If so, what was the issue and how did the person
get you to change your mind?
2007-12-28 11:34:38 · 18 answers · asked by I ain't nothing but a hound dog. 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. I listened to a lot of atheists, agnostics, pagans, Buddhists, pantheists, and others, and studied their respective faiths/beliefs. I had some amazing conversations with them during a time of spiritual crisis, and believe it or not, but the discussions I had with atheists reinforced my belief in God and made my belief even stronger than before. In addition, I've found myself to be more open and accpeting of other people's ideas and belief systems. I'm also better able to reconcile science AND religion, and have a stronger conviction that science and religion are not mutually exclusive.
2007-12-28 11:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by ♛Qu€€n♛J€§§¡¢a♛™ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have changed my mind on several issues. God, not man, did that for me. But the most profound was the oneness of God. It just became so clear to me once I prayed and asked God to reveal it, if it were true.
2007-12-28 12:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I was a member of a Baptist church and thought that speaking in tongues was probably just an emotional response, etc. However, I spoke with many people who had this prayer language and the added filling of the Holy Spirit, joy, etc..................
I searched the Scriptures and prayed and now I have experienced God in this way.
II wouldn't say they changed my mind exactly - I think God did. However, their sincerity was pretty convincing..........and contagious joy.
2007-12-28 11:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by fanofchan 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was only by an admission of doubt that I began to give myself honest counsel and accept my atheism completely. That was a discovery of youth and it has stood-up well through the test of time.
I can't give credit to any one individual alone, and I must admit that those who trier to influence me most were Christians -- they failed completely by threatening me and then asking me to believe that which had no realistic foundation. Some simple research into other religions options lead me to similar denials... They're all almost equally flawed with falsehoods and shortcomings.
I've concluded that there are no supernatural super-beings... Metaphysical ideas are nothing more than ideas without substance, potential and influence of any sort over the reality of our all-inclusive ever-lasting physical environment, the universe.
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2007-12-28 11:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, that Jesus real name was not Jesus but Yashua. and that he was not European but African. he did not speak English but Aramaic and Hebrew and possibly some Greek or Latin, since the Romans were the govern authorities. the garden of Eden or paradise is in Africa. i did not know all of this because i was told by a white pastor that black people did not have a history and that my skin was black because i was curse. he showed me Jesus and said this is God, but, that Jesus was a white man. but i believed him. i had white pictures of Jesus all over my house and in my car and i was passing them out on the streets as a witnessing tool. what got me to change my mind was that, i had a debate with a Muslim brother and he showed me some DVDs and on these DVDs brought to me a whole nother revelation on God, Jesus and African people. it was to much for me to consume. so now I'm on a new path, a new journey. it is soo much knowledge out there that i have come to realize that the bible is just one book of reference.
2007-12-28 11:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by black pharoahs of egypt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The issue was "maturity" and it was the Lord who allowed me to see properly and help me arrive at an honest decision...I actually thought the Body of Christ had Grown up..."Peace!"
2007-12-28 11:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. "Diamond" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. my husband has been a big influence in my spiritual life. even though we both grew up in the church...same one actually. he helped me to learn how to keep scripture in context and changed my thinking on capitol punishment....just think if we weren't ever given a second chance?! remember when WWJD was so popular? well, what pooped it out? i try to still live that way and make decisions based on what Jesus would do. it sure makes things a whole lot easier.
blessings.
2007-12-28 11:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by danielle:) 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh yes. Several times over several issues. The deciding factor was always comparing what I was told by pastors and my denominational party line with what the scripture actually SAYS, and to WHOM.
The person didn't change my mind...the scripture did!
2007-12-28 11:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by goinupru 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No, not really. I do my own thinking.
However, as I've gotten older I tend to be more tolerant of others "beliefs." I've learned that what someone says they believe in doesn't always coincide with how they behave.
I'm more interested in what people actually do.
2007-12-28 11:43:54 · answer #9 · answered by Blank 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes the Other Christians out there
I wondering if they believe in a loving Christ.
Or themselves
The Mormon are the pure Christ lovers.
2007-12-28 11:42:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋