This is a pretty broad question, so feel free to answer it however you like. I am really curious to know why Christians (and those of other faiths) believe what they believe. First of all, why did you choose to believe in Christianity? More specifically, why Christianity over any other religion? Why did you choose to believe in the Christian god and Jesus as his son?
Thanks in advance for your answers ^.^
I used to be obsessed with this question, but after awhile, when I realized that most people have no idea why they believe what they believe; I stopped asking.....
As for me, I believe in Christianity for several reasons:
Cognitive
1. It is part of my culture
2. It is familiar
3. I find it to be intellectually challenging
Emotional
1. Chasing after God satisfies a deep spiritual longing
2. It shapes how I relate with others in a positive way - promoting deep, meaningful relationships.
3. I enjoy the feelings associated with prayer and the purpose of my life; loving God and loving others.
Behavior
1. Placing others needs above my own is not longer a quaint exercise, it is a mandate.
2. What I do counts today and in the future.
3. Experiencing God in prayer, through the scriptures and in daily life helps me to live in the present moment.
I am a Benedictine oblate - I am associated with a monastery in Oregon, so I am drawn to the mystical Catholic authors, who believe that God can be directly experienced. My prayer life is exciting and fulfilling on a deep level.
Also, I have decided that if my spiritual life with Christ is simply an illusion created by neurotransmitters mixing in my brain, I would not want to live differently. The fact is, if the universe is godless, cold, and without meaning or purpose, loving well is my ultimate statement - my personal rebellion in the face of nothingness.