Speaking for yourself, which of these statements do you find to be more true?

Question

"I chose my religious beliefs."

or

"My religious beliefs chose me."

Feel free to elaborate on your reasons why.

Answer 1

I chose my beliefs. Left Christianity as a young adult and discovered much later in life that I should have become a Jew many years ago.
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Answer 2

Hi Deke.

I chose my religious beliefs. I happened upon them sort of by osmosis, but they were not foisted upon me. I was in church at infancy, shortly after I was born. So what I heard in the beginning was just the foundation of what I believe today. but then, I grew up in a much easier time in America, while controversy was real, and very present. However, also because the world was smaller (TV's relatively new, etc.), we didn't impact each other the same way.

Now it's argue, argue, argue all the time.

Anyway, while I said my prayers nightly and grace at meals, that was it, except church attendance was not optional. Mattered not to me, I grew up there.

So the day came when i was 11 years old, when I accepted Christ as my savior. No fanfare, wagons, or whistles, my mom just smiled when I got home, and said that's nice. I was baptized a few months later, and have been pitching for the home team ever since.

That was a well-put question. Thanks. Have a star!

Answer 3

That's a really interesting question, and maybe a little deeper than I can answer without coffee. I lack religious beliefs because religion doesn't explain anything about life to me, but I never chose what would or would not be compelling to me.

Answer 4

Definately "My religious beliefs chose me."

I was quite content as an atheist, and then I had an experience (well, a series thereof) that could not allow me to continue as an atheist if I was also going to believe in science. I did not want to be a polytheist, I lost friends as one, and now I would not give it up for a second.
I was not on drugs, I was not ill, I do not have any delusional or hallucinatory disorders, and I have no reason to doubt my senses.
My experiences were also personal and unverifiable, and therefore not for others. If they were for others, my gods would've given me evidence that would work outside myself.

Answer 5

I chose to (have a lack of) religious belief.

My parents were Christian and did their best to indoctrinate me. But I went to school, became a little educated, got a doctorate in the sciences, and intellectually considered the probability of any religion being true or not.

Answer 6

My religious beliefs chose me.

I could no longer ignore all the facts and evidence showing that mainstream religions have it wrong and I had no choice but to follow the only reasonable path. Multiversal embodiment ism

Answer 7

I chose my religious beliefs, I have none what so ever.

Answer 8

Ah, the difference between Calvinism and Arminianism to be exact. To tell the truth I'm more Calvinist, meaning God chooses us instead of us choosing Him.

On a random note, the first thing that struck me about your question were the words "more true." Meaning of course, that truth is a relative thing?

Answer 9

Are ya kiddin? God shows up all over the place and I'm not talkin just in churches either. Nah, attempting to kick God to the curb would lesson my grand experiences and relationships starting with God. I'll pass on closing my eyes to the beauty He creates. God gives us freedom : )

Answer 10

I chose my religious disbeliefs, because in my infinite ignorance, I couldn't fathom the idiocy involved in believing.