

We do not claim to be a universal religion or a faith for all of humankind. In fact, we don't think such a thing is possible or desirable. The different branches of humanity have different ways of looking at the world, each of which is valid for them. It is only right that they have different religions, which of course they do.
Source(s):
http://www.asatru.org/
http://www.runestone.org/
http://www.thetroth.org/

I do not have a religion. I do not believe in god nor do I need a religious organization to tell me how to live my life. I am a rational person fully capable of knowing right from wrong.

I believe that everyone and I mean everyone is entitled to equal rights and treatment.

My faith is Christian I was not raised in a religious setting I new very little about religion as I was growing up, I began to get involved in activities such as smoking marijuana and drinking, fighting, partying and the the like "ben there and don that" tell I got sick of it all. Then began my quest for truth, I searched it all out with every voice calling for me to follow in their direction. By then I was all ready street wise having ben burnt in deals a few times became a Catholic was reading the bible at the same time looked around two many statues more like idols, I had to get out of there so I searched every ware else, way to much noise, everyone calling me in a different direction. So I broke away from it all to study on my own, I can see a con man a million miles away and I just got tired of it, so I read the Bible for my self then it became clear to me that the bible is much different than what they were preaching I discovered that only truth alone can revel truth and you cant have that truth without Jesus Christ which is the truth. The Son of God. My advice don't trust in man but rather trust in God alone, and read the bible your self Your Friend Michael!

I have been an atheist since I about 8 years old - although I didn't know the word that young.
I could not believe the stories in sunday school - they seemed like fairy tales, even worse.
Just so some people people don't get on my case----- atheism is NOT a religion--- it is a lack of believing in any gods.
I like being able to think rationally without someone trying to get me to believe some convoluted story.

Agnostic (which is not a religion). IF any "god" exists, they are infinite by definition. If not infinite, they are not "god". Now, you and I are finite human beings. The finite human mind cannot grasp the infinite. Therefore, it any "god" does exist, then are unknown and unknowable anyway.
So you are left with the task of living your life as a person who loves and respects others and strives to leave the world a better place than you found it simply because that is the right and moral thing to do. IF there is a "god/afterlife", you will come out fine. If not, you have lived a fully human life and that is its own reward.
Blessings on your Journey!

I'm a Christian. I don't really consider it a religion though; religion in a dictionary is defined as a set of rules, but really being a Christian isn't about stressing over loads of rules and regulations. Sure it involves trying to be the best person you can be for the Lord and everyone around you but when it comes down to it the whole thing is about love. The love God has for us, the love we show each other, heck- your even enemies. Why wouldn't I follow someone that loves me so much that he died for me? I always struggle with it, but that's kind of what makes it more real; if you blindly follow a belief without even questioning it roots what does it amount to in the end? Not much. It always works out in the end though. I did grow up in a Christian home but I don't think I actually understood it until recently. It feels so much more real now that I've actually thought it out.

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses, (Get ready for the thumbs down from all the haters who have no idea what we actually teach )

I chose it during my first pregnancy because it makes the most sense to me. It answers things that other religions couldn't like, Why does God allow suffering if he is so powerful and loving and can fix everything any time he chooses? What is the future for the earth (RE the our father prayer- Let your Kingdom come, on EARTH as it is in heaven) and what really happens when we die. And many many more reasons that would take ages to list.

The answers made sense, they were logical and backed by scriptures. I believe with all that I am, that it is the truth. That is why I have chosen it. And every day, I am happier and happier with my choice.

I wish you all the best in your search and I will pray that you will be directed to the right place to find the true God, and the feeling of inner peace that goes along with that.

:)

I'm athiest, so it's not a religion, just my thoughts. I like facts and proof, and since there is nothing to prove, I'm not going to believe in a cartoon. Religion creates fights and hatred and everything, it's good to just be peaceful and live your life. Your life might be peaceful at church, when you're in the comfort of others, but out in the real world, it's not the same. I prefer to not believe in anything except myself. :)

Edit: So Andre, just because you're religious, that makes you a 'good' person? I am a good person and I'm not religious and I have strong work ethics, so I guess religion DOESN'T define you. Don't say religion got you anywhere, because it doesn't.

True Christianity in the Holy Scripture. Why? have been in some places like Middle east and Asia Manor. Observing many faith and culture. I found it my eyes, ears, heart that the Church that im in now is not the same in other beliefs.

I was raised in the LDS/Mormon church but then my parents got divorced. I went through I really hard time. We stopped going for about half a year then I turned 12 which is when you become a young women. My young women leaders came to my house, told me happy birthday and gave me a lovely scripture bag. They took my to church and to this day still do for many complications with my family. I've struggled so much on my own, and never has anything else but the church ever comfort me and help me. I have gotten many answers and have seen many things, and I've never been happier. My life isn't perfect today, neither am I perfect in my religion, but I try to be as hard as I can. I've become a much stronger person and I wouldn't be the kind and considerate, loving, cheerful person I am today without it. I understand so much about the world, God's plan for us, and everything else that when I answer so many questions on here about Heaven/God/ect. I feel bad for these people. They just don't know and it's sad that they're so deprived. I personally feel very protected from being born in the church though. For reasons that are personal to me, but I know God is with me, protects me, and makes me strong to be brave and do what is right with boldness. (Which all my friends know I am a very bold person) ^_^