i wasn’t raised religious at all, and no religion was around me, i don’t think it’s necessary at all and frankly can sometimes be detrimental to people. we know that religion can be a source of comfort to people tho and can bring community, a feeling of safety, etc. it’s different for everybody but i always think people should be careful, can go bad fast imo

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All I can really say is I try to try. Whatever that means in the end is more of a God decision. I got to Islam after a long time studying a lot of philosophy, people, religions, etc. I think if I still have a deep sense of inquisitiveness I’d get to where I am now regardless. Was a bit of an atheist for a little. I think at the end of the day it’s the truth claims, purpose, and just this very real sense of real love that drives me. I went looking for truth, but found more than just that

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You need to have faith in something and someone in tough times, I wasn’t raised religious I became later

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not religious in the same way most people in my religion are, as im pretty cut off from most of the communities near me for a difference in political belief. i think it would depend what other religion i were born into. i don’t think id be christian, but muslim possibly. i admire islam a lot and its a bit similar to my current religion

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