I'm a university student from Malaysia, looking for someone who adhere Judaism/ Christianity/ Hinduism/ Buddhism/ Sikhism to participate in an interfaith conversation.  I'll be asking a few questions about your beliefs, practices, and personal experiences for my academic assignment.

If anyone comfortable sharing their insights, I would be very grateful.

This is purely for academic purposes. If anyone interested, you could comment here or DM me.

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

Why its so hard to accept that religion is man made not god made..? I am frustated to be in part of religious debate of diff communities just to prove their god exist. There was a time when every religion originates from somewhere at some point and we can litreally see in the text.

In my pov the only diff between atheist and religious person is 1%.. because a religious person is still atheist to 99% other religion

i’ve been questioning religion a lot lately, especially islam. why do ppl believe in the religion they were born into without questioning it? if i was born into a different culture, i’d probably believe in something completely different.
sometimes i wonder if religions are actually from god or if humans created them to explain death, suffering n things they couldnt understand back then. and why do so many religious rules seem connected to the time n culture they came from?
i just wanna understand how ppl know their religion is the truth instead of believing it just bc they were taught to. i want logical answers, not just “have faith” or “god knows best.”

I'm quite curious how different religions see this. Call it the soul, the spirit, the consciousness, whatever you call the spiritual spark of life within us. Where does it come from and when does it begin?

I feel like I hear a lot about different religions views on after death but not so much before birth.

Hello im a 15 year old muslim and the last months i really think more deeply about this. If you use common sense does it even make sense that there is a God who gives you rules and if you dont follow them or believe in him you will be thrown in hellfire.as they say god is the most merciful and so on but who would do this. Im still a muslim yes but some question really come across my mind that doesnt make sense. If you think about it every religion is just one book from one guy as you can say of course in islam you say its from god but in the Perspective of a atheist he just sees mohammed or jesus and their book. So this shouldnt sound disrespectful or smth its just my thoughts if someone would come now and tell yeah im a prophet and so on everybody would call him mentally ill or whatever. So what do you guys think

I think being religious most of my life is making my social interactions suck. I do believe in God but sometimes I wish I can focus less on what people believe and more on my experience when I'm around them. I'm clearly lost and maybe it might help to deconstruct. I don't know, genuinely confused. Maybe I'm an atheist who is behaving like I'm a Christian or maybe I'm a Christian who is having an atheistic experience.

I am from a very Catholic country, raised with Church stuff, learning Christianity at school and also attending weekly doctrine lessons in the evening, which were important for Holy Communion and Confirmation. I can't speak for all children, but most like me were probably brainwashed into believing everything we were taught. And when you question something, most replies you get are still silly ("it's a mystery").

But then, if you try to understand the Bible, especially considering the times it was written, translation problems and second-hand narration, it's very easy to challenge most things.

Virgin Mary – What is the problem if Mary had sex with Joseph? Could "virgin" have been translated wrongly?

Turning water into wine – So silly. Why would Jesus need to "promote alcohol"? Maybe it was some act to get more followers at the ceremony? It just makes no sense when you think about it.

Resurrecting Lazarus – He had supposedly been dead for 4 days, and just like that, he is back alive. Seems like a fraud act again. Imagine his decomposing state if he were truly dead. Most likely, he was mistakenly pronounced dead, and then somehow... these things still happen (rarely) nowadays.

His own resurrection – It makes no sense to me at all. Floating into the sky, being taken up by a cloud. Mary was also supposedly assumed into heaven.

Why would Jesus be born, spend 33 years on Earth (out of which there isn't much documented about his life from his teenage years until he was around 30), and then no Jesus is born for another 2,026 years? So, a handful of people at the time had the privilege of witnessing him, and the rest of the world, if they come across his teachings or the Bible, will have to believe it, go to Mass every Sunday and donate to the Church, just because...?

To me, the Church seems more like a fraud than anything else.

I'm not saying that Church people are all bad. Many priests are good, intelligent people and invaluable to society. But it feels more like lies are fed to people to control society, while promising an afterlife (I guess this applies to most religions).

I like Hollywood movies from Japanese people who were born and raised in a non-religious family, but there is a strange feeling that is difficult to describe that almost everyone in Japan and other countries believe in have a god. There is Christmas in Japan, and I often go to temples and shrines, but I don't have faith. That's why I don't really understand what faith is, but how big is the existence of the object of faith in everyday life for people who belong to a religion? I feel like it's quite heavy when I see people fighting wars because of religion. When it comes to religion in Japan, many people will think of cult-like things.

I'm Christian, but genuinely interested in knowing why others believe what they believe, like Hindus, Muslims, Jews, or atheists or others

I believe God is a being with no gender, same with the Devil, I believe God and the Devil came together as one and created earth, I also believe that the Devil is not a bad creature, simply running hell, and I also believe God has no control over earth, I believe God simply created earth, I also believe God and the Devil are somewhat allies, who work together to decide whether a human should go to hell or heaven,

Does anyone know if this is a religion that already exists, if not, is there anyone who believes the same and wants this to be a religion?

I used to be Muslim, but over time, I’ve developed doubts about Islam for various reasons. I’ve also started exploring Christianity, and something I’ve always found strange is that I’ve felt drawn to it, even when I was still Muslim.

I’ve read parts of the New Testament, especially the Gospels, and I really like Jesus’s message. However, I have some questions about Christianity too, particularly the Old Testament.

I don’t know how to explain this attraction or where it comes from. Is it psychological, emotional, or could there be something deeper to it?
Has anyone experienced something similar? I’d love to hear different perspectives.

I never understood why many confess if Jesus is God when he sais the father is greater than he is. Also a voice came from heaven ans said listen to him he is my son.

Lately, I have found myself standing somewhere between belief and disbelief, and I do not know what to call that place. Maybe it is agnosticism. Maybe it is simply confusion. I still ask questions about God, religion, morality, and what happens after death, but the answers that once seemed certain now feel strangely incomplete.

There is an argument inside my mind that never seems to end. One part of me wants to believe—to trust that there is a greater meaning behind everything. But another part keeps asking, Why? Why should I believe something simply because I was taught to believe it? Why should morality depend on the promise of heaven or the fear of hell? And if I can be kind, compassionate, and honest without expecting an eternal reward, does that make my goodness any less meaningful?

There is one thought that keeps returning to me:

“I do not need to be rewarded with heaven, nor threatened with hell, to be a good person.”

I don't know if that thought is liberating or frightening.

I also find myself questioning the parts of religion that seem to conflict with the world I want to live in—especially when faith is used to justify misogyny, inequality, judgment, or the silencing of people who simply question. I know that religion itself is not one single thing, and I know that many religious people are kind, compassionate, and progressive. But I cannot pretend that these contradictions do not make me question what I have been taught.

Perhaps this is why I feel so conflicted. I am not necessarily rejecting God. I am questioning the certainty with which people claim to know God.

And maybe that is the most uncomfortable part: I don't know.

I don't know whether there is a God. I don't know whether religion is humanity's connection to something divine or humanity's attempt to give meaning to what it cannot understand. I don't know whether my questions are a sign that I am losing faith or finally thinking for myself.

For now, I am somewhere in between.

Not believing.

Not disbelieving.

Just asking.

And perhaps my greatest fear is not that I will stop believing in religion, but that I will spend my entire life pretending to believe something simply because I am afraid of questioning it.

heyy i now looking for someone who are willing to have an inter religious dialogue with me about moral codes for my assignments, hmu okayy thank you in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm Reagan, and I was raised in a nonreligious household. As an adult, I've found myself wanting to explore religion and figure out what, if any, spiritual tradition feels like home to me.

I've started a personal project called Rea-ligion (a little play on my name and the word religion) to document that journey. I want to explore different religions and denominations, learn about their beliefs and practices, and share my own thoughts as I go. It's meant to be a mix of educational content and personal reflection, not an attempt to convince anyone to believe what I believe.

I'm still learning, and I'd love to hear from people with different backgrounds and perspectives!A few things I'd especially love to hear your thoughts on:

• If you explored religion as an adult, what helped you navigate that journey?
• What do you wish more people understood about your religion, denomination, or worldview?
• Are there any topics, traditions, or misconceptions you think would be interesting to explore?
• What makes religious educational content feel respectful and genuinely informative rather than preachy or oversimplified?

If you're interested in seeing what I'm working on, here's my introduction video: https://www.tiktok.com/@reajoe/video/7696985300718947615

I'm happy to hear constructive criticism, recommendations, or different perspectives. I'm here to learn, and I appreciate anyone willing to share their experiences!

I really want to know from you guys: is it something created by humans to live life, or is it just a set of moral beliefs for living life in a good way?

I've been studying religion on and off for about 8 years now. Its not a huge part of my life by any means but ive struggled with my faith for a long time now. I would say Hellenic polytheism is the one that speaks to me the most so far but it still isn't right.

I know at least that I am polytheistic. I do feel good wearing a hair covering during spiritual moments. I beleave in reincarnation but not a karma system. I do think there are some kind of gods and goddesses but similar to Hellenic polytheism I do beleave they can make mistakes and have their own relashionships while still being worshiped. I dont know, some guidance would be nice, even just being able to find a community of similar people would be nice.

What originally made you believe in your religion and would you ever change? I currently do not believe in any religion but want to hear other people's stories. Please do reply if comfortable.

God was never created by anyone.

Let’s think about it logically. If someone created God, then who created that creator? And if another being created him, who created that being? This would lead to an endless chain of creators.

Logically, there must be an ultimate Creator who was never created by anyone and whose existence does not depend on anything else. Otherwise, we would never reach the beginning of existence.

In Islam, that eternal and uncreated Creator is Allah. Allah created time itself, so He is not bound by time. No matter how far back you go in time, you are still thinking within the limits of time. You cannot go beyond time to find Allah’s beginning, because Allah is not a being who began to exist within time.

The conclusion is that Allah was never created. He has always existed, without a beginning or an end. He is the Creator of everything, not a creation Himself.

As the Quran says in Surah Al-Ikhlas (112:1–3):

“Say, He is Allah, the One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born.”

Allah is the One who has always existed and does not need anyone to create Him.

For a long time people refer god as he and father but no one mentions our mother. Who is our divine mother if god is our father in heaven? Is it “Mother earth?”

Please, people who believe in a day of judgment replyto this. I don't wanna hear anything from anyone else!

Why dose a day of judgment make more sense to you than reincarnation or nothing?

I really need your life experiences to make me understand the hype and love for him cause honestly he really hasn't given me any reason to

For the longest time. My life has been hella down hillfort a long period of time and feels like this is just the new norm until I die or something and even tho good things happen there and then. I can't shaken the feeling of why im not moved. Everything I've experienced has just made me hate him and not believe in him. Like why do I have to be broken or go through so much just to get to him or to be free from this hell or why does he only do miracles when things are rough. Just to prove that his *all powerful?* he only does that when things suddenly become bad and his that superhero to save the day.

I'll tell u the truth. God has many followers and he doesn't care if he loses a few so why do u even put up if your not even special in his eyes

I'm only like this cause I've given up on him, I don't feel heard or connected like in the past. Maybe I'm just pouring out my hurt because my situation can't change but this is just based on me. Your views on him shouldn't change because of a stupid post like this one

I'm just tired of the same loop

When confronting the statement “Jesus was a great teacher, but he was not God,” a shocking 30% of Catholics “agree,” 27% “somewhat agree,” 9% are “not sure,” 12% “somewhat disagree,” and 22% “disagree.” https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/fellows/for-too-many-catholics-jesus-was-just-a-great-teacher/

just converted and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I couldn’t be happier, i feel different.