Christians: Do you think you'd have believed if you hadn't been indoctrinated early in life when defenseless?

Question

Try to think objectively: How would you have become christian if not by being infected when your immune system wasn't operational yet?

Answer 1

That is one part of it, but the other part is that even as adults, people are still indoctrinated with it. It infects every aspect of American culture. Americans view Christian values as "good" and just about anything else as "less than good" or "bad". Atheism, is of course, synonymous with Satanism in many people's minds.

It's the normal thing for people to do here. And it's therefore easy to slip into. Joining the cult means instant friends, instant support, and you're instantly a part of the majority. For people that don't value truth in their lives, but instead value the bliss of ignorance, it is a very attractive thing.

Personally, I'd love to "find God". It would make my life a whole lot easier. Unfortunately, I can't simply decide to go crazy. Instead, I'm considering moving to the UK, where they don't have this problem. But I digress... :)

Answer 2

First of all, most religions and many people believe in a Creator.

Second: I cannot deny the fact that,

If I were born in Iraq, I would be a Muslim.
If I were born in Israel, I would be a Jew.
If I were born in Thailand, I would be a Buddhist.
If I were born in India, I would be a Hindu.
If I were born in Utah, I would be a Mormon.
But I was born a Catholic, and I slowly became a Christian.

I was brought up a Catholic, but in high school I became a fervent atheist. I debated believers and frequently exposed the fact they could not justify their faith. When I was married, I started going to church. At one point in time I committed to try to develop my Christian faith. It took 10 years for my understanding to grow and justify my faith. It was a long, hard intellectual struggle. I never gave up my intellectual honesty in the process. I know why I believe as I do.

A close friend of mine is a brilliant Doctor and Psychiatrist. She is a Muslim and an American. She is the daughter of a man who was the democratically elected President of Syria for 4 years before Assad overthrew him. She skipped grades and had her medical degree by the age of 20, from the University of Baghdad.

We spoke about religion often. She was highly versed in the Koran and the Bible. I learned much about Islam and its culture from her, and came to respect Islam. However, I cannot be a Muslim based on my learnings and beliefs. I would betray my beliefs if I were to do so. She will never be a Christian, for she would betray her beliefs.

Religion is faith based. All people are not the same and do not believe the same. Religion is not about fighting other people. We are all brothers and sisters under God. Religion should provide a message of hope and love.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

I was not indoctrinated at an early life. Using the Lord's name in vain around me was common place. I did not go to church. I was not taught about the Bible through someone else. My grandmother who brought me up was a Christian in her own right but never preached at me. I started reading the Bible on my own and started asking questions on my own. I learned of the goodness of the Lord on my own. I learned about love through the Bible. I still don't belong to a religious sect but I sure do love the Lord. My grandmother would answer my questions as far as her knowledge allowed her to. I learned lessons of faith, through watching her pray and the prayer would be answered. She never shouted out her prayers but would say wait til I ask the Lord. She would pray without saying a word, always silently. So you tell me when living in an adverse family with no sense of God except to read the Bible of my own accord asking questions and hearing no prayer. How was I indoctrinated?

Answer 4

LOL....

Wow.. I grew up in an anti religous, anti christian environment, yet I am now a christian.. because I thought for myself, read a lot and came to believe...

Do you think that you would be an athiest if it hadn't been indoctrinated in you by your parents or other influences?

Answer 5

I became a believer when I was 18 years old. When did you become an unbeliever?

Answer 6

God saved me when I was 24 years old, about five years after I quit going to church.

Answer 7

I was saved because I asked Jesus into my life at age 57.

Answer 8

Beleive it or not, some hindus, muslims, budists, jews, pagans etc have converted.