Religious people: what is your level of observance?

MusicAsia · 05-27-2011, 08:59 AM

I pray when I feel like. I fast during Ramadan. I do not wear the Hijab.

Though I don't practice my faith strictly, I identify with my Muslim identity strongly. But I do not think one needs to practice a certain way of life to be a good person. Just be good to everyone and God will be happy with you.

Howard the Duck · 05-27-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MusicAsia

I pray when I feel like. I fast during Ramadan. I do not wear the Hijab.

Though I don't practice my faith strictly, I identify with my Muslim identity strongly. But I do not think one needs to practice a certain way of life to be a good person. Just be good to everyone and God will be happy with you.

where you from?

s_k · 05-27-2011, 12:59 PM

You know, I am an atheist, but I've always been thinking "If god punishes everyone who doesn't live up to his rules, even though that person never really did anything wrong in their lives, he's an *******".
So this:

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Originally Posted by MusicAsia

Just be good to everyone and God will be happy with you.

Seems more logical to me.
If there's a god he will know you're a good person, you've done your best to live a good life. If there's a god, I don't think he'd want you to pray and praise him, he'd just want you to be a good person. Seems reasonable.

View Poll Results: Your level of observance?
Non-practicing/secular form of religion	20	43.48%
A little observant	3	6.52%
Middle-of-the-road observance	11	23.91%
Strict adherence to religious rules	4	8.70%
Don't know	8	17.39%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

05-27-2011, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
MusicAsia Groupie Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 34	I pray when I feel like. I fast during Ramadan. I do not wear the Hijab. Though I don't practice my faith strictly, I identify with my Muslim identity strongly. But I do not think one needs to practice a certain way of life to be a good person. Just be good to everyone and God will be happy with you.