Learning about faiths 101 information

[Rachie]

This is a universal post for those who may share information for others who may be looking for 101 essential information on trying to understand a faith. This is for the world's established faiths. Shifting through these things can be difficult and you need to be careful when trusting information on Google.

I was thinking about this yesterday. I do have a faith and have had so pretty much all my life. I grew with parents' who had a faith and I went to a Catholic school to 19 years old. I was learning as I grew up. It is not that I know a lot at all, believe you me. However, it was for me useful to have that background. Some people today who are interested about any religion may not have that background and teaching at school and may struggle to know how to begin. My own journey chosen by myself started at 16 independent of anyone and I am an independent minded person.

Yesterday I was searching for a book I want to find that I read at 17 but it safe somewhere else, it has to be. Still not found it.

I did find though what looked like a treasure trove of information by someone else who started a website back in 2007 for Christianity. There was basic information which can be flicked through and consider themselves if they so choose. The person hasn't posted for sometime, but appear to be still going strong.

The section on stories I would say it is difficult to find again in this generation.

Christianity

The Way website
Stories etc
Christian Testimonies - General index

General Information
The Messages section may be useful for some who want a general 101 information on things.
The new Way - Christian site - Teachings, Exhortations, Confutations, Questions and Answers, Testimonies, Messages for the sinners (Sermons), Christian hymns and Gospel songs

I simply must link this as well, a woman's story of healing from 1981 which is difficult to find again in this generation.
Miracle in the Mirror
Christian Testimonies - Miracle in the mirror

Also, Gulshan Esther's story The Torn Veil may be of some interest to some people.
This story may also help also-

Joshua Youssef: Stories of Muslims turning to Christ
www.premier.plus/the-profile/podcasts/episodes/joshua-youssef-stories-of-muslims-turning-to-christ

 

[TBRS1]

Asking for clarity -

Is this an invitation to non-Christian faiths as well?

 

[Rachie]

Asking for clarity -

Is this an invitation to non-Christian faiths as well?

Yes, it is an open thread for sharing of sources of information on the world's established faiths so Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism... Islam. I cannot name them all..etc etc . All, I would say and not to you is to let us not perhaps try and harm each others posting harmful material how to end life of others or do harm to them.

I wouldn't imagine it to get that long so it can be contained easily to find in one thread if we make it clear what faith group the information is for.

 

[TBRS1]

Thanks for explaining .

My "religion" is Buddhist, but Buddhism requires thought, not faith.

My actual faith is simple: All sentient beings can be better than they are right now, if they choose to be.

Buddhism is more of an expression of the above idea, along with a system of thoughtful analysis and practical application that helps one understand why this matters, and to use the information.

Here is a quick rundown of 10 basic things Buddhists believe to be true:

10 Essential Beliefs of Buddhism - Buddhism Info

 

[Rachie]

I wasn't sure where to leave this, but I didn't want to create a thread and saw quite old posts now on Spirituality. I think this could fit in here as well.

I saw this today in a leaflet the definition of Spirituality in guide about counselling people and this fits all.

I see a number of posts at times of people telling themselves negative things about themselves repeatedly and we can all go through difficult times. I think if you do it too often, may be you may be almost spiritually void in a sense and then be wondering where is your motivation. We need to draw on this and build up the positives in our lives by telling ourselves positive things and trying to do helpful actions which help get us through difficulties.. May be if you wish to not have faith, consider perhaps being spiritually aware of yourself.

I don't if my take on that was right see below-

Our spirit can be described in many ways across different cultures. It can be recognised as the deepest part of ourselves – the part that gives us direction and motivation. It enables us to survive difficult times, to be strong, and to be ourselves

 

[Rachie]

I went to a church group on certain topics last Sunday. In the meeting it was mentioned about Spiritual advisers about people who may be searching for direction in their journey. I thought I would link to information on it.

Find a Spiritual Director — Essex Course in Spiritual Direction

Also, I was thinking what I would tell someone who was interested in wanting to be a Christian and didn't know where to start. I would say read Genesis and the 10 Commandments in the Book of Exodus and also at least one of the Gospels and especially the Beatitudes and aim to read more as you progress. I would say also that the Our Father in Matthew 6 is a very good simple prayer as well. I would say also remember that loving God is the most important thing of all and treating others as we would like to be treated as well and keep it simple. Normally Baptism can lead to progression with the Holy Spirit who can be an advocate and comforter and more.

Also, you can download online Bible's and Faith Comes by Hearing has free mp3 versions in non dramatised and dramatised versions. I find non dramatised versions easier to listen to. I think buying your own Bible gives me more intimacy and a time to block out social media-but I do still use audio Bible's as well.

 

[Rachie]

Christanity

I saw this in my Bible and it is about the Holy Spirit/Holy Ghost which caught my eye and I want to learn more about and thought I would just upload the extract here so anyone can free it.

 

[Rachie]

I want to say something. Gulshan Esther I have never read her book. I believe it to be an account targeted at those looking to convert. The spirit knows how to reach these groups.
Her story recounts that she received healing and she was not yet baptised at that point but was a Christian and God was working with her. However, later on her journey she was guided to get baptised by God which she did. I think it is interesting as many outside of the West may not have the opportunity to even get baptised due to low resources and lack of church's and ministers in their countries. You can do some more research on this if your interested.

I think it can be done by spirit-but Jesus calls on the need for water baptism as well for Christians. I do like to worship with those from diverse countries and feel their passion and fervour. Some may be seek Christianity because they want healing and miracles given some of their poor conditions.

Jesus stated that, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” This joins us as a member of the Body of Christ (John 3:5).