Christians, did you study Christianity before you became a Christian or after you became a Christian?

Question

TELL THE TRUTH

If you didin't study it first, you were brainwashed, plain and simple

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Answer 1

My Grandfather was a Minister, so I grew up in the Church--Sunday School, Bible Studies, etc. However I did not accept and truely believe in Christ until I was an Adult.

Answer 2

Seeing as how I was raised Catholic.. I already knew some things about our Lord.. But I honestly believe that deep inside ourselves, we already know the truth..
I have always had access to the bible.. and will admit to reading it. more of knowledge than anything else. It was a catholic family bible.. one of those coffee table kinds..with tons of pictures about the holy land.
I wanted Gods peace.. and more.
The day when I asked for forgiveness, and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.. there was an overcast. But as I spoke with our Lord, the sun filtered in through the south window - considering it wasn't sunny outside.. nor should the sun have reached that window at that hour of the day - it stretched across the length of the room, to the far north corner, where I was sitting.

I have been blessed with many miracles throughout my life.. they happen each day, all around us..we just need to take the time to see them.

Sorry that you feel we're brainwashed. Truly..

Answer 3

I didn't become a Christian until 2001, when I was in my 20's. I did a lot of research before I accepted it, and after having researched (and tried) several other religions, both through family and friends. I think if one doesn't question one's beliefs, those beliefs can't possibly grow stronger. But I still study it...I learn something every day, and to think I know everything there is to know about anything would make me an idiot, or narcissistic, or both.

Answer 4

After.

Answer 5

I was brought up as a Christian when I was YOUNG by very controlling parents.

so YES I was brainwashed, but later on I started to question this oppressive belief system. Then I started to STUDY writers like Albert Camus and science like evolution and started to build myself a case against Christianity.

Finally, when I was sufficiently educated in science and reasoning, I left Christianity for good.

Now I consider myself a Humanist Atheist.

Answer 6

it doesn't take brainwashing to see the obvious signs of an intelligent, loving, Creator all around us. The real question is how many self-proclaimed atheists could actually pass a lie detector test that they are positive there is no Creator that made this complex solar system that just happens to revolve perfectly around the sun! Ha!

Answer 7

My dad took me to church when I was a very small, the age where I can remember standing on the benches, about 2 yrs. I didn't know the songs but loved them. I only went a few times. Later I remember playing with my dogs and I spoke ,what I thought was Spanish, now I believe it was the evidence of the Holy Spirit in me. I wish you could experience Jesus, I am very sorry for you if you have never experienced His love, and mercy. Lord God will you touch this person with your Holy Spirit in Jesus name...amen

Answer 8

Both.

I was taught religion as a child in private school. When I was 18 years I experienced a conversion event. Then I did my studies in earnest.

Being a believer has nothing to do with the amount of studys you do. It's faith. You just know Jesus in your heart like you would your best friend.

Answer 9

There is no logical way to study the bible and then become a Christian, If you study the bible you will become an Atheist.

Answer 10

If you haven't given Christianity a conscious opportunity, you were brainwashed, plain and simple