Why do you believe?

Question

Do you believe in your Religion because you were brought up to believe in it by family or culture? Or is it something you really believe in?

Answer 1

Think about your question... then look around and count how many religions there are. If everyone believed in the same religion they were born into then why are they so many other types of religions. your answer is "No" people have their own ways and thoughts. People judge life for themselves. not for where they came from. that is why so many Countries are against the United States.. because we have the freedom of CHOICE, so that forms the right for freedom of religion.

And for your second question. It is something we really believe in, and will die for, if we have too. just look back and read about the American history. They Fight for Freedom.. "Why" freedom is CHOICE, "What for" so we can believe and Chose, what we want to believe in, with out any one,, or any other Country. telling us what we cannot or can do. but to be a zombie and do what they want. what I cannot understand, (My question is,,) Is that a Life? now you tell me, if a Country says, every one must believe in what he says of die? IS THAT SOMETHING, YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN? and if you had a CHOICE would you change? Take time and think about this, because from what I told you, Is what makes the United States what it is and how it became the way it is. So think of this and answer your own question truthfully, what would you say?

Yes/ / or No/ / ?

Answer 2

In my case it is both. Luckily I was brought up Catholic. I think this is God's gift but it is also a responsibility. I really believe in what the Catholic Church teaches. I didn't always have these convictions but I was lucky to find a place where they gave us very good Catholic doctrine classes. Then the truth became clearer than when I was a child. Now I know why I believe. I also had many personal encounters with God. We encounter Him anywhere and everywhere. He is our constant companion. He lives in our hearts. He speaks to us every moment. He is like the air we breathe. If we lose Him because we sin, we feel sad and we ask Him for pardon. He always forgives. He is a good Father. He is just the best thing that can ever happen to our life. He is just so good and so real. We want everyone to know Him. He wants you to know Him so go ahead. Seek Him and you shall find Him. Knock and the door to heaven shall be opened unto you. Ask Him and you shall receive more love than you will ever know. Go to Mary and the angels, they are powerful allies. Good luck and God keep you safe.

Answer 3

When I was little I followed and learned what I was taught; however, at one point of my life I had to think about God and religion and the purpose of my life, my religion emphasis and encourages on learning and gathering information about other beliefs after you have gained sufficient knowledge about your own religion. So when I had a grasp of my own religion, I learned about others beliefs as well. After studying and learning about many beliefs I have still found the religion of my fathers to be on the right path.

I believe in my religion because it logically makes sense of everything in the universe, everything has a purpose in this world, and humans aren't exampt of it. Our purpose is to worship our true Creator, God, and to do good, and seek peace, hormoney, and care for others as well. I don't believe in my religion because my family or culture, I have recognized and judged it through logic and reason, and it is all clear, and it has no contradictions, I really believe in my religion.

Answer 4

Considering that I was brought up Christian and have become a Hellenic Pagan, I would say that it is something I really believe. It is not easy going against the dominant religion in your part of the world so that in and of itself would become a test of commitment.

Answer 5

I wasnt brought up that way. My husband was athiest. He is now going to school to be a missionary, the adult sunday school teacher at church, and preaches in my pastors absence. Also not raised that way.

We obviously believe it because we really do believe it, or we wouldnt be spending our lives fighting against family, freinds and the world for Christ. He is very real, and very alive, and deserves all praise and worship!

Answer 6

My relationship with God started 5 years ago when I got to know what a great God He is. When God comes into your life, all that you've learnt and been brought up to believe truly fades away.

Answer 7

I remember one day I saw a miracle happen before my eyes that boosted my faith. It was the day a pastor asked me at age 10 and all the children stand up on the alter then the pastor told the praying church to watch Gods power fall over us. All of a sudden everyone fell like domino's and the people in front of me fell on me. I couldn't get up! My legs tickled like when a person wakes up early in the morning it made laugh. I remember the girl next to me, I told her to get up and she couldn't either she said it tickled her as well. We were all laughing, then the leaders came and picked us up. How do you explain this it was so real I promise to the lord.

Answer 8

I was brought up to believe in religion and I rejected that. I searched for years for the truth and one night I found Jesus and He gave me the Holy Spirit and I was able to be a christian, not religious.

Answer 9

They "believe" in it by default, out of tradition. They just went along with the flow of whatever mom and dad believed in. It was programmed in their unsculpted minds, when they were children. Thus, you cannot "unprogram" it now, since it's been embedded so long in their minds, now that they're adults. Ever try pulling something by the roots? it takes a shovel. Likewise, you cannot "unroot" religion from their minds.

Answer 10

I was raised Catholic, but I only really started to take it seriously in my late 30s (about five years ago).

So, yes, it is something I really believe in.
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