I wish that I had a Faith

Hello,

I truly appreciate your honesty in expressing your thoughts and feelings. It’s understandable to feel that way, especially when you see the strong sense of community and connection that others experience through their faith. It’s not about having the “gene” for belief, but about what resonates with you on a deeper level. The sense of belonging and understanding that faith can provide is something many of us desire, even if we don't follow a particular religious path.

You’re not alone in feeling like something might be missing. Many people explore different ways of connecting with others, finding meaning, or even practicing their own spirituality outside traditional settings like church. It’s wonderful that you work in a Catholic school and are surrounded by people who share that bond. Maybe, over time, through your interactions, you might find a way to connect with that sense of community in your own way, without feeling pressure to adopt a specific belief.

Sometimes, it’s about discovering what brings you peace and a sense of understanding, whether that’s through relationships, personal reflection, or exploring different communities. Your curiosity and openness are great starting points.

Thank you again for sharing, and I hope that in time, you find the connection and understanding you're seeking. Take care.

Whitewavemark2 makes the case for humanism which I absolutely agree with . Remember all the world’s religions
evolved at a time when humans had no other explanation
for the environment around them .
I worked all this out for myself very early in life but if by any means I am wrong then God will be pleased because I
used the brain I was given instead of just blindly accepting.

Cossy I’m wondering, if there are many gods, which one you’re praying to?

Have you tried reading the Bible? That had a big impact on me when I started reading it as an adult. Many people believe it has spiritual power. I have heard quite a few stories of how believing it and acting on it has brought people into a relationship with God and changed their lives.

I also hear good things about the (free) online 321 course.
321.speaklife.org.uk/course/321

I feel I am quite spiritual, not connected to anyone religion or church.

I do say a prayer every night, thanking my blessings and praying for my own family and friends and peace.

I sort of sit on the fence, and think there could be many gods.

Annie

Each time I hear a little bit of your story and I salute you and absolutely respect your resilience.

You are a truly inspirational human being

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keep us posted on that one

Dear Cornforth You say you wish you had faithe--I can understand that especially when you see people of faith and how well it affects their lives

It will cost you nothing to sit and try and have a chat with God

Hey God if your there I would like ot chat with you Please let me feel your Love and Presence

And see what happens

I truly believe you will feel His Love

What do you have to loose

Wyllow3, if you are saying it's impossible to define the good , I agree. I also agree that all we can know of the good is lived examples of what reflects the good.

Caleo

I understsd that Kate1949. So what if anything does religion add to cause a person to be a good person?

I don't think ever that being told or advised to be a better person in the name of a god would work for me, but maybe it does help some.

Its something. that can enter the heart at times of despair, joy, and conflict, or a quiet "knowing" that to feel love not hate, forgiveness not blame...

is the only path to try and follow, (for trying is mostly all I can manage) but it's beyond words really, those are just the closest I can get. And its in the fellowship of others it becomes at its most possible, or the reading of the right text at the right time, or the choice of the right music at the propitious moment...or the acceptance that for some moments, a connection with this flow in the heart cannot be made, and one must endure.

Annie I have followed your story on here over the years. What you have suffered is truly horrendous. I am glad you have your faith if it helps you. I don't blame God because I don't believe he exists.

Anniebach, you are a fighter and survivor. Some people would not have survived these experiences.

Kate1949 having faith doesn’t protect one from grief, pain, sorrow.

I lost my third baby, year later my husband died only 8 years of
marriage, 5 years ago my adored elder daughter took her life.

I was at the Aberfan disaster and saw mothers, fathers, grandparents digging for childrens bodies, a very well known
BBC news reporter told me his faith died the day those children died. In Each of these happenings there was human
failure but easier to blame God.

I understsd that Kate1949. So what if anything does religion add to cause a person to be a good person?

Yes I would Caleo. My nephew was good and kind to the bitter end.

Kate1949, would you not also admire people who are good and kind to the bitter end despite not holding to any faith?

my brother not me brother.

I admire people who still have a faith despite having terrible things happen to them. I don't understand it but I admire it.
When my nephew died of cancer as a teenager, someone told me brother (his dad) that they would have a mass said for him. My brother said 'Please don't bother. If there was anyone there he wouldn't have put us through this hell'. I totally agree with him.

We are all casting our bread on the waters which in the case of Gransnet is cyberspace.

I have never understood why nor want to because at the end of the very day there is only 1 God,

Is that what Hindu's believe too?

I mentioned music upthread, and this rarely fails to lift me
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXcttZVhf0s

Man is the maker of religion, religions, and God. This is not a claim that religion, religions, and God are bad ideas.

God is a good idea depending on how bossy and whimsical he is, or alternatively how much He accords with goodness, truth, and beauty.

In my view its man who has slotted religion in all the different denominations..... Baptist.... Methodist.... Anglican .. etc, etc. I have never understood why nor want to because at the end of the very day there is only 1 God, and that is so very important to me, not which church I attend. We all face bad times in our lives and some point their fingers to God and blame him, but a LOT of our downfalls are our own doing ( man-made)

I don't preach to people, i don't stand in town shouting out for all to hear, nor do I frown upon another religion, each to their own, all i know is God has surrounded me with loving arms and is right there to steady me when i 'fall'.

There lays the end of the sermon haaaaa....

Have a good day everyone ... x