Do you think it is ok to change religions?

This is a topic that has touched me deeply, especially in the last few years. I was born into a fairly religious Jewish household. It was considered a Conservative Jewish Household, but what caught me by surprise as I got older, was my aunt and uncle who lived in Atlanta at the time had a huge Christmas Tree which we opened our gifts. We celebrated Hanukkah, but at the same time I guess we were experiencing part of Christianity as well. In 2003, I converted to Christianity as I felt that I was missing something in my life. I had little to no guidance, especially since both my father and my favorite brother were laid to rest several years prior to my conversion. The Jewish Faith is one that is waiting for a Messiah, and I feel that it is waiting and "looking" in all the wrong places. Jesus Christ is my personal Lord and Savior now and I have been told that I am a Completed Jew. Growing up Jewish was not easy. There were people who wanted to persecute me for my faith. I was not considered an American by many. I was considered an Israeli or a non-American. However, I am as American as apple pie. I would fight and die for my country. I did live in Israel for a couple of summers during my high school years and this infuriated some of my classmates. They really did no take well to this at all. What I told my parents though was not to move because of a few malcontents and how they felt about me because of my religion. They needed to stop being jealous and let me live. Anyway, there is absolutely nothing wrong with change in one's life. I needed change. I married a beautiful, loving and caring women who was brought up in the Baptist Church. She did not convert me and said that it was my decision. She would still love me no matter what my decision was. I have to say this: Christians that I know are the most loving and the most caring people I have met in my life. They do not care about your stature in society. They love you because Jesus teaches love. It is not fake. It is extremely real. At the same time, however, I think that we make our religions what they are. We have to believe what is right and if someone wants to believe in another religious belief, then so be it.

I think it's fine to change religions as long as it's for the right reasons. If you're changing religions because you don't feel a connection to the deity the religion your family follows worships, or if you're changing religions because something else just feels right to you, that makes perfect sense to me. The only situations where changing religions bothers me is if you do it to fit in, or because your partner/friends/etc are of another religion. I've spent my whole life being pressured to change religions, and if I gave in to that pressure, I would feel as if I had betrayed my Gods. However, I feel as if I have a personal relationship with my Gods. Without that personal relationship, I don't see how any bond holds you in your religion, even if it's your family's religion, because religion should be based on a personal relationship with deity, not on what other people think, even people you love.

I think there is nothing bad in changing religion.there would be times when people lose interest or faith in their religion and starts to have belief in othr ideologies and so its quite natural for them to move on that religion.i dont think there is nothing to be made an issue about and religion is a personal interest of a person and it should never affect his social attachments or relationships.but unfortunately ,thats what we not see in the society.even religion is made as a source for fights.i hope the situation would improve in the coming days.

it is alright to change religions, if you are changing for the truth. if you pursue Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior, then that would be for the better. but when you do that you will face a lot of adversity and persecution from your believing family. i know of many people who are having problems with their families because changing their faith. but if you are convicted by God to do so, then you would be better off following God.

When changing a religion will expand the person to love more, to care more, understand more, and i think will develop the person more better out side and inside, i will understand it.

I think religion is a deeply personal thing, it cannot be the same for everyone. Each person must find their own path that feels right for you. If the one you areon doesn't fit it can't bring you the fulfilment and joy that it should. So it is perfectly find to search for one that matches the heart of the person individually.

I Think if you don't feel like you are getting what you need from a certain religion then find one that gives you all you need.

It's okay to change one's religion willingly. If you are really a truth seeker learn about famous religions like Islam, Christianity, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhism, Paganism, Satanism. If you work and think neutrally to find truth, you can find it. May Almighty help you to find the truth. Cheers!

there's nothing wrong with that for as long as its for the purpose of searching for the real truth... and you'll know that you found it when none can defy the truth it holds... may the same God lead you to Him :-)

I think it is of course ok! because everyone is a independent person, he(or she) has his own thought, his own understanding and knowwing for this world. So if we begin to have a religion, we must listen to our heart, get the real want what you need, or you will always feel guilty and lose hope for life.

There is no any problem for changing religions.But I want to say that we will not change religions for only our needs. We first study about the religions.Then we can ourself decide which religion we have to follow. May god will direct you the best,thanks magikrose

The bible tells us that: Romans 12:9 "..Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good." --if youre changing religious affliation because for good then go ahead. This verse supports you. If you have found your religion faulty, have wrong teachings, not biblical snd you've found another one that teaches correct doctrines, I think thats good and not bad. Please check-out any of this site: www.esoriano.wordpress.com www.truthcaster.com www.theoldpath.tv

Many blessings to you. I think religion is something we all need to determine for ourselves. Your own research and study, into what you believe, will help create traditions your family can stick to. If you're just following the motions because everyone else is, the negativity or doubt you have inside of you, will be reflected and you wont get the reward of finding what you truly believe. To believe in a different religion than your family, shows your openness to different people and ideas, and you open yourself for the truth. Limiting yourself impedes the progression of your true enlightenment.

I think there's nothing wrong in changing religions. Most of us have been brought up in religions that were being practiced by our elders. We had no choice before but to follow them because we don't know yet anything and can't decide on our own. But as we grow older, it is then within ourselves to decide if we feel comfortable with our own religions and if we have the same faith as they are. If you really believe something is lacking in your religion, then it is right to search or change to another one as long as you do this for your own soul/conscience.

Oh, absolutely it is ok! If you feel your current religion isn't the one for you and find, that there is a more suitable one you feel you belong with, then absolutely you should go for it. No point in being in a religion you really don't even believe in, is there?

look it depends on individual choice. if you think the region you are born into does not suit your views, you can change. But it also depends on acceptance of another religion.

Of course it's OK to change religions! Religious faith is a very personal thing and there's no guarantee someone will feel comfortable with the same religion as their parents followed. We all have the right to follow whatever religion we wish to follow or none at all if that's our choice. Annie

I see nothing wrong in changing religions especially if one isn't "getting" anything out of the religion they were born into. I was baptized Catholic and confirmed Protestant. My great-grandmother however, got us all involved with Unity and Science of Mind and I still like their principles, and while I haven't completely abandoned my Christian faith, I decided to follow the pagan/wiccan path and it feels more natural to me...many of the beliefs of wicca were identical to my own, so almost in a way I was a pagan/wiccan all along!

There is nothing wrong about changing a religion. In fact, it's nice because you're trying to search for the right religion. I had also changed my religion before and I found the satisfaction that I am looking for.:-)

as long as your are happy with whatever religion you've chosen, then, there's nothing wrong without. Beside we all have our own faith that everybody should learn to respect.