2006-10-10 17:38:56 · 16 answers · asked by ♣valentine melons♣ 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I converted from Lutheran to Islam about 5 years ago. I have never regretted it. I think that if you believe in your heart what you feel is right, then follow your heart. I am not here to say who's religion is correct or not, but I believe what I believe and you believe what you believe. There is a never ending battle when it comes to religion, and I think that NO ONE has the right to criticize others for what they CHOOSE to believe. Just believe what you want and let others do the same and live in peace and harmony!!
2006-10-10 17:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by fatiima 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Im a Christian first of all. I obviously feel its fine and of course so should everyone else or no one would believe what they believe, get it. Everyone in every religion attempts to convert everyone else from the other religions. The first thing to decide is whether or not the new religion you're converting to actually makes more sense than the one you're in. The second thing is, have you actually considered all other religions, possibly better religions, before converting? It sounds like your on a journey to find the true religion, and though I believe its Jesus Christ through Christianity, you must find it on your own or you wont really believe it. Good luck and God Bless!
2006-10-10 17:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it's something wrong God in every religion it's the same thing.. there are good things and bad things in every religion.. the people who converted to another religion cuz they dont feel conformtable or cuz someone wash their brain with new ideas.. if the conversion it helps the person to live a good life without to change the way to think. some religions tell you what do to do and what kind of friends do you have..ect.. I dont think that religion it's good cuz everybody is free to choose thei friends..
2006-10-10 17:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
This depends on your own feelings towards a new faith. I was born a Christian (a Catholic) but life took a bad turn for me, and I was orphaned in Hong Kong and adopted by Chinese parents. They never made me join the Buddhist faith but I wanted to...I used to fear the Catholic Church, the mystery, the pain and suffering, the dead martyrs, the crucifixes and even the red votive glasses used to make me tremble. But the temple was a place of tranquility, welcoming and just comfortable. Really while there are differences, there are many similarities between Christianity and Buddhism. But Buddhism isn't a faith you need to wear a badge to flaunt your beliefs, but one of communion of your soul to infinity. Like born-again Christians, we have a fringe-element that pushes their faith, shaving their heads, chanting and begging at airports...they are token Buddhists...most of us keep silent about our faith but pray in our hearts rather than even go to a temple. Yes, I do go to temples but it is not often. We respect Buddha as a teacher, not as God, and use his image (as Christians do with the cross) to focus our minds on the perfection of the soul. If you feel drawn towards a religion, explore it...see if it makes you happy. In my thoughts, all religions are the same but with men's different thoughts of how to get to heaven.
2006-10-10 17:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by Frank 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's all about self discovery and realising your actual purpose of being in this world. It's satisfying and conversion should be done when you are completely sure that the religion you are chosing is the right one.
2006-10-10 17:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Huda_Alee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One may study with open heart all the major religions. After studying thoroughly the one which seems to be more logical and peace giving to the heart may be chosen and conversion be made to it.
2006-10-10 17:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Raz M 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it happens. hopefully not forced conversions like they did in the 15th century in Spain specially against the Jews --called then marranos. conversion out of real belief is OK -- never OK as forced or under duress -- in modern times most conversions are on the basis of marriage and keep the children of mixed marriages under one religious up bringing. good ou bad i have not seen any serious study to comment on the subject. open for discussion. good question you have -- sorry i don't have a very clear answer depending on what you do expect.
2006-10-10 17:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by s t 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's healthy, even if it's not permanent.
It's better than assuming that your religion is the only true religion.
What's funny is, religion fanatics believe in converting OTHER people to THEIR religion, but they don't believe in converting from their religion to someone else's religion. What a double standard! :)
2006-10-10 17:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by PJ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have no problem with conversions. It generally means that someone actually put some thought into choosing a religious path.
2006-10-10 17:42:06 · answer #9 · answered by thaliax 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not even like the word "religion". I believe that Jesus came to the earth to free us from religions. He wanted to teach us to have a personal and life saving, life changing relationship with God. Religions do not save, Jesus saves.
We are here to learn to love one another like Jesus loves us.
2006-10-10 17:42:21 · answer #10 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋