Lost but looking

Hi everyone.....

i was baptised as catholic but when i was a teenager i started questioning things. i cant believe a man who came from a woman is God. i cant believe babies are born with sin. i cant believe that a man dies for our sins. these things were obvious to me. so i have removed myself from that religion.

at present i am just a lost soul. im depressed, stressed and deeply sad. how can i be content when im trying to find God's way but seem to get so lost.

i think its obvious there is a God. i believe in that with my heart and soul. i like the concept Islam offers which is God is One and worthy of our worship. I like the fact that Islam doesnt seem to have any pagan roots, well not that i have discovered.

i wAs into the whole conspiracy theory stuff and illuminati concept but that just takes me further from finding the answers i need.

i have posted some questions in the non muslim section that are waiting for approval so please go over and have a read. help is appreciated.

peace

48 people read my post...i person replies. u wonder why people think Muslims arent friendly. this is the first time i have attempted to reach out to Muslims and this is the response......am i welcome here or arent i?

Contimplator wrote: Hi everyone..... i think its obvious there is a God. i believe in that with my heart and soul. i like the concept Islam offers which is God is One and worthy of our worship. I like the fact that Islam doesnt seem to have any pagan roots, well not that i have discovered. i have posted some questions in the non muslim section that are waiting for approval so please go over and have a read. help is appreciated. peace

Hello and welcome Contimplator!

I think that if you believe in God, and want to get closer to Him, you will find a way. In Islam, we believe:

God (Allah) swt said: "I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with him when he makes mention of Me. If he makes mention of Me to himself, I make mention of him to Myself. And if he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I make mention of him in an assembly better than it. And if he draws near to Me a hand's span, I draw near to him an arm's length. And if he draws near to Me an arm's length, I draw near to him a fathom's length. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him at speed." (Hadist Qudsi: Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)

Basically meaning that if a person is lost, and is trying to find God, God will help him come closer to Him and find the straight path. All we have to do is take the first step (having an intention to come closer to God is that first step).

We'd happy to answer (or help you find answers) to any questions you may have. Where do you live? Maybe we could suggest a nice Mosque in the city you are in and you could drop by and meet some muslims in person.

See you around!

Contimplator wrote: Hi everyone..... peace

I know about depression, stress, and sadness.  God is my answer.  Here are some words that help me.


I wonder if you might benefit from looking into Buddhism... inner peace.
I don't think God wants any soul to be suffering.


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