At a certain stage in their lives, many people need comfort and guidance. This person can provide religion. However, if there is no understanding within which religion a person can feel comfortable, the search may drag on.
Instruction manual
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First of all, you need to decide which type of religion is closer to you - monotheism or polytheism. The former include all Christian movements, Islam, Judaism and other lesser-known forms. The second includes Hinduism, Jainism, Shintoism and others. Buddhism, contrary to common stereotypes, refers to polytheism, since it is based on the idea of the deva gods.
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It is very important to pay enough attention to the basic teachings and aspects of the religion that interests you. It’s worth starting with reading the main books. As a rule, the very first pages of these books make it possible to understand how relevant this religious teaching is to your picture of the world. Most of the fundamental books of the common religions are translated into many languages, so familiarizing yourself with the basics of the various teachings is now quite simple.
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Be sure to take time to study the history of religions. For many people searching for a suitable religious system, it is important how plausible this story is. If from the very beginning you cannot accept the foundations of a particular religious direction, considering the history of occurrence as fiction or stupidity, it is unlikely that you will be able to penetrate the essence of this religion.
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Learn the basic commandments of the life of believers. In many religions, they are similar, representing a list of prohibitions that regulate the normal life of society. However, there are many subtle differences and exceptions. Any commandments are given for exact observance, therefore they cannot be partially fulfilled. There are two global types of commandments. The former regulate the relationship of man with God, the latter - the relationship between people. If the list of commandments of a particular religion causes you to be rejected or rejected, perhaps it makes sense for you to continue your search. It makes no sense to turn to religion in order to fulfill its rules contrary to their desires.
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Having studied the essence of each religion, you can determine which one is closer to you. It is worth taking into account personal experiences, perhaps you feel good in the Orthodox churches, and Catholic churches are “crushing” you or vice versa. Your chosen religion should feel like something close, while your worldview and the rules of life should not conflict with it.
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The meaning of any religion is to bring a person closer to God. If you don’t feel anything like this, you might want to change your mind.
