Have you changed faiths, and why?

Question

Over the past year I've changed beliefs from a very open minded spiritualist against organized religion..To a very happy member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. For me, I'm amazed by how different the epxeriences are between the two. So, my question is..Have you ever changed your faith/church? Why did you do so? And what is it that convinced you of the new one/why the old one was wrong?

Blessings. ^_^

Answer 1

I was raised by Methodist parents and my grandparents were Christian Scientists. I loved to read the Bible but sometimes had alot of trouble understanding all of it. This became increasingly difficult when the minister would say things which I felt contradicted what I had been reading in it. I began at age 13 to search for a religion which really taught what the Bible says. At age 27 I gave up--I decided none of them did and that ministers were just in it for the money/benefits. At age 30, there was a knock on my door and a Jehovah's Witness politely asked me if there was anything about the Bible I had always wondered about. That began 7 years of me trying to find something in the Bible that they were not teaching the truth about. The 8th year, I was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness. Since then, I have been joined by my husband who was raised as a Baptist, my oldest son and my husband's niece plus many other friends who have come out of other religions. I am pleased to say that this is the truth and I have never been happier with my spiritual life.

Answer 2

For me I changed from wondering which religion was right after having been raised half Muslim and half Mennonite to realizing that there is no real religion, only the truth that all is God. I don't believe any church or book or word or anything in this physical reality can bring you closer to God, only your thoughts can. You can't judge people of different beliefs for they are only experiencing God in a different way. Jesus Christ, as well as all the other ascended masters, actually taught the truth that all could do what he did by realizing their Christ Consciousness and organized religions warped this truth to gain power over common people. Sometimes it makes me sick to think of, then I realize it's all God and it all served its purpose, just like you are serving your purpose now as a Seventh Day Adventist, but keep questioning what your REAL purpose of living is. Is it to go through the motions of this physical reality, or is it to realize you are so much more... a soul of pure light, pure love, pure GOD!
infinite love to you my fellow seeker of truth,
Fatimah

Answer 3

I was raised Roman Catholic (I'm Irish...) and decided when I was about 12 that I wasn't going to do that anymore. My biggest problem with it was confession. How was it OK to eff up really bad all week as long as you sought absolution on Sunday? Why not just live a virtuous life to begin with and avoid all that hassle? I also have some decidedly liberal beliefs when it comes to sexuality, choice and priests being married and/or female and/or gay (in a nutshell, who cares as long as they're devoted? ).
I began to attend St. Marks Episcopal Church in Westhampton Beach, NY. My mom was in the choir as a semi-pro. I initially went to hear her sing (and sometimes to sing too!) but I stayed because I liked what they had to say. It was everything I loved about the RC church without the fire, brimstone and exclusionist attitude.
Thank you for asking this question in such a kind and gentle way. Now let's hope the idiots who think they're funny have all gone to bed... lol

Answer 4

To your first ?: If after 25 years.. and i found out it was false, yes i would change my way of thinking and figure out with the new information what i believe in. I believe the faith I am in now is truth to only me. I believe everyone has a different path that is ment for them, as no one faith is fit for everyone, there will always be those that dissagree with it. I am willing to consider that mine may not be correct. I am very open minded about that, and only believe what I have been able to see and experience with my own eyes. I have not changed faiths in my life. I was born into a Pagan family, raised with the knowledge that I do not have to follow what my family does, given the opportunity to venture out and learn for myself what i believe. I have proven to myself my own beliefs, and thus have stayed in the Pagan Path. While I acknowledge that as long as there are many people, there will be many religions. as we are not all one person, but many.

Answer 5

I have changed from being Brethern in Christ/Menonite ( the branch of Christianity that the amish have mostly, to wiccan. I changed because i was sick of a faith that told me that God did not accept be the way he made me, which is gay. Also, i started to research the bible as it is today, and learned about the books that they didnt put in the bible because they didnt like what they said, like the one written my mary magdallin herself. They ( a group of men) VOTED on what should be in the bible, and what to believe, then when king james came along, he decided to add to it so that he could control his population a little more. His additions are the things that talk about homosexuality along with a few more things. Any book that causes the hatred that it has, is not of god. The bible is population control through fear, not love and acceptance that people say. Wicca on the other hand accepted everyone, and allows flexible beliefs. I believe that everyone goes to "heaven" or whatever you want to call it, because it is such a struggle just going through life, that everyone deserves it. No one path is the right path, but the wrong thinking is that your path is the only way, as if you believe the bible, then a lot of people who have not heard of jesus are going to hell from the lack of knowlege.

Answer 6

I was an ex- Seveth Day Adventist, but was born a Catholic. Now I rejected both because they are both organized religions.......in the Bible the apostle Paul would say....Christ is preached everywhere....even from selfish motives or abundant grace...the point is Christ is preached....just be careful about figuring out which is the real doctrine of Christ......because aside from it, if there be a false doctrine that one will be a partaker of....no one can enter the kingdom of God.

Answer 7

I changed from Catholic to Southern Baptist to atheist. I suppose the reasons are simple. In each case, I came across new arguments/information I found compelling.

Answer 8

I was raised a Christian and about a year ago I go to to a point where I realized it just wasn't working for me. I'm currently agnostic and I've been looking into paganism lately.

Answer 9

Yes..Use to believe in God (Christian) now I don't believe in religion at all. Because I am at the point where If I dont see it for my own eyes..I don't believe it or anyone.
I grew up in a Christian home and Christian schools. Didn't get me anywhere. I felt like I was walking around in a hypnotised world. Now I am more aware of my life, surroundings and career..because I took control of it and made it happen and made it success on my own not because I sat around reading a book and praying for a life to someone who you can't see, can't hear, can't talk to and is a figment of your imagination.

Don't they put people on meds and put them in hospitals for talking to themselves and having imaginary friends?????????

Answer 10

yup, i have been a roman catholic, buddhist, born again christian, taoist, shinto and etc.
to experience the people within an organization.