Did you completely change the way you see things--360 change?
Did you grow stronger and more knowledgable in faith? Or completely loose faith?
Or did you just stop doing stupid things because you learned better, regardless of belief? (that is, if you have stopped doing stupid things)
2007-12-18 16:41:12 · 17 answers · asked by colebolegooglygooglyhammerhead 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By age 20, I had essentially rejected the catholic upbringing I had. I was hedonistic and didn't care about much beyond what I wanted. Being 41 now, I am far more conservative. I was reckless in the past (and lucky!), but now I have a much greater respect for life. I had a religious experience about 7 years ago, and am now a fundamentalist christian. I figured that if God was going to reach out and smack me upside the head to get my attention, I had better listen. Then I set out to truly learn what was previously forced upon me, and actually read the bible. I continue to study it, and to do my best (which I admit isn't always very good) to love others as Christ did. Once I became convinced of God's reality, I realized there was wisdom in finding out what God wants...to love me and be loved by me...the rest follows if those first two are in place.
2007-12-18 16:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Nnette 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've changed the way I see things - completely 360. I've grown stronger and more knowledgeable about faith AND have lost faith in my old religion.
I grew up christian. Monotheist. Until I hit 23 and realized the entire thing is a fable. Took me over a year to cut my chains with the fable of christianity. Became a Hellenic Polytheist. But still practice Wicca. So, I'm both.
I'd say my beliefs are different at 23 than they were at 20. For sure.
Then: Monotheist. Self proclaimed "jesus freak". Fundamentalist. Lutheran. Bible believing. Believed 100% and never doubted it.
Now: Polytheist. Self proclaimed "hellenic Wiccan". Initiated Witch. Pagan Fundamentalist. Wiccan. Goddess-Believing. I believe 100% that my faith is the correct one. And that I have found the right one for me.
:)
2007-12-18 17:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by Meatwad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 20 I was still trying to be Christian and believe the whole story. I quit trying at 21
At 40 I've been an elder in heathenism for some time now. A definite 360 change from when I was 20. I'm also not as stupid or rebellious. I still believe in a lot of the same things, just don't feel the need to slam it in everyone's face.
I'm better learned, can argue my thoughts better and I'm firmer in my beliefs.
2007-12-18 16:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by Aravah 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
From the age of 10-24 I was what could be considered an atheist. I believed that there was nothing other than the physical.
At the end of my 24th year I got on a bus to return home from work and as I sat down and looked out of the window, everything changed. It was like a light had switched on in my head. My perspective of the world around me changed so quickly and I saw that there was more to life than I had previously understood. I began to search for answers. I joined a local Anglican Church and although I felt closer, it still didnt feel right. My wife's parents were less active Mormons and were discussing with the Missionaries about going back. I had heard lots about this kooky religion and its polygamous beginnings so I obtained a copy of the Book of Mormon and started to read through it to pick it apart...
A month later I was baptised.
2007-12-18 20:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by Bangbangbangbang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My religious beliefs did change 360 degrees and in my case I have grown stronger in my faith through knowledge and experience. By the way, I don't do the same stupid things anymore (now I have all new stupid things to do!) Thank you for asking.
Happy Holidays to you! :)
2007-12-18 16:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by Bridge 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
When I was 20, I was still accepting the beliefs that were handed to me by parents, teachers, the neighborhood, etc.. I really didn't understand why I believed the things I did; I can't even really say that I actually truly believed them. It was more of a "tribal affiliation" than a true spiritual path.
Now that I'm in my 40s, I've actually taken the time to consider what resonates within my own heart. I no longer accept things on blind faith alone, or listen to dogma that contradicts itself. I've researched the historical origins of the religion of my childhood, and have found much of its foundations seriously lacking. I've considered what resonates within my own heart and my personal connection with the Divine. I've listened, truly and honestly listened, to what the Divine personally has to say to me.
It's so much deeper and richer and satisfying and genuine than it was when I was younger, and for that I am thankful.
2007-12-18 16:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by philly_dragonfly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have evolved some - I was Christian, then Pagan and now Agnostic. When I was 18? I wasn't really sure what I believed. (I'm 34 now) What brought about the change? Pondering the religious texts and the answers I got from various teachers. I wasn't satisfied with any of them.
2016-05-25 00:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 20, I was an atheist.
At 43, I am a Wiccan, and have been for the last 14 years.
A lot of things have changed in the last 23 years.
2007-12-18 16:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
At 20 I was confused and lonely. I had questions and few if any answers.
Now, I'm over 40, time and experience have shown me the way to follow my faith in God.
I'm at peace with life at last.
2007-12-18 16:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
At 20 my basic beliefs were what they are now, however I've learned more and become mature over time.
Now at 18, my beliefs were the oposite of what they are now, I was totally lost in sin. At age 19 I turned my life over to Christ.
2007-12-18 16:45:36 · answer #10 · answered by Thrice Blessed 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋