In Reply to: but the question is .. posted by ray on January 17, 2004 at 00:10:38:
Speaking for myself personally, I would have to say that I am not really seeking a religious belief. I see basic truths in the ones I know a bit about. As far as the bible goes, I am just not comfortable with it as a whole. I don't think I will ever feel that way. Even if I intellectually separate the Family influence in this, and family of origin influence as well, it still feels bad.
Rather than conclude spirituality is something I cannot get next to because I will never feel comfortable with "scripture" or buying into any one religion, I am finding for myself that spirituality is an inside job. And that for me, I don't have to "hang my hat" on any one line of thought. It feels "freeing" to me. Along with that, I have no leaders and am not one myself. I like that.