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Religion Status?

     A few days ago, while in a conversation with an old 4-H friend, the question of what religion I follow came up.  Not a uncommon question, but a question in which I tend to not know the answer to.  When thinking of coming up with an answer, I get a sense of confusion if I should identify myself with a religion.  Does how I am raised define me towards a certain religion?  Does my moral beliefs identify my religion?  Can you identify yourself in a religion even if you are not practicing the religion?        Most of the time, when I am asked what religion I am, I have the quick answer to say Roman Catholic.  Is that a true answer?  When you are born, it seems standard that you are raised under the beliefs of your parents.  For my childhood, my sister and I were raised under my mom's beliefs more than my dads.  My mom is a Roman Catholic, and was raised under a strong Catholic lifestyle by my gra...