Where you born into a particular religon, but as an adult do not subscribe to its teachings? Religon and Why?
596759
I was baptized Catholic and attended Catechism a few times but even at the age of 7 I didn't believe in "God". I believe the "higher Power" is within each of us and that we are all connected on a subconscious level. Now I worship nature.
309363
what does religion have to do with having children? how narrow minded and ignorant are you? seriously.....i'm an athiest, so just because i don't believe in "god" you're telling me i shouldn't procreate? and isn't one of the basic freedoms religious freedom? doesn't that mean that i can choose to be free from religion? just because you believe something does not make it correct.
563763
I was born into catholicism...and you may be right.I care not for religion.\nHere is a fact for you my furry little friend-I have f**ked many mothers in my life therfore I am officially called a MOTHERF***ER!!!!!!
1069927
Ease up a bit.  They're 18, maybe 19 years old.  Were you not born into a religion?
53214
You know, I grew up being a 'religious hopper'. My mom would change our religion every week, and we would be forced to go and I hated it. We were over my childhood Baptist, Fundamentalist Baptist (perhaps the most traumatic experience in my life), Catholic, Lutheran, Church of Christ, etc, etc. You get the point. The only thing we weren't was Mormons....lol. Right now we are sort of trying out a Free Methodist church, because I would like my kids to have some idea of God. I myself don't feel as if I'll ever be done looking. There is always knowledge out there for us to find. Your religion is not what defines you, it is what you believe that defines who you are. =) I hope everyone finds what they are looking for no matter what you choose.
819604
I endorse my own religion and do not read the Koran. I read the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, Pearl of Great Price, and the Doctrine and Convenients. •
567387
The way people act is a little different. I used to live in UT, I'm now in Wyoming, not too different but...\nI remember getting exclude in Church because I was friends with a Muslim, and a Catholic kid. I then didn't understand why my LDS friends wouldn't play with my other friends. I'm glad that I now don't know half of my friends religions. A funny way to laugh at this is to watch "Mobsters and Mormons" It's about an Italian mafia family moving to Utah. It's full of so many funny jokes!
623559
What country you live in????\nGreat to discover, your fellow citizens don't believe in a so called "God" or "Other Gods".\nI'm glad I'm not the only one on this planert who's a non-believer.\nIn my country (i.e. Belgium), we have almost every kind of religion.
525184
Nearly all people on the face of this planet grew up with some concept of religion that had at least SOME direct correlation to thier upbringing.  Some of us have choosen to either ignore or deny those teachings but whether we like it or not those beliefs that were introduced to us when we were so young tended to shape us to where we are now in our lives.  Yes we can change our minds and form new opinions but depending on our exposure to those beliefs they can radically affect our opinions of others without us even knowing this.  Athiests and Agnostics are no exceptions to this.  So while it may be hard to understand why some people would rather have a religious leader with a questionable and dubious background rather then an intelligent and reasonable man with a heroic background, it might be better to ask why the monkey is always going for the bananna... because he's used to it.
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I'm sure that culture influences religion choice - especially so during childhood, however many people, when adults choose their religion.  I have chosen a different religion from the one I was raised in.\n\nI would say that all independently thinking adults choose their own religion.  I'm just not sure how many people that is.
450946
No, and this is one of my pet peeves. I changed my religion because my initial one felt "wrong" to me. I went searching for what felt right and I found it through my own quest. I didn't need anyone badgering me, which is how every person I met trying to convert another has come off. I hate when people try to lay their own beliefs on others.
1032071
my relationship--a religon is nothing but following the rules of god not actually feeling him or believing in him
343538
I follow my own religion, which is to learn and respect all the other religions.\n\ni.Because it is non official\nii.Because my parents do not follow it\niii.Because I truly believe on equality
976637
Despite what others have said, you are right.  Although there are exceptions, CHANCES ARE that you will practice the religion of your parents.  Not everyone has an opportunity to know Christ.  There are people who have never heard the name.  Or there are those who have been introduced to Christianity in a negative way (ie. colonization).  Religion is more likely to be determined by geographic location than anything else.
791814
none, because I want to accept things as I see them, not how others, and especially ancients see or saw them. the religions of today are to old and full of crap to be relevant in today's society. religion has caused more major wars in the history of mankind than any other single factor. Lack of religion has caused none. ever heard of an atheist st. petersburg? Have you ever heard of an athiest saying "i killed them because no god told me to"?
1007304
None whatsoever.  I'm not religious.\n\nI am, however, a good, moral person.  So dont judge me.
695179
Mekka and the Medina in Saudi Arabia.\n\nI am not Muslim, and planning to remain a non Muslim.  The reason is because I can go to any other place in the world, but these places I am not and will not be permitted to enter them, I want to visit them before I die.  To show respect, not to do any disrespect or harm others.