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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? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator As an ever-present being, watching over me and guiding me through life. I don't try to imagine a person, because I don't think my human mind could imagine God's image.

My Beliefs

My most powerful moment of belief was ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator When I was ten my parents got me a beautiful silver crucifix necklace. I wore it to school, but when I went home it wasn't around my neck. I was terrified that I had lost it and began to look everywhere. when I went up to search in my room, it was dead in the center of my dresser, as if someone had put it there. I believed that it was God who helped me find it.
My greatest moment of doubt was ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator When my brother was having a really hard time at school. I was tired of him being bullied all the time, and that nothing I could do would stop it. He believed in God, but God would not answer his prayers for him to be relieved of all the torment he recieved at school. For awhile, I doubted God because of the suffering my brother went through.
My spiritual life means... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator That I have a purpose to my life.
The biggest misconception about my faith/belief system is ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator Christians are perfect. We all make mistakes, it is only human. We just have to turn to God for forgiveness.
My spiritual role model is ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator My mother. She believes that everyone has good in them, and always tries her hardest to bring it out. She inspires people and brings them to God. That is why she is my spiritual role model.
The tenet/practice/teaching I appreciate most about my faith is ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator helping and serving others.

My Faith History

As a child I believed ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator That Jesus protected me from monsters during the night.
My spiritual journey has been ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator rough. I have had many moments of doubt, but I always turn back to my faith because it keeps me going
I was raised as ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator a Catholic
Are your beliefs or practices different from your parents? If so, how and why? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator Not really, we believe that everybody has good in them, and that everyone should be able to find God in their life if they want to.

How I Practice My Faith

Where and when do you practice your faith? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator On my own time when I feel I need to be close to God. I dont go to church very often. I feel that I can worship God anywhere.
Does your family practice more than one religion or faith? If so, how do you blend the traditions? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator We really believe in all paths to God. While we are christian, we choose to believe that every religion has positive aspects, and that God doesn't choose one religion over another if it is focused on worshiping him as the creator.
In my house, the thing that most represents my faith is ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator our devotion bookshelf.

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Published October 11, 2010

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