2006-07-20 07:59:28 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
You are all WHACKED.
2006-07-20 08:08:15 · update #1
I came to Jesus Christ myself, as an adult. Best decision I ever made. In fact it's the ONLY decision that really matters.
2006-07-20 08:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a child, I went to church because that's what my parents told me to do. There wasn't any question. No arguing, we went, and that was it. However, my parents, being wise in their choice, were brave and when I became older, they encouraged me to find out what I believed outside of what they had told me. Having become a Christian when I was young, I had no real desire to leave the Truth of God's gospel. However, there are many differences that people have regarding what exactly that is. Having a personal relationship with the Lord, the concept of atheism quickly dwindled. You don't deny the existence of someone standing next to you. However, I examined even the arguments put forth by them anyway.
It didn't take me long to determine that indeed there is a God, and that he was perfectly holy. However, there are many different ideas on how he exacts his perfection. I studied several beliefs, and found that there were many things that I came back to that my parents believed, but not all things. There are differences between my beliefs and my parents even to this day. I wouldn't say they are significant differences, but I had to branch out and be willing to brave the idea that maybe I was wrong in order to be grounded in what I believe.
To this day still, I am willing to entertain ideas from other faiths and test them to see if they stand up against serious analysis. It's an ever growing process for me. I don't find that I chose my faith and now I'm all set. I believe it's important to learn more each day about my faith.
Another closing note. When searching for a belief system, it is important also to be wary of the post-modern thinking we have all been plagued with growing up. the "What's right for me" idea doesn't hold water. If it did, then we wouldn't be able to punish criminals because it's "What's right for them". We must seek what is real, vs what sounds good. Not all things that are true are convenient. But it's irrelevant how convenient something is to how true it is.
2006-07-20 08:11:50 · answer #2 · answered by GodsKnite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are young, your parents do it for you. When you grow up you have a choice. It is up to you to continue the religion given to you by your parents, or you can have your own beliefs and change your religion. But just remember, a dog will always remain a dog regardless if it is on the road or in a house. So a religion will always be your no matter how you look at it. What is in your blood you cannot change any you get your blood from your ancestors and parents. So think about it.
2006-07-20 08:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by charmaine m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chose my own. I grew up in an athiest home. Explored many type of belief systems till I came to be a christian.Since I was an agnostic when I "met Jesus" it wasnt' really "choosing a faith" as much as it was just being with Him.
2006-07-20 08:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by alabasterpoet2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom introduced me to it, but I believed in it myself all the time, so I became a Christian. I went through a lot, but as soon as I started praying and wanting to know more about God, everything started getting better. That's why I have faith, because I feel it all over, and every time I come from church, or feel like I've been cleansed, I can't do anything but be nice to people. It's really cool...
2006-07-20 08:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised Catholic but chose my faith as an adult because I did not believe all that I was taught. I do thank my parents for giving me a love of Jesus Christ however, and being wonderful examples.
2006-07-20 08:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by mrselange 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am of the same faith as my parents. I was raised in it, but I had to decide for myself whether I would continue in the faith and dedicate myself to it. I did, because it made sense to me.
My brothers, not all of them have decided to remain in the faith, they haven't changed faiths, they just stopped being active in it. And you can see the negative effects on their lives as a result.
2006-07-20 08:04:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised in a faith, and then, when it came time for me to choose I had to do it for myself. You don't get to be "saved" by your folks, though it would be nice, you have to go to God, all on your own. Good Luck! :)
2006-07-20 08:02:30 · answer #8 · answered by fromdheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I chose my own faith. My mother was Baptist when I was growing up (when she went to church). We moved when I was 11 after the divorce of my parents. Not long after that, I started going to a Pentecostal church. It has been almost twenty years and I still go to a Pentecostal church. My mom now goes to a Pentecostal church also.
2006-07-20 08:11:18 · answer #9 · answered by Kim C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grow up lost and a Catholic and after going through hell I met Jesus my Savior at work at McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) in 1997.
I went from dreams of being a professional assasin to being a servant of God and teaching the youth at my church. I am now a Christian. Glory to the most High...
2006-07-20 08:07:35 · answer #10 · answered by Commander 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋