The right religion for me?

Question

How does one go about choosing the right religion? I recently had a major surgery and find that I am ready to have a relationship with God. My dad was raised Catholic, but hasn't practiced in over 25 years. My mother says she's Christian, but was never baptized and has never regularly went to church. Neither my sister nor I are baptized, and now I am, like I said wanting a relationship with God, but do not know which religion is right for me, or how to go about choosing the right religion. Please help me.

Answer 1

I personally think that religion is something that differs from people to people. I respect that many of my friends are Christians, Muslims, Hindu etc. but I cannot follow those religions as they acknowledge a God of some sort. They are either monotheist or polytheist and I really can't bring myself to believe it.

As a result, after studying many religions, I follow Buddhism, which is not a religion, but a philosophy. My reasons for following this path, is because I don't have blind faith in it but the teachings are evident in the world around me. It brings me great peace of mind.

So my advice to you is, compare the differences, and evaluate which one is most suited to you. e.g. Do you believe in the Trinity? My friend is a Jehovah's Witness, and unlike Catholics, she rejects the Trinity, but keep in mind, they ALL branched from Christianity.

Peace and Metta.

Answer 2

The possibilities are endless with how many there are out there. If your really wanting to find one though you should probably just do a lot of research. I once questioned what little Christian faith i had left and found out that when i tried to act more christian I turned into an egotistical maniac. i soon began researching and taking quizzes trying to find the best religion for me. I soon realized that i disagreed with pretty much every religion i studied. anyways what I'm trying to say is that you could go agnostic, which is pretty much what I am, although at times I sound and act a bit like an atheist. and in case you don't know an Agnostic is one who believes that choosing a faith is not important. This is pretty generalized since every agnostic has a different opinion but basically your living for the now.

Answer 3

It doesn't matter much as long as you don't get into some weird mind control cult like Scientology. The major religions all teach some version of the Golden Rule (Don't do onto others what you don't want done onto you). All the rest is just commentary.

In your situation I'd check out some local churches and go with what you're comfortable with. If you have friends to go with that's a plus. The biggest downside of organized religion is that they sometimes used guilt trips to control people. I'd avoid anybody that threatens you with hell or makes unreasonable financial demands.

Answer 4

It's not so much about "choosing the right religion" as it is about knowing how to develop a relationship with God. Pray for God to reveal himself and to help you to find Christian mentors. Also, I recommend reading the gospel of John.

Answer 5

You just start visiting local churches around your home. Keep attending them, until you find the one that feels right to you. It's not always about the "denomination/religion", but sometimes it's about the people/pastor/feel/music/love/bible classes, etc. within the walls. You will be happiest with a church that has many things that you love--you gotta feel good there, and gotta want to attend. Start going--the Holy Spirit will guide you along, if you ask! Good Luck and God Bless!

Answer 6

In Asia and other countries there are people called sufi's. These people take the best parts of all religions and form them into one religion that speaks to them. If you aren't sure, and you know you believe in a greater power than nothing, just believe as you want to believe. God or Man Above or whomever will hear your prayers and cries just like he would for people who believe in established religions. Or you could be like me. I don't believe in religion, but I do believe in God or a higher power. Religions are the cause of most of the strife in the world today, just as they were in the past. Believe what you will, but don't let anyone tell you it is wrong to believe the way you want. We are all going to the same place, we just take different paths.

Answer 7

Lets pick the one that satan hates and went [is going now] out to make war with, in Rev.12:17 God points out the remnant as Keeping the commandments [thats all ten not nine] of God and have the testamony of [spirit of prophecy Rev.19:10] i believe that the Seventh Day Adventist Church meets these guidelines visit one on Sabbath [Saturday is the seventh day sabbath NOT sunday the first day of the week]find out more free on Line bible lessons www.amazingfacts.org OR www.itiswritten.com talk to me [e-mail] God bless

Answer 8

Think about things logically consider the evidence for each religion. You will come to the conclusion that there is no evidence for any religion and they are all simply fictional and hopefully become an atheist. Atheism is the truth as there is equal evidence for god as there is for dragons. Say no to jesus .

Answer 9

The best thing you can do is too look into all the different religions and pick one that best suits you. Here's a link for you to take a little test. Have fun.

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html

Answer 10

You should pray to God for guidance.

Christians of the first century at times had different opinions about things. For example, speaking of those in Corinth, the apostle Paul said: "Disclosure was made to me about you, my brothers, by those of the house of Chloe, that dissensions exist among you. What I mean is this, that each one of you says: 'I belong to Paul,' 'But I to Apollos,' 'But I to Cephas,' 'But I to Christ.'"—1 Corinthians 1:11, 12.

Did Paul view these differences as of little significance? Was each individual simply following his own path to salvation? Far from it! Paul admonished: "I exhort you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that you should all speak in agreement, and that there should not be divisions among you, but that you may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought."—1 Corinthians 1:10.

Of course, unity of belief cannot be achieved by coercion. It is achieved only when individuals carefully investigate matters and arrive at and accept the same conclusions. Thus, a personal study of God's Word and an honest desire to apply what is learned are essential steps to enjoy the kind of unity that Paul spoke of. Can such unity be found? As we have seen, God has long dealt with his people as a group. Is it possible to identify that group today?

Hope this helped. If not, email me to talk further.