Will religion bring more peace of mind

flgirl777 · 01-05-2009, 05:00 PM

when i was younger i suffered from depression - i am now in my second year of college, and i feel i am often in a bitter mood towards people. i prefer to be by myself, and even when around people i am easily angered. im not sure what it is... but im definately more irritable than most. my boyfriend says i complain a lot about things.. especially being in social situations - i would rather stay in by myself most of the time than go anywhere ( so when i do end up going out i just feel angry the whole time .. for whatever reason) ive recently been looking into going to church, and doing a bible study. does anyone find religion to help them to be a better person? i know it sounds cliche, but im really hoping that some comfort comes to me from it, and that i will be able to a "normal" person who isnt so easily vexed.

kuiks8 · 01-05-2009, 05:03 PM

i don't think religion is the answer...i think having a belief in something bigger than yourself really puts life in perspective...
I would try reading some books before i would recommend any one go to church...

The four agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Power of Now by Tolle
The Celestine Prophecy are good places to start...
Also Eat Pray Love...

**avman** · 01-05-2009, 05:05 PM

This is a religious debate. Thread closed.

01-05-2009, 05:00 PM	#1
flgirl777 Offline Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Gender: Female Posts: 60	Will religion bring more peace of mind when i was younger i suffered from depression - i am now in my second year of college, and i feel i am often in a bitter mood towards people. i prefer to be by myself, and even when around people i am easily angered. im not sure what it is... but im definately more irritable than most. my boyfriend says i complain a lot about things.. especially being in social situations - i would rather stay in by myself most of the time than go anywhere ( so when i do end up going out i just feel angry the whole time .. for whatever reason) ive recently been looking into going to church, and doing a bible study. does anyone find religion to help them to be a better person? i know it sounds cliche, but im really hoping that some comfort comes to me from it, and that i will be able to a "normal" person who isnt so easily vexed.

01-05-2009, 05:05 PM	#3
avman Online Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Minnesota Gender: Male Age: 42 Posts: 6,526	This is a religious debate. Thread closed. __________________ "Children are a wonderful gift . . . They have an extraordinary capacity to see into the heart of things and to expose sham and humbug for what they are." Desmond Tutu

01-05-2009, 05:03 PM	#2
kuiks8 Offline Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver Gender: Female Posts: 3,273	i don't think religion is the answer...i think having a belief in something bigger than yourself really puts life in perspective... I would try reading some books before i would recommend any one go to church... The four agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Power of Now by Tolle The Celestine Prophecy are good places to start... Also Eat Pray Love...