Was your raised with God in your home?

Question

I don't understand why their are so many non believer in Jesus Christ, so I was wondering if you was raised with God in your house, or going to church.

Answer 1

I was raised with a preacher daddy and granddaddy and I rebelled, but because of the foundation of the Lord I was brought upon, I returned to what God had for me - Thank you Lord for Christ who died for my sins and set me free and for the foundation of my family lest but for your merciful grace I would be lost as the many who do not know you nor desire you. Amen.

Answer 2

Yes, but with all the adversity people face, it's easy to see why too many people have a hard time maintaining their faith, and I sympathise for people with darkness in their life. But who really frusturates me is the narcissistic and hedonistic "arrogant atheist" (hint: move to Canada and England and leave us "ignorant" Christians alone!) , you know the kind of people I'm talking about! I spent some time away from the church, but I matured and came back, and I feel more satisfied and fulfilled than ever! But a little advice, if you want to turn people to God, the worst thing you can do is be aggressive and force it upon people. It's hard to resist doing when you're in an impatient mood, but it doesn't work, trust me!

There's also the people who are so wrapped up in the physical (scientific) realm of life that they don't acknowledge the possibility of the metaphysical (God). (I was one of those people once- I grew out of my rebellious "having to question everything stage" a little early whereas most people my age are just beginning). It's an arrogant idea to assume that we have all the answers, and that everything is capable of being proven or solved by man. If you have an open enough mind you can see that commandments and passages in the bible are parallel to and apply to situations in the modern world, only superficial things like the settings are different; but the premises are there. Morals are timeless and are no less relevant now than they were a thousand years ago, and now we need them more than ever.

Answer 3

Yes, I was raised in a strong, 'old school' Christian home. We didn't practice political Christianity, nor some false modern Christianity. We did and do as the Holy Spirit of Christ ordained by His anointed Apostles.

If I had to relive my childhood, I would still want to be raised in such a home. I pity any child that wasn't. What an honour to be taught Christ from the womb.

Answer 4

I was raised Missouri synod, as my father and mother were, I went to church until the age of 6, we stopped going, and were told that if we wanted to pursue it when we were older we could. I did, I took extensive religion courses in college, and wanted to understand every religion and wanted learn. I love to learn. But, I found believing in God as you say, boring, intrusive and not for me. I have lived and am living my life as I was raised, with morals, good values, and what does religion have to do with the way I live my life? Atheists, non believers and agnostics are not ignorant, evil, different than anyone who believes. Everyone has the right to believe what and how they want. Why should we be condemned by the majority? Let me share this, I volunteer at a Christian Ministry for about 2 years now. I volunteer in the food pantry and clothing closet, I was not asked on the application what religion I have because this too is discrimination. The director over heard me say to a friend that I am an atheist. I and this director hung out, went on outings with one another and now she treats me different. This is too bad for her, but again STIGMA isn't only for the mentally ill. It effects all of us that do not conform.

Answer 5

My grandfather (mom's dad) was a Baptist preacher and I was a practicing Christian for over thirty years.

You don't understand because (no offense intended):

1. You've never actually read the bible;

2. You don't question anything you're told or read;

3. You don't comprehend very well;

4. Your faith prevents you from accepting the illogic and factual inaccuracies of the bible;

or,

5. You are very young and live life more on hope than on reality.

Possibly a combination of all.

The bible is a book of mythology and fairy tales, it has no factual foundation, and, supernatural entities ("Gods") do not exist in fact.

So, on what would you base any logical or rational belief in the bible?

I do not say those thing to be "mean" or "hateful," I say them because they are literally true and the reason I no longer claim to be a Christian or any other form of "God believer."

But, to each his own. We develop (illogical) beliefs that make us comfy and if yours make you comfy, that's all that matters.

And, I sincerely hope my answer helps explain and does not confuse you further.

Thanks for asking.

Answer 6

You have to understand that people who are raised with God in their house enjoy the knowledge that there is a heaven and hell. HOWEVER you must also understand that there is a lot of the population that isn't Evangelical or Protastant who are taught to preach to everyone they see. I myself am Orthodox, and have grown up in a Priests family, plus my husband now is a member of the clergy. I understand why you feel that there are many non believers, but sometimes people just get sick of one saying THANK GOD...literally. Sometimes its best to not let the right hand know what the left is doing and vice versa. I actually believe that is in the bible. Sometimes only you can share your joy with people you are close to and know. You must also remember that Other faiths believe in their God's we just don't understand them, in turn they don't understand us...so therefore its not for us to judge and preach, but to accept them for who they are and pray privately that they come to the truth. I

I hope this helps!

Answer 7

I was ....well of sorts ...my mum believed , but my dad didnt. We always went to sunday school, and my dad supported this by taking us to or picking us up from church,he supported my mum in doing her church work too.
When I was a teenager ...after years of inactivity from the church I attended as a child...I "found" God for myself...and became a member of a different church than what I had been brought up in......I've never been happier...it's hard enough in this life, but harder still without God and Jesus in your life. :-)

Answer 8

I was raised to believe that God was real but had no biblical nor church affiliation. However, because of God's grace and mercy I was saved and baptized at age twelve and baptized in the Holy Ghost at seventeen. God is performing His work in me daily. Thanks 4 asking. How about you? God Bless and keep you.

Answer 9

While my parents sent me to catechism, in the home proper, no there wasn't much in the way of religion. However I personally went to church - by myself - (thankfully it was within walking distance from my house) - as a child. The church was absolutely beautiful.

And please, be more specific. There are plenty of people who believe in the existance of Jesus of Nazareth - but not all of them believe in his Divinity.

Answer 10

i was raised Jehovah Witness. If i were to be religious that would be my religion. . . . but i believe most of the time that gods just a "nice idea" and heaven and hell are just threats and hopes to make people better people so that they can believe or fear going to one or the other.

Answer 11

No, I wasn't. But I was always given entire freedom to be a believer, if I wanted. My sister turned out to be a believer. But I chose to be free from those ties I still see in her. And neither of us ever had a problem at home for our position.