Theists - a question?

Question

Are your parents of the same religion as you? Did they teach you that whatever religion you're in is the correct religion?

Varied answers surprisingly.

Answer 1

My parents are atheists and I was raised as one as well. I reverted to Islam 3 years ago out of my own will, so there you go :)

Answer 2

I'm a Muslim, and I'm from a Muslim family. My parents are also Muslims. My family isn't very strict about religion. Yes, I had the faith from beginning that my religion is, indeed, the true religion. But when I came to the age, when a person starts judging things according to his own mind etc, I couldn't find any logic, and reason, anything at all to convince me that my religion Islam is not a true religion. I studied Quran, Islamic books, and my belief on my religion strengthened even more powerfully.

Answer 3

I was reared in a city that was 90% the same faith, Moravian. My father was raised as a Christian by parents who were converts from Hasidic Judaism. My mother was not from a religious family although she always believed. I was raised in a Moravian community in Winston-Salem, NC and was baptized at 8 days old.

I became a Moravian minister and missionary until I was 50 years old and then converted to Catholicism and became a priest.

My parents never talked to me about what religion was correct but exposed me to a broad range of religions even sending me to Hebrew school as a young man.

The reason I converted is because I realized that the Catholic Church was the Church spoke of in the book of Acts and held the truth promised in Scriptures.

In Christ
Fr. Joseph

Answer 4

Yes, they were. And yes, they did. I was raised in a very heavily religious background. Which is not to suggest that I haven't studied religion on my own, because I have, and fairly extensively. I've spent a lot of time attending the services of religions and beliefs other than my own so I can learn more about them. I have many non-theists and non-Christians as friends.

Answer 5

My mother sent me to Catholic school because she wanted me to know about God and because she knew that she wouldn't be taking me to church. But I didn't really get the truth or the depth that I received when some 20 years later God spoke in my spirit and led me to a Baptist Church. There the Pastor preaches directly from the King James bible in such a way that it could be understood. The best thing is that the Baptist Church, unlike the Catholic Church I had to attend while in school, encourages congregants to learn bible scripture and know the interpretations. I've learned more about God and have had many experiences with Him way above that of the days when I attended Catholic School. So I have to say that while my mother tried to place me in an environment where I'd learn about God, I really didn't know Him until He called me and led me to the Church I now attend.

Answer 6

My Dad and I are of the same religion. He's a retired Unitarian minister. My mother was a life long Atheist.

They both taught me to think for myself.

Answer 7

No, they had a completely different religion, world view, and even politics.

So much for the inheritance theory.

Answer 8

yeah my mom didnt say it was the correct religion because i dont think there is a correct religion.
but im a sda like my mom

Answer 9

nope. i was raised Catholic.. ive been Catholic twice.. and i dont think i will EVER go back.

and yes they did try to teach me, and still do, that their religion is the right one.

at this moment in my life i am just a theist... i have no religion.

Answer 10

they never said it was the correct religion.