Have you ever seriously thought that the only reason you are a Christian is because of where you were born or how you were raised? If you were born in Iraq you would be arguing about the Divine word of the Koran and Allah, or if you were born in India you would probably be Hindu and reject Christianity the way other religions do.
2007-07-31 09:34:32 · 15 answers · asked by pdinny3000 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-07-31 09:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by Clerical error 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
If that's the case, then why are there so many people born in China, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Russia (when it was communist), Vietnam, Japan, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, et cetera who convert to Christianity?
The idea that people are Christians because of where or how they were raised is a false assumption. The conversion rates in India and China have set records for the entire world.
2007-07-31 09:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't born or raised Christian, Tried other beliefs and religion, this one made more sense and a true connection to human race and life in General..... Atheism turns out to be too simple, if we truly believe life has no meaning, we should have never found out about it!
Also I was raised in a very broken Home, saw horrific things as a child that no one should see...... The only light I saw when searching spiritually was God and got into the bible.... The oldest doctrine known to the human race.... No other religion can speak that fact. Ill go with my maker and not some fat guy on a pedastool, or a plethera of "spirits and gods"
2007-07-31 09:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Have you ever heard of predestination?
I was predestined to be chosen by God.
It's a very complex subject to understand just like the Holy Trinity is.
If I did what I wanted to do, I'd try and bed as many beautiful women as I could, I'd drink, curse and smoke too much all of the time,I'd even listen to Country and Western music.
I could do these things still if I wanted too.
Something inside of me says that to do this is to go against the will of God.
Atheists or non-believers will never understand as indeed most Christians don't understand how prdestination works either,(me included).
So well done for such a profound question, but go to the bottom of the class for making me think hard about how I'm going to earn my points.
2007-07-31 10:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Hombreguapo9 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Except I'm converted to Christianity. I have many friends who were once Hindu, or Shinto, and even a few Muslims. They converted to Christianity. So yes, I have thought about why I am a Christian, and no, it is not because 'I was born' that way.
2007-07-31 09:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by raVar 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's probably one reason, but it's not the only one. I have studied other religions in depth, and have still concluded that Christianity/Catholicism is the religion for me. I believe that if you follow any religion you are following God. Of course there can only be one true religion, but I dont think God is overly concerned with that detail.
2007-07-31 09:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by Thom 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Last year, i had a dream with Jesus. I recognized him and accepted him in my heart. The next day, i felt reborn as a Christian. But you are right, religion is a matter of culture, tradition and respect towards family value and ancestors.
The important is to believe.
2007-07-31 09:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe so, but I believe God created me specifically for this time and place. I've studied other "religions" and found them lacking. A personal relationship with the living God is the best thing that's happened to me.
Peace
2007-07-31 09:41:36 · answer #8 · answered by trace 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That way of thinking just don't cut it, it was raised a Atheist and became a child of God after having a experience with the Holy Ghost, it wasn't suppose to happen, it was impossible but it happened.
2007-07-31 09:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by LaptopJesus 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I was not born in a Christian home.
In fact, I was always taught that Jesus was a liar, a deceiver, possibly just another lunatic.
It was only when I actually MET Jesus that I had to change my opinion. (Personal opinions never could change reality).
He changed my life, forgave me of all my sins, and set me free, all contrary to the way I was raised.
2007-07-31 09:38:39 · answer #10 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
then how do you account for the Chaldeans, Iraqi Christians who Risk their lives and property to merely be found in the possession of a Bible? (By the way, that's some ventriloquist act you have going there, being able to talk out your rectal opening and all.......................!)
2007-07-31 09:43:54 · answer #11 · answered by heavymetalrick 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋