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Prayers Request Thread!
by Heather225
Last post
2 days ago
...See more We all face moments of struggle and uncertainty at some point in our life journey. It can help to know that there are people out there thinking about you and rooting for you. This thread is a dedicated space for prayer requests and support. Whether you're going through a personal crisis, facing health concerns, or other difficulties, you can ask for an empathetic ear, offer prayers, or just comforting words. If you'd like a specific kind of support, please do mention it with your share. You can say as much or as little as you like about your situation. (It can be as simple as "please pray for x", "please send me strength/blessings/vibes", "please keep me in your thoughts", "send beams" [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/BEAMS_202686/] etc!) For those who are willing, please consider extending your support to fellow members. Your compassion and words of encouragement can provide solace and strength to someone in need. Let's come together as a community to lift each other up in times of hardship. Reminder Please be mindful when posting in the forums, particularly in discussions around religion. Ensure that all posts are respectful, kind and productive. Flag a post for review by forum moderators by clicking the flag option in the lower right hand corner of the post if you feel it is inappropriate, offensive or goes against our forum guidelines. Thank you for supporting 7 Cups. 
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Religion & Spirituality Automated Taglist!
by tommy
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October 3rd, 2024
...See more Welcome to the Religion & Spirituality Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 12 Aug 2024 (updated by @tommy) @Adamw12 @adripika @amiablePeace77 @AnemechWahab @Armon23 @beck1 @Bella20 @blindCupcake8608 @cal1860 @Carolincares7 @Chevy81 @courageousRiver589 @cyanVase4070 @DragonView2 @easyDime4319 @egrima729 @enigmaticOcean8813 @FluffyBunny0022 @goodAcres5039 @GoodEar1972 @Helgafy @HisLivingWaters @IamAubrey23 @IntuitiveThoughts01 @Invisibility101 [https://www.7cups.com/@Invisibility101] @ivoryDog4942 @Jaeteuk @Jenna @loyalApricot1375 @lyricalAngel70 @magnificentNutella @Mahad2804 @MalindaBelle @MeaningfulSilence @Michele2 @Nistar @ovowoody @passionateSea1909 @persistentFriend274 @philosophical2741 @pineapplepeanut @PoliteOcean @politePeach9642 @rhodawoolf @RogueOne1983 @SammiSweetheart30 @smilingnivedita [https://www.7cups.com/@smilingnivedita] @Snowy00 @soulsings @stallion3 @StarrySkies1236 @StillSurvivingThriving @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @Swordpsalm @ThatChristLover @TheJenInBlack @Tinywhisper11 @tommy @trueconfidant123 @Tyedyedbutterfly65 @yaswecan7
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Forum Moderation Guidelines for Religion & Spirituality
by CheeryMango
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September 22nd, 2023
...See more Hello everyone! I would like to take a moment to introduce some additional forum moderation guidelines that we will be implementing to ensure that this community remains a respectful, constructive, and inclusive space for all members. Note: All forum moderation will be handled by the forum moderators or community leaders. 1. Respectful Dialogue: Encourage respectful and open dialogue that allows members to express their feelings and thoughts about religion without targeting specific religious groups. Ensure that discussions maintain a courteous and tolerant tone. 2. Avoid Forced Beliefs: Remove any posts that attempt to impose personal religious beliefs on others or pressure individuals to adopt a particular faith. Our community respects diverse perspectives and choices. 3. No Shaming or Discrimination: Prohibit any posts that involve shaming, discrimination, or derogatory language towards individuals, religious groups, or spiritual beliefs. Promote an inclusive and accepting environment. 4. Focus on Personal Experiences: Encourage members to share their personal experiences and insights related to spirituality and religion, emphasizing the impact on their lives rather than making sweeping judgments or condemnations. Moderate with Sensitivity: Exercise moderation with a sensitive and understanding approach. When removing posts, provide a clear explanation to the member and offer guidance on how they can rephrase or refocus their discussion in a more constructive manner. 5. Feedback and Appeals: Allow members to provide feedback on moderation decisions through the forum@7cups.com email or messaging the admin, @CheeryMango directly for those who believe their posts were unjustly removed. 6. Consistency: Maintain consistency in applying these guidelines to all posts and members, regardless of their religious or spiritual background. Ensure fairness in moderation. 7. Community Building: Lastly, focus on creating a positive and supportive atmosphere within the religious and spiritual community, where members can freely explore and discuss their beliefs and feelings without fear of judgment or disrespect. ------------------------- tagging the community taglist to be updated: @MeaningfulSilence @AffyAvo @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @theriverissinging @@Adamw12 @adripika @amiablePeace77 @Armon23 @beck1 @blindCupcake8608 @Carolincares7 @Chevy81 @courageousRiver589 @DivineLove04 @DragonView2 @easyDime4319 @egrima729 @goodAcres5039 @GoodEar1972 @Helgafy @HisLivingWaters @IamAubrey23 @ivoryDog4942 @Jaeteuk @Jenna @LoveMyMoonflowers @loyalApricot1375 @lyricalAngel70 @magnificentNutella @Mahad2804 @MalindaBelle @MeaningfulSilence @Michele2 @officialanonymous @ovowoody @passionateSea1909 @persistentFriend274 @philosophical2741 @pineapplepeanut @PoliteOcean @politePeach9642 @rhodawoolf @RogueOne1983 @SammiSweetheart30 @soulsings @stallion3 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @Swordpsalm @ThatChristLover @TheJenInBlack @tommy @trueconfidant123 @Tulipsmile @Tyedyedbutterfly65 @yaswecan7
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Definition of God
by TALK2JD
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7 hours ago
...See more Describe the way "you personally know"
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Cast all your anxieties onto Him.
by friendlyGlobe7230
Last post
20 hours ago
...See more Hello everyone. Hope you guys are having a good day/night. For everyone suffering from anxiety, here is a verse from the Bible. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV [7] Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. https://bible.com/bible/111/1pe.5.7.NIV Have a great day/night ❤️
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Prayers Request Thread!
by Heather225
Last post
2 days ago
...See more We all face moments of struggle and uncertainty at some point in our life journey. It can help to know that there are people out there thinking about you and rooting for you. This thread is a dedicated space for prayer requests and support. Whether you're going through a personal crisis, facing health concerns, or other difficulties, you can ask for an empathetic ear, offer prayers, or just comforting words. If you'd like a specific kind of support, please do mention it with your share. You can say as much or as little as you like about your situation. (It can be as simple as "please pray for x", "please send me strength/blessings/vibes", "please keep me in your thoughts", "send beams" [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/BEAMS_202686/] etc!) For those who are willing, please consider extending your support to fellow members. Your compassion and words of encouragement can provide solace and strength to someone in need. Let's come together as a community to lift each other up in times of hardship. Reminder Please be mindful when posting in the forums, particularly in discussions around religion. Ensure that all posts are respectful, kind and productive. Flag a post for review by forum moderators by clicking the flag option in the lower right hand corner of the post if you feel it is inappropriate, offensive or goes against our forum guidelines. Thank you for supporting 7 Cups. 
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SABR
by Thvcoreslay
Last post
3 days ago
...See more Assalamwalaikum The more i grow up the more i realize i keep getting less and less attached to this duniya  when i think of trust i think of ALLAH SWT    M at that phase of life where everyday feels like a test   My Sabr ya Allah give me strength pls i keep reminding myself of sabr sabr sabr its worth it trust him  m crying while typing this  its so difficult to keep patience  I hope one day i get back  the desire to live life for myself cos for now i dont wanna live after few years i dont have interest in anything  sigh    JAZAKALLAH KHAIR 
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Update.. Trauma.. Going through a hard time
by CapnPika
Last post
Friday
...See more I have been reading Qur'an and making Dua 5 times a day. I have a lot of good friends now that are Muslim. With events in the world though, myself and my friends have been getting threats of violence towards us and a lot of violent pictures and videos being thrown at us. It is really traumatic as someone with C-PTSD. I live in a really bad part of the world that is not accepting at all of Muslims.. If I ever chose to wear hijab I would be shot if I went in public. I am sorry to come out with all this on forums... I recently tried to reach out to a Listener but they tried to tell me to "look at what the bad part of the religion is" as a warning.. that killed me because I am already fearful of retaliation. I already have C-PTSD and a Panic Disorder + Agoraphobia..  I can't talk to my therapist either, she is conservative Christian (where I live.. they are.. once again not kind to Muslims). So I feel very trapped. I am disabled so I don't have the ability to search down a counselor that is friendly to Muslims as I only have Medicaid and Medicare.  I am not letting all this discourage me, it is just quite traumatizing.. I see now what kind of hatred people face in the world even more than I already did.. Every religion EVER has had bad things about it that have happened as a result of politics being mixed in with religion to further a political agenda.. I could really go off on this subject but I really don't want to trigger anyone anymore than I have. What I did realize is Islam is a religion of love, respect, kindness, compassion. People who are horrible to people because of their beliefs .... that's not okay at all. These bullies / trolls and others who push horrible stuff against the Muslim community do so so so much damage. I can't even trust anyone as a Listener now because I don't know at what point they'll start trying to "convert me" or say horrible things..
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🫂
by dwetections
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Thursday
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Hello
by Shyfirefly5
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Thursday
...See more It’s me. I’ve been California dreaming’bout the way things used to be. I’m 47, female, and on a humble level I practice meditation and read western esoteric philosophy. I just wanted to introduce myself.
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Stronger connection to God
by tinkatuff
Last post
Wednesday
...See more Hi everyone my life is pretty chaotic right now. I'm going through a difficult and incredibly painful break up and other things are in disarray too. Throughout those hard times, I've been trying to get comfort and peace by praying and meditating. Sometimes it helps a bit but I feel like I don't really have a very strong connection to God. It feels.. lonely sometimes when I pray. Or most of the time actually. I remember once (I was still with my partner) I prayed for God to put love into my heart and suddenly it worked, I felt like pure love and it was sooo good. This was during a fight with my partner and it helped us very much to resolve this fight. Since this day I've never been able to recreate this kind of connection and I miss it so much. In this moment I felt like I'm truly protected and loved and there is nothing to worry about.That is what I would love to feel right now, since I'm always so sad and scared of the future. I also pray for my ex partner to feel this, as I'm sure he feels the same way right now.. and I can't comfort him. I don't know, maybe you have some ideas?
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Faith
by lovelyPower9238
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January 13th
...See more How has faith in God changed your life?
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The Devil Loves Destroying Relationships.
by tryingtosurvive2024
Last post
January 11th
...See more I feel like I have seen this happen, over and over again in my life.  Sometimes all it takes a little misunderstanding, or a moment of frustration, or anger, at the wrong time, and soon a long lasting friendship can be turned into a pile of garbage.  The Bible says we do not wrestle with flesh and blood. Ephesians 6:12 King James Version 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. I believe that we all hear "voices" in our heads.  Some of them are just thoughts, and some of them are from memories.  Some of them are from friends.  Some are from enemies.  We have our own voice too.  My point is, there can be a lot going on in our heads.  But sometimes I think a devil will wispier to you something negative about someone else.  And for some reason you believe it, and it can cause you to react in a way that you shouldn't.  It is hard but we must try to listen to truth.
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💞
by dwetections
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January 10th
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Have you ever had lucid dreams?
by Slayer22
Last post
January 10th
...See more Dreams where you are aware that you are dreaming and you do whatever you want to do.

Religion and Spirituality
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Welcome to Religion & Spirituality! We are so pleased that you have stumbled across our little corner of the internet. Our community is here to support you on your religion and spiritual journey.


What are the different forum topics for Religion and Spirituality?

Community Space: A place for you to introduce yourself and take part in our community check-ins.


We also have a number of topics related to each religion. 


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You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable to). Alternatively, you may wish to join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


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All sub-community specific guidelines can be found below and should be followed in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help... I still have a question! 
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Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Religion and Spirituality Community! We aim to create a respectful and inclusive space where individuals from various backgrounds and belief systems can engage in meaningful discussions. To maintain a harmonious and constructive environment, we kindly ask all members to adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Respect and Tolerance:

  • Treat every member with respect, regardless of their religious beliefs, or lack thereof.

  • Avoid engaging in disrespectful or derogatory language when discussing different faiths or viewpoints.

  • Promote an atmosphere of tolerance and open-mindedness, even when you disagree with others.

2. Constructive Discussion:

  • Focus on constructive and informative discussions related to religion and spirituality.

  • Avoid spamming, trolling, or engaging in disruptive behavior that hinders productive conversations.

  • Focus on your emotions and experiences to share. Please do not make any generalizations.  

  • Treat others how you would wish to be treated. Please ensure the content you post is kind and is not intended to cause harm to others.

3. Privacy and Personal Information:

  • Respect the privacy of fellow community members. Do not share personal information without consent.

  • Maintain confidentiality when discussing sensitive topics or personal experiences that others may have shared.

4. Cultural Sensitivity:

  • Recognize the diverse cultural backgrounds within our community and be sensitive to cultural differences.

  • Avoid making sweeping generalizations about any particular group or religion.

5. Religious Proselytizing:

  • While discussions about different belief systems are encouraged, refrain from using the community as a platform for aggressive proselytizing.

  • Share your beliefs and experiences respectfully, without pressuring others to adopt your viewpoint.

6. Moderation and Reporting:

  • Report any content or behavior that violates these guidelines to the moderators.

  • Trust the moderation team to enforce these guidelines fairly and consistently.

7. Stay on Topic:

  • Keep discussions relevant to religion, spirituality, and related subjects.

  • If you wish to discuss unrelated topics, consider exploring other appropriate communities.

8. Inclusive Language:

  • Use inclusive language that welcomes individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and orientations.

  • Avoid language that may be offensive or exclusionary.

9. Be Patient and Empathetic: 

  • Recognize that individuals may be at different stages in their spiritual journey or have varying levels of knowledge.

  • Practice empathy and patience when engaging in discussions.

10. Enjoy the Community:

  • Finally, have fun and enjoy your time in our community! Share your wisdom, ask questions, and learn from one another.

By following these guidelines, we can foster a positive and enriching environment for all members of our Religion and Spirituality Community. Thank you for your commitment to maintaining a respectful and insightful space for discussion.