What do you believe?

[N1ghtW1ng]

This is not really relevant but all this reminds me of one of my favourite episodes of criminal minds called Minimal Loss in Season 4 where a libertarian ranch is taken over by a religious guy who twists them all into believing too. And then the leader says to Dr Reid, "If God wanted me to stop, he would've sent me a sign" or something like that and then he is shot and Dr Reid replies "He just did."

Not really relevant but still awesome because Dr Reid is awesome.

[m-y93]

hahaha nice one @N1ghtW1ng 

[m-y93]

thats a very good quality to have believing in second chances and forgiving!!!! its important to have @Bee 

[michine]

How does your religion or beliefs impact your everyday life and the decisions you make?

@KDSyd: I totally agree! The core teachings of religion seem to boil down to the same thing- love thy neighbour 

[EloiseRose]

@michine
with understanding ... i think thats a great way to live and to understand religion!!

[EloiseRose]

@m-y93
i love New girl and i remember her saying once
" Second chances are my second favourite chance!" and it stuck with me

[EloiseRose]

Last question for the night 

How has your religion helped you deal with a bad experience?

[N1ghtW1ng]

How has your religion helped you deal with a bad experience?
It hasn't. Really it's just created bad experiences...

[kittycat23]

What does religion mean to me?

Going to a friend's service about a year ago changed the way i think about that actually (I'm fairly conservative & she by contrast is in a more evangelical community) - it's about your relationship with God. I think a few people go to church & get caught up in all the rituals & traditions & stuff (which are good in their own way!!) but I think it's more about getting out there & helping people, being kind to each other & treating people as you would like to be treated. I'm not saying I'm perfect at this, I'm human after all, but it's something I strive for every day & it gives me meaning in life. )

[KDSyd]

How has your religion helped you deal with a bad experience?

Not that i've had many deaths, I find religion provides a support network and wayos of coping through spiritual texts to dealing with death and grief in general.

Also, the sense that there's always someone/something there watching over you (whether it be God or Mother Nature) is quiet comforting. Plus, on a more human level, there's always priests/ministers etc inside churchs who are always willing to listen - that has to be a good thing.