INFJ's spirituality

[red riding hood]

I was just wondering about this one, most of what I have read says that INJs are usually very spiritual people. I know for me that is quite true. I am a devout little catholic girl, and hate to miss mass. Not that I think to be a person of faith you have to part of a particular church or that what is right for me is right for others.

I am just curios I guess. I know this can be a touchy subject so I am sorry if I should not bring it up, but I was wondering if most of the other INFJ’s here are sort of like that? People who have faith in a greater power or some spiritual belief that there is more to the world than just what we can see with our eyes?

Oh and please do not insult me or make assumptions about me because of my faith. I know people of faith are often looked on as weak or foolish and this day and age, and it really bothers me when people think I am dumb or some kind of fundamentalist nut job. I by no means think people should believe is I do, I just often feel that not many people share that feeling of faith that I have.

[R22]

Hi Red Riding Hood- I consider myself to be spiritual, but not religious. Yoga & connecting with nature are the types of things that I prefer. I'll also be going to a Native American Sweat Lodge in a few weeks. Things like that. At any rate, connecting with that part of myself is important to me to.

[kdm1984]

Yes. I believe in Jesus as the Christ. I do not like organized religion, however - it has become far too politicized on the whole, IMO. I haven't set foot in a church in over ten years.

And yes, it's obnoxious when people assume every last spiritual person is a drooling retard who takes everything in scripture literally.

[EvilByte]

I am incredibly spiritual by nature. I don't belong to any world religion, but I have a deep sense of belonging to the world and I feel very connected to it. It's very hard to describe what I believe, because it consists almost entirely of feelings and deeply felt knowledge. I believe I am simply not in a state right now to try and express it. I will try again later.

And we are an open-minded, considerate people here. You don't have to worry about having your own beliefs. Sometimes there are debates, but beliefs are respected here. There's a wonderfully comfortably atmosphere about this place.

And if someone does tell you you are wrong, I think that should give you silent knowledge that your beliefs are correct. Because no one is more right or wrong in these areas. Everyone is on the same playing field with these matters.

[HollyGolightly]

I'm not religious at all, I feel quite trapped by religion. It's something from childhood.
But I'm a huge believer in things happening for a reason. We cross paths with people for a reason, we come to certain situations for a reason and even the bad things happen for a reason because they are leading you to wherever you're meant to be.

[Selene]

I'm very interested in Buddhism, and other religions/philosophies like it.

[shymuse]

I went to a strict all-girls Catholic school...but after graduating, I had a lot of questions...and read a lot of books during that time.
I have always been very spiritual.
I still hold on to some of my Catholic beliefs and am also very interested in Buddhism.
I practice Bikram yoga 5 times a week. It has been also very helpful regarding this aspect.

[Maethirion]

I am spiritual though I would use that word in reference to myself per se. I am Christian and one of my goals is to develop a deeper relationship with God. I think that Personality may play some role in how spiritual you are, but so does experience and how you were raised. If someone has bad experiences with religion I think most people would avoid it regardless of their personality. I've had varying experiences with Christianity, but most of them have been positive. I enjoy going to church if it fulfills my spiritual needs. I wouldn't attend just any church, but one that I am comfortable with. I also enjoy Christian Conferences and find that fellowship with other Christians is a must to maintain my relationship with God. I don't disrespect anyone for their beliefs so please don't scorn mine.

I am also interested in Philosophy and Theology. I don't know if that is part of my personality or if it's just my preference.

[natsky]

I was raised Catholic, but I'm definitely not anymore. I can't even say that I'm spiritual. I feel like it's something I simply don't know how to do. Once I started to doubt things, it's like I couldn't stop until I didn't believe in anything.

[Blue Heart]

Originally Posted by kdm1984

it's obnoxious when people assume every last spiritual person is a drooling retard

I love that!

I was raised militant atheist, but for the last 20 + I have been a Roman Catholic, that prefers the Traditional Latin Mass...all of the incense, music, and beautiful liturgy appeal to me.