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Category: Religion and Philosophy
I'm posting this in a myspace blog because I can't let my parents see this until I'm ready.
As you more than likely know, I consider myself to be of the Therevaada Buddhist faith. But these last few days, after talking about religion with Hesham and Aqua, I am now starting to question what I believe. In many ways I believe in a God, that He is the creator. I would definitely be Muslim if I was in a religion that believed in God (Allah), but on the other hand it all seems quite far-fetched to me. Buddhism doesn't believe in a Creator, flat out. Buddha is a prophecy, the teacher of the Dharma. Allah, on the other hand, is viewed as the Creator, Muhammad being his messenger, not the God worshiped in Islam! So this is rather confusing for me, and then I have another ordeal: 3 years ago I converted to Buddhism from Baptism, and I fear that should I convert to Islam, I might be viewed as a girl who would just hop from religion to religion as it pleased me. Another ordeal? Many in my family are rather prejudice against Muslims. I really don't respect that about them, but they are, after all, my family, right?
So I'm really not sure what faith I would consider myself. At this point I'm still considering myself a Buddhist, and I still believe in many of the teachings of the Dharma. Should I chose to convert, I would keep many values close that are in the Buddhist teachings. Is it possible to be Muslim AND Buddhist, taking bits from a few different religions? And, would I be ABLE to pray 5 times a day, give up pork, and, although I more than likely wouldn't, cover my hair, something I've always loved? I'm really confused right now. It's like .. gee it feels like I'm questioning my sexuality, only on a more controversial and contradicting basis. I fear my father may think that this is a phase of mine, seeing as only recently has he accepted Buddhism. What should I do?
10:06 AM
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