religion is hard...

I don't know what side of that I fall on, hopefully the latter, but spirituality, true honest spirituality, is hard, and confusing. My parents were both catholic but I long ago rejected that, and later all Christianity (at least as my exclusive spirutual source), and got into a lot of Eastern and earth-centered religions. I definitely think it's important, as someone said, to find your religion on your own terms, even if it is an established religion. To be authentic, you have to come to it yourself, not just be raised in it, which is little different from simple ignorance and sheltered-ness (if that's a word).

To quote Dispatch: "The river of Doubt gave birth to a beautiful stone". Doubt keeps you honest, guides your search.

I think the best advice given so far is to trust yourself. Don't get wrapped up in what other's say or have said. Read some about other religions, but not too much. I think that was my mistake, I'm a bit confused, having read tons of religions and philosophies. Nature and your own simple self are going to be your best teachers, trust in that and I believe good will follow.

 

Just believe whatever you think feels right. For ideas, read the book Conversations With God.