Christians, let's pretend you were born in Iran and you weren't taught Christianity from the time you were little...
Do you think you'd still feel so strongly that Christianity is "right"?
OR, are you going to tell me right now that you would belong to another religion, and that you would be wrong?
-If so, don't you think that if you were Muslim for example, and you were asked the same question, that you'd say the same exact thing....that you'd be a Christian, but you would be wrong?
Why is it that since you were born where you are, and taught what you were taught....that's "right"?
2007-03-28 02:55:53 · 5 answers · asked by retired 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I realize that this question has been asked before...i just like reading new responces.
Have a good one everybody
2007-03-28 02:56:26 · update #1
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not a Christian vs. Muslim thing....
just picked two obiously contrasting religions
2007-03-28 03:10:17 · update #2
this question is a good one, because of course they would be brought up differently and believe whole heartedly that they are right in those other beliefs.
this question gives people the opportunity to look objectively at their own beliefs, and to not be so critical of others.
thanks, and have a good one too!
EDIT: some posts have mentioned that they would convert to something better suited to them as they got older. well this isn't always allowed, depending on where you live, and also, you may not get a chance to learn about other religions, again, depending on where you live.
2007-03-28 03:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty, I'd probably live my young life following whatever religion my parents follow. However, as I would grow older I would probably convert to some form of Christianity.
In fact, when I was growing up I was a Southern Baptist. As I grew older, however, I came to realize that the Catholic Church was where I belonged. They're both Christian religions, but do you realize how polarizing it can sometimes be to convert to a faith that most non-Catholics do not agree with or even consider to be a Christian faith? I know many people who will not have anything to do with me now because I'm not a Protestant anymore. I am lucky that I live in a country where I won't be beaten or murdered for being a Christian (yet), and my heart goes out to those people brave enough to convert to Christianity even if it means they will be beaten, ostracized or even murdered for doing so.
2007-03-28 10:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by kenrayf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea what I would be believing at this moment if that scenario happened to me.
I will say that I hope that I would believe what I believe, at this moment, because of what I know, and who I know at this moment.
I just am thankful to God for not allowing me to end up in the situation you described.
This is the best answer I can give you.
2007-03-28 10:25:10 · answer #3 · answered by 1saintofGod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, this seems to be a Christian <-> Muslim thing, but I dare to say, that I'm a born Christian but became a Buddhist some years ago. ...
I think I would've found my way to Buddhism anyway...
2007-03-28 10:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by _____ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'The most tolerable sort of biscuit is for those who like to dunk yet there is no biscuit to remedy the act of dunking safely.' 'The biscuit is mine; I will eat it, sayeth the Lord
2007-03-28 10:04:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋