Hi. Thinking of becoming a Hindu, but was raised a Xtian.. I grew up hearing that if you change another religion, you'll go to hell. a part of me doesnt beliebe this. I will be a hindu that still believes in Jesus. (and you can go that) But how do you get over feeling guilty, because the support isnt around you? I don't think it's god telling me not to either, so please, serious, non judgemental answers.
2006-06-13 20:45:49 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh, and by the way, Hinduism is seen as a way of life.. but also a religion, so you CAN be a Hindu and believe in Jesus.
2006-06-13 20:56:14 · update #1
When I converted I did a lot of peyote.
The shaman blessed me and the sacrament.
2006-06-13 20:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, for one thing, if you're going to convert to a new religion, you should probably go the whole way--there's a difference between a way of life and a religion, and Hinduism is definitely a religion in every sense of the word.
Now, as to the guilt, it's simple. If you are doing the right thing for yourself, you don't feel guilt. I certainly didn't. I was raised a Christian and converted to Wicca, something that's almost completely opposite, but to me Wicca is the religion that fits perfectly. If you do not have that some comfortable feeling, the knowing that you're right in this matter and that what you were taught was just that--teaching, not belief--then you will not truly convert and will probably return to your former religion eventually. Sorry, but if you believe in Jesus etc (and I thought it was God you were supposed to believe in, not Jesus, but oh, well, I haven't been a Christian in almost ten years so goodness knows it could have changed), you aren't going to be anything but Christian.
2006-06-14 07:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ally 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're feeling guilty, then some part of your heart or mind is not quite ready.
One of the laws Jesus gave us was to love God with our whole heart and soul and strength. If there's any guilt there, then you're not giving yourself over to God.
Yes, you might go through a tough time with conversion as you'll have to defend your beliefs to those who are concerned about you.
And I don't know how Hindhu's can believe in Jesus...believe that he existed? Or follow his teachings? That I'm not sure of...perhaps you're making a compromise, and that God would not accept either, I don't think.
So reexamine your heart and seriously think about making the conversion. I'm not saying 'don't do it' cause it's your life. But I'm suggesting, from experience, that you really really make sure that this is the right thing to do. There can't be any guilt or doubt...but there will be hard times, and you must soldier on because it's what you believe in.
2006-06-14 03:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by stacey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WTF?
You need help mate!
You can't be a Hindu and still believe in Jesus. The Bible is the word of God and Jesus and it says in the Bible there is only one God, in the Hindu religion there are many.
Also since you asking this question it's obvious you shouldn't be changing.
As for going to hell for changing your religion, that's a made up rule by people trying to keep you in thier religion.
What is Xtian? If you mean Christian then you are sadly mistaken, you arn't. Xtian? Get help man, get it now.
2006-06-14 03:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by djarn_djarn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While becoming Hindu, you can believe in Jesus, you can believe in Muhammed, you can believe in Buddha. All roads go to heave. No diversion towards hell. Don't be a guilty concious. Every religion is the path to God, a separate and single entities. Gods are not different for individual religions.
2006-06-14 03:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say be true to yourself and know what's best for you, if you think Hinduism is better then be a good one which means you can't believe in Jesus, there will be guilt yes I know but your faith must be much stronger than your guilt in order for you to follow your religion. My guess is that you are adapted with the Hindu customs of praying and rituals and stuff but of course you can't be believeing in Jesus if you also believe in reincarnation and all.. Lastly, it's not the religion that determine whether you goto heaven or not nor good deeds but it's your own belief.
And as I Christian, I do not want to judge you but better of keep your faith in Jesus. Good Luck! God Bless
2006-06-14 03:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by DayDay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting over the guilt is almost near impossible because we knowingly disobey the voice deep within us. So it is always better to avoid things that leave us with guilt.
About the background of the issue, changing religious affiliation is your personal choice and no one can stop you from doing so, not even the law. But, if it causes guilt to linger, it is because you are not fully convinced about your view. Study a little more, seek to find the truth. Ask yourself why you want the change, what is the underlying motive. When your convictions are strong, based on truth and reason, you will not find guilt plaguing you any more.
2006-06-14 04:10:11 · answer #7 · answered by lalskii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahahahahah, im sorry but ive changed 3 times now and if im going to the supposed christian hell ( if there was a place if i eevr get there ill send a post card lololol) then i must be going there.. You should have no guilt, you are doing what you need to reach a higher power. I feel all roads lead to a divine concept, and how ever we all get there is fine as long as we get there.....I think youll do fine.
2006-06-14 03:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by Geo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur wrong hun the voices in ur head making u feel guilty thats because u know n ur sure that there is God n who loves u n want u to stay with him because u r going to throw urself into some religions there ull b n element not a humen been God bless u n bring u back to his way
2006-06-14 04:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure a statue of an elephant will help you overcome your problems. you cant be a hindu Christian check the first 2 commandments.
2006-06-14 03:51:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My religious foundations came with my birth into this world-
my great-grandmother practised Judaism....she refered to herself as an ISRAELITE...not an Israeli or a Jew. She was born in the late 1880's....in AMERICA.
My great-grandfather was a "Buffalo Soldier"...who adopted the way of life of his wife....a Native American of the BLACKFOOT NATION. His grandson..my FATHER, met my mother, who was following the religious rites of my grandmother.
WHO AM I???...and what do I follow?
"I hope you can imagine ...that you've journeyed with me...thru all the frozen,...un-real, un-natural lifestyle things...that we had to go thru...in order to get to a point...where WE can arrive...at a place
called EULYPIA" I know where EULYPIA is.....Do you?
I'm certain YOU know how to get there...PEACE and HEALTH to you...along the way.
2006-06-14 10:51:48 · answer #11 · answered by curious1inUS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋