How come born again Christan's are always recovering alcoholics or drug addicts?

Question

Either that or reformed criminals.

Doesnt it seem odd to anyone that these people turn to God only after they have enjoyed all the sin out there?

Why arent there born again Buddhists? Jews?

Doesnt it seem that religeon seeks out the weak and troubled? If you are born again... what did you do before you were born again?

Answer 1

Jesus told Nicodemus that in order to be saved, he must be "born again."

Essentially "born again" means being born spiritually. To do so, one must repent of sin. I guess a lot of people have tried drugs and drank alcohol excessively.

It's really irrelevant. "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Even if the sin is one of pridefullness or committing adultery in your heart by lusting after another woman, as Jimmy Carter admitted to Playboy magazine when he was president, you must be born again.

Many Christians lead wonderful lives without becoming criminals, drug addicts, or drunks.

"Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand," was Jesus' message.

God bless you. I hope this makes sense to you.

Answer 2

The odds are really against there being born-again Jews or born-again Buddhists since the whole born-again concept is based on Jesus saying that a man cannot enter Heaven unless he is born again. Since Jews and Buddhists, as well as other religions, don't believe in Jesus, it's unlikely they would adopt one of his teachings.

Secondly, forgiveness of sin and the ability to be made clean again is the whole cornerstone of the Christian faith. Actually, the Buddhists believe in this concept too only they call it karma. Some people believe reincarnation fills the same bill. So you see that's it's not a Christian-only concept.

Answer 3

It just seems that way due to the nature of most recovery programs. Even though most 12 step programs only ask that you accept a power higher than yourself. Since christianity is a majority religion it would make it seem that way. Also Buddhist would see a point in making a big deal out of it. And you cant be a "born-again" Jew, you are either born as one or convert.

Answer 4

They aren't always, but it is true that people with addictive or troubled pasts often gravitate to religion when they are ready to change their lives. One can become addicted to many things, including religion - it's healthier than getting high every day and often provides a built-in support community of others who have been taught to accept the detrius of society as children of God. Religion appeals to weak and troubled people because it reaches out to exactly those people with the message that they can be whole and strong.

Jews don't believe that the Messiah has yet arrived, and Buddhists don't believe in the Messiah at all, but there are certainly Jews and Buddhists who find consolation in their religion just as Christians do.

Answer 5

I'm a born again Christian but I'm not a recovering alcoholic. Nor am I a recovering drug addict or reformed criminal.

I grew up in the church. I come from a long line of church leaders. But I came to a place in my life where I knew that I was responsible for my sin. And I am also responsible to receive the saving grace of Jesus Christ. While my life wasn't so bad on man's standard, I was born in sin and only the blood of Christ could cleanse me.

Answer 6

Well not all of us are criminals, drug addicts, and alcoholics but glad for ANY one that is born again!

I was born again when I was six. Did the majority of my bad things after my rebirth.

Buddha didn't teach rebirth Christ did that is why we call ourselves CHRISTians. Yes we are weak and troubled and God loves us and forgives us and that is how we are reborn. We didn't have what it takes to be perfect or sinless so Christ paid the price for us.

As far as religion goes that is rules and customs that men made up which are often confused with beliefs.

Hope this helps

Answer 7

Simple. I think it's because when they get dried their brains are empty, useless and susceptible to anything. Then they are welcomed into some church or Mosque that offers a controlled and isolated environment with no altenative viewpoints, told to think what they tell them and a scripture for everything. Ie "Cross at the Green but not in-between" Next thing you know they either have a bow tie selling bean pies or running for President of the United States. Geez if those clowns could think for themselves they wouldn't be messed up in the first place. Buddhist don't need crack and meth to reach enlightenmnent The Hasidic Jews have the Torah and a strict religious code.

Answer 8

I think it's because it's easier to let God and Jesus into your life when you're not in there anymore. People see that they have nothing left in themselves and see that the only way to stop their freefall is through God.

I don't think it's odd in the least. God is the opposite of sin. So if there's no happiness in sin, it makes sense that there would be happiness in God.

Because only Christianity lets you die to your old life and be born into a new life with Christ.

Jesus tells us to go seek out those who are hurting, to lift them up and be there for them no matter what they believe now or what they believe in the future (a.k.a. the story of the good samaritin (sp?))

I became born again at an early age (6), but didn't understand it and didn't really accept it until I was 12. That time between being 6 and 12 I disobeyed my parents a lot, I got into cussing, and looking at porn, and if I hadn't rededicated my life to Christ I might be in jail right now.

Answer 9

I know and am good friends with a man who was once Amish and is now a strong Christian man.
I know and am good friends with a man who was always the good boy growing up and is now a strong Christian man that plays a keyboard like nobody's business.
Just so you and everyone else knows, I was once all three of the ones you singled out. My wife never was and we have been Christians for almost 9 years.
Most people cry out to God when they are in deep mess anyway. Whether or not there was alcohol or drugs or criminal activity involvement. It is not our job nor our responsibility to worry or be concerned with where people came from, only where they are going.

Answer 10

Ok here is news!!! I was known as the good girl. I never drank, I never smoked, no I was not a criminal- so actually it was harder for me to come to Christ because I did not think I needed a Savior. Until I started to look at the Holiness of God and realized that I was a sinner too in need of a Savior. Hallelujah, Christ did seek me out, and I am weak- but because of that His strength is made perfect. What did I do before I was born again? I thought I was a good person, and I thought that I would get into heaven because of my goodness- WRONG- "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God". He saved me from myself, from my sin, and is transforming me into His image- I am so thankful that He saved me. Pride is what keeps us from admitting our need.