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I'm a christian

I grew up in a home where my mom believed in God but just never went to church. I'm extremely active in my church and have been a member there going 8 years. I've never been in a spiritual box as some people say about Christianity. People put you in a box not God he's limitless . God gives us all free will & we make our own choices. My walk in Christianity is unique to me and I do believe there are things that you must do and follow. I'm happy with how I've progressed in life after truly becoming a Christian and wouldn't trade it for the world.

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Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (KJV)

Happiness

Became Become Becomming is expressive of RasTafarI that Became for INI To Become the freedom that is most Becomming of US.

Exercise like yoga from Kemet, a few staple moves here and there from Tibet, and african dance,is and has been a spiritual wonder. Reading the bible, and the words of Jessus Chrystus has also been enourmously fulfilling. The honoring of Maat and a righteous lifestyle I find has been a beautiful experience. "righteousness is as a dawning light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day" Proverbs 4:18, and of course body wellness and consciousness utilizing both Alpha and Omega principals has been very fulfiilling..This constitutes everything from utilizing herbs to adorning myself with prayer beads and color wisdom, knowledge freedom and understanding. Basically: roots and culture/ kemet and beyond, truth and rights,for equilibrium balance and structure, and love and light for peace understanding and spiritual expansion.

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Learning and Growing

Well, I was raised in a traditional Christian household and am very grateful for my upbringing and the faith of my parents. However, as I have gotten older and truly embraced my roots as an african-american, I can say that I am looking for something different. I love the Lord with all my heart, but just chose to worship in my own system of truths. I have been reading the Yoruba and a few other african religious faiths and taking practices that work for me (meditation, prayers, chants, etc.). I guess I am a little of everything, searching and growing every day. How you worship is your own personal choice as is what you believe. I was raised to believe that Christianity was the only way and I don't subscribe to that belief anymore. I love to learn and am open to the many wonderful faiths that make up this wonderful community.

Peace to you on YOUR journey!!

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Spirituality Promiscuous

I am also an initiate in the Orisha tradition ( Lucikimi/Santeria) but I dabble with other things, specifically eastern faiths; Hinduism,Buddhism and Taoism all have principles that I relate to.

Although my daily practice is centered in the Orisha tradition, I cannot be put into a spiritual box.

"Doing what you always did will get you what you always got"
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At this point

I feel very happy to have found the Orisas, that has been like a homecoming for me, and has literally transformed my life. Not sure what religious form that will take yet, I feel very strongly called to Candomble, but 'll be honest and say I've been ducking that call for a couple years now because everyone says, "that's too hard! You have to live in Brazil for that!" also feel drawn to Santeria. I'm taking it one step at a time.
And of course Kemet is a part of my spirituality. Ma'at has her beautiful wings spread across my back in tattoo form, as a reminder of the 42 principles which are so timeless and deeply resonate with me, and serve as a reminder to be truthful, be positive, and stay in balance.

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Searching

I am simply learning and searching at this point. I was raised in the church, briefly practiced Ifa/Yoruba, went back to church, somewhat against my will, and here I am--where ever "here" is. LOL I lean toward the Yoruba tradition, but I am having a hard time finding the balance between history/fact and spirituality.

dibble dabble also...

Greetings sisters, Like Fly_Lioness...I also dabble a little here and there. That is, with readings, and knowing facts. At this point and time in my freshly a nu life I am just"SERCHING" for right knowledge and facts. I'm just striving to become more spiritual everyday with all thoughts,deeds,and words. I was also raised into the church, but I have been introduce to other things that shows for a fact that things been copied by us Nubians. Since I have joined this site I have been a lot of sista's in the Orisa tradition...I'll check it out also. Just being about peace,love,and unity. The Most High is my religion...doing all things in agreeableness.Love and Light.

BLESSINGS AND PEACE BE UNTO YOU

I dabble...

I can honestly say I am made up of a little bit of everything. I am interested and Orisha Studies and Buddhism right now, starting to ask questions and read everything I get my hands on, and many of my influences come from ancient Kemetic practices (virtues of Ma'at, etc.) and Islamic etiquette (to a degree.) I've been exposed to everything from Baptist chiristianity to Jehovah's Witness, but the conclusion I came to is the approach I take to life. I am made up of all of my experiences, and ultimately there is no one book or text or scholar that will decide whether or not my spirit is pure and my intentions are good. Common sense, truth, unconditional love and kindness are my religion if I have to say I have one. It isn't about belief, it is full hearted knowing that makes life flow.

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