2006-08-24 07:40:23 · 38 answers · asked by ninja_girl 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, and I think that's wonderful. Family history/tradition is no excuse for promoting blind faith and ignorance.
I was raised in a Roman Catholic household, and left the religion to find my own way in the world in the 8th grade. Through much self-examination and searching myself and the world around me, I've come up with a system of beliefs that fit me perfectly.
Much better than being a Catholic simply because I was told I was one.
I think it's perfectly fine to stay the same religion all your life, so long as you truly believe it and follow it for no one but youself. If you're a Christian because you truly believe the teachings of Christianity, and not simply because a priest poured water over your head when you were a few days old, then good for you! Religion is all about what you believe, and you alone.
2006-08-24 07:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by Envirogal612 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Catholic and I was born and baptized a Catholic. However, as most kids go through a "rebellious" stage, I did also and nearly lost my faith. I went through a period of searching and looked at other religions...mostly for shallow reasons like wanting the camaraderie of protestant faiths. But I found that other religions left me feeling very empty...they just did not have what the Catholic faith has. Anyway, I finally moved away from home and began to read and study my Catholic faith and find out for myself what is really about. Now, I am certain that being Catholic is the right thing and I cannot imagine ever giving up or going without Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist (part of the Mass service in the Catholic faith). I continue to study my faith. And I continue to seek the friendship of Jesus in the Eucharist.
2006-08-24 07:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by SeraMcKay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, later in life I became more open-minded with many ideas and I am still searching. I don't think I ever will become a devout Christian or religious individual because I have too many thoughts about life. I do not think I can conform on just one idea. The world is full of ideas that I want to explore.
2006-08-24 07:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by Sapphire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have practiced many religions in my lifetime. Finally after many years I found the one religion that I have been searching for.
Besides i was baptized in one religion, raised in two different ones also. My answer is definitely NOPE!!!
2006-08-24 10:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by Nelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't but what I learned started me off on a lifetime spiritual quest. I am so glad I wasn't satisfied with being a Baptist. I would never have begun searching for meaning and then, I wouldn't be where I am today. I have no 'religion' but am spiritual to the point of it preventing me from living on Earth fully at times. PEACE.
2006-08-24 07:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was baptized in a protestant church as a baby but my family was not a Christian household and my dad doesn't believe in God at all. I spent my youth full of contempt for Jesus and all things religious. Then at 18 suddenly everything made sense and I accepted Jesus as my Savior. So basically:
Baptized Christian
Raised as nothing
Became a Christian voluntarily
2006-08-24 07:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by lepninja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was born Catholic. I disliked the way the temple called body was treated by so-called Christians and became a Muslim. Through the Holy Koran, I found 99 suras directing Muslims to read the Torah and that Jeshua was sent to confirm the Torah with signs, wonders and miracles. I got totally confused because I hated Christians and my Torah was sending me back to Jeshua--the chief Christian. When I began to read His sayings--the first thing I found is "Love God with your whole heart and soul and strength--and love thy neighbour as thyself. That hit me like a ton of bricks. WHY DON'T CHRISTIANS DO THAT GOD? WHY DO YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT IS HARD FOR OTHERS---IT IS AMAZING WHAT YOU HEAR WHEN YOU ASK GOD DIRECT QUESTIONS--MANY ARE CALLED, FEW ARE CHOSEN!--Would you believe that I went to Israel to a world convocation of reconciliation and forgiveness and received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit along with spiritual gifts of healing among others?
Boaz.
2006-08-24 07:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by Boaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2006-08-24 07:41:25 · answer #8 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised Seventh-Day Adventist and as i've gotten older and married i've studied into it more and i am even more convinced what we believe and what i was taught as a child is truth, straight from the Bible.
2006-08-24 07:47:37 · answer #9 · answered by Freedom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
I was born in an Christian Orthodox family (and baptized), but I don't really see myself in that religion. Not ever since I learned more about it.
2006-08-24 07:45:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋