To non-atheists: What was it like to become part of your faith?

Question

Did things just "click" for you? Were you brought in kicking and screaming, but then found it to be true? What makes it "true" for you?

I can't believe the Bible just because the Bible says it's true, same for the Quran.

What is it, deep down, that you really believe in? Why? How was this made apparent to you? What are your thoughts on opposing viewpoints?

Basically, just trying to get an idea of where you are :D

Answer 1

I actually left my religion for many years, trying to find what was right for me. I tried several different degrees of faith, everything from Agnostic to Wiccan. Then, when I was down on my luck, hadn't found that religious spark that clicked with me, I started going back to church.

I'll be honest, I thought I'd hate it. I was only doing it because I had to move home and it was either go to church or pay rent. Since I was broke, I figured one hour a week was a small price to pay. I went in thinking I'd be bored to tears.

Instead, it was like being enveloped by light. For one hour, I felt like all my worries had been lifted. I started listening more and getting involved in my church. I was looking forward to mass each week. I had found a faith that clicked with me, after years of searching.

That is why my faith is what's true to me. I may not always agree with every doctrine, but the important parts I agree with. I'm not one of those "You'll burn in Hell" christians. I think that religion is something that speaks to a person and I like learning about other's faiths. It's a goal I have, to learn as much as I can about as many faiths as I can.

Answer 2

Well it didn't just "click" then again, I didn't go kicking and screaming either. I made a choice, the choice I thought was best, and I still think it is. My thoughts on opposing views are, they are wrong. That probably seems bigoted of me to say, however, if I am to follow what I believe then that is what I must say, and I suppose there is a certain beauty to that. I mean you know the old saying, "Those who stand for nothing will fall for anything." By the way, atheists could have answered this question too, you know. They have the faith that there is no supreme being; However, they cannot prove there isn't one, and they stick just as closely to their faith as I do to mine, so don't call me a bigot.

Answer 3

When you find the religion (or, lack of religion) that is best for you, you'll know. It is kind of a click, or a light turning on, or a feeling of coming home. It really is a great feeling, like you can do anything.

I walked into my religion willingly. :) It is true for me because I believe it to be so, and because it fits with ideas that I had before I found it. It's faith.

It's not a path for everyone, nor do I believe it to be the "One True Way (TM)" but it is what fits me, and that is what is important. As for opposing viewpoints, I believe everyone has a certain niche they have when it comes to faith. Some are Christians, some are Muslim, some are Jewish, some are whatever form of Pagan... it just depends on you to learn what your niche is. Everyone's religion is true to them. I may view it differently, but that's okay- that's just my opinion. What should matter most to you is your own.

Hail the Gods!

Answer 4

Remember Indiana Jones and the Holy Grail where Harrison Ford is about to cross the chasm .......the first step is a step of faith........it is the hardest. It is the kicking and screaming step. If you are willing to take that step, let go all those doubts and go forward, you see things differently. Some say you suspend reason, I disagree.

Once you start reading and studying you may get that little itch that grows larger and larger until you are ready to take that step. Two authors I found helpful were Kallistos Ware and Anthony M. Coniaris. Don't give up.

Answer 5

now and returned you get extra convenience while you're taking issues on faith. while you're having a foul day, even even with the undeniable fact which you have no longer any info that issues will boost, that's a comforting psychological outlook to sense that issues gets extra powerful. some people may well be extra mushy with this than others, extraordinarily in the event that they improve up in a better half and toddlers that helps those ideals. look on the small issues you address faith and notice in the event that they make experience of their very own context, in the event that they're functional or powerful in any way. Then learn your cousin's non secular faith and with any luck which will grant help to appreciate her place a dash extra.

Answer 6

I was born as Orthodox Christian and I am still one. Would never be able to find another religion so true and pure. The orthodox christian church is the original church established by the 12 apostles over 2000 years ago. In 1049 the Catholic church formed from it. Orthodox Christians have maintained many traditions and styles of worship established by the first Christians.

Answer 7

It is hard to explain, I think I always knew, deep down,(well since hearing Billy Graham on T.V. when I was about 9), that christianity was true. But I fought the idea until age 19. Then the light came on.

Answer 8

Everything "clicked" perfectly! The Bible was NEVER compromised with man-made traditions. If my faith is not true, then atheism would be my next step. However, I'm not worried about that.

GOD bless

Answer 9

BISMILLAH HIRRAHMAN NIRRAHEEM,
day and night, Allah changes their hearts by comes day after night and by they both come after each other. This is going on from past and will going on in future too. We have recognized it before thousands of years ago by Qur'an, you also see the sun comes after night, if any body can do that except Allah?Allah says in Qur'an "I rises the Sun from East, and sets from West", Ibraheem recognized it, but Firoun said to Ibraheem that no, Allah doesn't do this, I do it. Ibraheem had given the answer "if you do this then give me the prove and let the Sun rise from the West". Firoun hadn't have any answer of it. We have informed of this dilouge only by Qur'an, so it means thousands of years ago this Sun has rising same like now means the Sun rises from East. you don't believe on Bible and Qur'an because it says its true then tell me Why you belive that Sun rises from East, How can you know that Sun Rises direction is East? If Qur'an don't say true according to you, then it means Sun rises from West or South, or North. Because how you know the right directions? though you see only Sun rises and set, but Sun doesn't call that I am rising from East or seting from West. How can I believe on you? Whichever you also don't know the end of Sky and Univers, but Allah knows only about all and He informed us by Qur'an.

Answer 10

I've never liked religion. Lucky for me, my parents never forced it on me. I could go to church but I never had to. Therefore I was open to develop spiritually and was always in touch with God. It is an overwhelming feeling of faith. Unexplainable.

I feel sad for those who have shunned God, for they will never experience the love of God.