As a child I believed ...
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in the same God that i believe in now.
My spiritual journey has been ...
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up and down as life is also. but through it all, i always believed in a God that loves me and leads me daily.
I was raised as ...
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to become a believer in our Lord God and Jesus our Savior.
If you have children, did becoming a parent change your relationship to faith? If so, how?
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yes, it strengthened it because i knew i needed to teach them as i was taught. because w/o God in our lives, we flounder and stumble.
Where and when do you practice your faith?
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of course i go to church and i teach sunday school so children can get an early start with God in their lives. i also lead a small group of ladies with a short Bible study and sharing and praying for each other. but i practice my faith every day, all day, talking to God and asking for his leadership and in how i interact with others.
Does your family practice more than one religion or faith? If so, how do you blend the traditions?
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no, our beliefs are the same.
How easy or difficult is it to live your faith? Why?
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at times it can be difficult, but with God's help, it becomes easier. I am not perfect so i do make mistakes.
In my house, the thing that most represents my faith is ...
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we don't want anything in our home that would not glorify God. we do have pictures and scriptures on the walls. i also have a collection of crosses.
The song/book/film that most represents my faith is ...
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that would be the Bible. we also have Christian praise songs.
What should be the role of religion in politics?
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as the constitution says, there should be no rule that excludes or regulates religion. the Bible began as a standard for our constitution and it should still be that way. Because God sets the standards for our morals and right and wrong, and freedom.
Should courses about religion be taught in public schools? Why or why not?
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yes, the Bible was used in our country in the beginning, it was used as a reader and a rule for right and wrong. it was a good beginning, for our country. now kids don't know right from wrong. there is no standard.
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. when they are side by side, it is easy to see the truth. The Bible has perfect English as no other book has.
Is interfaith dialogue important? Why or why not?
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yes, it brings out the truth.
Do you feel comfortable discussing your faith with others? Why/why not?
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yes, i am confident in the truth.
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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yes, to love, to forgive, to be kind, to give, to treat others as you would wish to be treated. that would inclued sharing my faith.
Are religious beliefs compromised by engaging in politics?
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no, w/o them, there is no morals, no right or wrong, no reason to keep your word.
Has 9/11 had any impact on your thoughts about religion? Are you more/less interested in learning about other religions? Do you feel more/less comfortable expressing your religious beliefs?
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9/11 strengthened my faith as i prayed for the families that lost someone. i am interested in other religions so that i can better share the truth with them, and understand where they are coming from.
