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Choosing a religion.
18/F So basically, I want to become more conservative with how I dress...and beyond that live a pure life. (Do charity...speak kindly to others.) What is a religion I could get involved in? But, the tricky part is: I don't really care to read or devote my life to a book. (torah, koran or bible) I just want to find a group of people who try to make a difference in their community and have values. Thanks for any suggestions!
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Maybe give some free advice about: Spirituality?
You answered your own question but probably didn't realize. You don't need to believe in God or even be affiliated with a religious or other organization to live purely.
It's NOT about scripture, beliefs or what church you go to. It's an attitude and core belief to do good for others through whatever means you can. You can speak kindly to others, do charitable things etc. with that.
Believe me a lot of people who devote themselves to church or studying scripture are also the most judgmental. It's not the church or the book to totally devote oneself with but its principles and you have that in spades.
If you want to study religion later learn about each through research and find which one matches up to your way of life. No wrong choices. Don't rush. Keep on doing what you are doing. Live the attitude and values you have. A lot of religious types can't do that and put what is in their books into practice.
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This definately sounds like you don't want a new religion, just want to be a better person.
You don't need to change or find a religion for this, just do it! Look around your town for volunteer work, dress however you like and make friends with the people who are into the things you're into. Don't feel you have to have a label to be a better person, many people are out there who are like you, just without the labels.
Good luck x
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