What makes people choose one faith or another?

I've found it's a mixture of things. Family history and trying to find themselves are the most reported. Then there are those who like to have their ears tickled. Then those who want to find the truth.

i think that very many people usually follow their parents beliefs. if you have been brought up as a catholic. chances are, you will remain a catholic. it is only those who seek knowledge of other religions who are most likely to change their religious affiliations. they tend to choose the religion that most embraces there beliefs and thought process

I think that a lot of times people are just born into it or socially adjusted to it and there they stay. But I don't feel that's what we are suppose to do. I think its a positive thing to search around and to have real personal experiences in what we believe and not just take what so and so said as being a fact. If you don't have a personal connection to your faith than it really isn't yours in my opinion.

hello sourceseeker! right now, my religion is also my parent's religion. i was born & raise in this religion, actually i am an offered child. but when i reach the right age, when i can already understand and decide for myself, i was given a chance if i will continue in their religion or not. i received the doctrines in my religion, understand them and have faith on it and received the holy baptism. Now, i am still in this religion and i wish to die having this faith...and i know that the search is over for me for i have this firm belief that i am heading the right path... i wish you could also seek the truth that you are looking for... the way i find it. have a nice day!