Did you used to have another religion but then became a Christian?(or other)?
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I used to be Christian.\n\nI used to be Catholic.\n\nI used to be Baptist (for about 15 minutes before the Pastor of the church assaulted me).\n\nI used to be New Age.\n\nI used to be Lutheran.\n\nWhen I realized that the christian movement was full of liar, hypocrites, deviants and scam artists, I became pagan!\n\nPagans can be all of the negative things that I mentioned in the sentence above, but at least we are not afraid call our bretheren on and make them take responsibility for their wrongdoings.  Christians blame the devil and :::BOOM!:::  They have a clean slate... so they can do it all over again.  Example... Benny Hinn.
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Assalamoalakum Sister,\n\nYou ask such good questions, Masha Allah. I am also a Muslim convert. I converted 13 years ago, and yes, I would have to say there has been a transformation in me as well. I am a better person now. Actually, I should say way better. I used to be lost sister. Really lost. I had no guidance growing up. Maybe that is why I was always searching for religion. Since I was a kid, I've been interested in religion, and attended church regularly. I was never really satisfied with Christianity, though. I didn't believe in the trinity. No matter how much people would try to explain it, it never made sense. I searched in Islam, at first just to study it, and I was given my first Quran. I read it all the way through, and I started to believe in Islam! Masha Allah. That was a long time ago, and when I look back, I realize I really was a different person. The change with me has been more gradual, and I have also changed as a result of growing older. Still, yes. Islam has completely changed who I am, and how I do everything. And yes, I am a different person. A completely better person, masha Allah. It's made me more humble, because I'm forced to evaluate my flaws every day, and say AstagfirAllah for things I may be doing wrong. It has made me so much more conscious of God, Masha Allah. And I have a true relationship with him now, alhumdulillah. Do I look different? Yes. I look like a Muslim woman. lol. Before, I looked like a Christian woman. When I wear my hijab, I'm mistaken for an Arab woman. I think it's pretty funny. And then, when people hear me talk, it's funny to see the look on their faces. I know they're wondering then what nationality I am. lol. Lately, I have also gone through a transformation. I had a child, and I think that also made me closer to Allah, Alhumdulillah. I say a lot of dua for my son. lol. I am so happy now, compared to how I used to be. I used to be very depressed. No more, alhumdulillah. Now that I have Islam, I look forward to every day, alhumdulillah. I know there is a higher purpose to us being here. And now, it doesn't matter at all what I missed out on as a child. I have Allah. He is my best friend, Masha Allah. He has given me so much, and I am grateful. Peace Sister.
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I am a Catholic before\nbut \nI am a Christian NOW! ^_^\n(I hate the images & idols they bowed & worship)
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I am Christian, but it is not really JUST a religion; it is having a relationship with God.
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I was born into Cahtolicism, my parents switched to Christianity when I was like three and I practically grew up in the church.  Before I turned 18 life was pretty good for me, and then when I left Christianity and turned to numerous other religions (among which were Atheism, Wicca, and a few others which I wont mention), everything in my life turned upside down.  I wasnt happy, I lost my job and had trouble finding a new one and keeping it, I even ended up having to file for bankruptcy at the age of 19!  Around the age of 20 or 21 a recommitted myself to Christ and became a Christian again, that is when my life started to change for the better again.  I was raised Christian, but ultimately I think I had to choose Christianity on my own.\n\nWhat keeps me with Christianity is that life ultimately was almost the worst that it could be when I was without Christ, it could have always been worse, but it was my WORST time ever.  I stay with Christianity because I beleive in the teachings of the Bible, I beleive that Christ died and rose again, for me and every person on earth.  The other reason that I stay with Christianity is that I am "Eternally Forgiven," my sins have been washed away by the blood of Christ and although I am not perfect I am saved by God's grace.
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Yes I believe in God, but not the way traditional Christians do.  I'm a Gnostic Christian.
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I was baptized as a baby in a traditional church and as an adult in a Charismatic church.  Next trip to Israel, I may do it again in the Jordan.  Not that I feel  I need to, but just thought it would be nice and honorable to the Lord Jesus.  He did it as an adult.\nI Cr 13;8a\n11-19-6
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Too many stories like this----------one of the reasons I left Christianity for another religion.\n\nAnother story--\n\nA couple (unmarried) moved to the fairly small town where my parents lived.  They went to church and quickly tried to become active in it.   My mother proudly told me that the minister (Methodist Church) told them they were not allowed to come to their church anymore as they were living in sin.  If they wanted to be members they must marry first.  They married and became active in the church.  I'd have told them where to go and found another church.\n\nSame church-------several Black women started to come to the church.  This town had only recently ''allowed'' Blacks to move into town------yeah!  In 2004 it was.  My mother's friends commented, ''It's alright.  They sit in the back by themselves, and don't bother anyone''.\n\nThis is the same Methodist Church that has ads on TV saying they are the church of diversity and open doors to all?
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I am a Christian which is not a religion it is a relationship.  I checked out most of the other religions which are man's attempt to reach God.  I believe in Christianity because of the testimony of the Bible saints as well as those whose lives I have seen converted. I know that it is the only belief system that can make a difference in someones life not by doing or being good but by allowing the Living Creator of Heaven and Earth to indwell in you and His helping you to change your life around.
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I haven't gone to church for about 8 yrs.\nI stopped going and I am not planning on going back.\nBut, me and that spirit in the sky are on good terms... we have an understanding. \nlol\n:)
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It was a slow and often painful transition.  In fact, I set out trying to BUILD my faith in God and Jesus, not lose it.  If you knew how many times I went into the church after hours and alternately screamed in rage and humbly begged Jesus to give me one TINY sliver of evidence or proof, you'd be able to count to a very high number, considering it took many years.\n\nIn the end, the proof never came.\n\nI didn't choose to be an atheist.  Religion just stopped making sense.\n\nStill, I'm glad to be where I am, it feels as right now as Christianity felt before that painful transition period.
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Well you're not really converting if you were already a Christian. Just choose whichever denomination you fell most comfortable with. None of them are perfect. Maybe you should tryout a few different ones to see what you might like.
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I don't follow an organized religion - I follow Jesus - there is a big difference.
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Luckily for me I had no formal religious up bringing. When I was little some one did give me a book called" The greatest story ever told." I was really impressed with a wizard that could walk on water and heal people.  I was probably in my early teens before I realized that it was jesus the book was about.  But  it did not change my perception of the book or jesus for that matter.  So today I am a pagan but I was not forced into any religion.  I did go to a catholic church with my friend once I was really disturbed by the wine and wafer aspect of the rite.. I thought that was a little on the cannibalistic side.
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I became a Christian only two years ago, at age 39.  I was raised in an unbelieving family.  I have met many people who feel as you do.  And I have seen the problem from the outside looking in.  \n\nTwo years ago I received a beautiful testimony of the lordship of Jesus Christ, delivered by the Holy Spirit.  From there, I had to deal with churches and christians.  It was often unpleasant.  \n\nChurch services were boring and irrelevant.  Nobody talked about Jesus, or even seemed to be very aware of Him.  People were gossipy, uncharitable, judgmental, sometimes underhanded and just plain cruel.  People were often suspicious and rejecting of me, as if they couldn't accept that somebody could sincerely become a christian without already having been one their whole life.  \n\nMany christians are obsessed with power, authority, and wielding it over others, even while they are saying that they are full of the milk of human kindness.  Just look at what they do in the name of politics--as if Jesus was going to manifest himself either as a democrat or a republican.  What a joke!  Many also think that having money and objects is a measure of their worthiness before God, despite the Bible clearly saying that this is not necessarily so.  \n\nI heard stories from friends who had been taken advantage of financially, sexually, and emotionally by pastors and co-parishioners.  These stories broke my heart.  You probably saw and perhaps experienced a lot of this too.  You were on the inside looking out; I was on the outside looking in.  \n\nHow could I reconcile all this with my testimony?  The great thing is, I didn't have to.  None of this nonsense is Jesus Christ, and quite obviously so.  I only have to accept Jesus as my savior, not this other stuff.  My creed is, "Thank you Lord God for raising my Savior Jesus from the dead.  I pray for His blessing to be mine.  Have mercy on me and my sins in Jesus' name."  \n\nThe Bible tells you what you need to know about Jesus.  Read it with an eye to learning what He said, to whom, how, and why He said it.  You'll see He wasn't nuts about the religious authority of the day, because it was...well, it was a lot like religions are now--full of self-important, money-and-power obsessed hypocrites.  \n\nJesus strongly urged that the individual have a relationship with God, not with a church.  So study and pray and ask God for everything you need, including a sincere and personal relationship with Him, and for a new perspective on your unfortunate religious past.  \n\nFollow what the word of God says about having a relationship with Him, such as loving Him, loving your neighbor as yourself, and serving others, particularly those who are sick, oppressed, imprisoned, and poor.  Don't confuse the rules and personalities of organized religion with your testimony of the salvation you receive from Jesus.  \n\nDo try to find some Christians you can hang with, whose company you enjoy.  Go to church, and try several of them out.  Don't think you have to find the right religion or the perfect church--it isn't out there.  But do stay away from churches that teach nonbiblical doctrines or that tolerate immoral behavior (again, use the Bible as your guide).  \n\nPray for God to take away your hatred, and to give you a spirit of forgiveness towards those who hurt you.  You're not saying "it's okay" that these people hurt you.  What you are doing is laying claim to the fresh start that Jesus offers through forgiveness.  If you want God to forgive you, you need to forgive others.  \n\nAnd realize something about being an adult, which is that you have to make your own way and create your own good character in spite of what obstacles others have thrown your way.  Don't fixate on how you were done wrong, because this is only going to make you miserable, and stunt your emotional maturity.  \n\nChristian churches can be a pain, but Jesus is delightful.  He had such
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I am a non-denominational, right-wing conservative, born-again, fundemetalist(in a nice way) Christian.\n\nI knew there had to be a God. But was this God personal, or some force? In 1971, I had a personal encounter after asking Christ to forgive my sins and fill me with His Spirit. This was at the peak of the Jesus People movement. (yes, I am an old Jesus Freak) From that moment on, I knew that He was a personal God. From that point on I have been trying to teach the Bible to whoever was curious or searching.
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I got baptized into Catholicism, but not of my own accord.