Think about what it is that is preventing you from finding solace... is it a specific teaching, a specific concept, doctrine, a lack of understanding, what? Then you will know what you are looking for. If you wander about without any idea what you are looking for, you will find lots of things, but never know if they will satisfy. It's like saying I'm hungry, there are lots of things that could fill you, but what are you hungry for? That will guide you to the right place to eat and be satisfied rather than just full.

Honestly in my opinion your here. I think this website proves there are still some great people on this earth & are willing to try to help each other the best they can. I know its hard to still believe when there are so much corrupt in this world but hang in there your not alone. Keep the faith!

HA! Do what I did, I studied the religions of the world and came up with this....Everyone has a piece of the BIG puzzle, and no one religion is right nor wrong. I take the values and morals from each that I feel is right for me, and began to worship my own way. I'm currently looking for a Unitarian Church, when I went to one, we learned everything from Wiccan chants all the way to Catholic hymns. It was fantastic to see a group of people that thought the same way I did. You don't have to pick ONE religion, but you do what you think is best for you.

Neville Goddard. Read and study his work.

just live your life. Don't waist time trying to find answers to questions that cant be answered, make sure your happy and you enjoy every moment your here. Dont let work get you down as it is a nesesity of your life and always offer a hand when when you think you can help. If you get into Any type of trouble take a step back and figure out where you went wrong "whats done is done and there aint no changing the fact" pay the bill's, keep a clean house and look after your family and true friends as they are the only ones you can really count on. And most importantly respect yourself, know who you are and where your going KIA KAHA!!

Well, what I did was read a lot of different Philosophies, ranging from Ancient Greece (Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, etc) up to Renaissance (Michel de Montaigne is a good one), then up to more modern times (Nietzsche, John Locke, Kant, etc)... I found -M-U-C-H- more comfort in the writings of -real people- who lived -real lives- and had ups and downs in their life just like we do... It makes reading them much more personal and easily applicable to your own life (whereas religious texts are often highly metaphorical, lacking context, impersonal, etc) As I read them, I realised how much I have, how much I could achieve, how to think in such a way that I don't get worried or angry about things and remain relatively calm, etc Give it a shot, you'll probably find much more solace from the mouths of real people who had real problems, and overcame them, than from the allegorical writings of religion ; )

What about Christianity is not comforting you? If I did not have my hope for the future I would be so afraid and despondent. With the confidence in God's promises, I have expectation and faith of wonderful changes.

Listen to Stephen Hawking. He's my god.

The best you can do is reading Neville Goddard articles; he has made a re-interpretation of the Bible, that is wonderfull (I´d say it is dangerous for the religious stablishment)... If you agree, I´ll send some articles via e-mail: david55gm@gmail.com I am from Bogota, Colombia

OOOoooh... Im sure gonna bet that every kind of religion jumps to get you, from all directions on this one? I have no religion. I believe in the universal intelligence called God and I believe that He works his magic through Scientific principal and from a place of grace and with a just heart, more so than anything else. I believe in every viable part of every religious practice in that they really are, all similar and for a reason, because they are all true and worthy. They ust all need to come together and realize that God is the point... Not the way to Him. Like the Bible says, "Chew the meat and spit the bones." I also believe in the Kybalion... Not the Kabbala, Kybalion...

There is nothing to find faith in humanity for ... except it's infinite capacity for error. As for comfort, if you can't find it in God and His people, you certainly won't find it humanity writ large. You might try buying a dog. None-the-less, I'd suggest you give the body of Christ another try. You just need to find yourself a good church -- not a "purpose driven" "seeker-sensitive" mega-church or wannabe, but a real one, that will love you and wise older members who've been walking with God a long time to guide you.

For me, the theology and doctrines do nothing. What really helped me was sitting quietly and reading some of the Psalms or some inspirational literature. May I recommend "Quiet Talks with the Master" by Eva Werber, publisher is www.devorss.com. It is a series of short, warm, loving passages that evoke Love and Spirit.

i would recommend volunteer work for a charitable organization. it will renew your faith in mankind to see people actively working to help one another, and make you feel very good to be contributing to a cause greater than just yourself. as for spirituality, have you ever read any buddhist teachings? they have inspired me to become a better person. buddhism plain and simple by steve hagen is a good introductory read.

First off, drop the notion that "faith and comfort in humanity" is necessary for continued existence. That's just drama for no reason nor benefit. Then, hit whatever answers or other advice calls you. If you're comfortable with your beliefs, you are exactly where you need to be in your spiritual journey. If you question your beliefs, then it's time for a growth spurt. I know from experience that it sucks having your foundation ripped out from under you, but it's well worth it long term. The most important thing is to listen...and I don't mean listen to words people say or write...listen for the energy calling you (or at least listen for that feeling of being drawn to something). Learn to trust those feelings over time. Not I nor anyone else can determine what's right for you right now...and whatever that winds up being, it may only be "the truth" until your next spiritual growth spurt. Guidance is continually all around us...we just need to listen to what's already there. Astral life (where guides, angels, dead relatives, protectors, higher power, whatever you want to call them live) is dynamic just as is our secular world. Just as there is no all-encompassing answer to what career path is right for all human beings, there is no right answer to what belief system you should follow. They are all correct in their own way and fit different people at different times in their lives...in no particular order. There are some that are better suited for your life experience level combined with your wisdom, personality traits, and all other attributes. The better ones for you will be calling you the clearest...but only if you listen for them.

Find comfort in Jesus Christ the son of God who died so you would be reconciled back to God. The hindrance of entering God's rest is unbelief. Look to Me, and be saved, All you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. isaiah 45:22

Try reading the Holy Qu'ran. I converted 6 months ago and my life has completely changed. The Muslims I have met treat me like family and are so king and caring. Give it a go. You may be surprised. Salaam

Find your own spirituality by researching the main religions and taking from their tenets the significant pieces which make sense to you. In the end it doesn't have to be sanything formal or organized...that is often the problem in that we look hard for a good 'fit', but always feel like a round peg in a square hole. I did my search and found that the closest to a spiritual balance for me came from Buddhism.....peace and acceptance and love fit me like a glove in the sense it is what I want to have in my life....and what I want to give. Visit all spiritual gatherings you can until you get a sense of belonging. In the end , it is all about the same thing...a Power and energy source of goodness.

Forget religion altogether. You're better off without it. Take solace in your life and family. These should be your only necessities.

I would suggest not turning to an organized religion - while they can give answers to some questions, i find that none can answer all of the important questions without contradicting their own belief system. I personally believe that we are the masters of our destiny, what we do, for better or worse, is 100% on us to deal with or make happen. You are immortal, as am I, but not because of some metaphysical entity, but because through procreation my genes will carry on to future generations, as well as when I die, my body will decompose, nourishing life on earth. Insects and worms will be the first, followed by the plants because of the excrement from the smaller organisms. They also serve as food for larger beings like fish and birds, as do the plants serve as food to other species. Through this continual cycle, I will be reborn and die countless millions of times - until our planet is no longer capable of supporting life, and then only if we are unable to move to a new planet. This is not something I expect everybody to believe, as it is personal to me, but at least it does not leave me with questions that I cannot answer, nor does it put my actions, and the responsibility for them, in the hands of a supposed all-powerful entity, who may or may not exist.

so, Nellie Wise Gamgee, what have you done these past sixteen months to find solace and faith and comfort in humanity?

I find comfort when I am being of service to other people.

The meaning in life is found when your focus is on making the world better. Helping people that have less than you. Trying to create peace when others make war, and knowing when to walk away, when you can create peace in a situation. Of course, it's all great to say it like that, but it's an entirely different thing to live it, that gets difficult sometimes, but if you do, you have a reason to smile when your head hits the pillow.

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Only in Jesus Christ. Only in Jesus Christ. Only in Jesus Christ. Do this, and you will never grow weary! :)

It depends on what "your" interpretation of Christianity is. The word Christian is used three times in New Testament (Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). Followers of Jesus Christ were first called “Christians” in Antioch (Acts 11:26) because their behavior, activity, and speech were like Christ. You have to remember that Christianity is made up of true Christians. Unfortunately over time, the word "Christian" has lost a great deal of its significance and is often used of someone who is religious or has high moral values instead of a true born again follower of Jesus Christ. Many people who don’t believe and trust in Jesus Christ consider themselves Christians simply because they go to church or they live in a "Christian" nation. But going to church, serving those less fortunate than you, or being a good person does not make you a Christian. As one evangelist once said, “Going to church doesn’t make one a Christian anymore than going to a garage makes one an automobile.” Being a member of a church, attending services regularly, and giving to the work of the church cannot make you a Christian. A true Christian is a person who has put his or her faith and trust in the person of Jesus Christ and the fact that He died on the cross as payment for sins and that He rose again on the third day to obtain victory over death and to give eternal life to all who believe in Him. John 1:12 tells us: “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” A true Christian is indeed a child of God, a part of God’s true family, and one who has been given new life in Christ. The mark of a true Christian is love for others and obedience to God’s Word (1 John 2:4; 1 John 2:10). You made the claim that you find no solace in Christianity. Just what "form" of Christianity were you living? Were you simply a church goer who put in their one or two hours a week in their favorite pew in the back of the church? If that's the case then it's no wonder you found no solace. A true Christian, as I explained above, is a child of God, part of God's true family, and one who has been given a new life in Christ. A true Christian wouldn't "not" find solace in true Christianity, and a true Christian wouldn't seek faith and comfort in humanity. Try real Christianity instead of the watered down, worldly, fake going through the motions once or twice a week Christianity. If you seek comfort, solace, and faith in humanity, you have a long hard road ahead of you that leads to a dead end.

There are many faiths within the "Christian" religion . I, myself searched and attended about 30 different churches etc ... before discovering the love, compassion , and understanding within the faith that I follow now ....

look up the movie "the secret". start there.

Kabbalah. I had so many questions about myself & others & the world & beings. & Christianity being Catholic & Methodist had just not been answering or helping me with any of that & I had gotten tired of it. Kabbalah answerd all my questions & solved my problems.

scientology- let them teach you how evolved from a plant

Try reading The World's Religions by Huston Smith.

Zen

Nellie And Others with the Same Question, Each and Every individual person has unique spirtual needs, and no one chruch, denomination or even religion can meet the needs of every individual. So my Advice is to Explore Many of the other Responders have suggested that you read the writings of Other faiths, I would recomend you do that. But I think it is wise to Go and personaly experiance differnt chruches, synagogs, temples and mosques. Religion can be a vibrant living breathing entity experianced through the relationships with other people of the same faith. I would Recomend that you not emediately give up on Christianity in general, people tend to think of each relgion as monolithic and that one experiance is true of all expressions of that faith. But There maybe chruches out there that express faith and sprituality in ways that you relate to, then again there may not and you may find solace in another faith. So I would once again say Explore and Read but take the time to explore with other people and explore variations on each of the many wonderful and wonderfilled Relgions in the world. Don't Give Up And I Pray you find Your Home THEOPHILUS

I understand how you feel but we have to keep looking and trusting in the lord we have to keep going christianity/life is always easy but we have to go through very painful times to get the victory that rightly belongs to us god is faithful he will never forsake us as i write this i am talking to my myself also.. Keep in prayers God Bless