Any Lutherans here who believe in God?

[Polwarth]

Originally Posted by maggieblue

I've met some Lutherans, that is, people who were raised in the Lutheran church and are members of a Lutheran church, who have lost their faith. They are not sure they believe in God anymore - a few say they do not.
That is what I meant.

I haven't met anyone yet in Scotland who will say they believe in God...
I'm sure there are people there who do, aren't there?
Maggie

A few - but not many. We are no longer a Presbyterian-led country and all the better for it.

[ANDY-J3]

Originally posted by maggieblue

I haven't met anyone yet in Scotland who will say they believe in God...
I'm sure there are people there who do, aren't there?
Maggie

We are a secular society and religion is for most Scots a complete non issue but there are plenty of believers. In comparison to Americans however religious beliefs are pretty liberal. We don't have many fundamentalists.

[Scotsgait]

Originally Posted by ANDY-J3

Originally posted by maggieblue

I haven't met anyone yet in Scotland who will say they believe in God...
I'm sure there are people there who do, aren't there?
Maggie

We are a secular society and religion is for most Scots a complete non issue but there are plenty of believers. In comparison to Americans however religious beliefs are pretty liberal. We don't have many fundamentalists.

Those who do don't feel the need to blast it into everyone's lugs. Religion, after all, is a private thing.

[maggieblue]

Originally Posted by Scotsgait

"... Religion, after all, is a private thing.

Actually, it really isn't - most forms of all kinds mention one's religion, don't they? Of course, I don't think many of us go about talking about our religions very often, which is probably what you mean. I have no idea what religion any of my neighbours are.
Maggie

[Polwarth]

Well, many Americans seem to actively BOAST that they are Christians. That is totally different to the Scots. We believe that religion is a private matter and most do not choose to discuss or comment regarding religion.

[Babz]

I have to say that religion to me is a private thing...something that I point out to those
organisations that come a knocking at my door and try to tell me that their religion is better
than anyone elses !!
They are so persistant...is it any wonder that many including me at times do not answer
the door if we know they are in the area !!

[ScotSites]

Originally Posted by maggieblue

Actually, it really isn't [a private thing]... I have no idea what religion any of my neighbours are.

In other words, religion is a private thing... unless you are one of those people that Babz mentioned! : rolleyes: Fortunately those people stay away from my house now!