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What God said, after reading Faithbook! And, I say unto you, Mark 9:23
How Do You Imagine God?
God in America and USA WEEKEND Magazine are partnering to explore Americans' images of God.
How do you imagine God?
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I imagine God as being a bright light until God is ready to expose himself.
My Beliefs
I believe ...
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Yes, I do believe there is a God. I also believe He has spoken to me.
My most powerful moment of belief was ...
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Was when I was in need and a blessing was given to me.
My greatest moment of doubt was ...
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When I was in need of help in that my house was about to be taken from me... I prayed and in a flash of light it was saved.
My spiritual life means...
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My relationship with God.
The biggest misconception about my faith/belief system is ...
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That God will always answer. That I also have to be strong while keeping my faith in him.
My spiritual role model is ...
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My parents and their parents.
The tenet/practice/teaching I appreciate most about my faith is ...
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Mark 9:23
My Faith History
As a child I believed ...
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From my teachings, There is a God!
My spiritual journey has been ...
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Very rewarding and learning as I get older and wiser...
I was raised as ...
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Open minded person to appreciate all that is good.
Are your beliefs or practices different from your parents? If so, how and why?
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No.
If you have children, did becoming a parent change your relationship to faith? If so, how?
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Yes I do have children and the answer is, I have not changed but, I remain steadfast in my faith.
How I Practice My Faith
Where and when do you practice your faith?
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Everyday, where I stand and where I sit.
Does your family practice more than one religion or faith? If so, how do you blend the traditions?
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No.
How easy or difficult is it to live your faith? Why?
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Only when I forget, or get weak in my teachings...
In my house, the thing that most represents my faith is ...
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How I live!
The song/book/film that most represents my faith is ...
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How great thou art...
Religion & the Public Square
What should be the role of religion in politics?
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To act as a guide in our dealings with other people.
Should courses about religion be taught in public schools? Why or why not?
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To act as a guide in our dealings with others.
Should the Bible, Torah, Quran or other religious texts be taught as works of literature in public schools? Why or why not?
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Yes. To gain an appreciation of others and their faith. It is my own understanding that we are reaching to the same God.
Is interfaith dialogue important? Why or why not?
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Of course. It is a way to understand each other.
Do you feel comfortable discussing your faith with others? Why/why not?
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Yes. It's my faith and explains what I am all about. Plus, why I do what I do.
Do you feel that you have a duty, because of your faith, to put your beliefs into action? What are some of those actions?
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To model a behavior for others as well as my children, to follow.
Are religious beliefs compromised by engaging in politics?
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No. It is part of the learning and teaching process.
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