I'm an agonstic but am open to any possibiltiy, anyway what made you believe in your current faith.
2007-09-07 01:06:30 · 7 answers · asked by christopherauk 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
According to the scritpures: Romans 10:17 "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."
This tells us exactly how to increase our faith. We strengthen our faith by hearing and studying the Word of God. In the Greek, it doesn't mean that you just sit and listen to words spoken, but "hear" means to hear with understanding. When the Word of God is taught is it explained so you understand it, and have it taught in the right context, with supporting witness form other parts of the Scripture, then that strengthens your faith.
When you hear with understanding then it becomes part of your life, your actions and words. It molds the way you look at life, and treat others. There is no other Word that is so precious with your sake in mind, then the Word of God, written by those many prophets and apostles of God.
2007-09-07 01:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by onoscity 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ah, yes, I used to be a Christian until I fugred out that anything right I ever did, I didn't do because of some higher calling, but because it was right. On the other hand, I knew two priests who couldn't do what they knew was morally and ethically right on an issue that had some significance to me because it went against the "god given" Christian rules.
I'm an agnostic now. If this "god" - or any other - ever wants to sit down with me and explain why I'm supposed to not judge their rules on purely moral and ethical grounds, seeing as how they're supposed to be so powerful, i guess they can find out my number.
2007-09-07 08:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by The Arkady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew when I was four-years old and saw the altar in the parish Church where I was raised...something VERY special was happening "up there" in front...and I knew, even then, that I wanted to be a part of it.
The more I grew and then the more I studied the ways and teachings of the Faith...I became convinced that my child-like faith and awe was God's way of drawing me toward him.
Almost 50 years later, here I am, still serving at His Altar.
Thanks be to God.
2007-09-07 08:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Universal Theology of the New Jerusalem by Emanuel Swedenborg.
2007-09-07 08:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Brief Boxer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Church as a small child and up to my teen age years. After Leaving home, I didn't go to church for about 6 years, but I never ever forgot believing, I started going to church again when my first son was a baby and kept going after my second son was born.Because of health problems and being in a power chair, I am unable to attend church out side of my building. I now have in the last year started to attend church services in the senior apt. building where I live. I teach Sunday School right here in my building, we have Bible study, as well.. I am still close to several of the people from my church and I still receive a monthly news letter from the church. I love the Lord with all of my heart and I choose to serve him. I remember being 2 years old and in church & sitting on my Mothers lap.
2007-09-07 09:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God called me into His saving grace about 7 and a half years ago.
The Holy Spirit is the One who prompted me to believe......not vice-versa.
God used the ministry of The 700 Club to call me home.
2007-09-07 08:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was born Pagan... but my friends didn't start believing in my religion until i proved it through a Quija board.... and Tarot Cards.... i really started believing it after what i wanted done actually happened.....
2007-09-07 08:14:56 · answer #7 · answered by Rhaven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋