How can we live by the demands of our religions?

Answer 1

Be strong-minded enough, to accept or to ignore them, which you probably already are, since you have asked the question. You can stay where you are. However, you might not wish to accept at all these demands.

With some religions, it is difficult to object to what is taught, so it is necessary to evaluate the importance and the consequences of any changes you might think is in order. To live by the demands of one's religion, requires agreement to its requirements.

In some faiths, there is openness to question its teachings, which alters the status of "demand" to instruction, which can be understood to be correct. Commandments should make sense as being wise. : Our attitudes can make a tremendous difference. Viewing religious constraints as "demands" makes it harder for one to live by them, because no one likes having things demanded of them. Demands tend to foster rebellion. : We can start by trying to see those constraints as "benevolent guidance" rather than "demands." Whatever the religion, its constraints are intended to be beneficial rather than detrimental; to protect from harm rather than force compliance. The change in outlook may be helpful.