[Doug25655]

I too come from a mixed religion household (Southern Baptist and Mormon) and as a result was raised without being required to attend church. I have for years counted this as a blessing, as it allowed me to view all religions on an equal footing and see many similarities without first having to overcome preconceived notions of what ‘should’ be based on my upbringing. I also have been free of religious doctrine regarding behavior and ‘sin,’ allowing me to develop my own sense of self-worth and behaviors without fear of recrimination or self-judgment.

You are asking people to prove faith. Faith cannot be proven, it just is. You either have it or you don’t. I have had personal experiences that have led me to believe in a spirituality (blessedly free from dogmatic rules and regulations), and though I have faith in my experiences and perceptions, I cannot convince you of the same. Faith is an individual expression. For some people it is ingrained at an early age. Others come to believe on their own. You find in yourself the faith to believe what you feel to be right (or what is right for you at this moment) regardless of the religion or lack thereof. Faith cannot by definition be proven, only demonstrated.

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Name : Doug25655, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : New Age/Metaphysical, Age : 39, City : Phoenix, State : AZ, Country : United States, Occupation : Administrator, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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