Why did you chose Christianity?

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I'm just wondering what led you to become christian over many of the other popular religions like Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism etc. And why do you think that the bible is correct while for example the Qur'an isn't.

PS. Im not saying christianity is wrong in any way shape or form
 
I didn't "choose Christianity". (Did you choose not to believe, waking up one day saying "I don't want to believe in this and that"?)

Religion is bad, I base my faith on this:

I believe
- in a creator that is Almighty (Create = make something from nothing)
- this creator is holy
- mankind does not follow the rules of love that the creator set for us
- the result is separation from God, simply because it means we move away from God
(Much like a rebellious teen who leaves home because mum and dad "don't get it")

So far I see no problem for anyone to agree: Even if you don't believe there is such a thing as sin, you have to be honest and admit that we all have done several "bad things" in life, whether big or small.

- God loves His creations immensely so:
- Jesus died for our sins, so that the only thing we had to do to be united with God was to believe in Him, and ask forgiveness.

I FOLLOW Jesus because I believe it is the only way to be united with God.'

I BELIEVE because

- I have seen God's works
- It makes sense
 
Well, the OP is banned, but I feel like answerin' anyway. Got a few spare minutes.

I chose Christianity because it seemed the most reasonable choice. My testimony is a bit long but it involves a healing in the Christian God's name as well as a belief in the end times scenario laid out in Revelation.

Other mainstream religions can be ruled out as untenable by simple reasoning. Buddhism and Hinduism teach that the universe had no beginning. That contradicts what we know of the universe. Judaism would seem to be a valid choice of religion, however Christianity - which is really an off-shoot of Judaism - has the resurrection of Jesus, which God himself ordained. Islam tries to deny that Jesus was the Messiah, which is silliness. After all, if Jesus was a liar, why on Earth would he use him as the instrument of salvation?
 
I tried everything and everything didn't work... It wasn't till I reached the end of everything and cried out to God, that God chose me :) I was really lost!!! Went every direction but to God.. Thankfully God is a loving father with a firm hand .. Today I count all of my loss as absolute joy!!! Why? Because the further away from God I ran , the darker things had become... I soon found myself in the tarry pits if hell... Depression, anger, you name it I sure had it.. God got ALL the glory of restoring me, healing me, counseling me, redeeming me ... And there was only one way the veils were torn away from my eyes... And that was to believe all that God has told me .. Accepting His son Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior who dies for me because baby , all four of my burners were bad with the pilot lights out... Now my burners for God are on fire !!! Red hot! I tried all religions looking for truth... It wasn't religion I was looking for it is Jesus ! let me tell you , when that happens... IT IS the Big BANG theory!! God reveals everything to us... I did not believe God or what Jesus did for me.. Therefore God kept my spirit man asleep... My eyes covered.. That is why I was blind.. There are so many incredible things God has to show us individually... It's a personal relationship with God.. God isn't going to let man hand who He is to you, He's going to hand who He is to you "Himself". Religion is man seeking God. , truth is God seeking man.. God is trying to get everything to man... But the world wants you to believe everything else.. I'm here to tell you. 1cor 1:25. For the foolishness of God is "greater" than all mans wisdom and the weakness of God is "greater" than all mans strength.. I didn't choose religion , I chose Jesus who introduced me to God.. Jesus said, I am the truth , the way, and the light.. No man comes to my father except through me.. You see, Jesus ransomed His life, his life is the ONLY bridge that allows us to go directly to God.. When we do, Gods Word tells us... Approach my throne with boldness and confidence... I remember the day I did this... I was at the end of my rope , just dangling there... I cried out to God with an honest heart... " I don't know who you are God, but before I go, before I fall , I want to tell you I'm sorry for not ever taking the time to know you... Nothing else worked and I tried to do my best.. I worked, was a good mother, I didn't steal, or try to Hurt anyone, I believe what your son did for me and I know I'm the worst sinner in the earth and deserve to crash a crashing death.. I jist wanted you to know this before I go... " like I had control over my own destiny Lol!!! it wasn't funny then but is now... You go to church to be fed by the" word..". thank goodness for loyal pastors! when fed enough by God , what he has poured into you can then overflow into the church.. You become a body part in the working of a large body ..
 
I have no other way. God is the only one I have ever been able to get close to. Every time I try to find someone else, they turn me away in the end. But God is the only light that has remained strong. He has never abandoned me no matter how bad things have gotten. God is the only person who has never hurt me. He gave me meaning. Before I found God I had no reason to live. Every day was just like the last. My heart was empty, and it felt pointless. Now I feel different about it. Now at least I have a dream to live for.
 
I was bad and needed and sought forgiveness from God and that could only be found through Jesus having been punished and died for me and then rising from death to life
 
sister, wwjd_kilden: Religion is not bad. :) Christianity is a religion. Following traditions of man over the word of God is what's evil, not the faith that Jesus establish on the earth around 3 B.C. James 1:27 says, "Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

Anyway. I became a Christian from looking at the stars. The story made sense to me, and I accepted it as truth also because, from my understanding buddisim is Christianity except much less involved. There's a lot less to learn. There's a lot of truths in the Bible; a lot more than in other religions. And Islam is fundamentally violent, just look at how they act. Muslims will often deny the violence of their religion, but it is undeniable, if you don't believe me, you don't need history, just turn on the news. As far as monotheism; it doesn't make sense to me. If there is a god for everything created, then who organized them all to work together like they do? Earth godess, Sun God? both are pathetic compared to the universe at large. I see a need for a universal God. Someone powerful enough to have put it all together, to form it and get it going, and tend to it.
 
I really didn't choose God. He sort of chose me. Nobody else would stick with me all these years through my ups and downs. All the sinning, ignorance, and arrogance. He never once left me, and has always shown mercy for my stupid narrow sighted actions. Given me wisdom when I asked, rocked the boat when my personality needed adjusting, and tied together the lose ends when everything was falling apart.

I love God because he loved me. And wish to return to him perhaps even a fraction of what he's given to me through deed. never works out that way though.
 
Madagascar said:
I'm just wondering what led you to become christian over many of the other popular religions like Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism etc. And why do you think that the bible is correct while for example the Qur'an isn't.

PS. Im not saying christianity is wrong in any way shape or form
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Not sure if I chose it, perhaps God chose me instead.

In short, if I did choose it... then I chose it because Christianity means it when it talks about right and wrong. When it says good it means! good! When it says evil it means! evil! Hinduism says... nah half way good... it's ok to do some evil... your still a good person if you do some evil... Buddhism, came from philosophers, it's just some regular mans opinion... which holds the wait of any man so it goes down the tiolet with that... and it says hey good and evil both happen and should happen.. evil has a place in the universe... it's sorta ok that evil happens... o.O then the Quran says.... kill everyone who isnt muslim.... and actions speak louder then words... watch the news. Christianity... better said... Gods word, the Bible, says ALWAYS DO GOOD... unlike many other religions who says... good and evil are connected... so its ok to do some evil.

In short because it's serious about morals. It's serious about love... it's serious about truth... in a way I havent seen anywhere else.

Also it helps some that Ive had one vision... after praying and asking for God to give me one... and then one other possible vision I mightve had one.

The evidence for the Bible being reliableis overwhelming.... it's the number 1 book with evidence in the world. But what really matters is that I know it's God's word, it stands alone in what it says. Where as you can easily mesh other religions into together, they cant do that with the Bible. Why I think because like it says in the Book... Jesus said "Im the way, the truth, and the light, nobody goes to the father except through me." One way... all other ways... can combine... because they are relative... they are relatively evil.

That's why I believe in God's word. That's why I believe in God because of who is and what he says and what he has done.
 
Ive always believed in God since i was little, I don't really recall a time when I didn't, there has been times in my life where ive not wanted to believe, but I don't think i ever got the point where I didn't, though you may very well find people on this site who didn't believe in God but eventually did. Personally, what keeps me believing and interested in God is His commandments and His character, two things I hope to find out more about. Thanks for this question.
 
I couldn't allow myself to tolerate that thoughts/perception. When i was just a Christian. There are many questions that i wanted to ask and I am always seeking the truth. Little by little but surely. It was cleared explanation how he answered my questioned back then and Now i finally found the truth about our GOD. I had an ambivalence feeling of fear and amaze.

Fear because of his wrath and he hated sins. amaze coz he has everything creation,love,peace,love,kind,thoughtful,wisdom understanding etc..He is so real. He is so HOLY,ALMIGHTY and Immortal...He is real ....
 
I didn't choose God.

John 15:16
New International Version (©1984)
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
 
I chose christianity because after investigating other religions Christ was the only one that I Could feel. I have stuck with it because God has shown me miracles in my life several times.
 
Im a Christian cus MY MAMA SAID SO!! :D

jks jks.. I am a Christian because my God is not lazy. He was crazy enough to die for me :D
 
Christianity chose me when I was baptized. At a young age.

It is very difficult to change religions after a certain age. Like trying to learn a new language. It will just never feel natural.

So I do not think anyone choses their religion, it is just something they are born into. My opinion only.
 
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