Would you consider changing your religion?

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Re: Would you consider changing your religion?

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I have changed my religion/theology over the years, so my answer would be yes. The religion we are raised with is generally our parent's belief system. Once we mature and develop our personal thoughts and questions religion can change or evolve for us.
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I am not sure if I will ever. I believe that at the moment I've got enough conviction in my religion. It's been keeping me going for a while.
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I don't see me changing my religion because I have had encounters which validates the beliefs and value systems which I have come to learn in my religion. And these have been and will always be a way of life for me.
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Although I'm eager to learn about different religions and understand how a particular religion work, I don't think I am open or willing to change mine yet. Maybe at a different stage in my mind I might consider it but right now I'm not sure.
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I love and respect all religions, but as a Christian, I've never considered changing my religion. I don't know if most of the reason is family and friends, but I love christ and I still get closer to him everyday.
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I don't think I can consider that. I love the mode of other religions I know of but switching can't be possible.
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I am a Christian,and I would never consider changing it. I believe the Bible is straight,and offers enough guidance on the way things should be done. However, I would love to be close to people of other religions, in order to learn their views on the matters that the Bible addresses.
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For me personally, I have no plans to change my religion. My faith provides me with meaning, community, and a framework for living an ethical and purposeful life.
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No, changing my religion is not something I would ever think of as my faith in the only God the Almighty is very strong and it's not just about the faith but something that keeps me alive and helps me live and love. But I have knowledge of many other religions, out of curiosity as I live in country with huge diversity.
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No, I won't consider changing my religion. it is a huge part of me already and I will forever remain with it.
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Cristina-Ioana Toader wrote: 23 Feb 2024, 08:17 I'm always interested in learning about different religions and beliefs. Exploring other perspectives can be enriching and help me understand the world better. However, my current faith holds deep meaning for me, so while I'm open to learning, I don't foresee changing it.
However, here's an alternative question to consider: Would Ali have reached the stage of altering his religion if he hadn't encountered Judy?
I agree with your views, as I'm always eager to learn. There are numerous religions in the world, and it's fascinating that only a few are widely known. Sometimes I wonder why, and other times I'm just curious about the lesser-known ones. I don't foresee changing my religion, though. I believe Ali might have considered changing his religion if he hadn't met Judy. Despite how things turned out between them, he chose to stay on that path. It seems he found his way through her influence but ultimately made a personal decision to continue.
That I may know Him :arrow: Philippians 3:10
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Once a religion teaches morals and conform to the set standard of the society. I could change religion.
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I firmly hold to my faith. I don't see myself changing my religion, even though I'm really interested in learning about various faiths and religions.
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Post by Uma gupta »

I am open to discuss and explore amazing things mentioned in deferent religion but changing my religion that I will not do.. And i also think that it is somewhere thaught provoking
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I will not change my religion ever. I have no strong reason to do so. I also connect my religion to my late grandmother whom I loved immensely, which is why I will never change my religion.
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