Just think about it, before you all lose it and go mental. In the world, broadly speaking (especially before international travel was commonplace and immigration\emmigration so frequent) over here we have Christians, over there Sikhs, Buddhists in one part of the world, Muslims in another, and countles other faiths. A few hundred years ago, before mixing up of the geographical boundaries, the polarisation was even more pronounced. If you are 2 year old growing up in Bhagdad you will be Muslim. The exact same 2 year old, brought up in a christian family in Britain or USA will be a christian. This is why the tradition of religion is handed down from generation to generation.
2006-12-20 09:44:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is mostly true, but not always. People to convert from one religion to another, it happens quite frequently. But yes, mostly, you are right.
2006-12-20 09:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your point is well-taken. Since your eternal future is most important, members of each religion seek to teach this to their children. However, you make categorical assumptions that religion of an individual is soley determined by their parents.
There are countless (almost) individuals that convert from one religion to another as they become older. There are those people whose parents have no religion (agnositc or atheist, which are also religions) and later identify themselves with a religion. So, no... I can't admit that religion is what my parents taught me "...and that is all". It certainly isn't.
Also note, religion is simply identifying your own personal beliefs that is commonly understood by others. It cannot be a tradition.
2006-12-20 17:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because I didn't grow up in a Christian family, or go to church. My being a Christian now is the result of my seeking to find the ultimate truth. It was only after I studied various philosophies and religions that I came to understand that truth.
2006-12-20 17:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Cylon Betty 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I guess since as a Christian I grew up in one denomination and rejected that denomination. I did not reject God or Jesus; just the "law" aspects of the denomination. Those things did not have anything to do with God. If my religion were what my parents taught me then I would still be in that particular Christian denomination.
2006-12-20 17:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by mychurchisbetterthanyourchurch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not quite. I was raised a Christian and I am now a Jew. I could not accept Christianity and it's trinity. There is no G-d but G-d.
There are alot of people who do not follow the religions of their parents.
2006-12-20 17:49:55 · answer #5 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do u explain the many converts from religion. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that "yes" we may be influenced from our upbringing but that's not to say we don't question and explore and perhaps change after becoming independant thinker.
2006-12-20 17:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by LIVINGmylife 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an adult, now, you have the option to convert to any religion you choose. I believe that if your parents taught you the basic morals of your own faith, you will have the intelligence and strength of mind to choose for yourself one day.
2006-12-20 17:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by mandylynn79_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't people admit that your religion is what your parents taught you and that is all.?
NOT TRUE al all.
I am a True Christian --my parents were members of the BIG CULT.
2006-12-20 17:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
influenced by our parents this is the case however, there are many when they are able to make their own decisions who change their Religious Belief System. if my mother knew what Religion I believe in she would be appalled.
2006-12-20 18:00:58 · answer #9 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Richard Dawkins says: "There are no christian or muslim children....only children of christian or muslim parents".
2006-12-20 17:48:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋