Or have you sought out new beliefs ?
2006-06-26 19:54:53 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have continued to stay a christian, but left the baptist church. I had religion forced on me growing up, and now as an adult, I am still seeking the truth to my spiritual side. Thanks for all the answers and good luck to you all.
2006-06-26 20:12:45 · update #1
My dad was a unitarian and my mon was a catholic. I was challanged to read the bible for myself. I was really surprised when I read it. Christ became my hero when I read the part where he spoke to the wind and the seas and they were calm.
The short answer to your question is yes. It happened when I read the scriptures for myself and I challenge others to do the same.
2006-06-26 20:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by Spartan Rob 3 · 19⤊ 3⤋
I was raised in a loosely christian house. I stopped going to church, possibly to avoid the tumor-inducing christian rock, and started studying religions. I found that all major religions have the same basic guidelines, and I figure that they are just stories to help people understand why they should behave a certain way.
As of now, I recognize the Norse religion, as I can best identify with the Gods. It's just easier for me in my line of work to have agressive dieties.
2006-06-26 20:12:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised as Southern Baptist.But with all the misconceptions, different church doctrines.different beliefs.I refuse to attend any church denomination! I strongly believe in God,I read the Bible and have a pretty good understanding of it.I don't need to sit on a hard bench every Sunday morning,(The mind can only absorb,what the seat can endure)!so bored that I don't even hear the sermon ( I can not honestly say that I have benefited from attending church).
2006-06-26 20:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised in an athiest family and now an a christian. I do not subscribe to all christian beliefs but certainly the main ideologies. I waited until I was 24 to tell my mom. I did not know if I would be ridiculed for my different beliefs. Luckily, my fears were completely unsubstantiated and she was very understanding and respectful. Now I know how people feel when they have to tell their religious parents that they are no longer religious.
2006-06-26 19:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by Ursa D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised a Southern Baptist, but have managed to overcome the concept that if I don't follow everything the Bible says to the letter, I'm going to hell. I tried out a number of churches, and finally decided that organized religion wasn't for me. I'm not really sure what I am now, but I'm comfortable with it and I truly believe it because I DECIDED to believe it, not because it was handed to me as "gospel."
2006-06-26 21:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by fhornsr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was brought up as a Hindu. Despite everything you may have heard about the religion, let me just say that it is utter and complete garbage, and, judging from the people I grew up around, its followers are just as blinded and hypocritical as those of any of the world's major religions. Now, at the age of thirteen, I am an agnostic.
2006-06-26 20:03:02 · answer #6 · answered by Keyring 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I started out Catholic. Studied buddhism, judaism, Hinduism, was confirmed Lutheran (against my will) dropped religion all together for a while, then became a formally trained and initiated witch. I have never been happier or more spiritually fulfilled in my life. I wouldn't change a thing.
2006-06-26 19:58:48 · answer #7 · answered by ldyrhiannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Have you chose to stay in the same religion or faith you were brought up in ?"
No. I was brought up Christian.
"Or have you sought out new beliefs ?"
Yes, I am an atheist now.
2006-06-26 19:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I was raised with no beliefs, then started a Christian school and was taught Baptist, and then sought out my own beliefs.
2006-06-26 19:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have chosen to stay in the same religion that I was brought up in. I might learn about other beliefs but I will not change my religion.
2006-06-26 19:57:21 · answer #10 · answered by sr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my parents were christian preachers I never left the faith but it took me a long time to fully understand it and become christian in the true sense my sister is still searing. My sons one suggested he may become Muslim at a time I was learning about Islam fortunately he changed his mind and the other says he is agnostic as he has been forced to do holy comunion in the catholic church by his father and that has given him a convused idea about Christianity. my daughter still considers herself christian but does not attend a Church. I still pray for them all and hope God will open their eyes as he is the only one that Can
2006-06-26 20:16:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋