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I hope you realise that heaven and hell is just a human doctrine that was made up to force people into submission. Some people came up with religions and all the rules that come with it to control other people. They try to control other people's behaviours by scaring them. Just like you are right now. It is easy to take control over people that are afraid. Fact is no one knows what comes after death, including the people who wrote the bible. And everyone that tells you anything else is a liar. Enjoy your life and live it freely without regrets, because no one knows tomorrow.
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I am wanting to learn more about religion to help me grow spiritually.
A few weeks ago I had my first ever panic attack. I was out with my friends and I was having a great time. We were outside a bar in the parking lot and there was a heavy police presence. I asked what was going on and my friend said, “they’re just here in case there is a shoot out or fight.” I’ve heard that phrase a million times before. Out of nowhere this coldness went over my body and I felt like I wasn’t there. I went silent and nobody seemed to notice. I felt like I was going to die. I realized how little control we have over when we go. Dying has always been my worst fear because I don’t know what happens next. I panicked for an unknown amount of time, I can’t recall what happened during that time. I remember being driven home that night. I was exhausted and ready for bed. I pray in my mind every night when I lay down as I drift off to sleep. As soon as I started to pray I felt a chill go over my body, I started hyperventilating and sobbing. I begged God for guidance and reassurance. I want to be a better person. I don’t want to go to hell and I don’t want to die. I didn’t sleep at all that night, I rocked back and forth in my bed.
I went to a Pentecostal church when I was a child and was told that if I didn’t get the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues that I would go to hell. I was about 7 years old. I would pray and pray for the Holy Ghost to come to me during prayer time. When I didn’t get it I would get so scared, I thought something was wrong with me.
I don’t want to go to a church that preaches hellfire but rather one that expresses Gods love and mercy for everyone.
Is there a certain religion/church that may be best for me?
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As someone who struggles with spiritual warfare and mental illness while trying to be a Christian take it from me. The fact that you’re scared to go to hell is a good thing it means the Holy Spirit hasn’t abandoned you and you have hope. Now here’s the thing I never got tongues and got the holy sprite like the Pentecost church told me I needed . They also said I’d go to hell for cursing and tattoos which is not biblical. Also they said I needed to not cut my hair and wear long skirts. I’m a non denominational simply as growing up I was baptist and church of Christ which both by the way are super judgmental. Continue to study and learn without the influence of other people that’s when you’ll gain a clear understanding. Pray non stop and it helps to fast. Don’t give up either. His listens
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Thank you 😊 whenever a bad feeling comes over me I stop what I’m doing and pray for guidance from Him, I just feel so alone with this at times. I want to build a better relationship with him and not be paranoid of the unknown
Not everyone's gift is speaking in tongues. So don't worry if you haven't received that gift. You're gift might be something else. You have nothing to worry about. You grew up in a Pentacostal church so you know the truth. All you need to do is accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, repent of your sins (that means turning from sin not just being sorry) and putting your 100 per cent faith in what Jesus did on the cross to save us from going to hell. Just trust in Jesus the way you would trust a parachute if you were about to jump out of a plane.
I try to truly enjoy life because it’s going by so quickly and that’s what makes me paranoid. I dont want to die and I’m terrified I will even though I’m relatively healthy with the exception of anxiety. I guess I’m just looking for reassurance and something to give me comfort that there is something greater after this. I’m supposed to go on vacation with my friends next month and I’m scared to fly because I have a fear I’ll die in an accident or some way being in a new area.
Honestly it sounds like you might benefit from journaling and some therapy to help you work through your anxiety. As far as religion, Buddhism has some great ideas. You could start with some of Thich Naht Han’s books. The Book of Joy, by the Dalai Lama, is also really good. I’d recommend religions that are open to other viewpoints and focus on mindfulness and being a good person, not ones like Christianity that proclaim to have all the answers and be the only way to live.
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Thank you! I don’t have much knowledge of other religions, I come from a very small area where most churches are Pentecostal, Baptist, Catholic or nondenominational.
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