Was religion a strong component of your culture while growing up?

Question

Additional question: you still consider it a part of your culture or have completely separated yourself from it?

Answer

Islam was very integrated into my afghan culture but I feel like I can somewhat separate the religious aspects from the cultural ones. I am confident in that ability in everything except the holidays (Eid) which I very much enjoy but it is heavily religious. There is a very faint line tho, so once I found that it was all up from there. <3

Answer

I am not religious, my family is not religious and I do not know lots of religious people. The only religious people I know are my grandparents (almost 80) and my inlaws (almost 70). I'm from the Netherlands. It is defenitly not the culture here. You are either an atheist, agnost or maybe Buddhist (I know 1 Buddhist 😂). 
I can't imagine a culture where religion is that important as in America. It is just so strange to think there is a man in charge over your life that can help you or "test" you. Just take charge of your own life and be proud of yourself instead of thanking someone else for your accomplishments. And take responsibilities for your actions. But maybe thats just my lack of experience talking.

Answer

I mean it was there, because it's just so ingrained in American culture (the Pledge of Allegiance anyone?). It didn't really become a problem for me until my now-husband and I started dating. Now it's just an annoyance that I only have to deal with when we're with his family 😅

Answer

Yes and I hated every single minute of it until I was 18 and didn’t have to have it forced down my throat anymore. I finally felt like I could breathe and form my own thoughts. I’m American

Was religion a strong component of your culture while growing up?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey