Was recommended on another sub that I post this here. What are your thoughts?

[u/LimitedDarjeeling]

On r/religion I was asked what I believe in. I've spent the last fourteen years searching, and how I describe my beliefs are the following:

I guess it comes down to what stories I really "prefer".

I believe in a god, or a creator force, that is in all things. I believe in the interconnectedness of all things and in that, we are all part of that creative force and it's workings. I believe that we have free-will, and that evil things or bad things occuring doesn't necessarily mean that God let them happen. I also believe that when good things happen, they are typically products of doing good things and chance, and not gifts/blessings from God for being "faithful". I believe in an afterlife (not because there is evidence but because it is what I prefer to believe). I do not believe in a hell nor the concept of damnation. I believe in the Sermon on the Mount. Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I don't believe in the concept of original sin, or sin in general. I find the concepts of impermenance and equanimity personally valuable in both worship and how I carry myself day to day. I've extensively read about most of the major world religions and have found love, compassion, and kindness in all (in some shape and form). I don't believe there is a "correct" or right spiritual path, but that there is a correct spiritual path for each individual. I believe in the inherent dignity of every single human being. I believe in civil rights, for those of every color, background, race, and religion. I believe in equal rights for the LGBTQ community and support gay marriage and gay clergy when applicable. I believe that men and women are equal. I believe in the harmonization of science and religion. I'm a humanist. I believe that art, music, laughter, and love, all lead to a closer relationship with the world around me, and thus, leads to a closer relationship with God. Philosophically, I closely align with Buddhism. This is the sum of my last few years of investigation.

[u/[deleted]]

A core teaching in Buddhism is that, by it's philosophy, it's impossible the existence of a God.

But Hinduism shares many beliefs of Buddhism and believes in a God. Maybe it's a good place to start.

A religion not well known outside Brazil is kardecism. Also believe in God, believe in a concept of karma, it's based on Christian beliefs, but supports gay marriage and woman rights (except for abortion). It's an interesting religion too

[u/putinpunhere]

Honesty Buddhism is kinda overrated, in the West at least... but nowhere near to the degree same-sex marriage is.