While my beliefs contradict with hers in some places, I identify primarily with Laura Stinger from the article “Choosing My Religion”. Being raised as a Greek Orthodox, I was taught a pretty straightforward, but lenient version of Christianity. Growing up in such an easygoing religious environment allowed me to be constantly thinking about questions similar to the ones Laura wonders about, such as ones concerning my purpose in life or the reason humans are on Earth. I identify with her primarily because of her general philosophy concerning religions. When describing what religion means to her, Laura said, “To me, religion is my own personal set of beliefs”. I strongly agree with her description of religion, because that while it might be helpful
