Have you researched the facts which makes you believe the way you do about your way of life?

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Please share!

Answer 1

It's usually only atheists that think about this. Believers believe because they have been imprinted with their beliefs by their parents and their parents church and are not capable of critical thought about their beliefs.

Answer 2

the historical facts are the only thing that kept me Christian as a Protestant. As I learned more history, though, I ended up converting to Eastern Orthodox Christianity because I saw this faith truly lived out as a "death to the world" and "life to Christ". Church history speaks for itself as to whether the Orthodox Church is the True Church (as far as preserving the original doctrines and beliefs of the first century Church).

So yes, lots of research. Mostly done via the Ante-Nicene and Post Nicene Fathers, common historical evidence that can be found in the common history book, Talking to priests, ministers, pastors, etc. of all different denominations, and extensive research into scientific theories like evolution to determine their validity (I recognize that some areas of scientific research have been corrupted by money and politics - so I dont trust anything just because it's in the textbooks).

Answer 3

I've lived and learned. And still learning. Making me not only a more intelligent person. But a wiser one as well. I've become kinder, gentler, sober, smoke free, and married since becoming more Christian.

I used to be a secular minded empty person. It created a void and a mess of personal difficulties for me and my family. I've studied scientific "theories", computer science, Arabic language, been to war, and many other things. So I do know what its like on the other side.

I'm happier the way I am now more than ever. And that wont change regardless of misunderstanding, misinterpretations, ignorance, arrogance, or ridicule from opposing view points. This works best for me.

God bless

Answer 4

Yes, I have studied theology and comparative religions for years under the Catholic school systems of the United States all the way up to the university levels. I kept thinking that somewhere along the line I would meet someone who was versed enough in christianity that could answer my questions. I then went on to try out the whole "born again" christianity thing thinking that they had answers. When none of that worked for me because I just couldn't produce the "faith" that I apparently needed to believe the nonsense I was being fed, I ignored religion for a while.

When my wife started to bring home "born again" Nazi's who made her cry about her lack of "faith" and after my parish priest seemed much more interested in my income vs. tithing ratio after I asked him to help me with my lack of "faith". I began to study the dark side that you religious clowns call science. Guess what, I got answers!

Some good research books:
Anything by Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris or Darwin himself!
Biographys of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and myriad other "founding fathers"
Various papers on evolutionary biology I dug up during my reads of Dawkins, Haris etc.
Survival of the Sickest by Sharon Moalem (great book)
Before the Dawn by Richard Wade
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jarred Diamond
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jarred Diamond
Why is Sex Fun? The Evolution of Human Sexuality by Jarred Diamond (I like him what can I say!)
Discover, Nature and other science based magazines.

Most Christians can say that they "read the bible" for their references and that is all they need. Unfortunatly for me, I needed a whole lot more!

Answer 5

Yes. I hold a degree in Psychology and a degree in Computer Science.

I don't think anyone who holds both could ever remain a believer in deities. It becomes pretty obvious that atheism is the only plausible conclusion.

Answer 6

I have studied the basis of my beliefs, as well as others beliefs... That is what I am in school for. I haven't found anything that fufills me like God (because unlike many other beliefs it is about the relationship!) so... I know that my God is real. But yes, I have done countless researches...

Answer 7

Jesus said, "I am the way - the truth - and the light. No one cometh unto the Father (God) but by (through) me.

For God so loved the world that He gave is only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him SHALL NOT PERISH but have EVERLASTING LIFE.

That is enough for me :)

Answer 8

It's not really about "facts"...it's about a personal relationship with God.
How can you research that??
The facts that I learned later about the veracity of the biblical record, Archeology, History, and Scientific Proofs...those were just icing on the cake.

Answer 9

I believe the bible is God's word. Having seen the truth that exists in it; not only in history but also in nature. It is hard for me not to accept its teachings.

Answer 10

Yes I have