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What to Do If You're Confused About Who Created You
A Brief History of Beliefs, Creation Myths, and the Golden Rule
Family, teachers, and culture shape our beliefs about the world and our place in it. Our conditioning plays a critical role in shaping our faith and understanding of who we are, where we come from, why we exist, and what happens to us after life on Earth.
However, as we grow and gain new experiences, we can reflect and question our beliefs, which is essential to growth and development. In this article, we will explore the conditioning that shapes our beliefs and why it is important to question them.
We will also discuss the power of the Golden Rule, a universal principle that transcends culture and religion, and how it can help us connect with others, find similarities among our beliefs, and create a more compassionate, just, and harmonious world.
Why We Believe What We Do
The good news is as we learn, grow, and gain wisdom throughout life, we can change how we see ourselves and how we see people, places, and things that are different.
When we know how we came to believe we do, we can begin to understand ways to improve ourselves and the world. Here are the three ways we come to think what we believe:
