Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection Question #1

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection Question #1: "According to Mircea Eliade religion has 'not vanished without a trace; [it] has contributed toward making us what we are today and so, after...". In what ways has religion contributed toward your personal history?

First of all, I am a Christian. I have been a Christian or started going to church ever since I was five years old. When I was young, I just called myself a Christian because my parents were, and because I went to church. However, as I grew older, I've realized something I have been mistaking for many years. Just because I went to church didn't make me a Christian. Now that I'm 15, I fully understand what takes to become a Christian.
Ever since I became a true Christian, many things have changed. First of all, God is a charismatic Father that I look up. When I was young, I dealt with problems and I didn't know how to deal with it. However, with all the artifacts from the prehistoric time found by archaeologists, and by getting to know God more, I started to get to know God's existence. I would always go to him for problems. Also, because Christians are bonded by mores, I've became closer with other Christians through liturgy, and worship. Last of all, due to the Bible having taboos, I know what I should never do as part of a Christian.

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection Question #1

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection Question #1: "According to Mircea Eliade religion has 'not vanished without a trace; [it] has contributed toward making us what we are today and so, after...". In what ways has religion contributed toward your personal history?

First of all, I am a Christian. I have been a Christian or started going to church ever since I was five years old. When I was young, I just called myself a Christian because my parents were, and because I went to church. However, as I grew older, I've realized something I have been mistaking for many years. Just because I went to church didn't make me a Christian. Now that I'm 15, I fully understand what takes to become a Christian.
Ever since I became a true Christian, many things have changed. First of all, God is a charismatic Father that I look up. When I was young, I dealt with problems and I didn't know how to deal with it. However, with all the artifacts from the prehistoric time found by archaeologists, and by getting to know God more, I started to get to know God's existence. I would always go to him for problems. Also, because Christians are bonded by mores, I've became closer with other Christians through liturgy, and worship. Last of all, due to the Bible having taboos, I know what I should never do as part of a Christian.