I'm a believer in the early Christian heresy called Docetism. because it is consequent in its condemnation of the unreliable, futile material world in opposition to the reliable realms of spirit.

I am a physicist who doesn't believe in spooks and a spirit world, finding them unnecessary
to explain anything. I find that the
physical universe, or which we are an emergent manifestations,
but still dependent on
it for our existence and intelligence.

As to "Why" I have no theory, only awe.

I am a Lutheran - it is the personal choice that appeals to me. I think Martin was on to something, breaking off from the church.

I am an athiest. Mostly because I have never come across a religion that you can't poke holes in at some point. I've also found that religious leaders will not argue with you about the logic of their beliefs. I could go on for ages here........ but I don't think that religion is a completely negative phenomena. Some people seem to have a very deep void filled by their religious beliefs, it seems to give them some kind of purpose in their life.

Have been an agnostic theist almost my entire life, thought religion and spirituality was for good doers and dumb people. Though did marvel at the grand design of the possible creator.

Went though an LSD filled rough patch last year looking for meaning and finally placed my trust in Jesus Christ as the only one way. It was like finally seeing the truth through all the confusion and clutter that the world has churned out over the ages through religion, philosophy ect. The truly weird part of it was that in spite of me never having read a Bible it was as if I had known all along subconsciously. I lost most of my friends in the process of giving my life up, so to speak, my life and person were transformed rather radically and I started seeing through a pair of new eyes. That is the miracle that God gave me, still can't figure out why. So I suppose that would now make me a Christian (the word meaning follower of Christ). I don't consider myself religious and don't ascribe to any denomination in particular, but started to attend an apostolic church.

What's your story Ryan?

I believe religion is a pure concept for poor mankind to help survive all sorts of fate.
And Jesus supported love in favor of fucking as it is a more intelligent way of communicating.

well guys..for those who havent checked it out yet,lemme suggest "jnana yoga", "sankhya-yoga;bhagavath geetha".we all have a common ground ..as INTJs,we value knowledge.not an idea based on belief or hope,as rightly pointed out..we believe in concrete knowledge.sankhya yoga is called union through knowledge ..unlike the other religions which focus on devotion..sometimes as an INTJ,the path of devotion may not appeal to us.its for us that the sankhya yoga in the second chapter of bhagavath geetha is laid out!

I am a college student majoring in Christian Theology. As far as my INTJ-ness goes, you can imagine I spend most of my time poring over ancient books and messing with the abstract. I was taught early on not question my faith, but my life at a Christian college has allowed, and even encouraged, me to do that. So, faith is not simply an acceptance of those things which have no basis or no support, but rather it is "faith seeking understanding," which is a faith that is not afraid to question the world around it and even its own beliefs and practices, but understands the supremacy and, above all, the love of a Creator who gives us life in order that we might share in His love. So yeah, I'm a peculiar INTJ, but aren't all of us INTJ's peculiar in our own ways?

I think the only constant between us INTJ's is that we're all individuals, so we're bound to be vastly different. As you can plainly see, some of us are professing Christians whereas some of us are ardent atheists. I think it's a testament to our very peculiar nature.

Marx was right. "Religion is the opium of the people".

Following organized religion does not appeal to me. I have come to firmly hold that:
1. No one on the planet, alive or dead, can make a reasonable argument that a supreme power exists.
2. No one on the planet, alive or dead, can make a reasonable argument that a supreme power does not exist.
3. It is beyond the mind of man to even begin to describe a divine power. It is arrogant for man to even try.

I'm Theravada Buddhist, I even became a monk for 4 years. Its hard to call it religion really, no god, no worship, no faith, and vary logical. so far I can't put any holes in it

i believe in god the one god which the others have emergeg from.

hey ryan, interesting topic actually as I have been pondering the stage of spiritual development (ever read about this?) other intjs have reached, and so far it doesn't seem like it's very far(if you reached the atheist stage you are almost there). After High school I went through some incredible experiences that has forever changed my views of the world and universe, reality itself has proven to be crazier than works of fiction. I discovered evidence of unknown forces(to most), spriritual or bio forces, chi, ki, chakra, whateverr you want to call it, I now KNOW it exists, I also discovered that we can gain conscious control over our spirit energy(moving or manipulating physical reality/objects). and in the end I learned that, Good and Bad EXISTS and Everything is nothing and nothing made everything.

I probably just made myself sound like the craziest intj ever but, you asked and I told.

If you are interested in performing an experiment which will prove how you can shape reality with your consciousness(and that also costs about $3 in parts and supplies), look up Masaru Emoto's Rice experiment and do it yourself, I promise you the results will be nothing short of amazing.........then maybe later if you actually complete the experiment, we can talk about telekinesis and psychokinesis. I know this sounds CRAZY, but they really are my true beliefs, why do I believe them? Because I've seen and done too much NOT to, it's simply undeniable to me, it's like the air we breathe, you can't see it but we all know it's there!

I have had a search going on for many years and moved from fundamentalism to atheism and to my current position. INTJ's are skeptical and critical, but also pragmatic. And usually search for a system or model in which all of reality (including the big picture) may be fit. An INTJ's logic is empirical. And so, we naturally reason via science and especially as it seems congruent with universal experience. For me, Process Philosophy/Theology fit the bill. Process thought is a natural and empirical theology derived from the writings of the Mathematician and Philosopher Alfred North Whitehead. Usually, it is adopted by Christian and Jewish theologians. But more and more it is finding a place within eastern religions as well. It's appeal lies in its ability to harmonize the sciences, human history, philosophy, and religious experience and order them within a systematic whole.

I have a soul. My life is a gift.

Religion is a completely superfluous illogical human idea useful only to control illogical masses.
The physical universe is more wondrous than any religion can imagine their "god" is.

Religion has always played a big part in my life but my view and beliefs are constantly growing and modifying. I believe in God unwavering. My complete trust in Jesus wavers as I try to understand the motivations and the inspirations of other people and thier faiths. But I always end up back in the same spot. I don't like organized religion, kind of arrogant and think nobody should know more or be able to tell me more about my own understanding and relationship. But I do look at ministers, mentors, and friends as tools for growth that either reaffirm my beliefs or challenge my faith and give me awake up call to either explore deeper.

I wouldn't classify myself as Christian because I don't like the open endness of it all. Believe in me and have eternal life. I prefer the old testament because it is one way and no gray area. But the guilt and the conflict that exist with my beliefs show me that I have a long way to go. And I am ok with that.

dont think being any MBTI type in particular casts you automatically into or out of a Religion or particular religious dogma. I'd equate that more to environment.

I am not religious at all. I have no religious beliefs and essentially have no interest in having religious beliefs. I suppose I am agnostic.

I am LDS or also known as Mormon. Logic does not always require physical evidence. Morality and Religion provides a system at viewing the inner self and outer world in placing everything into the larger puzzle. As long as the system is logical within itself, there is no reason why INTJ's should have a problem with religion or belief in God.

I believe that there is a God, and I do call myself a Christian; however, I do not agree with the current practice of Christianity (nor do I agree with what Europeans practiced back in the Dark ages) because I believe it involves too much politics, drama, and bureaucracy that is unwarranted in a belief of a savior, which Jesus himself argued against.

Nevertheless, I go to church when I am back at my parents' home as voicing this opinion would create a mass crisis in my family (as previously evidenced) and my (I think he is SJ) dad will make my life a living hell for going against the family value system. :)

I am a die hard theist I don't think ,I know a god exist. Someone telling me they believe in a god sounds as logical as someone saying they only believe in the laws of nature and science .

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I believe in truth. The bible is very logical if properly understood. The further one delves into it, the more one is fulfilled and impelled to please their creator.
Many religions teach lies and can't provide evidence to support their beliefs. Jesus said "..every good tree produces fine fruit....by their fruits you will recognize those men" matt7:17,20
I am not surprised why many people either blame God or choose to believe he doesn't exist to explain why the world is full of problems and no solutions. The bible describes why this has happened.
I recommend wholeheartedly praying to Jehovah (God's name has been edited out of many translations..find out why) and see what happens.

Hi Ryan,
I am a INTJ. I am turning 50 in February and just accepted Jesus as my Savior. It takes awhile for the word of God to cut through all the 'rational' thinking in our heads. I was 'sure' for years the the skeptic was 'right'. Now I am older, my sensing aspect is starting to emerge, I was able to change my thinking. Higher power, greater knowledge, bigger picture than we can comprehend is thought provoking and leads to different conclusions if we can not comprehend all knowledge. It leave a big gaping whole that only a higher power can fill, we are incomplete without God.