re: Have You Ever Had A &quot;Religious Experience?&quot;

Posted by Prettyboy Floyd

Pensacola, Florida

Member since Dec 2013

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Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:14 am to GurleyGirl

The first time a girl let me do things to her that her mother wouldn't approve of was pretty religious.

Posted by cardboardboxer

Member since Apr 2012

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Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:17 am to The Spleen

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I really think everyone should take LSD at least once. The complete erosion of one's ego along with the hyper awareness of one's surroundings while on LSD is amazing. It was life changing for me.

To be fair I didn't specify if it was a drug aided religious experience. Ever since I read about it I was jealous of the Native American church that uses peyote as part of the experience. Personally I have never had drug use bring me such an experience, only intoxication.

Posted by tidalmouse

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Posted on 5/12/16 at 7:03 am to cardboardboxer

It sounds kind of stupid,but,I had a dream one night about 5 years ago.Not gonna go into the plot of the dream,but it changed me.

I've heard people talk about their heart being touched by God/Jesus and I thought they were full of crap.

All I know is that since that night I've been at peace.Things that used to bother me don't.

I wish I'd had this change 35 years ago instead of 5,but it was worth the wait.

eta:I did my share of LSD in my 20's.Whatever Spiritual Experience that was brought on by that usually faded the following day.

This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 7:15 am

Posted by TheRodFather

Member since Sep 2014

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Posted on 5/12/16 at 10:10 am to cardboardboxer

I had a weird feeling come over me at church one time. Felt sort of like how water feels when rolling down your skin except it seemed like it was under my skin. Doesn't sound like much, but it really wasn't a subtle feeling at all and it scared the shite out of me.

Posted by HottyToddy7

Member since Sep 2010

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Posted on 5/12/16 at 10:22 am to TheRodFather

Yes. Doors and opportunities have closed and other opportunities have opened in their place. Timing of the opportunities and timing of people are incredible. I know that someone has been looking out for me and guiding me. No doubt in my mind.

Posted by Year of the Dragon

Member since Feb 2016

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Posted on 5/12/16 at 11:29 am to cardboardboxer

I've never had a "Religious Experience", but I've always found peace and renewal of my spirit in nature.

Posted by cardboardboxer

Member since Apr 2012

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Posted on 5/12/16 at 12:09 pm to tidalmouse

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All I know is that since that night I've been at peace.Things that used to bother me don't.

Posted by MeatCleaverWeaver

Member since Oct 2013

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Posted on 5/12/16 at 12:09 pm to cardboardboxer

Yes. In 2005, I had been divorced for three years and was really under a strain in many ways. One night, while alone at my house, I broke down and told Jesus I was sorry for the way I had been living my life and I wanted to live for him. To sum up what happened next, I'll just say my heart completely changed towards all people and God - at that very moment. I truly believe at that moment "the love of a supernatural God was poured out supernaturally into my heart. I thank him so much for that brokenness that I was experiencing 11 years ago, and how he used it to establish a relationship with me and to START the process of changing me for the better.

Posted by blacknblu

Member since Nov 2011

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Posted on 5/12/16 at 2:12 pm to cardboardboxer

My first experience: At a very early age, my foot was mutilatedby a lawnmower. I was told I'd never be able to even walk "normally" with that foot again. A couple of surgeries later, and everything was back to normal, I even went on to excel in sports. My foot looks like any other foot (only missing about 2" from the side). The Drs never could explain what happened, they were in just as much "awe" as everyone else. This can/could easily be explained by other outside circumstances, but I've always believed it to be a religious experience. Beyond that, I can't argue one way or the other.

Posted by TutHillTiger

Mississippi Alabama

Member since Sep 2010

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Posted on 5/12/16 at 6:24 pm to pvilleguru

Yes, I ask to see my guardian angel and woke up in middle of night to big bright light in my room. A little voice or something used to tell me things that always came true. I remember getting a new good news Bible for something and a voice said do not put your name in it you will not have it long. I even commented to my buddy about it. About week later at State FCA event I decided to put my name in it in case i set it down somewhere or lost it. During an emotional part of the event I was standing next to someone who gave their life to Christ, but didn't own a Bible and I remember saying on cue here u can have mine I have a bunch of them, and apologizing for putting my name in it, when the holy spirit told me not too. He didn't want to take it but I convinced him it was meant for him all along.

Stuff like this used to happen all the time. I would have vivid dreams that warned me of things that would happen etc. I have no miracle story but I am convinced that God will talk to you if you let him. Hasn't happened in many years but the fault is all mine. I was chosen to go into the ministry but did not heed the call. I wasn't sure I could walk the straight and narrow and didn't want to be a hypocrite. I did help my best friend become a Priest.

God, or higher being, multi-dimensional creature, whatever exist. I am sure of that much.

This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 6:31 pm

Posted by UnAnon

Breaux Bridge

Member since Sep 2013

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Posted on 5/13/16 at 4:22 pm to The Spleen

The humbling experience of realizing how small your life and existence is to the grand scheme of the universe on top of the feelings of euphoria and bliss while living in the moment on LSD was the greatest 10 or so hours of my life. Would love to do it again when I'm in a right state of mind.

I agree. LSD should be legal and suggested in moderation. One of the least toxic chemical combinations on the planet.

Posted by The Spleen

Member since Dec 2010

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Posted on 5/13/16 at 4:32 pm to UnAnon

I used to take really small doses of LSD and go to the bars in college. Like small enough where I didn't really hallucinate, but big enough to where I felt the erosion of my ego. It was blissful. Finding that sweet spot was tricky though, especially when the LSD was sourced from different places. Went a little too far a couple of times and had to rush home.

Posted by UnAnon

Breaux Bridge

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Posted on 5/13/16 at 4:36 pm to The Spleen

I've only done pure once (and synthetic i-25 which was miserable) and aside from like wave lengths per se and things shining brighter or objects breathing and me miscalculating distances I never hallucinated.
I remember just being happy as frick for about a week or two after I first tripped. The next morning was one of the most peaceful days of my life.

Posted by Powell

Dallas

Member since Oct 2015

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Posted on 5/13/16 at 8:44 pm to cardboardboxer

I once did acid and went to the theatre to watch The Exorcist. Not the best idea I ever had!

This post was edited on 5/13/16 at 8:56 pm

Posted by TutHillTiger

Mississippi Alabama

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Posted on 5/14/16 at 9:44 pm to Powell

Try that will killer clowns from outer space

Posted by stomp

Bama

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Posted on 5/15/16 at 8:19 pm to cardboardboxer

Kenyon Drake's diving TD in the Clemson game.

Then the onside kick & Saban's smirk.

Changed my life baws