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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]…that nothing else does, or can?

Or coming at a similar idea from a slightly different angle: when you imagine life without religion/faith, what does it look like, and how do you feel?

I guess the question could be applied to atheism, too, if atheism gives something that nothing else does or can.

Just kind of seeking, I guess, and this question feels essential to even know what it is I’m seeking. [/quote]

Thanks for asking.

I realize that religion is a mixed bag and very easy to exploit for unholy purposes. Hence, I strongly believe in separation of church and state.

That said, my religion gives me:
- a sense of peace that has deepened over time;
- a supportive and diverse faith community;
- a sense of reverence for the divine mystery;
- genuine friends;
- opportunities to serve others in kind but safe ways;
- a sense of cultural connection to the past;
- sacred music of very high quality;
- non dogmatic invitations to study scriptures more deeply;
- feelings of being grounded in deep ways;
- respectful relationships with non Christian faith communities; 
- sense of being connected to my true creative self; and 
- feelings of unity in the spirit.

Of course it is not perfect but nothing in this life is.

Thanks for asking OP and for your kind handling of responses. [/quote]

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